Movie

Play While You Play

★ 6.4(14)19811h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Release date: 1981-11-18
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan
Studio: Galaxy Film Company Ltd.

Play While You Play — trailer

About Play While You Play

Play While You Play is a 1981 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Fong Fei-fei, Kenny Bee and Anthony Chan Yau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Play While You Play in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A photographer travels with her boyfriend to a seaside village in Penghu. There she strikes up a relationship with a blind man. When they reencounter one another back in Taipei, where he is preparing to undergo an operation to restore his sight, their connection intensifies.

Cast

Fong Fei-fei

Xiao Xinghui

Kenny Bee

Gu Jintai

Anthony Chan Yau

Lou Jiewen

Shih Ying

Salesman

Chou Wan-Sheng

Xinghui's Father

Ling Wu

Xinghui's Mother

Mei Fang

Principal

Yen Cheng-kuo

Juvenile

Yin-Hao Chen

Juvenile

Cheng-Tzu Huang

Juvenile

Ching-Hsun Liu

Juvenile

Yu Sun

Juvenile

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Play While You Play in Thailand?+

Play While You Play is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Play While You Play on Netflix?+

Play While You Play is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is Play While You Play?+

Play While You Play has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Play While You Play?+

Play While You Play stars Fong Fei-fei, Kenny Bee, Anthony Chan Yau, Shih Ying and Chou Wan-Sheng.

When did Play While You Play come out?+

Play While You Play is a 1981 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

What genre is Play While You Play?+

Play While You Play is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Play While You Play?+

Play While You Play was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.