Question 1

Why is this film considered autobiographical?

Accepted Answer

It is based on director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.

Question 2

Which trilogy does this film belong to?

Accepted Answer

It is the second installment of Hou Hsiao-hsien's 'Coming-of-Age Trilogy', alongside A Summer at Grandpa's (1984) and Dust in the Wind (1986).

Question 3

At which film festivals was this movie screened?

Accepted Answer

It was screened at the Golden Horse Film Festival (1985), New York Film Festival (1986), Cannes Film Festival (2016), Olhar de Cinema (2024), Berlin International Film Festival (1986), Locarno International Film Festival (1986), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (1987).

Question 4

What is the film's rating on Rotten Tomatoes?

Accepted Answer

It has a 100% rating based on 6 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Question 5

Who wrote the screenplay for this film?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was written by T'ien-wen Chu, Hsiao-Hsien Hou, and Nien-Jen Wu.

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