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The Puppetmaster¹⁹⁹³

Name: The Puppetmaster
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1993
Duration: 143 min
Cast: Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung, Tsai Chen-nan

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Actors

Li Tian-Lu, Lim Giong, Pai Ming-Hua, Cheng Kuei-Chung, Tsai Chen-nan, Yang Li-yin

Music

Chen Ming-chang, Zhang Hongda

Versions

Theatrical – 143 Minutes

Genres

Drama, History, War

About the film

Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.

VVVincent V.

suggested the film.
That grants legendary status. Bravo!

Ratings

6.6^tmdb

Cultural Heritage and Identity

The Impact of Occupation on Society

Art as a Means of Survival and Expression

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Ratings

Cultural Heritage and Identity

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The Puppetmaster¹⁹⁹³