Taipei Story movie poster

Taipei Story

青梅竹馬

1985 · 2h · Released

Drama

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.

7.4 The Movie Database

Where to stream Taipei Story

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

Taipei Story (1985) REMASTERED TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Top cast and crew

Edward Yang Director
TC Tsai Chin Chin
Hou Hsiao-hsien Lung
Wu Nien-jen Chen
Lin Hsiu-Ling A-Ling
Ko Su-yun Gwan
Ko I-chen Mr. Ke
Mei Fang Chin's Mother
Wu Ping-nan Chin's Father
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Frequently asked questions about Taipei Story

Where can I watch Taipei Story in the United States?

Taipei Story is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Taipei Story?

Taipei Story scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Taipei Story?

Taipei Story stars Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling, and Ko Su-yun. Edward Yang is the director.

How long is Taipei Story?

Taipei Story runs 2h (120 minutes).

When did Taipei Story come out?

Taipei Story was released on May 1, 1985.

Which studio made Taipei Story?

Taipei Story was produced by Evergreen Film Company in Taiwan.

What language is Taipei Story in?

Taipei Story is in Chinese, and its original title is 青梅竹馬.

Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked November 2026.

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