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Still from Rebels of the Neon God — Rebels of the Neon God (1992) — Tsai Ming-liangPhotographed by Liao Pen-jung

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Tsai Ming-liang

Rebels of the Neon God

青少年哪吒

Chinese / 1992 / 1h 46m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.98/5·39.6K ratings·9.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

In Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.

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Three by Tsai Ming-liang
Position 1
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Additions: May 2020
Position 70

Credits

Crew

DirectorTsai Ming-liang

WriterTsai Ming-liang

CinematographerLiao Pen-jung

Composer

EditorWang Chi-yang

ProducerJiang Feng-Chyt, Hsu Li-Kong

Cast

Lee Kang-shengas Hsiao-kang

Chen Chao-jungas Ah-tze

Wang Yu-wenas Ah-kuei

Jen Chang-binas Ah-ping

Miao Tianas Hsiao-kang's Father

Lu Yi-chingas Hsiao-kang's Mother

Rebels of the Neon God (1992) | Criteria