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A Balloon's Landing
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A Balloon's Landing

2024-05-10 · 100 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

A frustrated Hong Kong writer, Tian-Yu, meets a Taipei street gangster, Xiang, and the two of them embark on a journey to find the Bay of Whales, a place that leads to paradise.

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Directors
Teng I-han
Production companies
Drama Culture
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Terrance Lau Chun-HimTerrance Lau Chun-HimGu Tian-Yu
Fandy FanFandy FanZhong Yi-Xiang / Jin Run-Fa
Chan Tzu-hsuanChan Tzu-hsuanXia-Xia / Xiao-Yun
Allison LinAllison LinChen Yu-Xin
Rachel KanRachel KanLily
Michael TaoMichael TaoOur Home Grandpa
Spark ChenSpark ChenCoffee Shop Owner
Chih-Fan ChengLittle Jin Run-Fa
Renee HoLittle Xia-Xia
Lin YuLin YuPaul
Tsai Che-wenTsai Che-wenBlood Brother
Lⅴ Mu-yaoLⅴ Mu-yaoBlood Brother
Yu Teng HsuBlood Brother
Soon ChangSoon ChangBlood Brother
FivewoodFivewoodGangster
Kenneth Cheung Moon-YuenKenneth Cheung Moon-YuenGu Tian-Yu's Uncle
Pang Ngan-LingGu Tian-Yu's Aunt

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