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A Summer at Grandpa's
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A Summer at Grandpa's

1984-11-24 · 93 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.

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Directors
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Production companies
Marble Road Productions
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wong Kai-GwongTung-tung
Lee Suk-ChingLee Suk-ChingTing-ting
Chen Bo-zhengChen Bo-zhengLiu Chang-min
Lin Hsiu-LingLin Hsiu-LingLin Pi-yun
Yen Cheng-kuoYen Cheng-kuoYen Cheng-kuo
Nai-Chu TingNai-Chu TingHuizhen
Edward YangEdward YangGuanglin
Mei FangMei FangTung-tung's Grandmother
Ku ChunKu ChunTung-tung's Grandfather
Yang Li-yinYang Li-yinHanzi
Cho Sheng-LiCho Sheng-Li
Chiang Ching-HsiaChiang Ching-Hsia
Shi-hui Chin

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