Dust in the Wind (1986)

Synopsis: One of Hou Hsiao-Hsien's earliest commercial and critical successes, DUST IN THE WIND is the story of Wan and Huen, a young couple living in a small mining town in China. Tired of the demands of... One of Hou Hsiao-Hsien's earliest commercial and critical successes, DUST IN THE WIND is the story of Wan and Huen, a young couple living in a small mining town in China. Tired of the demands of high school and discontent with the limits of country life, the two quit school against their parents' advice, and move to Taipei. There they join other young friends who've made the move from country to big city, and spend their nights drinking and watching free movies at the nearby theater. But in an overcrowded city where people outnumber available jobs, they find that city life is bleak, especially for people who are young, uneducated, and inexperienced. They work menial jobs for little money: most of which they dutifully send back home to their families. The monotony of their lives is only broken when Wan is drafted into the army--a fateful turn that alters their lives irrevocably. Combining the neorealism of Vittorio de Sica and the simple, contemplative style of Yasujiro Ozu, this quiet, unsentimental film realistically portrays a country and people in transition. Filled with grace, beauty, bittersweet humor, and strong performances from unprofessional actors, it is an engaging exploration of love, innocence, and the harsh realities of modern life. [More]

Starring: Shu-feng Hsin, Chin Wen Wang, Tien-Lu Li

Starring: Shu-feng Hsin, Chin Wen Wang, Tien-Lu Li

Director: Hou Hsaio-Hsien

Director: Hou Hsaio-Hsien
Screenwriter: Nien-Jen Wu, Tien-Wen Chu
Producer: Hua-Ken Chang, Hsien-Chang Li
Composer: Ming Chan Chen

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