18
"It is a story about a bowl and dice, the macrocosm and man."
Originally released in 1993. 18 is a drama film. directed by Ho Ping.
Starring Lu Hsiao-Fen, Tou Tsung-Hua, and Wu Hsing-Guo
Synopsis
A multi-lingual tour guide who owns multiple passports one day drives his wife and daughter to a desolate seashore town and checks in a secluded, spacious, ruins-like hotel. From that moment on, he throws himself into gambling, tossing the dice with local residents all day. Sometimes he wins big, but sometimes he loses all. Feeling neglected and uncomfortable, his wife and daughter soon leave him and return home. He stays and wanders in this fishing village and gradually immerses himself in the surroundings—a place rife with immoral vagabonds, outlaws and weirdoes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- King's Entertainment Co., Ltd.
- Taiwan Film Culture Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 18 about?
A multi-lingual tour guide who owns multiple passports one day drives his wife and daughter to a desolate seashore town and checks in a secluded, spacious, ruins-like hotel. From that moment on, he...
Who directed 18?
18 was directed by Ho Ping.
How long is 18?
18 has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was 18 released?
18 was released on September 14, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 18?
The main cast of 18 includes Lu Hsiao-Fen, Tou Tsung-Hua, Wu Hsing-Guo, Hsiao Hou Tao, Tan Yang.