The Poet
Originally released in 1998. The Poet is a drama film. directed by Casey Chan Lai-Ying.
Starring Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, and Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Synopsis
Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Poet about?
Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagna...
Who directed The Poet?
The Poet was directed by Casey Chan Lai-Ying.
How long is The Poet?
The Poet has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Poet released?
The Poet was released on September 18, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Poet?
The main cast of The Poet includes Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, Ayako Morino.