Walker movie poster

Walker

September 8, 2012 0h 26m 6.1/10 (20 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Walker is a drama/documentary film. directed by Tsai Ming-liang. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lee Kang-Sheng

Synopsis

In 2012, the Hong Kong International Film Festival invited Tsai Ming-Ling to make the opening short film. Having grown up with Hong Kong's popular culture, Tsai Ming-Liang decided to pay homage by making a "Walker" film, contrasting the Walker's slowness with the frenzied pace of Hong Kong's cosmopolitan life. The film ends with a song by Hong Kong actor and singer Samuel Hui, who was Tsai Ming-Liang's idol during his youth. The film was invited to be the closing short film for the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 8, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 0h 26m 26 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (20 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
  • Homegreen Films
  • Youku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walker about?

In 2012, the Hong Kong International Film Festival invited Tsai Ming-Ling to make the opening short film. Having grown up with Hong Kong's popular culture, Tsai Ming-Liang decided to pay homage by ...

Who directed Walker?

Walker was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.

How long is Walker?

Walker has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).

When was Walker released?

Walker was released on September 8, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Walker?

The main cast of Walker includes Lee Kang-Sheng.