
There are several anthology films at the beginning stage of Taiwan New Cinema. Ah Fu consists of three shorts, having directors from various backgrounds. The leading roles in the three films are all named Ah Fu. The stories are played by different actors and located in Hong Kong, China, and Taipei respectively.
Directed by Peter Mak Tai-Kit, LUO Wei-ming, Chih Hua Li, Ah Fu leans on a strong ensemble — Ko I-chen, Fanny Chang Chun-Fang, Mark Lee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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