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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorChristopher Doyle, Shuji Tsukamoto
WritersChristopher Doyle, Shuji Tsukamoto
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsTyphoon Shelter
About Typhoon Shelter
A ensemble drama set against the backdrop of the typhoon shelters scattered throughout Hong Kong, depicting the day Hong Kong was handed back to China on July 1, 1997
Directed by Christopher Doyle, Shuji Tsukamoto, Typhoon Shelter leans on a strong ensemble — Tadanobu Asano, Tamaki Ogawa, Karen Mok Man-Wai — 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 screen titles of 1998.
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