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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorHuo Jianqi
WritersHuo Jianqi
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.9 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsSnowfall in Taipei
About Snowfall in Taipei
May, a woman singer from the mainland of China, suddenly loses her voice and has conflicts with Ah Lei, her producer and secret lover. In anger she goes to Old Town of Jingtong where she meets Xiao Mo, a warmhearted man. Xia Mo helps May find a place to stay, and finds her work at local restaurant. May finds happiness and consolation in the old streets of the small town, and her voice gets better and better.
Directed by Huo Jianqi, Snowfall in Taipei leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Bolin, Tong Yao, Tony Yang — 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 2009.
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