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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorLi Youning
WritersLi Youning
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Spring Outside the Fence
About The Spring Outside the Fence
The rebellious and free-spirited Li Lin and the introverted Wu Ai-hua are best friends who grow up together in the military dependents' village. However, they both fall in love with pilot He Kang, their mutual childhood friend. After He Kang is killed in a crash, the village only reminds the heartbroken girls of the tragedy. They escape to Taipei and work as hostess and accountant, earning a living from American soldiers on leave from Vietnam. The girls reunite with Michael, an American flight instructor, at the club. Michael ardently pursues Li Lin, but struggling to forget He Kang, Li Lin rejects Michael' s proposal. Having taken different paths, the two girls eventually return to their childhood village, reminiscing about the bonds of the past.
Directed by Li Youning, The Spring Outside the Fence leans on a strong ensemble — Su Ming-ming, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Kris Phillips — 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 1985.
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