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Release Year1981
Runtime2h 25m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorEdward Yang
WritersEdward Yang
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsDuckweed
About Duckweed
A young woman leaves her home and boyfriend in rural Taiwan for Taipei with dreams of entering the entertainment industry and gradually discovers the complicated ramifications of her pursuit. A 2-part TV movie and part of the groundbreaking series "Eleven Women," this is Edward Yang's directorial debut.
Directed by Edward Yang, Duckweed leans on a strong ensemble — Ko Su-yun, Dai Ling Li, Gao Ming-Hong — 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 1981.
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