The Village of No Return
| The Village of No Return | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Chinese | 健忘村 |
| Directed by | Chen Yu-hsun |
| Written by | Chen Yu-hsun Chang Yao-sheng |
| Produced by | Yeh Jufeng Lee Lieh |
| Starring | Shu Qi Wang Qianyuan Joseph Chang Eric Tsang Tony Yang |
| Cinematography | Yao Hung-i |
| Edited by | Cheung Ka-fai Jerry Kao |
| Music by | Owen Wang |
Production company | several |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Countries | Taiwan China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | NT$36.6 million (Taiwan)[1] US$2.3 million (China)[2] |
The Village of No Return (Chinese: 健忘村) is a 2017 Taiwanese-Chinese action comedy film directed by Chen Yu-hsun, starring Shu Qi, Wang Qianyuan, Joseph Chang, Eric Tsang and Tony Yang. It was released on 26 January 2017 in Taiwan and on 28 January 2017 in China.[3]
Plot
It is an unusual day for the remote and isolated Desire Village. A mysterious Taoist priest brings a magical equipment that can erase one's memory. Since then, all the villagers have forgotten their past, living "happily ever after", while the dangerous plot behind their back is just about to be.
Boycott
Chinese netizens campaigned to boycott the film, stating that director Chen Yu-Hsun was sympathetic towards the Sunflower Movement.[4]
Cast
- Shu Qi as Autumn
- Wang Qianyuan as Fortune Tien
- Joseph Chang as Master Wan
- Lin Mei-hsiu as Dark Cloud
- Eric Tsang as Rock Peeler
- Tony Yang as Dean Wang
- Ku Pao-ming as Chief
- Cheng Yu-chieh as Autumn's father
- Ying Wei-min as Villain
- Hsu Chieh-hui as Golden Lin
- Lawrence Ko as Purple Cloud
- Bamboo Chen as Red Cloud
- Chang Shao-huai as Dr. Liu
- Jag Huang as Blue Cloud
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival | NETPAC Award | The Village of No Return | Won | [5] |
| 54th Golden Horse Awards | Best Leading Actress | Shu Qi | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Art Direction | Huang Mei-ching | Nominated | ||
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | Dora Ng | Nominated |
References
- ^ "TFI-國家電影中心 Taiwan Film Institute - 電影票房資訊-每月票房公告". www.tfi.org.tw. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "The Village of No Return". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Shu Qi Stars in Taiwanese Comedy Film The Village of No Return". asianmoviepulse.com. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ Xin, Qiang (2024). "Selective Engagement: Mainland China's Dual-Track Taiwan Policy". In Zhao, Suisheng (ed.). The Taiwan Question in Xi Jinping's Era: Beijing's Evolving Taiwan Policy and Taiwan's Internal and External Dynamics. London and New York: Routledge. p. 76. ISBN 9781032861661.
- ^ "'The Endless' wins top prize at BIFAN festival". screendaily.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "台北金馬影展 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival". www.goldenhorse.org.tw.
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