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Prince of Tears (2009) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2009 · 122 mins · Chinese
- Starring
- Kenneth Tsang, Jack Kao, Yonfan, Terri Kwan, Joseph Chang, Fan Wing
Set against Taiwan’s tragic “White Terror” era, the film follows a family torn apart after the 1948‑49 228 Incident, which ushered in martial law and brutal crackdowns on alleged communists. As thousands of dissidents are arrested, imprisoned or disappear, the drama explores the pain, loss and resilience of those living under constant fear.
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