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The Drummer (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 87 mins · Cantonese
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- Directed by
- Yang Chuan
- Starring
- Leslie Cheung, Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung, Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui, David Wu, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan, Paul Chung Biu-Law
Tommy Chen (Leslie Cheung) dreams of becoming a professional drummer, but his noisy rehearsals at home provoke complaints from his neighbors and tension with his father. Encouraged by his grandfather and friends, he pursues his passion despite wavering confidence, striving to stay determined and prove himself.
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