THE STORY OF A SMALL TOWN (2K RESTORATION)

FILM INFO

Title in Mandarin

小城故事(2K數位修復)

Film Type

RESTORED CLASSICS

Year

1979/2025

Duration

95 min

THEME / GENRE

ROMANCE / FAMILY

Director

LEE Hsing

Producer

PAI Ching-jui

Cast

Joan LIN, Kenny BEE, GU Hsian-ting, LEE Lieh

Production Company

Ta Chung Motion Picture Corp.

Festivals & Awards

2025 Far East Film Festival
1979 Golden Horse Awards – Best Feature Film, Leading Actress, Child Star, Original Screenplay
1979 Chicago International Film Festival

Participation Goal

Festival Screening

The ultimate literary romance masterpiece by LEE Hsing, the godfather of Taiwan Cinema

Released on parole, Wen-hsiung seeks a fresh start in Sanyi, learning woodcraft and quickly earning his master’s favor. However, a series of unexpected events challenge his resolve. In the 1970s, as Taiwan grappled with diplomatic setbacks, the government promoted patriotism through popular culture. This film stands out as iconic, with Teresa TENG’s theme song evoking deep nostalgia for the simplicity of small-town life amidst the rapid pace of modernization.

SALES CONTACT

Company

TAIWAN FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL INSTITUTE

JOB TITLE

International Sales & Festival Specialist

Contact

Wayne HONG Chen-wei

Email

waynehong@tfai.org.tw