Rebels of the Neon God
1992 · Movie · NR · 106 min · ★ 7.3 · 91% critics
In Taipei, four young people drift through days marked by alienation and loneliness, searching for meaning as their lives brush up against small-time trouble. Their connections and choices reflect a quiet, uneasy sense of existential crisis.
Also known as Youth
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Details
- Original title
- 青少年哪吒
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1994-08-04
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 91/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (155 votes)
About
If you enjoy introspective, downbeat stories about disconnected youth and small-time crime, this may click, especially if you liked A City of Sadness; Not for you if you want fast action or clear answers.
Pros: moody urban atmosphere; relatable youth alienation; intimate character moments | Cons: minimal plot momentum; bleak emotional tone; slow-paced storytelling
Themes
- nihilism
- megacity
- identity
- obsession
- flooding
- vandalism
- urban life
- dysfunctional family
- revenge
- arcade
- juvenile delinquent
- street life
- +4 more
Cast & crew
Lee Kang-sheng
as Hsiao-kang
Chen Chao-jung
as Ah-tze
Wang Yu-wen
as Ah-kuei
- JC
Jen Chang-bin
as Ah-ping
Miao Tian
as Hsiao-kang's Father
Lu Yi-ching
as Hsiao-kang's Mother
Directed by Tsai Ming-liang