The Puppetmaster
– In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joins a travelling puppet theatre and subsequentl..
In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joins a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers.
Release Date:
08 Dec 1993
Language:
Mandarin, Min Nan, Japanese
Director:
Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Writer:
T'ien-wen Chu, Tian-Lu Li (story), Nien-Jen Wu
Main Actors:
Tian-Lu Li, Giong Lim, Kuei-Chung Cheng, Chien-ru Huang
Plot:
In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joines a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers. During World War II the Japanese rulers of Taiwan use the traditional Chinese puppet theatre for their war propaganda. Only after the war street theatres start playing again.
Awards:
7 wins & 4 nominations.
Ratings: