Sweet Degeneration
Originally released in 1997. Sweet Degeneration is a drama film. directed by Lin Cheng-sheng.
Starring Lee Kang-Sheng, Chen Shiang-Chyi, and Jing Tseng
Synopsis
With a singular voice that distinguishes him from his New Taiwan Cinema contemporaries, Lin Cheng-sheng adds to his brief, but already remarkable, filmography with Sweet Degeneration, his third film in two years. As with A Drifting Life and Murmur of Youth, Lin’s new film delicately unfolds, gradually building to a climax of stunning emotional reverberations. Drawn from a particularly painful episode in the director’s past, Sweet Degeneration delves into the uneasy bonds a brother and sister have with each other and the people around them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Degeneration about?
With a singular voice that distinguishes him from his New Taiwan Cinema contemporaries, Lin Cheng-sheng adds to his brief, but already remarkable, filmography with Sweet Degeneration, his third fil...
Who directed Sweet Degeneration?
Sweet Degeneration was directed by Lin Cheng-sheng.
How long is Sweet Degeneration?
Sweet Degeneration has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Sweet Degeneration released?
Sweet Degeneration was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Degeneration?
The main cast of Sweet Degeneration includes Lee Kang-Sheng, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Jing Tseng, Chih-long Lin, Shih-huang Chen.