nihilism,identity,obsession,haunting,flooding,vandalism,dysfunctional family,revenge,arcade,juvenile delinquent,mature,street life,taipei,petty crimes,video arcade,gay interest

Rebels of the Neon God (1994)

Poster for Rebels of the Neon God

Defying his parents, disaffected youth Hsiao Kang drops out of the local cram school to head for the bright lights of downtown Taipei. He meets Ah Tze, a young hoodlum, and their relationship is a confused mixture of hero-worship and rivalry that soon leads to trouble.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tsai Ming-liang
  • Profile picture of Lee Kang-sheng
    Hsiao-kang Lee Kang-sheng
  • Profile picture of Chen Chao-jung
    Ah-tze Chen Chao-jung
  • Profile picture of Wang Yu-wen
    Ah-kuei Wang Yu-wen
  • Profile picture of Miao Tian
    Hsiao-kang's Father Miao Tian
  • Profile picture of Lu Yi-ching
    Hsiao-kang's Mother Lu Yi-ching

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Keywords

  • nihilism
  • identity
  • obsession
  • haunting
  • flooding
  • vandalism
  • dysfunctional family
  • revenge
  • arcade
  • juvenile delinquent
  • mature
  • street life
  • taipei
  • petty crimes
  • video arcade
  • gay interest