# Rebels of the Neon God (1994)

> A restless Taipei teenager seeks escape in the neon city, only to become caught in a volatile orbit of fascination, rivalry, and urban disaffection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/39514

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Tsai Ming-liang
- Cast: Lee Kang-sheng, Chen Chao-jung, Wang Yu-wen, Jen Chang-bin, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103935/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, alienated, eerie, late night viewing, rainy day

## Synopsis

In the neon-lit streets of Taipei, rebellion brews among the youth.

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