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The Poet

顧城別戀

Drama
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1998-09-18
1h 54m
ZH
Released

About

Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned.

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About The Poet

Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned. Running 114 minutes.

The Poet Cast and Characters

The cast features Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, and Ayako Morino. Their performances are a major reason The Poet has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Poet

The Poet flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Chinese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Poet online for free?

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How long is The Poet?

The Poet runs for 114 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is The Poet good? What's the rating?

The Poet holds a 4.5/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Poet?

The main cast includes Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, and Ayako Morino.

Is The Poet available in Chinese?

Yes — The Poet was originally produced in Chinese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Poet released?

The Poet was released in 1998.

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Where can I watch The Poet for free?

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What is The Poet about?

The Poet is a Drama film. Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned.

When was The Poet released?

The Poet was released on September 18, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 54m.

Who stars in The Poet?

The Poet stars Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Joe Cheung Tung-Cho and Ayako Morino. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Poet available in HD?

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