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Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert pianist just back from a European tour and the other has just started a new business.


“Don't you break my heart?”
Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.

Chen Shiang-Chyi
Qiqi

Joyce Ni Shu-Chun
Molly

Weiming Wang
Ming

Wang Bosen
Akeem

Danny Deng
Larry

Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Auntie
Richie Li
Feng

Chen Yi-wen
Liren
Ye-Ming Wang
Birdy
Li-Mei Chen
Molly's Sister
A Confucian Confusion is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1994 exploring themes of taiwan. Directed by Edward Yang, it stars Chen Shiang-Chyi, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun, Weiming Wang. Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.
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