(1983)Directed by Tseng Chuang-Hsiang, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wan Jen105 minDrama

Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.

Chen Bo-zhengas Kun-shu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Yang Li-yinas Ah-chu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Tseng Kuo-fengas Theater Manager (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Lai Te-Nanas Kun-shu's Uncle (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Fu-yu Houas Kun-shu's Son (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Tsui Fu-Shengas Lee's Father (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Yu-Tze Changas Vicki (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Ding Chinas Wang Wu-hsiung (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Ting-yi Fangas Lin Tsai-fa (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Chi Chenas Mei-li (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Chiang Hsiaas Mrs. Chiang (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Sheng Li Choas Chiang A-fa (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Yen Cheng-kuoas Chiang A-jih (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Chih-hsien Suas Chiang A-chung (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Hui-Chun Wangas Worker (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Shen-lin Poas Lei-ke (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Tai Hoas Foreign Police (segment "The Taste of Apple")

An-ju Shihas A-fa's Daughter (segment "The Taste of Apple")

Hui-ling Chiangas A-fa's Daughter (segment "The Taste of Apple")