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Taipei Story

7.519852h MovieDrama

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads…

DirectorEdward Yang
WritersHou Hsiao-hsien·Chu Tien-Wen
ProducersHuang Yung·Lin Jung-feng

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edward Yang

TCTsai Chin
Tsai Chin
Chin
HHHou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Lung
WNWu Nien-jen
Wu Nien-jen
Chen
LHLin Hsiu-Ling
Lin Hsiu-Ling
A-Ling
KSKo Su-yun
Ko Su-yun
Gwan
KIKo I-chen
Ko I-chen
Mr. Ke
MFMei Fang
Mei Fang
Chin's Mother
WPWu Ping-nan
Wu Ping-nan
Chin's Father
YLYang Li-yin
Yang Li-yin
Qin
GSGrace Chen Shu-Fang
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Mrs. Mei
LT
Lai Te-Nan
Coach
SPSun Peng
Sun Peng

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Taipei Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Taipei Story?

Taipei Story is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Taipei Story on Netflix?

No, Taipei Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Taipei Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Taipei Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Taipei Story for free?

Taipei Story is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.