Night Market Hero (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Night Market Hero is a 2011 drama directed by Tien-Lun Yeh, starring Ko Chia-Yen as Lin Yi-nan, Chu Ko-Liang and Chu Ke-liang. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $3,889 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Tien-Lun Yeh
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night Market Hero About?
The premise of Night Market Hero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows a close‑knit group of food vendors who have built their lives around the vibrant 888 Night Market over more than ten years. When a real‑estate developer purchases the property on which the market sits, the vendors’ livelihood and the market’s future are placed in jeopardy, prompting them to confront the looming change.
Night Market Hero Cast & Characters
Ko Chia-Yen leads the cast as Lin Yi-nan, with Chu Ko-Liang as Councilor Chang and Chu Ke-liang as Councilor Chang Chin-liang. Directed by Tien-Lun Yeh; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tien-Lun Yeh
- Ko Chia-Yen as Lin Yi-nan
- Chu Ko-Liang as Councilor Chang
- Chu Ke-liang as Councilor Chang Chin-liang
- Bamboo Chen as Street lamp repairman
Also Starring in Night Market Hero
· 13 more- James Wen Chris
- Kate Yeung Happy Weekly editor
- Emerson Tsai Little Seven
- Lan Cheng-lung Chen Yi-hua
- Esther Liu Lin Mei-hsiang
- Lee Lee-Zen Yi-Nan's father
- Yen Yi-wen Chiu Man-mei
- Lotus Wang
- Kuang-Yao Fan Chief Advisor Lung Shang-te
- Cheng-Ping Chao Wang Kuo-ping/ Bingo King
- Lu Hsueh-Feng
- Ching-kuan Wang
- Chang-Mien Chang
Night Market Hero Plot Summary
What happens in Night Market Hero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The 888 Night Market shines as more than just a row of stalls—it radiates a daily warmth and a sense of community that makes everyone feel welcome. At its heart sits A-hua, the market’s managing director, who mediates disputes and works tirelessly to protect the vendors’ interests, keeping the bustling place orderly and fair even when tensions rise.
Full summary
The whole story of Night Market Hero, scene by scene
Night Market Hero Box Office
Night Market Hero grossed $3,889 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.9K
- International
- $3.9K
How Well Do You Know Night Market Hero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the night market at the heart of the story?
Night Market Hero Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “鸡排英雄” and “Ji pai ying xiong”.
- Also known as
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- 鸡排英雄
- Ji pai ying xiong
- 계배영웅
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Night Market Hero FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Night Market Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night Market Hero?
Night Market Hero runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Night Market Hero released?
Night Market Hero was released on January 28, 2011.
Who directed Night Market Hero?
Night Market Hero was directed by Tien-Lun Yeh.
More films by Tien-Lun Yeh Who is in the cast of Night Market Hero?
Night Market Hero stars Ko Chia-Yen as Lin Yi-nan, Chu Ko-Liang as Councilor Chang and Chu Ke-liang as Councilor Chang Chin-liang, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Night Market Hero make at the box office?
Night Market Hero grossed $3,889 worldwide.
Does Night Market Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Night Market Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Night Market Hero in?
The original language of Night Market Hero is Chinese.
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