Rebels of the Neon God (2015): Ratings & Plot
Rebels of the Neon God is a 2015 drama directed by Ming-liang Tsai. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Ming-liang Tsai
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Big World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rebels of the Neon God About?
The premise of Rebels of the Neon God without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man’s life takes a dramatic turn when his father, a taxi driver, is violently attacked by two petty criminals. Driven by a burning desire for justice, he leaves his studies behind to seek retribution. The intense and visceral story unfolds against the vibrant, neon-drenched streets of Taiwan, where he confronts his father's assailants in a quest for revenge and ultimately, a chance at redemption.
The Director of Rebels of the Neon God
Directed by Ming-liang Tsai.
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Director Ming-liang Tsai
More from Ming-liang Tsai
More films directed by Ming-liang Tsai, best-rated first: Days, I Don't Want to Sleep Alone, Stray Dogs and What Time Is It Over There?.
Rebels of the Neon God Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rebels of the Neon God 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 73% User score
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Rebels of the Neon God Plot Summary
What happens in Rebels of the Neon God from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young man named Hsiao Kang (Chinese: 小康; lit. ‘Little Kang’, deriving his nickname from the actor Lee Kang-sheng) goes through the motions of life, attending cram school while living with his parents. In a distinct but intertwining storyline, petty thieves Tze and Ping navigate their chaotic lives. Following a night out, Tze returns to discover that his apartment has flooded. The following day, he encounters Kuei, a young woman disoriented after a one-night stand with Ah Tze’s brother, a car salesman, in the adjacent room. Oblivious to her whereabouts, Kuei accepts a ride from Tze on his motorcycle. Meanwhile, Hsiao Kang faces a setback when his motorcycle gets impounded. His father, who drives a taxi, spots him and provides a ride to school.
Full summary
The whole story of Rebels of the Neon God, scene by scene
Rebels of the Neon God Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official US Trailer
How Well Do You Know Rebels of the Neon God?
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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Who is Hsiao Kang's father?
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Rebels of the Neon God FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Rebels of the Neon God, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rebels of the Neon God?
Rebels of the Neon God runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Rebels of the Neon God released?
Rebels of the Neon God was released on April 10, 2015.
Who directed Rebels of the Neon God?
Rebels of the Neon God was directed by Ming-liang Tsai.
More films by Ming-liang Tsai How is Rebels of the Neon God rated?
Rebels of the Neon God has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Rebels of the Neon God have a post-credit scene?
No. Rebels of the Neon God has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rebels of the Neon God in?
The original language of Rebels of the Neon God is Chinese.
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