Rebels of the Neon God (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rebels of the Neon God is a 1992 crime drama directed by Tsai Ming-liang, starring Lee Kang-sheng as Hsiao-kang, Lu Yi-ching and Miao Tian. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $28,791 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Original language
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Chinese
- 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.
In Taipei, revenge and love twist the paths of wayward youths.
Rebels of the Neon God Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenage boy
- telephone call
- taipei taiwan
- telephone booth
- pay phone
- coming of age
- hotel room
- vomiting
- watching a movie
- cinema
- taiwan
- masturbation
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- broken window
- rain
- video arcade
- vandalism
- taxi driver
- student
- street life
- rollerskating rink
- roller skating
- revenge
- haunting
- entrance examination
- elevator
- circuit board
- car accident
- boredom
- blood
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- dysfunctional family
- nihilism
- motorcycle
- flooded room
- existential loneliness
- cigarette smoking
- toilet
- mythical hero
- bare chested male
- slow cinema
- written by director
- scream
- screaming woman
- smoking in bed
- man wears a tank top
- taking off shirt
- taking off shoes
- undressing
Rebels of the Neon God Cast & Characters
Lee Kang-sheng leads the cast as Hsiao-kang, with Lu Yi-ching as Hsiao-kang's Mother and Miao Tian as Hsiao-kang's Father. Directed by Tsai Ming-liang; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tsai Ming-liang
- Lee Kang-sheng as Hsiao-kang
- Lu Yi-ching as Hsiao-kang's Mother
- Miao Tian as Hsiao-kang's Father
- Chen Chao-jung as Ah-tze
Also Starring in Rebels of the Neon God
· 2 more- Jen Chang-bin Ah-ping
- Wang Yu-wen Ah-kuei
More from Tsai Ming-liang
More films directed by Tsai Ming-liang: Abiding Nowhere, The Moon and the Tree, Sand and Autumn Days.
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 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hsiao Kang Lee Kang-sheng is a young student who attends a cram school and lives with his parents, Hsiao-kang’s Mother Lu Yi-ching and Hsiao-kang’s Father Miao Tian watching over his days in a city that hums with small, almost mundane tensions. At the same time, a parallel thread follows Tze Chen Chao-jung and Ping Jen Chang-bin, two petty thieves who drift through the night and drift into each other’s schemes. Into this orbit steps Kuei Wang Yu-wen, a young woman who has just shared a fleeting, one-night encounter in a neighboring room with Ah Tze’s brother, a car salesman; she is left trying to piece together where she is and where she might go next.
Full summary
The whole story of Rebels of the Neon God, scene by scene
Rebels of the Neon God Box Office
Rebels of the Neon God grossed $28,791 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.8K
- US & Canada
- $28.8K
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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What is the main occupation of Tze's brother?
Rebels of the Neon God Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Qing shao nian nuo zha” and “Rebellen im Neonlicht”.
- Also known as
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- Qing shao nian nuo zha
- Rebellen im Neonlicht
- Rebeldes do Deus Neon
- Επαναστάτες του ηλεκτρικού θεού
- Neonisten gyermekei
- Buntownicy neonowego boga
- Os Rebeldes do Deus Neon
- Les Rebelles du dieu néon
- Youth
- Бунтари неонового бога
- Rebeldes del Dios Neón
- 청소년 나타
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- Rebelové neonového boha
- Thanh Thiếu Niên Na Tra
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Rebels of the Neon God FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, 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 December 14, 1992.
Who directed Rebels of the Neon God?
Rebels of the Neon God was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
More films by Tsai Ming-liang Who is in the cast of Rebels of the Neon God?
Rebels of the Neon God stars Lee Kang-sheng as Hsiao-kang, Lu Yi-ching as Hsiao-kang's Mother and Miao Tian as Hsiao-kang's Father, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Rebels of the Neon God make at the box office?
Rebels of the Neon God grossed $28,791 worldwide.
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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