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Rebels of the Neon God (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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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.

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Rebels of the Neon God (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Tsai Ming-liang
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

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

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  • 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
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Cast & crew

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.

Also Starring in Rebels of the Neon God

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From the director

More from Tsai Ming-liang

More films directed by Tsai Ming-liang: Abiding Nowhere, The Moon and the Tree, Sand and Autumn Days.

Full filmography
Plot

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

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Box office

Rebels of the Neon God Box Office

Rebels of the Neon God grossed $28,791 worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$28.8K

US & Canada
$28.8K
Videos

Rebels of the Neon God Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

US Trailer
  • Trailer Official US Trailer
Quiz

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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Details

Rebels of the Neon God Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Qing shao nian nuo zha” and “Rebellen im Neonlicht”.

Also known as
  • 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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FAQ

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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