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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul (2020): Cast

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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul is a 2020 documentary directed by Chu Hsien-Jer, starring Qi Deng-Sheng as 自己. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Chu Hsien-Jer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Chinese
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The story

What Is The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul About?

The premise of The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul without spoilers.

A Lean Soul explores the life and literary achievements of Taiwanese novelist Qi Deng Sheng. Through extensive interviews with his friends, family, and the writer himself—known for avoiding publicity—the film offers a revealing look at his world. Key passages from his deeply personal and often controversial novels are brought to life through vivid dramatizations, creating an intimate and candid portrait of a significant figure in Taiwanese literature.

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Cast & crew

The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul Cast & Characters

Qi Deng-Sheng plays 自己 in The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul. Directed by Chu Hsien-Jer.

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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul.

2020 金馬影展 TGHFF | 削瘦的靈魂 A Lean Soul
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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul Also Known As

Also known as “他们在岛屿写作:削瘦的灵魂”.

Also known as
  • 他们在岛屿写作:削瘦的灵魂

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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul?

The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul released?

The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul was released on November 15, 2020.

Who directed The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul?

The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul was directed by Chu Hsien-Jer.

Who is in the cast of The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul?

The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul stars Qi Deng-Sheng as 自己.

Does The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul have a post-credit scene?

No. The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul in?

The original language of The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul is Chinese.

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