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The Play on the Roof (2024): Cast

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The Play on the Roof is a 2024 short drama directed by Hou Ko-Wen, starring Daphne Jen as Lin and Chan Po-Chen. It runs 23 minutes.

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The Play on the Roof (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Hou Ko-Wen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Play on the Roof About?

The premise of The Play on the Roof without spoilers.

Lin and Xu share a rooftop apartment in Taipei, supporting each other's ambitions. When Xu decides to leave, Lin stays to pursue her own dreams. A red sofa abandoned by the movers becomes a focal point, forcing them to confront the unspoken, ambiguous nature of their relationship and figure out how to face the impending separation.

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Cast & crew

The Play on the Roof Cast & Characters

Daphne Jen leads the cast as Lin, with Chan Po-Chen as Xu. Directed by Hou Ko-Wen.

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The Play on the Roof FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Play on the Roof, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Play on the Roof?

The Play on the Roof runs 23 minutes.

When was The Play on the Roof released?

The Play on the Roof was released on August 17, 2024.

Who directed The Play on the Roof?

The Play on the Roof was directed by Hou Ko-Wen.

Who is in the cast of The Play on the Roof?

The Play on the Roof stars Daphne Jen as Lin and Chan Po-Chen as Xu.

Does The Play on the Roof have a post-credit scene?

No. The Play on the Roof has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Play on the Roof in?

The original language of The Play on the Roof is Chinese.

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