The Wheel of Life (1983): Cast
The Wheel of Life is a 1983 romantic drama directed by King Hu and Lee Hsing, starring Lee Man-Tai as The Mute, part 1, Tsao Chien and Wang Fei. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Taiwan Film Culture Co.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wheel of Life About?
The premise of The Wheel of Life without spoilers.
Directed respectively by three leading 1970s Taiwanese filmmakers—King Hu, Lee Hsing and Pai Ching‑Jui—the anthology links three short films that share the same two male actors and one female actress. In each segment the trio is reborn, meeting one another across three distinct eras, illustrating a continuous cycle of reincarnation.
The Wheel of Life Cast & Characters
Lee Man-Tai leads the cast as The Mute, part 1, with Tsao Chien as Lu Zizhen, part 1 and Wang Fei as Innkeeper. Directed by King Hu and Lee Hsing; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Lee Man-Tai as The Mute, part 1
- Tsao Chien as Lu Zizhen, part 1
- Wang Fei as Innkeeper
- Chen Hui-Lou as Uncle Xiao Yunan, part 2
Also Starring in The Wheel of Life
· 9 more- Chang Pao-Shan Er ye, part 2
- Shih Chun Lu Zhenyi / Miao Huatang / Master Qiuwan
- Chiang Ching-Feng Mr. Tian, part 2
- Fu Pi-Hui Madame Ma, part 2
- Sylvia Peng Hsueh-Fen Han Xuemei / Meng Hualing / Manfeng
- Chiang Hou-Jen Feng Rui / Ma Jingbai / Yang Qiusheng
- Fu Chuen Maid Xiaojuan, part 2
- Hsi-ping Chang
- Hsiao-ping Chang
The Wheel of Life Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Samsara” and “Da lunhui”.
- Also known as
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- Samsara
- Da lunhui
- 大轮回
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The Wheel of Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wheel of Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Wheel of Life released?
The Wheel of Life was released in 1983.
Who directed The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life was directed by King Hu and Lee Hsing.
More films by King Hu Who is in the cast of The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life stars Lee Man-Tai as The Mute, part 1, Tsao Chien as Lu Zizhen, part 1 and Wang Fei as Innkeeper, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Wheel of Life have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wheel of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Wheel of Life in?
The original language of The Wheel of Life is Chinese.
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