Undercurrent (2020): Cast
Undercurrent is a 2020 short drama directed by Zoe Weng Yu-Tong, starring Huang Li Feng as Teenager, Chih-Han Chang and Wu Ming-Fan. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- Zoe Weng Yu-Tong
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Undercurrent About?
The premise of Undercurrent without spoilers.
During a winter evening in 1979, as anti-government protesters are arrested and a citywide curfew is in effect, a curious teenage student follows a mysterious young man along a riverside path. Their encounter leads to an abandoned hut, revealing a glimpse into life in Taiwan under martial law. The story explores the pervasive sense of escape – from government control, societal pressures, and even the complexities of human connection, hinting at deeper emotions carefully concealed.
Undercurrent Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- homoerotism
- sexual tension
- gay cruising
- gay attraction
- torchlight
- taiwan
- gay cruising area
- forced gay kiss
- rainy night
- wet clothes
- fugitive
- wounded male
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- man caresses a man
- cigarette smoking
- lgbtq short film
- year 1979
- riot
- gay character
Undercurrent Cast & Characters
Huang Li Feng leads the cast as Teenager, with Chih-Han Chang as Youth and Wu Ming-Fan as Police. Directed by Zoe Weng Yu-Tong.
- Director Zoe Weng Yu-Tong
- Huang Li Feng as Teenager
- Chih-Han Chang as Youth
- Wu Ming-Fan as Police
Undercurrent Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Undercurrent | Official Trailer | Under martial law, the boy’s secret with men has nowhere to hide.
Undercurrent Also Known As
Also known as “언더커런트”.
- Also known as
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- 언더커런트
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Undercurrent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Undercurrent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Undercurrent?
Undercurrent runs 20 minutes.
When was Undercurrent released?
Undercurrent was released on October 20, 2020.
Who directed Undercurrent?
Undercurrent was directed by Zoe Weng Yu-Tong.
Who is in the cast of Undercurrent?
Undercurrent stars Huang Li Feng as Teenager, Chih-Han Chang as Youth and Wu Ming-Fan as Police.
Does Undercurrent have a post-credit scene?
No. Undercurrent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Undercurrent in?
The original language of Undercurrent is Chinese.
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