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Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (2012): Cast & Ratings

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Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale is a 2012 action drama directed by Te-Sheng Wei, starring Sabu Kawahara, Masanobu Ando and Jun'ichi Haruta. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $4.7 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
69%
worldwide gross
$4.7M
Metascore
62
budget
$23M
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Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Te-Sheng Wei
Genres
Action , Drama , History
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Well Go
Budget
$23M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale About?

The premise of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, the Seediq people face the crushing of their culture and identity. Driven by generations of oppression, Mona Rudao grapples with a choice between submission and preserving his people’s dignity. When a group of young warriors seek revenge against their oppressors, Mona Rudao’s leadership guides them on a perilous quest for justice. Their actions spark a brutal and bloody conflict that will determine the fate of both sides.

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Cast & crew

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Cast

Sabu Kawahara leads the cast, with Masanobu Ando and Jun'ichi Haruta. Directed by Te-Sheng Wei.

Ratings

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Plot

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Plot Summary

What happens in Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the scenic valleys and mist-covered mountains of Taiwan, an evocative saga of courage and defiance emerges amid the shadows of colonial subjugation. By the year 1895, with the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki that ceded the island to Japan, the tides of change began to challenge the native populace. Standing strong against the surge of foreign influence is Mona Rudao, a proud warrior and chief of Mehebu village, who rises as a formidable figure in the resistance against the Japanese invaders.

Full summary

The whole story of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale, scene by scene

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Box office

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Box Office & Budget

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale grossed $4.7 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 20% of what it cost. $136,166 came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.7M

20% of its budget back

US & Canada
$136.2K
International
$4.5M
Budget
$23M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale.

Warriors Of The Rainbow Seediq Bale (2011) Movie Trailer HD - TIFF
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale?

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What year did the Treaty of Shimonoseki, which ceded Taiwan to Japan, take place?

Details

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “赛德克·巴莱” and “賽德克·巴萊”.

Also known as
  • 赛德克·巴莱
  • 賽德克·巴萊
  • 赛德克·巴莱 (上下)合集
  • 赛德克·巴莱 剪辑版

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FAQ

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale released?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale was released on April 27, 2012.

Who directed Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale was directed by Te-Sheng Wei.

Who is in the cast of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale stars Sabu Kawahara, Masanobu Ando and Jun'ichi Haruta.

How much did Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale make at the box office?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale grossed $4.7 million worldwide ($136,166 domestic, $4.5 million international) on a budget of $23 million.

How is Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale rated?

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic, 80% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale have a post-credit scene?

No. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale in?

The original language of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale is Japanese.

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