Taipei 21(2004)
In the hopeless city, we love with hope
A twentysomething couple struggle with their relationship in modern Taiwan.
Movie: Taipei 21
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Overview
A twentysomething couple struggle with their relationship in modern Taiwan.
Release Date
2004-06-19
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
In the hopeless city, we love with hope
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普通话日本語
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