The Puppetmaster

The Puppetmaster (1993)

08 Dec 1993 • Biography, Drama, War • 2h 22m
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In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joines a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers. During World War II the Japanese rulers of Taiwan use the traditional Chinese puppet theatre for their war propaganda. Only after the war street theatres start playing again.

Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Director
T'ien-wen Chu, Tien-Lu Li, Nien-Jen Wu
Writer
Tien-Lu Li, Giong Lim, Kuei-Chung Cheng
Starring

Language: Mandarin, Min Nan, Japanese
Awards: 7 wins & 4 nominations
Country: Taiwan
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7.1

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