Synopsis
Within the urban gloom of Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.
Scores
Overall Score
28.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.6%
Review Aggregate
85.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, political, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittypoliticalfamily-friendlystylizedfunnydark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Yu-wen | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Chen Chao-jung | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lee Kang-sheng | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jen Chang-bin | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Miao Tien | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lu Hsiao-ling | 2015 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count34
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes72
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $28,791 | $38,109 |
| International | 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $28,791 | $38,109 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $14,396 | $19,054 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $747,000 | $988,751 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $783,000 | $1,036,401 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $847,000 | $1,121,114 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $2,271,000 | $3,005,961 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $65,400 | $86,565 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $4,727,796 | $6,257,846 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $218,000 (est) | $288,551 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $80,000 (est) | $105,890 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $189,000 | $250,166 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $272,000 | $360,027 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $43,600 | $57,710 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $802,600 | $1,062,344 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $3,925,196 | $5,195,501 |
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