The Puppetmaster
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
Written by: Chu Tien-Wen, Wu Nien-jen, Li Tian-Lu
Produced by: Chang Hua-Fu, Chang Hwa-Kun, Yau Fook-Sang
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