Overview

Wan Renle, a man in his sixties in Taipei, becomes eccentric after buying an old record, leading to hallucinations about reuniting with a former lover. His daughter, Wan Jinjin, admits him to a hospital, where she learns of his secret romance with Tong Shuizhu, a Beijing drum singer. Renle goes missing, and Jinjin finds him in Tianjin, discovering he was searching for Shuizhu, who is her biological mother and has passed away. Jinjin arranges a meeting with a woman posing as Shuizhu, but Renle recalls Shuizhu’s suicide. Back in Taipei, Renle is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Jinjin continues to help him regain his memories.

Cast

Li Xuejian, Sylvia Chang, Louis Hsiao Da-Lu, Chang Feng, Weicai Xie, Zhou Zhou

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What is "Shadow of Dream" about?

Wan Renle, a man in his sixties in Taipei, becomes eccentric after buying an old record, leading to hallucinations about reuniting with a former lover. His daughter, Wan Jinjin, admits him to a hospital, where she learns of his secret romance with Tong Shuizhu, a Beijing drum singer. Renle goes missing, and Jinjin finds him in Tianjin, discovering he was searching for Shuizhu, who is her biological mother and has passed away. Jinjin arranges a meeting with a woman posing as Shuizhu, but Renle recalls Shuizhu’s suicide. Back in Taipei, Renle is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Jinjin continues to help him regain his memories.

When was "Shadow of Dream" released?

Shadow of Dream was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Shadow of Dream"?

The cast includes Li Xuejian, Sylvia Chang, Louis Hsiao Da-Lu, Chang Feng.