MOVIEPAD
Search icon
Evening News

Evening News

Dec 12, 1980 · 1h 35m

Director

Mi-Mi Lee

Overview

Shih-Yen is upset about Ko-Ching prioritizing her career over their marriage and even getting an abortion without his knowledge. To express discontent, Shih-Yen moves in with his mistress. Despite feeling overwhelmed by her messy personal life, Ko-Ching manages to lead her company and delivers a successful fashion show. The film reflects on career women’s struggles between family and work, it also describes the gender role stereotypes in a marriage. Although the film demonstrates clearly women’s difficult role in society, it still chooses to show the possibility of women being independent, capable and charming to refute the status quo of patriarchy.

About Evening News

What is Evening News about?

Shih-Yen is upset about Ko-Ching prioritizing her career over their marriage and even getting an abortion without his knowledge. To express discontent, Shih-Yen moves in with his mistress. Despite feeling overwhelmed by her messy personal life, Ko-Ching manages to lead her company and delivers a successful fashion show. The film reflects on career women’s struggles between family and work, it…

When was Evening News released?

Evening News was released on December 12, 1980.

How long is Evening News?

Evening News runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who directed Evening News?

Evening News was directed by Mi-Mi Lee.

Who is in the cast of Evening News?

The cast of Evening News includes Gua Ah-leh (Lin Ko-Ching), Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin (Tang Shih-Yen), Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung (Wu Guei-Jhih), Louis Hsiao Da-Lu (Cheng Dong) and Hwa Fang.

Photos of Evening News