A Confucian Confusion (1994)
Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei crisscross, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.
Top billed cast
Chen Shiang-ChyiQiqi
Joyce Ni Shu-ChunMolly
Weiming WangMing
Wang BosenAkeem
Danny DengLarry
Elaine Jin Yan-LingAuntie- Richie LiFeng
Chen Yi-wenLiren- Ye-Ming WangBirdy
- Li-Mei ChenMolly's Sister
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