''Siao Yu'' () is a Taiwanese film directed by

Sylvia Chang Sylvia Chang (born 21 July 1953) is a Taiwanese actress, writer, singer, producer and director. In 1992, she was a member of the jury at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival. In 2018, she was one of the jury members of the main competition ...

, written by Sylvia Chang and

Ang Lee Ang Lee (; born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. Born in Pingtung County of southern Taiwan, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. During his filmmaking career, he has received international critical and popul ...

, starring

Rene Liu Rene Liu Ruo-ying (; born 1 June, 1969) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actress, director and writer. In the Sinophone world, Liu is widely known by her affectionate nickname "Milk Tea". Her music often focuses on love stories and has built an ...

in her debut film role, released in 1995. Rene Liu was nominated for the

Golden Horse Award The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards () is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. The awards ceremony is us ...

Best Actress in 1994, and won the

Asia-Pacific Film Festival The Asia-Pacific Film Festival (abbreviated APFF) is an annual film festival hosted by the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific. The festival was first held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1954. History The festival was first held in Tok ...

Best Actress award in 1995.

Cast

(as “Joyin Liu”) as Lin Siao Yu *

Marj Dusay Marjorie Ellen Mahoney Dusay (; née Mahoney; February 20, 1936 – January 28, 2020) was an American actress known for her roles on American soap operas. She was especially known for her role as Alexandra Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'', a role ...

as Rita *

Tou Chung-hua Tuo Tsung-hua (; born 10 October 1962) is a Taiwanese actor. He won the 2005 Golden Bell Award for Best Actor. Selected filmography *'' Osmanthus Alley'' (1987) *'' A Home Too Far'' (1990) *'' Zodiac Killers'' (1991) *'' 18'' (1993) *'' The Day ...

as Giang Wei *

Daniel J. Travanti Daniel J. Travanti (born Danielo Giovanni Travanti; March 7, 1940) is an American actor. He is best known for playing police captain Frank Furillo in the television drama series ''Hill Street Blues'' (1981–1987) for which he received a Golde ...

as Mario Moretti *

Connie Tai-Fung Hsia Connie is a given name. It is often a pet form (hypocorism) of Concetta, Constance, Cornelia, or Cornelius. Given name or nickname Women * Connie Achurra, Chilean chef * Connie Binsfeld (1924–2014), American politician * Connie Booth (b ...

as Baoshu *

Ajay Mehta Ajay Mehta ( ) () is an Indian actor based in North America, known for his deep baritone voice. Early life and education Mehta was born in New Delhi, India and he was educated in New Delhi, in Mayo College and St. Stephen's College. Accordin ...

as Photo clerk *

Daxing Zhang __NOTOC__ Daxing ( unless otherwised noted) may refer to: Places in China *Daxing or Daxingcheng (Daxing City), the capital of the Sui dynasty (581–618) before 605, known as Chang'an before and after the Sui *Daxing District, a district of Beijin ...

as Lao Chai *

Joseph Ricca Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...

as Frank *

Nunzio Sapienza James Maritato (born March 12, 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring names Little Guido and Nunzio. A high-school foot ...

as Mike *

Stephen Daly Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; h ...

as Tino *

Di Cheng Di or DI may refer to: Arts and media Music * Di, a tone in the solfège ascending chromatic scale existing between Do and Re * dizi (instrument) or di, a Chinese transverse flute * ''D.I.'' (band), a punk band from Southern California ** '' ...

as Shelley

External links

* * 1995 films 1995 drama films 1990s Cantonese-language films 1990s English-language films Films based on Chinese novels 1990s Mandarin-language films Films set in the United States Films directed by Sylvia Chang Central Motion Picture Corporation films Films with screenplays by Ang Lee Taiwanese drama films {{Taiwan-film-stub