What is Cape No. 7 about?

The most successful Taiwanese film of all time, CAPE NO. 7 was Taiwan’s official entry for the 2008 Academy Awards® and the winner of multiple Golden Horse awards (Taiwan’s Oscars for Chinese-language films), including Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year. The rise of a small town rock band, led by frustrated wannabe rock star Aga (Van), coincides with the discovery of a cache of undelivered love letters from 1945. The passionate notes from Japanese-occupied Taiwan become the catalyst for another intercultural love affair nearly 70 years later. CAPE NO. 7 explores the unwavering pursuits of music, dreams and romance, intertwined with themes of generational differences, cultural diversity and small town life.

Cape No. 7

Name: Cape No. 7
Genre: Romance
Released: 2008-08-22
Duration: 129
Rating: 67

NR 2 hr 9 min

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How long is Cape No. 7?: Cape No. 7 is 2 hr 9 min long.

Who directed Cape No. 7?: Wei Te-Sheng

Who is Aga in Cape No. 7?: Van Fan plays Aga in the film.

What is Cape No. 7 about?: The most successful Taiwanese film of all time, CAPE NO. 7 was Taiwan’s official entry for the 2008 Academy Awards® and the winner of multiple Golden Horse awards (Taiwan’s Oscars for Chinese-language films), including Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year. The rise of a small town rock band, led by frustrated wannabe rock star Aga (Van), coincides with the discovery of a cache of undelivered love letters from 1945. The passionate notes from Japanese-occupied Taiwan become the catalyst for another intercultural love affair nearly 70 years later. CAPE NO. 7 explores the unwavering pursuits of music, dreams and romance, intertwined with themes of generational differences, cultural diversity and small town life.