Secret
Seen it?2007 | 101 min | Fantasy, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and fantasy fans. If you loved Primer or Chronicle, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ye Xiang Lun, a talented piano player is a new student at the prestigious Tamkang School. On his first day, he meets Lu Xiao Yu, a pretty girl playing a mysterious piece of music.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$65 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Primer
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Premonition
Monday Morning MaybeAnother time-travel thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Detour
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Chronicle Saturday SpecialAnother sci-fi film, and a Saturday Special.
Remember Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Chou
- Jay ChouJay
- Gwei Lun-MeiRain
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangSir. Yip
- Su Ming-MingRain's Mom
- Alice TzengSky
- Alang HuangLance
- Devon SongBob
- Funky TuYork
- Chan Yu-HaoYu Hao
- Yuki HuangIce