Turn Around
Seen it?2017 | 108 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Turn Around is based on the story of Cheng-chung Wang, a passionate Taiwanese teacher who has won multiple educational awards. After graduating from the National Kaohsiung Normal University, he is assigned to teach at a school located at the rural Zhongliao in Nantou County, which is lacking in educational resources. As he is preparing to leave at the end of his assignment, the area is met with the deadly 921 earthquake. Seeing the students breaking down in tears and asking for his return, Wang decides to stay with the school to improve the education of the students.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 854 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Ta-pu
- Jay ShihWang Cheng-chung
- Hsia Yu-chiaoMs. Hsiao-lun
- Ying Wei-minMr. Chiu
- Allen ChaoPrincipal
- Lu Yi-chingShu-fen
- Chien ChangTemple Host
- Su Pin-chiehTa-tzu
- Jen-fu YuanA-fei
- Hsin-Ling ChiClass Monitress
- Jessica ChiuYen-tao