That Day, on the Beach

Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert pianist just back from a European tour and the other has just started a new business.

Cast

Sylvia Chang

as Lin Jiali

Terry Hu

as Tan Weiqing

Hsu Ming

as Ah Cai

David Mao

as Cheng Dewei

Hsiao Hou Tao

as Fisherman

Lee Lieh

as Hsin Hsin

Lee Suk-Ching

as Young Lin Jiali

Lin Ruiyang

as Lin

Mei Fang

as Jiali's Mother

Chin Ling Tsao

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