Four Moods (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1970, Four Moods is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Pai Ching-jui, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Directed by some of most well known Chinese-language directors of the time, the portmanteau film Four Moods was an attempt to alleviate Li Han-hsiang’s financial troubles during the late 1960s. Arguably one of his best works, King Hu’s short Anger is an adaptation of the famous Peking opera San Cha Kou; set to opera instrumentation and stylishly shot, the film deftly captures the tense showdown between political schemers, avengers and vagabonds inside an inn. Li Han-hsiang’s Happiness, inspired by the Strange Tales of Liaozhai, tells a tale of reprieve for a kind-hearted ghost, while Pai Ching-Jui’s Joy and Lee Hsing’s Sadness both explore the fateful encounters between mortal men and ghostly women.
Who’s in it. Four Moods stars Yueh Yang, Zhen Zhen, Chang Mei-Yao and Li Li-Hua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Four Moods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Moods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Moods tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Moods (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Moods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Four Moods worth watching?
- Four Moods holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Four Moods?
- Four Moods stars Yueh Yang, Zhen Zhen, Chang Mei-Yao, Li Li-Hua and Peter Yang Kwan.
- When was Four Moods released?
- Four Moods was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.