Strawman_
In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their families. One day, an American bomb falls onto a field, where it lies unexploded.
Starring
Yang Kuei-mei, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Mei Zhao-Lin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Strawman was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their fami...
Strawman is a Drama, Comedy, War film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (12)
Yang Kuei-mei
Wide Mouth Wife
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Landlord
Mei Zhao-Lin
Chen Shuixian
Wen Ying
Ah Fa's Wife
Fanny Chang Chun-Fang
Yueniang
Po-Chou Chang
Chen Fa
Cho Sheng-Li
Chen Kuozui
Wu Ping-nan
Japanese Policeman
Ying Ying
Mother
CT
Cheng Tung-Chuen
Landlord's Son
Li Kun
Director of Japan Branch
方龍
Chief of Village
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Strawman about?
In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their families. One day, an American bomb falls onto a field, where it lies unexploded.
How long is Strawman?
Strawman has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Strawman?
The cast of Strawman includes Yang Kuei-mei, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Mei Zhao-Lin, Wen Ying, Fanny Chang Chun-Fang.
What is the rating of Strawman?
Strawman has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
War