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DRAMA . 1999 . 1h 35m . 6.9/10

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"A search for intimacy in a world of disaster."

In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.

Starring Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-Sheng, Miao Tian
6.9/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A search for intimacy in a world of disaster.

In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.

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Cast
Yang Kuei-mei stars as The Woman Downstairs in The Hole.
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Year context
The Hole was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a sin...
The Hole is a Drama, Romance, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (12)

Yang Kuei-mei
Yang Kuei-mei
The Woman Downstairs
Lee Kang-Sheng
Lee Kang-Sheng
The Man Upstairs
Miao Tian
Miao Tian
The Customer at Market
HL
Hui-Chin Lin
Neighbor
LK
Lin Kun-huei
The Kid
TH
Tong Hsiang-Chu
The Plumber
Chen Shiang-Chyi
Chen Shiang-Chyi
(voice)
DH
Daphne Han
(voice)
BW
Bo-Chin Wei
(voice)
Jacques Picoux
Jacques Picoux
(voice)
Yee Chih-yen
Yee Chih-yen
(voice)
Lu Yi-ching
Lu Yi-ching
(voice)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (88 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Hole about?
In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.
How long is The Hole?
The Hole has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Hole?
The cast of The Hole includes Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-Sheng, Miao Tian, Hui-Chin Lin, Lin Kun-huei.
What is the rating of The Hole?
The Hole has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 88 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Romance Science Fiction
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