Veteran Filmmaker Wu Gong Dies at 77; Son Vows to Fulfill His Wish
Veteran Taiwanese filmmaker Wu Gong passed away from cancer on June 4, 2025, at the age of 77. His son, actor Wu Zhenya, stated that his father dedicated his life to cinema, founded the film company Qunlong International, and produced notable films such as 'The Clown and the Swan' and 'The Outcasts'. Wu Zhenya will continue his father's legacy by working on the film 'Hong Kong Western Restaurant'.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 4) Veteran filmmaker Wu Gong passed away from cancer today at the age of 77. His son, actor Wu Zhenya, said that his father was immersed in the world of cinema his entire life. The father and son were discussing a new film project just a few days ago, and he will strive to fulfill his father's final wish.
Wu Gong was a long-time supporter of cinema and founded the film company Qunlong International. Among the films he produced, the most well-known is 'The Clown and the Swan', the final film of the late actor Xu Buliao.
Wu Gong also invited director Yu Kan-ping to direct a film adaptation of writer Pai Hsien-yung's novel 'The Outcasts', making it Taiwan's first gay-themed film. As martial law had not yet been lifted at the time, the film was heavily edited before it could be released. A complete digital restoration was finally re-released in theaters in 2024.
Wu Zhenya mentioned that his father loved movies so much that he was immersed in the film world his entire life. Just a few days ago, they were discussing a new film project. "I will continue to fulfill his wish and push forward the film he always wanted to make, 'Hong Kong Western Restaurant'."
Wu Zhenya stated that his father experienced every aspect of the film industry, from production, distribution, and directing to acting in films like 'The Moonlight Boy' and 'A Brighter Summer Day'. "As his family, I sincerely hope he can receive a Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award." (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150604
Wu Gong was a long-time supporter of cinema and founded the film company Qunlong International. Among the films he produced, the most well-known is 'The Clown and the Swan', the final film of the late actor Xu Buliao.
Wu Gong also invited director Yu Kan-ping to direct a film adaptation of writer Pai Hsien-yung's novel 'The Outcasts', making it Taiwan's first gay-themed film. As martial law had not yet been lifted at the time, the film was heavily edited before it could be released. A complete digital restoration was finally re-released in theaters in 2024.
Wu Zhenya mentioned that his father loved movies so much that he was immersed in the film world his entire life. Just a few days ago, they were discussing a new film project. "I will continue to fulfill his wish and push forward the film he always wanted to make, 'Hong Kong Western Restaurant'."
Wu Zhenya stated that his father experienced every aspect of the film industry, from production, distribution, and directing to acting in films like 'The Moonlight Boy' and 'A Brighter Summer Day'. "As his family, I sincerely hope he can receive a Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award." (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150604