The startling contrast between old and new Taiwan is the subject of Wan Jen's epic of traditional identities coming into conflict with an urban life, emphasizing the situation of women.
| Directing | Wan Jen | Director |
| Writing | Hou Hsiao-hsien | Writer |
| Writing | Liao Hui-ying | Screenplay |
| Sound | Jonathan Lee | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Lin Tsan-Ting | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Liao Ching-Sung | Editor |
| Writing | Liao Hui-ying | Novel |
| Sound | Tu Duu-chih | Sound Designer |