The central conflict hinges on the tension between legal justice and the "greater good" of family continuity.
The film swept the 10th Golden Horse Awards , winning Best Feature Film, Best Director (Li Hsing), and Best Actor (Ou Wei). Execution in Autumn YIFY
( Qiu Jue ) is a landmark 1972 drama directed by Li Hsing , often cited as a definitive masterpiece of Taiwanese cinema. The film explores profound themes of traditional Chinese ethics, the weight of ancestral duty, and the redemptive power of love within the confines of a prison cell. The Narrative Core The central conflict hinges on the tension between
The film’s title and structure reflect the traditional legal practice of carrying out death sentences only in autumn, aligning human justice with the natural cycle of decay and rebirth. The film explores profound themes of traditional Chinese
It is widely regarded as one of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures by the Hong Kong Film Awards, representing the "Healthy Realism" movement that defined Taiwanese cinema in the 70s. A Note on Availability
Set in the Han Dynasty, the story follows Pei Gang, a spoiled and violent young man sentenced to death for murder. As the only male heir to a wealthy family, his impending execution threatens to end his lineage—the ultimate sin in a society rooted in Confucian filial piety.