96 Minutes (2025)

Anecdotes

96 Minutes is a 2025 Taiwanese disaster action thriller film directed by Hung Tzu-hsuan and produced by Chou Chieh-chung. The film stars Austin Lin, Vivian Sung, Wang Po-chieh, and Lee Lee-zen. It is notable as the first Taiwanese disaster film centered on the Taiwan High Speed Rail system.

Production

Development of 96 Minutes began in 2017 with the completion of the initial script. The project received funding support from Taiwan's Feature Film Development Fund and the Taipei Film Commission's International Production Incentive Program. Additional investment was provided by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency and assistance from several local governments.

The film was produced with a budget of approximately NT$160 million. Filming began in April 2024 and concluded in May 2024. Much of the production took place at the Central Taiwan Film Studio in Wufeng District, Taichung, where a specialized Taiwan High Speed Rail carriage set was constructed. The smart filming studio for the train carriage cost approximately NT$20 million to build.

Director Hung Tzu-hsuan has stated that he was particularly interested in stories set within limited time and space, believing such constraints can intensify narrative tension and audience immersion. The production faced delays during development due to financial challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry.

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