Wu Nien-jen

Wu Nien-jen
吳念真
Born	(1952-08-05) 5 August 1952 (age 72) Houtong [zh], Ruifang Township, Taipei County, Taiwan (modern-day Ruifang, New Taipei)
Nationality	Taiwanese
Alma mater	Fu Jen Catholic University
Awards	Golden Horse Awards – Best Original Screenplay 1981 Classmates 1984 Second Spring of Mr. Muo 1990 Song of the Exile 1992 Hill of No Return Best Adapted Screenplay 1986 Father-son Relationship

Wu Nien-jen (Chinese: 吳念真; pinyin: Wú Niànzhēn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Liām-chin; born Chinese: 吳文欽; pinyin: Wú Wēnqīn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Bûn-khim; 5 August 1952) is a Taiwanese screenwriter, director, and writer. He is one of the most prolific and highly regarded scriptwriters in Taiwan and a leading member of the New Taiwanese Cinema, although he has also acted in a number of films. He starred in Edward Yang's 2000 film Yi Yi. Wu is a well-known supporter of the Democratic Progressive Party and has filmed commercials for the party.