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The Man from Island West(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-01-01
62%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
In contemporary Taiwan, the aboriginal Ah-ming attempts suicide. When his life is saved by an old miner, Ah-ming is drawn into a journey back to his origins. Meanwhile, the miner's son, Ah-Chuan, finds a fugitive hooker who has returned from the lowlands. But Ah-Chuan only wants to integrate himself into mainstream society, in sharp contrast to the intentions and needs of those around him.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
Taiwan
ProductionCompanies:
Era International Ltd
Movie: The Man from Island West
Top 4 Billed Cast
陳以文
Ah Chian
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Overview
In contemporary Taiwan, the aboriginal Ah-ming attempts suicide. When his life is saved by an old miner, Ah-ming is drawn into a journey back to his origins. Meanwhile, the miner's son, Ah-Chuan, finds a fugitive hooker who has returned from the lowlands. But Ah-Chuan only wants to integrate himself into mainstream society, in sharp contrast to the intentions and needs of those around him.
Release Date
1990-01-01
Average
6.2
Rating:
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Languages:
普通话
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