The Man from Island West (1990)
26 Mar 1991 • Drama • 1h 30m
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.
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Mandarin, Min Nan
Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations
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Taiwan
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