The Man from Island West
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 1990
- Country
- Taiwan
Details
Release year: 1990
Storyline
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.
Top credits
- Dalu Baryen — Narrator
- Tswe-fen Shaw
- Hong-ming Wu — Ah-ming
Chen Yiwen
Technical specs
- Color
- Color
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