The Man from Island West (1990)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Wu Hong-ming

Ah Ming

Chen Yi-wen

Ah Chian

Shiao Tswe-fen

Hsiu Mei

Sharman Lanporan

Ah Chian's Father

Director & Crew

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