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  • The Man from Island West (1990)
  • 90 min | Drama
The Man from Island West (1990)
90 min | Drama
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 ...See moreIn 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. Written by L.H. Wong See less
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Director
Ming-Chuan Huang
Producer
Shou-Ching Wang
Composer
Jimi Chen
Cinematographer
Ming-Chuan Huang
Editors
Te-Yang Chou | Jin-siang Huang
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Updated Dec 31, 1990
Release date
1990 (Taiwan)
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations

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