The First Error Step
錯誤的第一步
Synopsis
Growing up without parents, Ma Sha has always worked as a lookout in a red-light district. When he is imprisoned for manslaughter following a customer's death, he breaks out of jail but is soon caught again and sent to a correctional institution on Orchid Island. Guided by his former elementary classmate, who is now a penal officer, Ma finally repents his wild past, writing down his stories and eventually publishing them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Asian Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsai Yang-Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Chu, Ma Sha
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 錯誤的第一步
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hung Yang Film Company, Wa Lin Film Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsai Yang-Ming
Kevin Chu, Ma Sha, Yu Wen
Huang Mao-Shan
Chin Chang-Tung
Kwok Ting-Hung
Chou Chang-Lin, Hung Yung Ma
Department Leadership Roster
Tsai Yang-Ming
Director
Kevin Chu
Screenplay
Chin Chang-Tung
Director of Photography
Ma Sha
Screenplay
Chou Chang-Lin
Producer
Hung Yung Ma
Producer
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Error Step
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What is The First Error Step about?
Growing up without parents, Ma Sha has always worked as a lookout in a red-light district. When he is imprisoned for manslaughter following a customer's death, he breaks out of jail but is soon caught again and sent to a correctional institution on Orchid Island. Guided by his former elementary classmate, who is now a penal officer, Ma finally repents his wild past, writing down his stories and eventually publishing them.
Who directed The First Error Step?
The First Error Step was directed by Tsai Yang-Ming.
Who stars in The First Error Step?
The principal cast of The First Error Step includes Ma Sha, Liang Hsiu-shen, Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Wang Mo-chou, Hsiao-fei Li.
When was The First Error Step released and how long is it?
The First Error Step was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Error Step?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Error Step was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.