The Man from Island West
西部來的人
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Ming-chuan
- Screenplay & Story
- Angel Chen
- Original Score
- Chen Si-shing
- Original Title
- 西部來的人
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Era International Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Ming-chuan
Angel Chen
Chen Si-shing
Chou Deyang, Huang Cheng-hsiang
Wang Shou-ching
Department Leadership Roster
Chou Deyang
Editor
Wang Shou-ching
Producer
Huang Ming-chuan
Director
Huang Cheng-hsiang
Editor
Angel Chen
Screenplay
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What is The Man from Island West about?
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.
Who directed The Man from Island West?
The Man from Island West was directed by Huang Ming-chuan.
Who stars in The Man from Island West?
The principal cast of The Man from Island West includes Wu Hong-ming, Chen Yi-wen, Shiao Tswe-fen, Sharman Lanporan.
When was The Man from Island West released and how long is it?
The Man from Island West was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Island West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Island West was composed by Chen Si-shing.