

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.
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The Man from Island West
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1990
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
西部來的人
Production Companies
Era International Ltd
Director
Ming-Chuan Huang
Description
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.