The Man from Island West

The Man from Island West 1990 Directed by Ming-Chuan Huang 西部來的人

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.

Country Taiwan

Production Country Taiwan

Language Mandarin

Spoken Language Mandarin

Gnere Drama

Production Company Era International Ltd

Release Date 1 January 1990

90 mins