The Man from Island West

The Man from Island West

90 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1989

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.

The Man from Island West

90 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1989

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.
Producers Era International Ltd
Original title 西部來的人
Directors Ming-Chuan Huang
Writers Angel Chen

Cast

Wu Hong-ming

as Ah Ming

Chen Yiwen

as Ah Chian

Shiao Tswe-fen

as Hsiu Mei

Sharman Lanporan

as Ah Chian's Father