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.

Director: Huang Ming-chuan

Cast: Wu Hong-ming, Chen Yi-wen, Shiao Tswe-fen, Sharman Lanporan

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