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.

• Huang Ming-chuanDirector
• Angel ChenScreenplay

• Wu Hong-mingAh Ming
• Chen Yi-wenAh Chian
• Shiao Tswe-fenHsiu Mei
• Sharman LanporanAh Chian's Father