I Want to Be

1987

After his father's early death, a young fisherman's son, Stinky Crab (Huang Kunxuan), lives with his mother and sister (portrayed by Li Shuzhen), mending fishing nets and selling shell necklaces for a living. Following an accidental injury during a dispute with tourists, he is adopted by a wealthy, childless couple. He subsequently lives an affluent life but loses contact with his birth family. The story follows the turning points in his life as an adult.

Directed by Yang Li-kuo