My Grandfather
1981 · 84 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
After suffering a breakdown at his wife’s funeral, a grief-stricken older man finds that he can only recognize his daughter-in-law. The discovery of a new love seems to improve his faltering health, but more heartbreak awaits just around the corner.
Directed by Ko Chun-Hsiung
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★ 10.01972
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Big Brother · 1974Big Brother
★ 9.01974
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Wu Min Chan and Kuang La Lung are subordinates of Commander of Northern Province, gunning for the post of Garrison Commander. On Wu's side are Shi Wen, and Sha Chung, while Kuang was assisted by Pei Chiang, Si Ma, and Niu Chung. Soon Shi gained power and sent Niu to kill Wu with Lui Yan's dagger, causing Lui Yan to commit suicide before the Commander. Niu became possessed with self-reproach, and was jailed for being drunk. Shi sent Pai Siow Lan, Niu's sweetheart to poison Niu. Pai drank the poisoned drink, and begged Niu to escape. Realizing Shi's true character, Niu went to seek Shi. In the end, Niu committed suicide after killing Shi.
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★ 9.01986
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In Thailand in the 1950s, Detective Au Wei is shot to death by Cha Tin-Hung in a raid because of Cha's involvement with black market diamonds and jewelery. Wei's daughter Chun Chun swears revenge, helped by Wei's friend Yeh Tai-kor, a professional con-man.
Golden Horse Awards · 1962Golden Horse Awards
★ 9.01962
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★ 7.51976
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★ 7.41988
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★ 7.11989
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City Warriors · 1988City Warriors
★ 7.01988
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★ 6.61987
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Island of Fire · 1990Island of Fire
★ 6.31990
MovieActionCrime
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★ 5.91982
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★ 5.51976
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★ 5.01995
MovieDrama
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