A Home Too Far
| A Home Too Far (異域) | |
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| Directed by | Chu Yen-ping |
| Produced by | Jimmy Heung Wallace Cheung |
| Written by | Bo Yang (Novel) Shiao Yun-chiao Yeh Yun-chiao Chang Kwang-dou Lin Ching-sin |
| Based on | Bo Yang's adaptation of true story of ROC 93rd Division. |
| Starring | Tou Chung-hua Andy Lau Ko Chun-hsiung |
| Music by | Ricky Ho |
| Cinematography | Chen Yung-shu |
| Editing by | Huang Cheng-chang Chou Te-yang |
| Distributed by | Scholar Films Company Limited Yen Ping Films Production Pte Ltd |
| Release date(s) | 1990 |
| Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Republic of China |
| Language | Mandarin |
A Home Too Far is a 1990 Taiwanese film directed by Chu Yen-ping starring Tou Chung-hua and Andy Lau. It is based on a novel by Bo Yang, which is based on the true story of Republic of China Army's 93rd Division taking refuge in Santikhiri (Mae Salong) on northern border between Myanmar and Thailand.
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[edit] Plot
In 1950s, Chinese Civil War ends with the defeat of Republic of China and the establishment of Communist China. The 93rd Division's soldiers take their families with them, exit southwestern China and enter northern Burma (Myanmar). The hike through forest is full of disasters and short of supplies, but the survivers reach and settle within border of Burma. They build a village, and ally with local armed gang to resist Burmese government's attacks. Later, the relocated government of Republic of China offers to take the soldiers and dependents to Taiwan, but some are disappointed with the government and decide to stay.
[edit] Cast
- Tou Chung-hua as Deng Ke-pao
- Andy Lau as Little Tu/Hua Chung-hsing
- Ko Chun-hsiung as General Li Kuo-hui
- Ku Feng as General Li Mi
- Siqin Gaowa as Li Kuo-hui's Wife
[edit] References
- ^ "A Home Too Far". imdb.com. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100987/. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
- ^ "A Home Too Far". chinesemov.com. http://chinesemov.com/1990/A%20Home%20Too%20Far.html. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
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