Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
tv show
40 total episodes
-
1 seasons
First Aired September 02, 1996
Genres:
Overview
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.
Episode 14
Season 1 - Episode 14 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 19, 1996
Overview
YAU is not satisfied with the result of the voting. YIU sends KEUNG as his representative to get shares of Xanado. HOI refuses to accept the terms. LIK is unhappy as CHING has been attracted by KEUNG. TUNG is also discontented as HAU trusts HOI so much. He goes to a brothel to release his stress. There he learns from a prostitute that PAU ran away from his boss. TUNG suspects that HOI is the actual killer. HAU thinks that TUNG wants to frame HOI. YAU wants to kill TUNG to keep the secret. Luckily HOI has sent bodyguards to protect him and escort him to leave Shanghai. HEI arranges a meeting between HOI and WA but WA refuses to forgive HOI. HOI figures out a plan. He makes the place where Xanado is becomes part of the French sphere of influence. HAU talks with HOI and knows that WA still loves HOI.