Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
tv show
40 total episodes
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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 15
Season 1 - Episode 15 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 20, 1996
Overview
As YIU cannot get the casino, he suspects KEUNG’s loyalty to him. HOI claims that he is willing to surrender everything to win over WA’s heart. WA is impressed. HOI decides to leave Shanghai. YAU is excited. YAU humiliates KEUNG and LIK. LIK is angry and he blows up YAU's car. WA rushes to see if HOI has got hurt. HOI knows that WA still loves him. WA decides to leave with HOI. However HOI does not turn up as he has gone to save HAU for YAU wants to kill HAU. WA goes home in deep grief. HAU wants to explain but it only worsens the situation. YIU announces that he will marry WA. HOI is shocked and YIU decides to kill HOI. He sends KEUNG to convince HOI to leave Shanghai. WA suspects YIU's intention and she follows the car. She is shocked to see HOI's car being destroyed in an explosion.