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 16
Season 1 - Episode 16 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 23, 1996
Overview
WA cannot find HOI after the explosion. HAU does not give up. She uses all her money to buy a ship so as to search for HOI. KEUNG questions YIU why YIU used him to get rid of HOI. As CHING still trusts YIU, a gap is found between KEUNG and CHING. WA is depressed and she tries to kill herself. YIU is discontented as WA's act proves that she still loves HOI. He wants to leave her alone. Luckily HEI convinces YIU to send WA to hospital. When KEUNG knows that HOI was killed by LIK, he goes to trounce LIK. Knowing that LIK was forced by YIU, KEUNG forgives LIK. As KEUNG hates YIU, he stays away from CHING. YAU comes across LING. LING encourages YAU to polish himself up. YAU is touched and appoints her to help him. WA goes to the beach to commit suicide. Luckily HAU is also there and saves her. HAU's efforts are paid. She finds HOI who is on the brink of death.