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 17
Season 1 - Episode 17 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 24, 1996
Overview
HAU and HOI claim to be a couple so as to seek accommodation in a farm house. HOI’s situation worsens. HAU brings WA to him. However WA pretends that she still hates HOI so as to make him forget her. CHING buys a ticket of a football match for KEUNG to flatter him. However KEUNG refuses her kind act. CHING's heart is broken. KEUNG knows it but he can do nothing. KEUNG secretly follows HAU. He meets HOI and explains to him. HOI sends a message to JO but it is taken by YAU. As YAU does not want HOI to return, he destroys the message. LING is astonished when she knows that HOI is still alive. For HOI's safety, WA agrees to marry YIU. YIU overhears the conversation between WA and HEI and is angry to learn that HOI is still alive. He sends LIK to kill HOI.