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 20
Season 1 - Episode 20 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 27, 1996
Overview
YIU is happy as he knows that he can control KEUNG after he has married CHING. LIK is depressed as he loves CHING. JO discovers LING's real identity but HOI does not disclose it as he wants to know her real intention. KEUNG follows HOI's instruction and he goes to the warehouse. There he finds a lot of firearms. HOI accuses LING as a Japanese spy. He proves her identity by brining YAU to the cave where bombs and bullets are stored. As YAU loves LING, he knocks HOI down so as to free LING. KEUNG replaces the firearms with goods and trades with LING. LING and LONG are surprised as there are no firearms. They are surrounded by the members of Ching Mu Sect. KEUNG refuses to accept LING's bribery. He kills LING and escapes. LIK is instructed to kill KEUNG. LIK only chops off his little finger. Moreover he gives KEUNG a train ticket and LAM sends KEUNG to the railway station.