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 22
Season 1 - Episode 22 - 1h 47m
Air Date
October 01, 1996
Overview
KEUNG is hurt and faints in the street. He is saved by CHOI who is KWAN's grandfather. KEUNG is excited as he meets KWAN again. KWAN is entangled by the customers in the restaurant. KEUNG is angry and he asks her to resign. In order to get deposit for KEUNG so as to find him a job, KWAN works as a maid in a brothel. KEUNG forces her to resign again. KEUNG begs the boss of the restaurant to hire them again. His request is accepted as the boss knows that he is an industrious man. CHING worries about KEUNG. LAM tells her that KEUNG is in Hong Kong. YIU regards LIK as his henchman. YIU ignores WA and WA feels humiliated. HOI still loves WA and knows her situation. In order to thank NAM who has saved him once, TUNG decides to work for NAM.