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 24
Season 1 - Episode 24 - 1h 47m
Air Date
October 03, 1996
Overview
TUNG is arrested and HAU begs HOI to release him. HOI lets go of him as HAU has saved him several times. YAU is discontented. In order to open the casino again, YAU hires two men who admit to be the killers. HOI is unhappy with YAU's dirty trick. After all the difficulties, KEUNG is impressed by KWAN. He asks KWAN to marry him. In order to flatter CHING, LIK spends time on literature and drama. CHING knows his intention and she asks him to give up. LIK tells her that KEUNG is dead. CHING refuses to accept the fact. She wants to set off to Hong Kong to find KEUNG. LAM accompanies her. CHING tells YIU that she wants to visit Tienjin. YIU sends his men to follow her. KEUNG is promoted and KWAN is pregnant. However the happiness is driven away by a piece of news. From the newspaper, KEUNG knows that LAM has arrived.