Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

tv show

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40 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired September 02, 1996

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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.

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Episode 25

Season 1 - Episode 25 - 1h 47m

Air Date

October 04, 1996

Overview

Thinking that WA humiliates him intentionally, YIU drives WA away and makes WA live in his bungalow alone. WA is being supervised closely by YIU's men. YIU ignores WA and does not visit her. WA is frustrated and depressed. She indulges in taking opium. YAU has conflicts with some Japanese merchants. YIU sends CHEUNG to assist him. YAU is flattered and he thanks YIU. CHING does not give up. LAM does not want to see her torturing herself. He tells CHING where KEUNG is. CHING meets KEUNG but she is shocked by KEUNG who tells her that he has married KWAN. CHING has to return to Shanghai. YIU gets wind of where KEUNG is. He wants to use YAU to get rid of KEUNG by telling YAU KEUNG's address.