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 28
Season 1 - Episode 28 - 1h 47m
Air Date
October 09, 1996
Overview
WA wants to commit suicide but she is saved by YUK. YIU is angry with her. WA goes to a bar and she is entangled by JEAN, who is the younger brother of the French Ambassador. HOI knows JEAN's filthy intention and he keeps an eye on him. JEAN wants to rape WA and in chaos WA kills him with a gun. HOI comes and they bury the dead body. YIU wants to frame HOI. He manages to convince YAU to help him. JEAN's corpse is found and beside it HOI's chain-bag is discovered. HOI wants to protect WA and he does not tell the truth. He claims that he is the killer. HAU persuades HOI to disclose the fact but in vain. WA is locked up by YIU. HAU goes to the French Ambassador and claims that she is the killer. However KI knows that she was not in Shanghai when the murder was committed. HAU is released.