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 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 11, 1996
Overview
In the bazaar, CHING is angry to see LIK wearing the tie she has given to KEUNG. She scolds KEUNG but KEUNG makes no defense. KEUNG cannot get the license of his cinema from MAN. He and LIK take a photograph of his wife and her secret lover to blackmail MAN. MAN has to be cooperative. YIU sends people to kidnap FONG to spoil the opening ceremony of KEUNG's cinema. KWAI discovers YIU’s plan and informs KEUNG. FONG is saved and the ceremony can be held as scheduled. HOI waits for WA outside her house though it is snowing as he wants her to forgive him. He is sick but WA ignores him. WAI is in serious debt. He wants to set his godown on fire to get compensation. Incidentally HAU and TUNG are there. However WAI does not change his mind.