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 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - 1h 47m
Air Date
September 12, 1996
Overview
TUNG wakes up and when he is aware of their dangerous situation, he risks his life to save HAU. HAU is saved but TUNG has been hurt seriously. HAU is sad and she takes good care of TUNG. With her courage, TUNG recovers gradually. The bank urges HAU to pay WAI's debt. HOI assists her by arranging her to win money in the casino. HAU hires FU to kill WAI but FU tries to rape her. Luckily HOI has been following them and he saves HAU. KWAN decides to go to Guangzhou and KEUNG does not ask her to stay. KWAN tells CHING that KEUNG regards her as his sister only. CHING is excited. LIK comes across YI YAN. They fall in love soon and KEUNG warns LIK to be more careful. KEUNG and HOI want to run a water work factory. YIU is also interested in the project. YIU gambles with HOI again and he wins as HOI's attention is diverted by WA. YAU quarrels with WING, who is the son of a warlord. LIK is also involved and arrested. KEUNG goes to save them alone.