Heroic Pioneers

唐山過台灣

Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.

Director

Lee Hsing

Screenplay

Chung Lei

Status

Released

Release date

09/10/1986

Original language

Chinese