A Home Too Far
| A Home Too Far | |
|---|---|
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| Traditional | 異域 |
| Simplified | 异域 |
| Mandarin | Yì Yù |
| Cantonese | Ji6 Wik6 |
| Directed by | Kevin Chu |
| Produced by |
Jimmy Heung Wallace Cheung |
| Written by |
Shiao Yun-chiao Yeh Yun-chiao Chang Kwang-dou Lin Ching-sin |
| Based on |
The Alien Realm by Bo Yang |
| Starring |
Andy Lau Tou Chung-hua Ko Chun-hsiung |
| Music by | Ricky Ho |
| Cinematography | Chen Yung-shu |
| Edited by |
Huang Cheng-chang Chou Te-yang |
Production company |
Yen Ping Films Production Movie Impact |
| Distributed by | Scholar Films Company Limited |
Release date | 28 August 1990 |
Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Language | Mandarin |
A Home Too Far is a 1990 Taiwanese war drama film directed by Kevin Chu starring Andy Lau, Tou Chung-hua and Ko Chun-hsiung. The film is based on Bo Yang's novel, The Alien Realm, which is based on the true story of the Republic of China Army's 93rd Division taking refuge in Santikhiri (Mae Salong) on northern border between Myanmar and Thailand.
Plot
In 1950s, Chinese Civil War ends with the defeat of Republic of China and the establishment of Communist China. The 93rd Division's soldiers take their families with them, exit southwestern China and enter northern Burma (Myanmar). The hike through forest is full of disasters and short of supplies, but the survivors reach and settle within border of Burma. They build a village, and ally with local armed gang to resist Burmese government's attacks. Later, the relocated government of Republic of China offers to take the soldiers and dependents to Taiwan, but some are disappointed with the government and decide to stay.
Cast
- Andy Lau as Little Tu/Hua Chung-hsing
- Tou Chung-hua as Deng Ke-pao
- Ko Chun-hsiung as General Li Kuo-hui
- Ku Feng as General Li Mi
- Siqin Gaowa as Li Kuo-hui's Wife
See also
References
- ↑ "A Home Too Far". imdb.com. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
- ↑ "A Home Too Far". chinesemov.com. Retrieved July 23, 2010.