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A Home Too Far

A Home Too Far

Original Title: 異域

19902h 5m
War

Status

Released

Release

1990

Runtime

2h 5m

Storyline

"A Home Too Far"

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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 5m
Aug 28, 1990
Languages
CantoneseMandarin
Director
Kevin Chu
Kevin Chu
Production
Yen Ping Film Productions
Yen Ping Film Productions
Production Countries
Taiwan
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