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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorSun Chengzhi
WritersSun Chengzhi
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsSouth Island
About South Island
It mainly tells the story of Chang Kuan, a top assassin in the imperial court who was framed by his colleagues in the late Qing Dynasty. After being injured and falling into the sea, he was rescued by a foreign cargo ship carrying Chinese laborers. He experienced many hardships such as slavery and oppression by foreigners, pirate attacks, and storms, and finally found his way to the mysterious Maori. With the help of others, Chang Kuan arrived in New Zealand. In the process, Chang Kuan relied on his bravery and wisdom to lead the Chinese workers to escape oppression and suffering and start a new life of gold mining in a foreign country.
Directed by Sun Chengzhi, South Island leans on a strong ensemble — Gao Ming, Guo Jiulong, AJ Donnelly — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2018.
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