Monga
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- Movie: Monga
- Chinese: 艋舺 (Meng Xia)
- Director: Doze Niu
- Writer: Tseng Li-ting, Doze Niu
- Producer: Zhiming Huang, Lieh Li
- Cinematographer:
- Release Date: February 5, 2010
- Runtime: 141 min.
- Language: Mandarin
- Country: Taiwan
Plot
Set in the 1980's, “Monga” centers around five boys (Mosquito, Monk, Dragon, White Monkey and A-Lan) who join the "Gang of Princes" who are tired of being pushed around. As the "Gang of Princes" rise in stature, they come into conflict with other gangs jealous of their rising power.
Notes
- Movie title "Monga" refers to the area now known as the Wanhua District in Taipei.
Cast
- Ethan Ruan - Monk
- Mark Chao - Mosquito
- Rhydian Vaughan - Dragon
- Jiayan Ke
- Denghui Huang
- Changxian Cai
- Ju-Lung Ma - Boss Geta
- Chen Han Dian - Dog Boy
- Doze Niu - Gray Wolf
- Shu-qin Ke
- Xi Man-ning
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Film Festivals
- 2010 (60th) Berlin International Film Festival - February 11-21, 2010 - Panorama
- 2010 (34th) Hong Kong International Film Festival - March 21-April 6, 2010 - Gala Premieres/Young Taiwanese Cinema
- 2010 (43rd) Sitges Film Festival - October 7-14, 2010 - Official Fantàstic Panorama Specials
- 2010 (30th) Hawaii International Film Festival - October 14-24, 2010 - Gala Presentations *North American Premiere
- 2010 (21st) Stockholm International Film Festival - October 21-28, 2010 - Asian Images *Nordic Premiere
- 2010 (23rd) Tokyo International Film Festival - October 23-31, 2010 - Taiwanese Cinema Renaissance
- 2011 (15th) Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival - July 14-24, 2011 - Vision Express *Korean Premiere
- 2011 (10th) Asian Film Festival of Dallas - July 14-21, 2011
Awards
- "NETPAC Award" - 2010 (30th) Hawaii International Film Festival - October 14-24, 2010
- "Best Newcomer" (Mark Chao) - 2011 (5th) Asian Film Awards - March 21, 2011
- "Telia Film Award" - 2010 (21st) Stockholm International Film Festival - October 21-28, 2010
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