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The Island Tales

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A group of disparate characters find themselves trapped overnight on a island somewhere off the coast of mainland China. The circumstances force them to overlook their preconceptions of one another, and they forge a kinship that goes to the heart their identities.

DirectorStanley Kwan Kam-Pang
WriterJimmy Ngai Shiu-Yan
ProducersShin'ya Kawai·Naoko Tsukeda

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Cast · Directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang

MRMichele Reis
Michele Reis
Sharon
SQShu Qi
Shu Qi
Mei Ling
JCJulian Cheung
Julian Cheung
Han
TOTakao Osawa
Takao Osawa
Haruki
KMKaori Momoi
Kaori Momoi
Marianne
EYElaine Jin Yan-Ling
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
May
GLGordon Liu
Gordon Liu
Bo

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The Island Tales — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Island Tales?

The Island Tales isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Island Tales on Netflix?

No, The Island Tales is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Island Tales on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Island Tales isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Island Tales for free?

The Island Tales isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Island Tales?

The Island Tales hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 31, 2000. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.