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The Man from Island West

6.819901h 30mMovieDrama

In contemporary Taiwan, the aboriginal Ah-ming attempts suicide. When his life is saved by an old miner, Ah-ming is drawn into a journey back to his origins. Meanwhile, the miner's son, Ah-Chuan, finds a fugitive hooker who has returned…

DirectorHuang Ming-chuan
WriterAngel Chen
ProducerWang Shou-ching

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Cast · Directed by Huang Ming-chuan

WH
Wu Hong-ming
Ah Ming
CYChen Yi-wen
Chen Yi-wen
Ah Chian
ST
Shiao Tswe-fen
Hsiu Mei
SL
Sharman Lanporan
Ah Chian's Father

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The Man from Island West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Man from Island West?

The Man from Island West isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Man from Island West on Netflix?

No, The Man from Island West is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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The Man from Island West isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Man from Island West?

The Man from Island West hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.