Báng-kah

Feb 5 2010 Not Rated 2h 20m
Action, Crime, Drama

Set in the 1980s, “Monga” centers on 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.

Plot

Set in 1980s Taiwan after the end of military dictatorship, Monga centers around the troubled lives of five boys coming of age together. The narrator of the story, Mosquito, is invited to be a part of the gang after a silly fight over a chicken leg. Mosquito grew up without a father and has never had any real friends, so after Monk, Dragon, and the others take him under their wing, he discovers an irresistible world of friendship and brotherhood. However, Mosquito soon learns that in this violent world things aren't always what they seem. When a group of mainlanders attempts to take over Monga, the fragile balance of the district's turf is threatened, friendship is tested, and loyalty is questioned.

Written by

Li-ting Tseng

Directed by

Doze Niu

Production Countries

Taiwan

Production Companies

Honto production

Languages

Awards

9 wins & 21 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,191
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA