Monga

Monga

Synopsis

Starring the top two male idols in Taiwan, Ethan Ruan (Monk) and Mark Chao (Mosquito), “Monga” tells about the story of five boys from the historical district of Monga in Taipei, who join a gang because they were tired of being bullied around. As the young men enjoy their newfound status as gangsters in Monga, they have no idea that other gangs have also set their eyes on this prosperous area. Under the guidance of a veteran gangster, the youngsters are taught the heritage created by the founders of the borough of Monga. He has no idea, however, of a storm brewing that will soon break every hint of order in town, and remove the last remaining grandeur of the old town Monga.

Official Site: mongathemovie.pixnet.net

Singapore Release Date: 15th April 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 140 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Drama

Cast: Ethan Ruan, Mark Chao

Crew: Director (Doze Niu), Producer (Dennis Yu, Chan Ya-wen, Yao Cheng-chung, Chang Hsueh-shun, Alan Tong, Doze Niu), Writers (Tseng Li-ting, Doze Niu), Music (Sandee Chan)

The Trailer

The Review

It’s always refreshing to watch new talent on-screen, and this film has plenty of them.

The film is of a typical Taiwanese movie mold, about gangsterism.

Although there’s nothing original being done here, the director excellently present the topic at-hand in a whole new perspective.

The film is seen from multiple point of views, and it deals with humanity issues, and the losing of one’s innocence.

Entertaining at its best, a polished show.

The Good

• Good looking cast

The Bad

• A bit tad too long
  The plot could be better, some loopholes

Editor’s Ratings