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Heroic Pioneers

1986Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A hopeful, romantic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Taiwanese History
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Early Settlement
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Community Building
  • Social Harmony
  • Taiwanese Film

Crew

Directed by
Lee Hsing
Written by
Chung Lei

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Facts

October 9, 1986 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
October 9, 1986
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Heroic Pioneers worth watching?"

Questions about Heroic Pioneers

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Is Heroic Pioneers worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Heroic Pioneers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Heroic Pioneers good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Heroic Pioneers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Heroic Pioneers in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.