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The First Error Step

1980 · 96 min Crime Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Growing up without parents, Ma Sha has always worked as a lookout in a red-light district. When he is imprisoned for manslaughter following a customer's death, he breaks out of jail but is soon caught again and sent to a correctional institution on Orchid Island. Guided by his former elementary classmate, who is now a penal officer, Ma finally repents his wild past, writing down his stories and eventually publishing them.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 錯誤的第一步
Year 1980
Country Taiwan
Genre Crime, Drama
Director Tsai Yang-Ming
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes)

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The First Error Step has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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