The Upstart and the Self-Made Man

1. E1. Episode 1

   Jun 2, 1987 · 41m

   Chang Chien-chiang and Li Hsueh-liang, childhood friends and neighbors in government housing estates, are on good terms with each other. But sharing the same toilet, the two families - Chiang's mother and Hsueh-liang's father Li Sheng - often quarrel over minor affairs. Li Sheng, a widower and a fisherman, has brought up his son and daughter. He cherishes the traditional concept that a son may bring credit to the family, and is biased against his daughter. When Hsueh-liang becomes matriculated, he is overcome with pride and spreads the news of it. Chien-chiang discontinues his studies to become a mechanic in a garage. His mother feels that a manual worker is a dead-end job and pins her hope on her younger son who's studying in a university. On the other hand, his father Chang Piao takes a more pragmatic approach.… ...

2. E2. Episode 2

   Jun 3, 1987 · 42m

3. E3. Episode 3

   Jun 4, 1987 · 41m

4. E4. Episode 4

   Jun 5, 1987 · 42m

5. E5. Episode 5

   Jun 8, 1987 · 42m

6. E6. Episode 6

   Jun 9, 1987 · 43m

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