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.
Acting
Mark Chao and Ethan Juan's friendship feels dangerously real
Cinematography
1980s Taipei glows with sweaty, neon-drenched longing
Direction
Doze Niu turns street violence into tragic opera
Director
Doze Niu Cheng-Tse
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Monga refers to Taipei's Wanhua District, historically a gang-controlled area the government tried to 'clean up' before the 2010 film release.
Director Doze Niu cast himself as the adult Mosquito narrator specifically because he grew up in the actual Monga neighborhood and lived this story.
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