Learn more about GATAO – The Last Stray in our full review. The latter is more stylized, better acted, and ultimately more original though. GATAO has a somewhat similar story to Man in Love (see later on this list)-whic points to the shared tropes between both movies. It’s still entertaining and, even if it can be somewhat cliched, its production values provide some redemption. GATAO is a capable production, though its plot and setting are not especially original. However, Ah-Qing’s high-risk antics may be too much for Xiao Qi. Though the two get off to a rocky start, they eventually fall in love despite their opposing lifestyles. In particular, GATAO – The Last Stray follows Ah-Qing’s doomed relationship with headstrong photographer Xiao Qi, who he meets at a wedding. It depicts Ah-Qing and his comrades as old-fashioned enforcers of local justice, who are up against newer gangsters that have no moral qualms with selling drugs and other flagrantly illegal actions.
As with other films of the genre, GATAO romanticizes the lives of Taiwanese gangsters. GATAO – The Last Stray is a prequel to the other two films in the GATAO trilogy of Taiwanese gangster movies, following supporting character Ah-Qing in his early days.
Chinese Title: 角頭－浪流連 | Director: Ray Jiang | Starring: Chang Tsai-hsing, Cheng Jen-shuo, Nikki Hsieh | Genre: Gangster, Drama
