SEQALU: Formosa 1867

2021
SEQALU: Formosa 1867

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EP1 The Sea Wind Aug 14, 2021

While navigating the seas of Liangkiau, in the southern end of Taiwan, in spring 1867, the American merchant ship "Rover" struck a coral reef and capsized. As they entered a sacred territory, fourteen American sailors were killed by local Taiwanese tribes. In a land torn by power struggles, this incident will lead Tokitok, Chief of the Liangkiau 18 Community, to confront new challenges.

EP2 The Blue-Eyes Aug 14, 2021

Charles W. Le Gendre, the American consul at Amoy and Formosa, travels to Taiwan to investigate the "Rover incident." He discovers, to his surprise, that Liangkiau does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Qing government. Meanwhile, Tiap-moe, a young woman working for the British merchant William A. Pickering in Taiwanfu, makes her best effort to repatriate her brother to the city.

EP3 The Backlands Aug 21, 2021

Charles continues pressuring local officials to send troops to Liangkiau. At the same time, the legends surrounding local tribes in the Seqalu nation start intriguing him. An army is finally raised and heads down to Liangkiau, but the journey to this rebel territory is fraught with danger.

EP4 The Servant Aug 21, 2021

After many false leads, Charles and his group finally reach the shipwreck site and discover the remains of the sailors lying on the shore. The arrival of foreigners creates tensions within the local communities, and Chieftain Tokitok faces the rebellion of his Deputy Chief, Isa.

EP5 The Feud Aug 28, 2021

The U.S. Navy becomes formally involved in the "Rover incident" as American soldiers land in Liangkiau for a punitive expedition. Facing an inevitable war, the people of Seqalu place their destiny in the hands of the spirits that protect their land. Tiap-moe and her brother continue their quest for identity.

EP6 The Rebellion Aug 28, 2021

The battle continues in the Seqalu nation and threatens to increase in intensity when troops of the Qing government face the indigenous people. Tokitok's daughter, Umi, steps in and tries to play the role of mediator between her tribe and local communities.

EP7 Episode 7 Sep 04, 2021

EP8 Episode 8 Sep 04, 2021

EP9 Episode 9 Sep 11, 2021

EP10 Episode 10 Sep 11, 2021

EP11 Episode 11 Sep 18, 2021

EP12 Episode 12 Sep 18, 2021

7.2| en| Drama
Synopsis

Adapted from the historical facts of Taiwan. On March 12, 1867, the American merchant ship – Rover was shipwrecked at the southern end of Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula. While “The Rover Incident” broke out, Tiap-moe was 18 years old. She was proficient in multiple languages, so she helped American Consul Charles Le Gendre with his investigation. During the investigation, she were forced to involve in a complex ethnic struggle. Facing the questioning and bullying associated with her ethnic groups, gender and bloodline, was Tiap-moe brave enough to help the Westerners, the Seqalus, the Hokkiens and Hakkas, even herself, to reach a state of peace and understanding?

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  • Top Credited Cast
Chen-Ling Wen as Tiap-moe
Camake Valaule as Tokitok
Fabio Grangeon as Charles W. Le Gendre
Jag Huang as Liu Ming-Deng
Andrew Chau as William A. Pickering
Sean Huang as Jie
Lei Hung as Zhu Yi-Bing
Ching-ting Hsia as Lin A-Jiu