Formosa Betrayed

2009
R
1h 43m

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6.0/10

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James Van Der Beek in Formosa Betrayed (2009)

Murder and intrigue in this political thriller trailer

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While unveiling a series of international conspiracies, an FBI agent is embroiled in a set of political intrigues.While unveiling a series of international conspiracies, an FBI agent is embroiled in a set of political intrigues.While unveiling a series of international conspiracies, an FBI agent is embroiled in a set of political intrigues.

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IMDb RATING

6.0/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins total

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Formosa Betrayed

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Trivia
The production team originally intended to film the movie in Taiwan, where the story is set, but ultimately settled on Thailand thanks to their already existing film friendly infrastructure. The producers also had concerns about recreating politically charged moments in Taiwan's history in public areas.

Goofs
The 24 hour unshaven look worn by James Van Der Beek was not in existence in the film setting of 1983. It was considered dirty and untidy, and unless undercover no FBI agency would have allowed an agent to appear unshaved.

Quotes
Susan Kane: You have no authority here. This is Taiwan! And in case you haven't noticed, I'm the only thing connecting you to your natural born rights.

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Featured review

10/10

Great movie

I like this movie. I agree with some people that the scene doesn't look like Taiwan in 80'. It should've been more modern look, but the story is just so good so I can forgive the settings. It reminds us not to forget that we are TAIWANESE, nothing to do with China. We have been using the name "Taiwan" for 100 years, and I am proud of it. We have our own culture, language, food, government, law system, not to mention democracy. How can you deny it is a country and very different from China. It is a shame that still some people don't recognize Taiwan as a independent country, even some Taiwanese, but I appreciate that a lot of people are trying to let people see us and value us.

The acting and editing are excellent. Also, the music at the end "Desire for Spring Breeze", the traditional Taiwanese song, just makes me cry.