Turn Around (2017)

5.0/10 108 min Drama

Overview

Turn Around is based on the story of Cheng-chung Wang, a passionate Taiwanese teacher who has won multiple educational awards. After graduating from the National Kaohsiung Normal University, he is assigned to teach at a school located at the rural Zhongliao in Nantou County, which is lacking in educational resources. As he is preparing to leave at the end of his assignment, the area is met with the deadly 921 earthquake. Seeing the students breaking down in tears and asking for his return, Wang decides to stay with the school to improve the education of the students.

Cast

Jay Shih

Wang Cheng-chung

Hsia Yu-chiao

Ms. Hsiao-lun

Ying Wei-min

Mr. Chiu

Allen Chao

Principal

Lu Yi-ching

Shu-fen

Chien Chang

Temple Host

Su Pin-chieh

Ta-tzu

Hsin-Ling Chi

Class Monitress

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