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Paradise in Service
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Paradise in Service

2014-09-05 · 133 min · ★ 6.8

Romance · Drama · History

Set in the island Kinmen, often seen as the most dangerous military base because it’s geographically close to China, "Paradise in Service" follows the adventure of a boy who serves his military service in Unit 831 from 1969 to 1972, in preparation for a war that could erupt anytime. Through an unlucky lottery draw result, Pao, a twenty-something young man from Southern Taiwan has to serve the military in the remote and perilous Kinmen. Moreover, he is assigned to the Sea Dragon (ARB), a unit noted for the toughest physical training. It never occurs to Pao, however, that the greatest challenge in his military service lies not in the Sea Dragon but in Unit 831, a special task he is later appointed to… In this peculiar assignment, Pao vows to keep his virginity against all odds.

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Directors
Doze Niu Cheng-Tse
Production companies
Huayi Brothers Pictures, Honto production
Countries
China, Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ethan JuanEthan JuanLo Pao-tai
Wan QianWan QianNini
Ivy ChenIvy ChenJiao
Chen JianbinChen JianbinChang Yung-shan
Phoebe LinPhoebe LinThe No.3 Girl
Miao Ke-liMiao Ke-liCher
Chen Yi-wenChen Yi-wenColonel Yu
Daniel ChenDaniel ChenYung
Edison WangEdison WangChung Hua-Hsing
Liu Kai-chiLiu Kai-chi

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