SEQALU
SEQALU: Formosa 1867 is adapted from actual events in 19th-century Taiwan, bringing to life the island's ancient stories and brave souls. This series is adapted from "Lady Butterfly of Formosa," a novel by Yao-Chang Chen, M.D.
54:00Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 12 The Treaty
Oil is transported in the barracks to Baoli. Mass arson becomes a close reality as the Qing generals ask Han villagers in Chaicheng and Baoli to get ready for an attack and help in
51:40Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 11 The Back of the Ocean
Zhu Yi-bing leads the villagers to block the entrance of the village after noticing that the Qing army is reluctant to take any action against the indigenous warriors. This forces
54:00Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 10 The Plague
The Qing army pushes further into indigenous mountainous terrain. As the harsh terrain’s fever gets to the soldiers, many perish as they continue to lose strength and willpower. To
51:50Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 9 The Survivors
Sui was devastated as he lost control over the village. Houses and staples were burnt to ashes with terrified villagers looting and robing. Lin A-Jiu brings some peace as he mediat
54:11Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 8 The Prey
As Charles suspects anomalies within Liangkiau, he asks Tiap-moe to see if she is aware of anything. Knowing about her uncle Tokitok’s planned attack on the barracks, fear, and sha
51:50Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 7 The Formosian Princess
As the Qing army prepares for battle, Sui, Zhu Yi-Bing, and Lin A-Jiu each struggle around what to make of their next move, either to strike or save their energy. Meanwhile, Tiap-m
52:00Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 6 The Rebellion
The battle continues in the Seqalu nation along the treacherous cliffs and waves and threatens to intensify when troops of the Qing government face the indigenous people. The indig
48:20Seqalu: Formosa 1867 - Ep. 5 The Feud
The U.S. Navy becomes formally involved in the "Rover incident" as U.S. marines quickly land in the Liangkiau jungles for a punitive "Formosa Expedition." Facing an inevitable war,