Taiwanese Movie 'Monga' Takes 10 Million+ NTD In Its First Day, Beats 'Avatar'

Taiwanese movie 'Monga' (艋舺) is released officially on February 5 and its first day box office already drew 18 million NTD in total, beating box office winner for 50 days consecutively, 'Avatar'. It also made the record of having the highest box office in one day for Taiwanese movies. Notable lines spoke in the movie, such as "What is significance? I only heard of personal loyalty, never heard of significance!", became hits already and a netizen even said, "What is 'Avatar'? I only know 'Monga'!"

Another good news for Taiwanese movie, 'Monga'.

Second day box office broke 37 million NTD. Director Doze Niu pointed out happily that Taiwanese movies had waited for so many years to be released on Chinese New Year period. He hopes to share this happiness with everyone and hopes try harder in the future. Niu also said, it's not a surprise to win 'Avatar' in Taiwan; if 'Monga' can win 'Avatar' in the US, then this is surely a Taiwan pride.

Source: China Times / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment  

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