With its depiction of the contemporary plight of people caught between the conflicting urges to "go back" and to "flee," The Man from Island West was nominated for best picture, best supporting actress and best cinematography at the 27th Golden Horse Awards, and was commended as an Outstanding Film in the 1990 China Times Express awards.
這部以現代人處於「回歸」與「逃離」之間矛盾情緒的影片，得到二十七屆金馬獎最佳影片、最佳女配角、最佳攝影等提名；並獲得一九九○年中時晚報電影獎年度優秀影片。