The Story of Woo Viet (1981)

  • NR
  • 04/23/1981 (HK)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 32m

Overview

Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.

Ann Hui

Director

Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting

Writer

Cast

Chow Yun-fat's headshot

Chow Yun-fat

Woo Viet
Cora Miao's headshot

Cora Miao

Li Lap-Quan
Cherie Chung's headshot

Cherie Chung

Shum Ching
Lo Lieh's headshot

Lo Lieh

Sahm
Gam Biu's headshot

Gam Biu

Chung
Homer Cheung's headshot

Homer Cheung

Viet special agent
Lam Ying-Fat's headshot

Lam Ying-Fat

Young Viet refugee
Tong Kam-Tong's headshot

Tong Kam-Tong

Snakehead

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