Ashes of Time (1996)

  • R
  • 05/17/1996 (US)
  • Drama, Action
  • 1h 40m

Fear of rejection leads to a life of exile

Overview

Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.

Wong Kar-Wai

Director, Screenplay

Louis Cha

Novel

Cast

Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing's headshot

Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing

Ouyang Feng / Malicious West
Tony Leung Ka-Fai's headshot

Tony Leung Ka-Fai

Huang Yaoshi / Evil East
Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia's headshot

Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia

Murong Yang / Murong Yin
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau's headshot

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Hong Qi
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai's headshot

Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

Blind Swordsman
Carina Lau Kar-Ling's headshot

Carina Lau Kar-Ling

Peach Blossom
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei's headshot

Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei

Girl with Mule
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk's headshot

Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk

Feng's Sister-in-Law

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