Ashes of Time (1996)

  • R
  • 05/17/1996 (US)
  • Drama, Action
  • 1h 38m

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.

Louis Cha

Novel

Wong Kar-Wai

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Leslie Cheung's headshot

Leslie Cheung

Ouyang Feng / Western Venom
Brigitte Lin's headshot

Brigitte Lin

Murong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai
Tony Leung Ka-fai's headshot

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Huang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic
Carina Lau's headshot

Carina Lau

Peach Blossom
Tony Leung Chiu-wai's headshot

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Blind Swordsman
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei's headshot

Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei

Girl with Mule
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau's headshot

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Hong Qi / Northern Beggar
Maggie Cheung's headshot

Maggie Cheung

Feng's Sister-in-Law

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