Chow Yun-Fat
Biography: Chow Yun-Fat SBS (周潤發, born 18 May 1955), previously known as Donald Chow, is a Hong Kong actor. He is perhaps best known for his collaborations with filmmaker John Woo in the five Hong Kong action heroic bloodshed films: A Better Tomorrow, A Better Tomorrow II, The Killer, Once a Thief and Hard Boiled, and in the West for his roles as Li Mu-bai in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Sao Feng in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He mainly plays in drama films and has won three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor in Taiwan. Chow started his career in movies in 1976 with Goldig Films, the third largest film company at the time.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 18, 1955
Deathday: N/A
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2000-07-06
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Overview: Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action Romance
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2000-07-06
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007-05-19
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Overview: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-19
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Anna and the King
1999-12-16
Anna and the King
Overview: The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.
Genres: Drama Romance History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-16
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Curse of the Golden Flower
2006-12-14
Curse of the Golden Flower
Overview: During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Genres: Action Drama Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2006-12-14
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The Killer
1989-03-24
The Killer
Overview: Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-03-24
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The Replacement Killers
1998-02-06
The Replacement Killers
Overview: Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-06
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Hard Boiled
1992-04-16
Hard Boiled
Overview: A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-04-16
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A Better Tomorrow
1986-08-02
A Better Tomorrow
Overview: A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-08-02
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Bulletproof Monk
2003-03-28
Bulletproof Monk
Overview: A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.
Genres: Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-28
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The Corruptor
1999-03-12
The Corruptor
Overview: Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-12
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Full Contact
1992-07-23
Full Contact
Overview: In an effort to get his buddy out of a gambling debt, Jeff agrees to join forces with Judge in a weapons heist. The job goes bad and Judge betrays Jeff. Jeff plots the ultimate revenge on Judge and his followers and it is a question of whether he can follow through with his plan.
Genres: Crime Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-07-23
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Confucius
2010-02-11
Confucius
Overview: In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2010-02-11
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The Children of Huang Shi
2008-04-03
The Children of Huang Shi
Overview: About young British journalist, George Hogg, who with the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse, saves a group of orphaned children during the Japanese occupation of China in 1937.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2008-04-03
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A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
1989-10-20
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Overview: The year is 1974. A young Hong Kong Chinese, Mark, travels to Saigon to make his fortune. There, he encounters a mysterious femme fatale, the lovely Kit. As he becomes more involved in her various underworld deals, a tragic romance develops. On the eve of the outbreak of war, Kit's past returns to endanger her, and Mark must risk everything for the one true love of his life.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-10-20
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City on Fire
1987-02-13
City on Fire
Overview: Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-02-13
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Dragonball Evolution
2009-03-12
Dragonball Evolution
Overview: On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-12
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Shanghai
2010-06-10
Shanghai
Overview: An American man returns to a corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai four months before Pearl Harbor and discovers his friend has been killed. While he unravels the mysteries of the death, he falls in love and discovers a much larger secret that his own government is hiding.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-10
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God of Gamblers
1989-12-14
God of Gamblers
Overview: Ko Chun is an extremely talented and well known gambler. On the eve of a big confrontation with a famous Singaporean gambler, Ko walks into a trap set by Knife, an avid but a so-so gambler, meant for an Indian neighbour. Struck on the head, Ko suffers from amnesia and regresses to a child-like state. Knife takes care of Ko and begins to exploit Ko's gambling talents.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-12-14
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Treasure Hunt
1994-01-29
Treasure Hunt
Overview: A C.I.A. agent is assigned to go to Beijing to look for a hidden "treasure," which turns out to be a woman who has supernatural powers, and is the National Treasure of China.
Genres: Romance Action Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-01-29
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An Autumn's Tale
1987-07-16
An Autumn's Tale
Overview: Hong Kong native Lee Kay moves to NYC's Chinatown while attending college. When she learns that her boyfriend's cheating, her cousin comforts her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-07-16
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The Occupant
1984-09-30
The Occupant
Overview: When a college student returns to her native Hong Kong to do academic work on Chinese superstitions, a goofy, lecherous realtor sets her up with a cheap apartment there, which she soon discovers is haunted by the spirit of a deceased singer.
Genres: Comedy Horror Action Thriller Mystery
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-09-30
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City War
1988-12-21
City War
Overview: Two cops--both partners and best friends--find their friendship and their lives at stake when they try to take down a ruthless drug dealer.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-12-21
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Once a Thief
1991-02-02
Once a Thief
Overview: Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1991-02-02
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Tiger on the Beat
1988-03-19
Tiger on the Beat
Overview: A seasoned cop and his rookie partner are a pair of mismatched partners in this Hong Kong action-comedy in the style of Lethal Weapon. The wacky twosome are up in arms as they try to solve the murder of a heroin trafficker.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-03-19
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A Better Tomorrow II
1987-12-17
A Better Tomorrow II
Overview: A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1987-12-17
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Peace Hotel
1995-04-12
Peace Hotel
Overview: After his wife's murder, widow Wong A Ping sets up a Peace Hotel to act as a sanctuary for anyone who needs protecting. One day a mysterious woman shows up who seeks shelter from a gang hunting her. Vowing to never turn anyone away, Wong A Ping must decide whether to help the women or risk confronting the gang.
Genres: Action Crime Western
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1995-04-12
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Let the Bullets Fly
2010-12-20
Let the Bullets Fly
Overview: When circumstances force an outlaw to impersonate a county governor and clean up a corrupt town, the Robin Hood figure finds himself in a showdown with the local godfather.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2010-12-20
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God of Gamblers' Return
1994-12-24
God of Gamblers' Return
Overview: Chow returns to play Ko Chun, a skilled gambler who now lives in retirement in France. Wu Xingguo plays an evil gangster who forces Ko out of retirement by killing his pregnant wife. Ko is forced to team up with a variety of other people to win out in the end. Wu Chien-lien plays Chow's romantic interest, Chingmy Yau plays a Taiwanese femme fatale, and Tony Leung provides much of the laughs.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1994-12-24
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Fractured Follies
1988-07-06
Fractured Follies
Overview: Joe, a reckless cab driver, accidentally hits someone with his taxi. The person he hit is May, a sweet girl who walks with a limp due to one of her legs being longer than the other. Joe mistakenly thinks that he's paralyzed May for life; so in order to make it up to her, he works for her family, helping them run their grocery store. Soon, Joe falls in love with May, but she's slow to return his affection.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-07-06
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Beginning of the Great Revival
2011-06-23
Beginning of the Great Revival
Overview: A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
Genres: Drama Action History War
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2011-06-23
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Prison on Fire
1987-11-13
Prison on Fire
Overview: Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin Ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu's mentor, is forced to confront his comrade's enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-11-13
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The Lunatics
1986-06-05
The Lunatics
Overview: A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter who hears about his activities accompanies him on his rounds.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-06-05
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Waiting Alone
2005-09-08
Waiting Alone
Overview: An award-winning audience favorite in China since it debuted, Waiting Alone tells the first-person-narrative of Wen (Xia Yu), a shop owner and aspiring author who feels that he's met his dream girl (Li Bingbing). The only problem is, he seems stuck in the friend-zone. Aided by his best friends and the one girl he completely trusts (Gong Beibi), he tries different ways to woo her...
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2005-09-08
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Prison on Fire II
1991-06-22
Prison on Fire II
Overview: Ching is a prisoner in a Hong Kong jail that has a large population of Mainland Chinese prisoners. Ching escapes to see his young son, who he has been put in an orphanage. He surrenders himself to authorities, but the vengeful chief of security, Zau, arranges for Ching to be set up in the eyes of the Mainland gang.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1991-06-22
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The Eighth Happiness
1988-02-11
The Eighth Happiness
Overview: Three oddball brothers go looking for love but unfortunately, their out-there personalities get in the way!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-02-11
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All About Ah-Long
1989-03-16
All About Ah-Long
Overview: Ah-Long, a father living a low-class lifestyle, while trying to raise his son, Porky. The strong bond between father and son is tested when a chance encounter from Ah-Long's ex-girlfriend changes the course of their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-03-16
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Tragic Hero
1987-02-20
Tragic Hero
Overview: After being released from prison, Tang Kat-Yung exacts revenge on Lee Ah Chai.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-02-20
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The Postman Strikes Back
1982-06-04
The Postman Strikes Back
Overview: Four heroes embark on a secret mission for Dr Sun Yat Sen's Nationalist Guard. Relentlessly pursued by the warriors of notorious Warlord Yue Sai Hoi, they have seven days to reach the Lo Yang Pass with their secret cargo.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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Hong Kong 1941
1984-11-02
Hong Kong 1941
Overview: Years later, a woman narrates her personal story of the Japanese takeover of Hong Kong in 1941. She's Nam, young, attractive, daughter of a wealthy rice merchant, and prey to painful, disabling seizures. Her boyhood friend is Coolie Keung, whose family used to have wealth; he's now impoverished, a tough kid, a leader, in love with her. Into the mix steps Fay, cool and resourceful, an actor from the north, intent on getting to Gold Mountain in the US or Australia. They form a threesome, but the day they are to leave Hong Kong, the invasion stops them. Fay must rescue Keung from collaborators, Nam falls in love with Fay, and danger awaits their next attempt to escape.
Genres: Action War
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-11-02
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The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
2007-08-03
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
Overview: Ye Rutang (Siqin Gaowa), a single-living woman in her late fifties, struggles to maintain a dignified life amid the dangers of Shanghai.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2007-08-03
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The Romancing Star II
1988-01-21
The Romancing Star II
Overview: Chow Yun Fat leaves his buddies Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, and Nat Chan Bak Cheung to their own devices, so the first thing the trio do is get taken hostage in a bank robbery! The trio makes it onto TV, which equals instant celebrity, but the big station in town won't give them a job. Enter Andy Lau, who gives the guys their own talk show on a rival station, where they beat up their guests for being annoying. Meanwhile, a trio of comely females (including Elizabeth Lee and Carina Lau) move in next door, and the chase is on!
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-01-21
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The Head Hunter
1982-03-25
The Head Hunter
Overview: Former Vietnamese soldier Nguyen Dich (Chow Yun-Fat) comes to HK after the Vietnam war, as a professional killer for a gang leader. Here he meets and falls in love with Vicky Lee (Rosamund Kwan). He is ordered to kill her father, and later given the order to kill her too as she started to suspect him. She then discovers that he is responsible for her fathers death...
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1982-03-25
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Bloody Money
1983-03-22
Bloody Money
Overview: A family of stuntmen in 1980’s Hong Kong suffer the waning of the kung-fu movie industry, relatives from the mainland in HK without papers and the general disregard for safety from the HK film industry.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-03-22
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Love Unto Wastes
1986-08-30
Love Unto Wastes
Overview: Four young people spend their time living the wild life - until one of them is brutally murdered in a burglary. The survivors come under the scrutiny of an eccentric cop, and their underlying fears and regrets slowly but surely emerge.
Genres: Drama Mystery Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-08-30
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Triads: The Inside Story
1989-08-03
Triads: The Inside Story
Overview: Li Man-Ho comes to Hong Kong after his father's death following a double crossed peace meeting at the hands of a rival gang. The family's business begins to crumble as rival organizations stir violence and trouble in acknowledgment of this weakness. Li Man-Ho reluctantly agrees after pressure from other members to temporarily act as leader in order to restore stability and order. But he is soon faced with violence, betrayal and confusion, in this world he tried so long to avoid.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-08-03
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The Last Tycoon
2012-12-22
The Last Tycoon
Overview: Cheng, a young man who is set up by the chief of police, must leave the life he knows and Qiu, the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison Cheng quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when Cheng finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-12-22
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100 Ways to Murder Your Wife
1986-06-05
100 Ways to Murder Your Wife
Overview: Two men, Fat and Roberto, are both married and unhappy. Together they make diverse plans to murder their wives.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-06-05
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The Diary of a Big Man
1988-07-21
The Diary of a Big Man
Overview: A two-timing bigamist finds himself concocting scheme after scheme with his best friend, Chi Hung, to prevent either of his wives from discovering his bigamy. The unwanted intervention of a police officer as well as a series of unfortunate events lead to the wives discovery of the whole plot. They team up with Chi Hung's exasperated fiancée, Ka Lai, to exact revenge upon the two men.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-07-21
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The Romancing Star
1987-06-25
The Romancing Star
Overview: Ah Fat, foul-mouthed, along with his two close buddies, Traffic Light and Ugly, are working in a garage. Their boss, Ken, is harsh and stingy. However, a warm and close friendship has been established amongh the four. In order for Ah Fat to get over his heartbreak at getting dumped by his girlfriend, Ken suggests a tour to Penang to cheer him up. They come across two beautiful girls, Tung Tung and Man Chi, strolling leisurely on the beach as if they were very wealthy. Since then they decide who's whose. And Ah Fat, the winner, chooses Tung Tung to be his sole target. By the rules of the game, Ken, Traffic Light and Ugly have to compete to see who in the end will win the heart of Man Chi.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-06-25
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The Monkey King
2014-01-09
The Monkey King
Overview: Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Genres: Action Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2014-01-09
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The Assassins
2012-09-26
The Assassins
Overview: In the year 198, Cao Cao, Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei. He built a magnificent Bronze Sparrow Island to symbolize his power and rumors spread that he would replace the Emperor. Meanwhile, young lovers Mu Shun and Ling Ju are taken from a prison camp to a hidden tomb, where they spend five cruel years together, training as assassins for a secret mission. In the year 220 astronomical signs predict dramatic change. As a result, Cao's son Cao Pi and Cao's followers urge Cao to become the new Emperor - but unknown opposing forces plot against him.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2012-09-26
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Wild Search
1989-06-03
Wild Search
Overview: While conducting a raid of an illegal arms deal, detective Mew Mew discovers the body of a dead woman and her daughter who witnessed the murder. Believing that the girl may be in danger, Mew Mew seeks out her aunt Cher, and the three develop a bond, but Cher's ex-husband and a vengeful gunrunner soon show up to disrupt their short-lived peace.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-06-03
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A Hearty Response
1986-10-30
A Hearty Response
Overview: During their last (botched) operation, Hong Kong cops Ho Ting-Bon and Long Man accidentally cause the slight head injury of a pretty young woman. Because she has entered the country illegally and has no other place to live, she pretends that she has amnesia and that she thinks Ting-Bon is her husband. He feels guilty about her "condition", so he lets her stay in his house. But there is someone from her past stalking her, with bad intentions...
Genres: Crime Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-10-30
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The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon
1990-01-18
The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon
Overview: Lam Bo Sun, the richest man in Hong Kong, is expected to marry the ditziest of socialites in a matter of weeks. On a whim, he leaves everything behind and gets a job as a lowly busboy at a noodle restaurant, and finds the girl of his dreams.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1990-01-18
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Love in a Fallen City
1984-08-02
Love in a Fallen City
Overview: Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
Genres: Romance Drama War
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1984-08-02
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Code of Honor
1987-03-26
Code of Honor
Overview: In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-03-26
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Dream Lovers
1986-04-25
Dream Lovers
Overview: Musician Song Yu and jewellery designer Yuet-heung, who barely know each other, meet in their dreams before finally uniting in person.
Genres: Drama Romance Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-04-25
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Last Affair
1983-12-09
Last Affair
Overview: A lonely Chinese woman in Paris starts an affair with an womanizer musician.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-12-09
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Witch from Nepal
1986-02-27
Witch from Nepal
Overview: A Hong Kong man goes on vacation to Nepal where a local tribe imbues him with magical powers which he must use to fight a growing evil.
Genres: Horror Action Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-02-27
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From Vegas to Macau
2014-01-30
From Vegas to Macau
Overview: Retired gambling legend Ken returns to Macau, only to be drawn back into action when his daughter becomes entangled in a global mafia scheme. Using his unmatched skills, he must stop a dangerous plot and protect his loved ones.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2014-01-30
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Seven Women: Liu Wing-Sheung
1976-11-04
Seven Women: Liu Wing-Sheung
Overview: The first episode of Patrick Tam’s anthology series “Seven Women” (1976)
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-11-04
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Rich and Famous
1987-05-27
Rich and Famous
Overview: To pay off his debt as a gambler, a man drags his sister and step-brother into a life of crime and a violent war between rival gang lords.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-05-27
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Story of Rose
1986-02-21
Story of Rose
Overview: Rose and her big brother Charles live a fairy-tale existence in their seaside villa. Rose is young, beautiful, and spoiled - in a word, irresistible. Disappointed in love, she moves to Paris. When Charles dies suddenly, she rushes back to Hong Kong to take over the family estate. Fate intervenes when she meets Ka-ming, who is the exact image of her late brother. The two fall in love, but their romance is in the hands of a not always benevolent fate.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-02-21
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The Story of Woo Viet
1981-04-23
The Story of Woo Viet
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.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-04-23
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Women
1985-06-12
Women
Overview: Liang Pao-erh joins the carefree Spinsters' Club when she discovers her husband is having an affair. Despite the seemingly happy front that her sisters put on, beneath it all, each of them secretly yearns for a man in her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1985-06-12
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Spiritual Love
1987-10-15
Spiritual Love
Overview: This is a story about a triad enforcer who is a loser in love. He brings home a desk, which causes his place to be possessed by a ghost, played by the beautiful Cherie Chung. He saves her from a fate brought on by her past and they fall in love. The question is, can they stay in love.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-10-15
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The Seventh Curse
1986-11-22
The Seventh Curse
Overview: When Dr. Yuen attempts to rescue a girl about to be sacrificed by the Worm Tribe in the middle of a jungle in Thailand, he is damned with seven 'blood curses' and must return there to find a permanent cure.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Horror
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1986-11-22
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Scared Stiff
1987-03-06
Scared Stiff
Overview: Alan and Halley are partners in a pest control company. Handsome Alan gets the girls and puffy Halley gets nothing. One night the two are injured in a car crash. Halley suffers slight injuries but Alan is dead for all purposes except his brain wave which still works actively.
Genres: Comedy Crime Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-03-06
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God Father
1980-01-23
God Father
Overview: A combination of God Of Gamblers and The Sting. Git is a young mechanic working for his uncle in a small garage. Git's cousin is tricked out of a large amount of money by a card sharp, and Git promises revenge. But the card sharp, called "Card Devil", works for the ruthless gang boss Kwok, and Git is also tricked. Having pledged the garage against the debt, Git desperately seeks the assistance of the one man who is up to the task of tricking the crooks, Ghost Eye.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-01-23
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From Vegas to Macau II
2015-02-19
From Vegas to Macau II
Overview: Following his confrontation with the nefarious DOA organization, Ken (Chow Yun Fat) is looking forward to going back to enjoying his retirement. His rest is cut abruptly short when his protégé Vincent (Shawn Yue), who's now working for Interpol, asks for Ken's help in taking down the real mastermind behind DOA, Aoi. The two head to Thailand, where DOA's former chief accountant Mark (Nick Cheung) has escaped with his daughter.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2015-02-19
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Learned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom
1976-04-29
Learned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-04-29
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Office
2015-09-24
Office
Overview: Two assistants, Lee Xiang and Kat, start new jobs at the financial firm Jones & Sunn. Lee Xiang is an earnest young man who naively enters the world of high finance with noble intentions. Kat on the other hand has a secret.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2015-09-24
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KATANYU PRAKASIT
1983-02-12
KATANYU PRAKASIT
Overview: After hearing his father’s death related to the Green Claw Gang, a young banker leaves for Thailand in order to revenge.
Genres: Action
Original Language: th
Release Date: 1983-02-12
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Now You See Love... Now You Don't
1992-02-01
Now You See Love... Now You Don't
Overview: This is a screwball-comedy in Hong Kong style. Chow Yun Fat plays the spoiled village hetman of a tiny village in Hong Kong. The plot revolves around his love interest who has run off to work in downtown Hong Kong and many culture clashes between the peasants and urban life are highlighted.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1992-02-01
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My Will, I Will
1986-11-20
My Will, I Will
Overview: After almost dying in a freakish accident, wealthy widow Wang Kam decides she needs a will. But unfortunately she does not have any hiers.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-11-20
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From Vegas to Macau III
2016-02-06
From Vegas to Macau III
Overview: A gambler is targeted for murder during the wedding of his daughter to his protege.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2016-02-06
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Why Me?
1985-10-29
Why Me?
Overview: The tragic story of Fat Cat, a mentally retarded man who endures the mistreatment of the local villagers, and Koko, the idealistic social worker who tries to give him a better life. Koko's battle against ignorance and apathy on Fat Cat's behalf takes its toll on them both.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1985-10-29
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The Executor
1981-03-04
The Executor
Overview: Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee star in this police action film. Two cops are trying to capture a triad boss, but are interrupted by hitman played by Chow Yun-Fat. This is one of those unique combination Hong Kong movies with action, comedy, and violence.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-03-04
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The Reincarnation
1976-03-31
The Reincarnation
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Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-03-31
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Cold War II
2016-07-08
Cold War II
Overview: A suspected criminal mastermind escapes from police custody, throwing the city into turmoil. With the police department now divided, rival police chiefs are forced to take their fight to the streets of Hong Kong with deadly consequences.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2016-07-08
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Duckweed
2017-01-28
Duckweed
Overview: When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father's life in the past.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2017-01-28
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Soul Ash
1981-01-12
Soul Ash
Overview: No overview available though this involves ghosts.
Genres: Comedy Horror Drama Fantasy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-01-12
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Hot Blood
1977-09-23
Hot Blood
Overview: Chow Yun Fat plays a police inspector named Cheng who is killed in the line of duty while trying to nab a crook. One of his close friends, Chang Lei (Cheung Lui), decides to take back his resignation letter and track down the crook at any cost.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1977-09-23
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Bed for Day, Bed for Night
1977-03-31
Bed for Day, Bed for Night
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1977-03-31
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Their Private Lives
1978-01-12
Their Private Lives
Overview: Ko Ming Chung, a wildly popular movie actor is having an illicit affair with similarly popular thespian Ai Ling. Though Ming Chung's wife quietly puts up with this infidelity, so long as he does not try to leave her, Ai Ling's spouse is less forgiving, a middle-aged oaf prone to violence. When the tabloids get wind of the liaison, the two secret lovers find themselves headline news throughout the colony. Ming Chung's wife soon starts to mount a media blitz, painting Ai Ling as a husband-stealing, home-wrecking shrew.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1978-01-12
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Joy to the World
1980-06-07
Joy to the World
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Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-06-07
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Miss "O"
1978-04-28
Miss "O"
Overview: A young woman suffering amnesia is separated from her husband and abducted by the owner of a brothel.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1978-04-28
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Pursuit
1980-06-26
Pursuit
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Genres: Comedy Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-06-26
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Modern Heroes
1980-09-18
Modern Heroes
Overview: A young still relatively unknown Chow Yun Fat stars in this low-budget critically panned police action-comedy. Fresh out of the academy, straight-laced and obtuse rookie cop Chu quickly lands in hot water when his integrity and by-the-book manner gets his colleagues in trouble. When he accidentally exposes his British boss' illegal gambling ring, the humiliated now ex-cop sends a gang of roughguards after Chu.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1980-09-18
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Goodbye My Friend
1988-10-05
Goodbye My Friend
Overview: Goodbye My Friend is a Hong Kong Crime-Drama starring Chow Yun-Fat.
Genres: War Drama Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-10-05
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The Missed Date
1986-05-24
The Missed Date
Overview: Glamorous Mei builds her entire life around husband Philip, an advertising executive and faithless twerp. She suspects him of fooling around when he pleads working late and having to entertain important clients, and talks this over with Ling, who has a 'modern' relationship with lawyer Ben. Mei is flattered by the attention of Ling's suave cousin Peter, but resists his advances, until confronted by seeing Philip with a lecherous female client. Will Mei retaliate in kind?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1986-05-24
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The Greatest Lover
1988-07-30
The Greatest Lover
Overview: A delightful comedy about three illegal immigrants from China, one of whom (Chow) gets roped into a gentleman-training course - taught by Mui - in order to take revenge on some bitchy beauties who jilted a nasty fellow. Kinda like a gender-reversed My Fair Lady.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-07-30
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Massage Girls
1976-09-23
Massage Girls
Overview: The film deals with the struggles of the workers and clients of a Hong Kong massage parlor.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-09-23
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The Hunter, the Butterfly and the Crocodile
1976-11-25
The Hunter, the Butterfly and the Crocodile
Overview: A Hong Kong cop finds himself up to his neck in trouble when he encounters a tricky bunch of crooks and triads.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-11-25
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Ultimate Fights from the Movies
2002-04-16
Ultimate Fights from the Movies
Overview: In their second film compilation following their 'Boogeymen:The Killer Compilation' series, FlixMix takes you into the history of action movies from Hollywood to Hong Kong cinema that spans a 20-year period. This one features action scenes from 16 action-packed movies featuring action gurus, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme and many more.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-16
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Cold War III
Cold War III
Overview: The follow-up to the movies "Cold War" (2012) - and "Cold War II" (2016)
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
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The Bund
1983-01-20
The Bund
Overview: After losing everything, a young man rebuilds his life and finds love in 1920s Shanghai -- all while rising to power in an organized crime syndicate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-01-20
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Flaming Brothers
1987-07-30
Flaming Brothers
Overview: Two blood brothers (Chow Yun Fat and Alan Tang), who have grown up on the streets of Macau, are bound together by a special code of honour. However, this bond ultimately leads them into brutal conflict when they struggle to leave the violent world they live in.
Genres: Action Crime Romance
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1987-07-30
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Project Gutenberg
2018-09-30
Project Gutenberg
Overview: The Hong Kong police is hunting a counterfeiting gang led by a mastermind code-named "Painter" . The gang possesses exceptional counterfeiting skills which makes it difficult to distinguish the authenticity of its counterfeit currency. The scope of their criminal activities extends globally and greatly attracts the attention of the police. In order to crack the true identity of "Painter", the police recruits a painter named Lee Man to assist in solving the case.
Genres: Action Crime Mystery
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2018-09-30
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When Tat Fu Was Young
1988-09-23
When Tat Fu Was Young
Overview: In 1913, 17-year-old Dafu travels from China to Japan to study. Japan is on the rise, a nation of proud people. China, on the other hand, is in turmoil. Dafu takes his demanding courses and racial discrimination in stride, but he finds his nascent manhood difficult to handle. In a hot-springs spa, he meets Lung Erh, his dream girl, but she soon disappears.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1988-09-23
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One More Chance
2023-06-21
One More Chance
Overview: Water Ng, a typical loser who likes to gamble and takes no responsibility is asked to take care of his ex-girlfriend Jik’s son, Yeung. With Jik tells him that Yeung is his son, and promised 100 thousand dollars, Water Ng agrees to be a father for one month. Soon he notices his son has Autism. He gets to understand the difficulties of raising a child along with special needs. With Jik's absence on the agreed date, Water Ng realizes why she brought him his blood. He finds his life goal while discovering Yeung’s talent on the racing field, then decides to get rid of the dissipated life and accompany his son spreading wings for the dream.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2023-06-21
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The Bund Part II
1983-01-25
The Bund Part II
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1983-01-25
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Detective Chinatown 1900
2025-01-29
Detective Chinatown 1900
Overview: In 1900s San Francisco, a white woman is murdered in Chinatown and the suspect is a Chinese man. The murder causes a social shock and the public calls for Chinatown to be outlawed. Chinese medicine practitioner Qin Fu and Chinese man Ah Gui are involved in the case, and they race against time to find the murderer amidst a battle of wits and courage.
Genres: Comedy Mystery Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2025-01-29
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