Drama ·Action · Hong Kong · 1994 · 1h 40m

Ashes of Time

東邪西毒

Ashes of Time poster
Director
Wong Kar-Wai
Cast
Leslie Cheung as Ouyang Feng / Western Venom Brigitte Lin as Murong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai Tony Leung Ka-fai as Huang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic Carina Lau as Peach Blossom Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Blind Swordsman Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Girl with Mule
Crew
Christopher Doyle — Director of Photography Kwan Pung-Leung — Director of Photography Hai Kit-Wai — Editor Eric Kwong Chi-Leung — Editor Patrick Tam Kar-Ming — Editor William Chang Suk-Ping — Editor
Tagline

Fear of rejection leads to a life of exile

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Ashes of Time — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
tragic lovefrenemiesmachiavellianpast regretsjin yong seriesdystopian-feel
Key Collaborators
Wong Kar-Wai Director Christopher Doyle Director of Photography Kwan Pung-Leung Director of Photography Hai Kit-Wai Editor Eric Kwong Chi-Leung Editor Patrick Tam Kar-Ming Editor William Chang Suk-Ping Editor Frankie Chan Fan-Kei Original Music Composer Roel A. García Original Music Composer Wong Kar-Wai Screenplay Louis Cha Novel William Chang Suk-Ping Producer
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