

Ashes of Time
1994-09-17 · 98 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Wong Kar-wai
- Production companies
- Block 2 Pictures, Scholar Films Company, Beijing Film Studio, Jet Tone Production
- Countries
- Hong Kong, Taiwan, China
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,096,640
- Revenue
- USD 3,062,239
Top Cast
Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingOuyang Feng / Western Venom
Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaMurong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai
Tony Leung Ka-faiHuang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic
Carina LauPeach Blossom
Tony Leung Chiu-waiBlind Swordsman
Charlie Yeung Choi-neiGirl with Mule
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauHong Qi / Northern Beggar
Maggie Cheung Man-yukFeng's Sister-in-LawTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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