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The Story of Woo Viet

The Story of Woo Viet (1981)

1h 32m | PG-13

⭐ 6.2 / 10

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.

Director: Ann Hui

Studio: Pearl City Films

Genre: Crime, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Chow Yun-Fat

as Woo Viet

Cora Miao

Cora Miao

as Lee Lap Quan

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

as Shum Ching

Lo Lieh

Lo Lieh

as Ah Sahm

Gam Biu

Gam Biu

as Mr. Chung

Homer Cheung

Homer Cheung

as Vietcong Special Agent