The Story of Woo Viet (1981)

04/23/1981 (HK) • 1h 32m

Crime, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Woo Viet

Cora Miao

Lee Lap Quan

Lo Lieh

Ah Sahm

Gam Biu

Mr. Chung

Homer Cheung

Vietcong Special Agent

Tong Kam-Tong

Snakehead

Lam Ying-Fat

Young Vietnamese Refugee

Chan To-Kit

Elderly Vietnamese Refugee


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Part of the Vietnam Trilogy

Includes Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam, The Story of Woo Viet, Boat People

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Status

Released

Original Language

Cantonese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

woman director

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