Ashes of Time (1994)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Fear of rejection leads to a life of exile.
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.
- Released: 1994-09-17
- Genres: Drama, Action
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 415 votes
Directed by Wong Kar-wai.
Top 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
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yau as Hong Qi / Northern Beggar
- Maggie Cheung Man-yuk as Feng's Sister-in-Law
- 白丽 as Hong Qi's wife
Where to watch Ashes of Time
- India: stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
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