HONG KONG · 1994

Ashes of Time

Wong Kar-wai
Hong Kong New Wave unrequited love revenge isolation heartbreak martial arts
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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.

Year1994
CountryHong Kong
DirectorWong Kar-wai
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