The Story of Woo Viet
Brief Synopsis
The story of Woo Viet, a Vietnam refugee who escapes to Hong Kong. With the help of a social worker, he boards a plane to the United States, but is stranded in Manila when he attempts to save a refugee girl from being sold as a prostitute in Manila's Chinatown.
Cast & Crew
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Ann Hui
Director
Chow Yun-fat
Woo Viet
Cora Miao
Cherie Chung
Lo Lieh
T'ang Chin-t'ang
Film Details
Also Known As
Hu-Yueh-Te Ku-Shih, Story of Woo Viet
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Synopsis
The story of Woo Viet, a Vietnam refugee who escapes to Hong Kong. With the help of a social worker, he boards a plane to the United States, but is stranded in Manila when he attempts to save a refugee girl from being sold as a prostitute in Manila's Chinatown.
Director
Ann Hui
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Hu-Yueh-Te Ku-Shih, Story of Woo Viet
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 35m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Hong Kong April 1981
Shown in New York City (Cinema Village) as part of program "Chow Yun-Fat: Hero With a Thousand Faces" April 26 - May 16, 1996.
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Released in Hong Kong April 1981
