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Ashes of Time

R19941h 38mWong Kar-Wai
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 69

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"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.

DramaAction
Tragic LoveWuxiaFrenemiesMachiavellianPast RegretsJin Yong SeriesDystopian-feel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ashes of Time (1994) about?

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.

Who stars in Ashes of Time?

Ashes of Time stars Leslie Cheung (Ouyang Feng / Western Venom), Brigitte Lin (Murong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai), Tony Leung Ka-fai (Huang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic), Carina Lau (Peach Blossom), Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Blind Swordsman). The film was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

How long is Ashes of Time?

Ashes of Time has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated R.

Is Ashes of Time worth watching?

Ashes of Time holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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