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Lantern

19941h 31mLau Kar-Yung
IMDb 6.1

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A reformed mob hitman opens a tea restaurant with his wife after prison. His daughter conceals his criminal past out of shame, while his son idolizes it and gets into trouble with a local gangster. When a violent clash leaves the wife hospitalized, he's drawn back into his old life, confronting the gangster to protect his family.

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What is Lantern (1994) about?

A reformed mob hitman opens a tea restaurant with his wife after prison. His daughter conceals his criminal past out of shame, while his son idolizes it and gets into trouble with a local gangster. When a violent clash leaves the wife hospitalized, he's drawn back into his old life, confronting the gangster to protect his family.

Who stars in Lantern?

Lantern stars Max Mok Siu-Chung, Athena Chu Yan, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Adam Chan Chung-Tai, John Ching Tung. The film was directed by Lau Kar-Yung.

How long is Lantern?

Lantern has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Is Lantern worth watching?

Lantern holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Action, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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