TMDb Rating
6.2/10
12 verified votes
The Story of Woo Viet (1981)
CrimeDrama
92 min
Plot Summary
Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.
Why this could be the movie
- Plot hook: Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States.
- Genre cues: Crime, Drama
- Director clue: Ann Hui
- Lead cast: Chow Yun-Fat and Cora Miao
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Keywords to include
CrimeDramaAnn HuiChow Yun-FatCora Miao1981
Director
Ann Hui
Top Cast
Chow Yun-FatCora MiaoCherie Chung Cho-HungLo LiehGam Biu
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