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1981

The Story of Woo Viet

Directed by Ann Hui

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.

Duration

1h 32m

Released

April 23, 1981

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Cast18

  • Chow Yun-Fat
  • Cora Miao
  • Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
  • Lo Lieh
  • Gam Biu
  • Homer Cheung
  • Tong Kam-Tong
  • Lam Ying-Fat
  • Chan To-Kit

Part ofThe Vietnam Trilogy

Includes Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam (1978), The Story of Woo Viet (1981), and Boat People (1982).

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