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The Returning

Original title: Dang cheuk nei wooi loi
  • 1994
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
130
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Sandra Ng, and Chien-Lien Wu in The Returning (1994)
ComedyDramaHorror

Chung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector's edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has m... Read allChung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector's edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has maintained her house since her death; it's rumored to be haunted. Chung moves into the hous... Read allChung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector's edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has maintained her house since her death; it's rumored to be haunted. Chung moves into the house with his girlfriend Elaine. While he works long hours at his office, she experiences str... Read all

  • Director
    • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
  • Writers
    • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
    • Chi-Ngai Lee
    • Raymond To
  • Stars
    • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Chien-Lien Wu
    • Sandra Ng
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    130
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
    • Writers
      • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
      • Chi-Ngai Lee
      • Raymond To
    • Stars
      • Tony Leung Chiu-wai
      • Chien-Lien Wu
      • Sandra Ng
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    Tony Leung Chiu-wai
    • Lee Yick-Chung
    • (as Chiu-Wai Leung)
    Chien-Lien Wu
    Chien-Lien Wu
    • Elaine…
    Sandra Ng
    Sandra Ng
    • Julia
    • (as Sandra Kwan Yue Ng)
    Alexander Mong Wah Chan
    Alexander Mong Wah Chan
      Hau-San Chan
      Pui-Wah Cheung
        Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung
        Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung
        Wah Cheung
        Wah Cheung
          Chi Man Ho
          Chi Man Ho
          Wah-Kon Lee
          Fredric Mao
          Cheung Tang
            Yee-Keung Tang
            Faye Wong
            Faye Wong
            Kwong-Kim Yip
            • Director
              • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
            • Writers
              • Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung
              • Chi-Ngai Lee
              • Raymond To
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            8vonboise

            Decent acting instead of unrealistic props.

            A good ghost story with solid acting, especially by Wu Chien-lien, whose character is the primary focus. Unfortunately, I had an early dvd print which was horrible and reduced viewing pleasure, especially in some night scenes. The story line unfolded nicely and was original enough to keep ones attention. It put goose-bumps on me more than once. Would love to see this movie again from a decent print.

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            • Release date
              • July 30, 1994 (Hong Kong)
            • Country of origin
              • Hong Kong
            • Language
              • Cantonese
            • Also known as
              • 等著你回來
            • Production company
              • United Filmmakers Organization (UFO)
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            • Runtime
              • 1h 38m(98 min)
            • Color
              • Color
            • Sound mix
              • Mono
            • Aspect ratio
              • 1.85 : 1

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