The Story of Woo Viet

Overview

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.

Directed by Ann Hui

Top cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Woo Viet

Cora Miao

Lee Lap Quan

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung

Shum Ching

Lo Lieh

Ah Sahm

Gam Biu

Mr. Chung

Homer Cheung

Vietcong Special Agent

Tong Kam-Tong

Snakehead

Lam Ying-Fat

Young Vietnamese Refugee

C

Chan To-Kit

Elderly Vietnamese Refugee

C

Chung Cheun-Ying

Japanese Language Teacher

F

Fung Yun-Chuen

Human Trafficker

D

Dave Brodett

Migual

G

Greg Lozano

Gigi

Josie Tagle

Mamasan

Fanny Serrano

Transvestite

Ramon D'Salva

Dwarf

R

Rasauro Gotaco

Hostage

B

Ben Makalalay

Ricardo

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