Ashes of Time

1994, Movie, 1h 40min

Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.

Country: China,Hong Kong,Taiwan

Director:

Wong Kar-Wai

Cast:

Tony Leung Ka-fai,

Tony Leung Chiu-wai,

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau,

Maggie Cheung

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7.0

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Critic Patrick Peters

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Christopher Doyle’s mesmeric compositions remain unaltered...

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Critic Roger Ebert

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...a beautiful film, and never boring...

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Critic Marc Savlov

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...bears the unmistakable stamp of its creator and his longtime collaborative cinematographer, Christopher Doyle...

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Critic Joey O'Bryan

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...Wong Kar Wei's film is definitely one of the most challenging to come along in quite some time...

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