A War Named Desire (2000): Cast
A War Named Desire is a 2000 action thriller directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, starring Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Charles Fong Lung Chu, Sam Lee and Gigi Leung Wing-Kei. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Mei Ah Films Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A War Named Desire About?
The premise of A War Named Desire without spoilers.
Younger brother from Hong Kong goes to Thailand to confront his older sibling, a mid‑level mobster, demanding the money taken when he fled fifteen years earlier. His girlfriend, reluctant to stay in Hong Kong, quickly learns Thailand is far more dangerous than tourist sights. Elder is caught, drugs infiltrate operation, pulling three into tug‑of‑war.
A War Named Desire Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- young
- man
- thailand
- violence
- death
- murder
- nightclub
- gun
- neo noir
- grave digging
- hospital
- shootout in a hospital
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- covered in blood
- disguise
- corpse
- offscreen killing
- warehouse
- blood splatter
- stabbing
- car crash
- tragic event
- immigration
- blood on camera lens
- shot point blank
- shot in the neck
- gun fu
- exploding body
- gangster
- shot to death
- shot in the shoulder
- shot in the arm
- shot in the back
- covered in mud
- shot in the stomach
- bleeding to death
- stabbed in the chest
- friendship
- loyalty
- obsession
- shot in the chest
- shot multiple times
- suicide
- shot in the head
- heroic bloodshed
- shot in the leg
- disability
- wheelchair
A War Named Desire Cast & Characters
Francis Ng Chun-Yu leads the cast as Charles Fong Lung Chu, with Sam Lee as Keith and Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as Snow. Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Mak Siu-Fai
- Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Charles Fong Lung Chu
- Sam Lee as Keith
- Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as Snow
- David Lee Wai-Sheung as Henry Hung
Also Starring in A War Named Desire
· 9 more- Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung Jones Fong Lung Chun
- Pace Wu Pui-Tsi Jess
- Dave Wong Kit York
- Grace Lam Nga-Si Chan Pui Sze
- Chan Yiu-Ming Master Sun
- Zhou Shu-Yuan Master King
- Wasun Sakulpong King's bodyguard
- Venna Rujirojsakul Ken
- Anusak Mekseree Ah Ming
More from Alan Mak Siu-Fai
More films directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai: The Procurator, Integrity, Extraordinary Mission and Overheard 3.
A War Named Desire Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Oi yue shing” and “爱与诚”.
- Also known as
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- Oi yue shing
- 爱与诚
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A War Named Desire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A War Named Desire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A War Named Desire?
A War Named Desire runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was A War Named Desire released?
A War Named Desire was released on September 9, 2000.
Who directed A War Named Desire?
A War Named Desire was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai.
More films by Alan Mak Siu-Fai Who is in the cast of A War Named Desire?
A War Named Desire stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Charles Fong Lung Chu, Sam Lee as Keith and Gigi Leung Wing-Kei as Snow, among 13 credited actors.
Does A War Named Desire have a post-credit scene?
No. A War Named Desire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A War Named Desire in?
The original language of A War Named Desire is Cantonese.
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