Forever Friends (1995): Cast & Plot
Forever Friends is a 1995 war comedy directed by Kevin Chu, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro as Private Li Ta-Wei, Alec Su and Nicky Wu. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
Chinese What Is Forever Friends About?
The premise of Forever Friends without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A couple of friends join the Taiwanese army to fight the Mainland Chinese. But life in the army isn’t all that they dreamed off…
Forever Friends Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- fight
- couple
- friend
Forever Friends Cast & Characters
Takeshi Kaneshiro leads the cast as Private Li Ta-Wei, with Alec Su as Private Luo Zhi-Jian and Nicky Wu as Captain. Directed by Kevin Chu; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kevin Chu
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Takeshi Kaneshiro as Private Li Ta-Wei - Alec Su as Private Luo Zhi-Jian
- Nicky Wu as Captain
- Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying as Private Zeng Zhi-Xiang
Also Starring in Forever Friends
· 1 more- Chang Li-Wei Private Wei Yu-nan
More from Kevin Chu
More films directed by Kevin Chu: Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School, My Geeky Nerdy Buddies, New Perfect Two and 10 Plus 10.
Forever Friends Plot Summary
What happens in Forever Friends from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Against a backdrop of rumors about China potentially invading Taiwan, tensions rise on both sides as fear and nationalism press people to prepare for the worst. In response, Taiwan ramps up its military readiness, transforming its troops through strict combat training that tests endurance, discipline, and loyalty. In this charged landscape, a small group of soldiers emerges as the unexpected focal point of resilience and camaraderie. Private Li Ta-Wei, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Private Luo Zhi-Jian, Alec Su, and Captain Li Wei-Han, Nicky Wu, anchor a story about grit under pressure, while Private Zeng Zhi-Xiang, Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying, and Private Wei Yu-nan, Chang Li-Wei, bring their own quirky strengths to a unit that others dismiss as unlikely to succeed.
Full summary
The whole story of Forever Friends, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Forever Friends?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Private Li Ta-Wei, the ex‑triad member?
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Movies Like Forever Friends
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Friends at Arms, Friends and Friends at Arms: Marching Out.
Forever Friends FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Forever Friends, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Forever Friends?
Forever Friends runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Forever Friends released?
Forever Friends was released on August 11, 1995.
Who directed Forever Friends?
Forever Friends was directed by Kevin Chu.
More films by Kevin Chu Who is in the cast of Forever Friends?
Forever Friends stars Takeshi Kaneshiro as Private Li Ta-Wei, Alec Su as Private Luo Zhi-Jian and Nicky Wu as Captain, among 5 credited actors.
Does Forever Friends have a post-credit scene?
No. Forever Friends has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Forever Friends in?
The original language of Forever Friends is Chinese.
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