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From Ashes to Ashes (2000): Cast

From Ashes to Ashes (2000) movie poster

From Ashes to Ashes is a 2000 short drama starring Leslie Cheung as Lawrence, Lee-Hom Wang and Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu. It runs 36 minutes.

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From Ashes to Ashes (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
36 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
RTHK
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is From Ashes to Ashes About?

The premise of From Ashes to Ashes without spoilers.

A medium‑length feature produced by Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK in partnership with the Hong Kong government as part of an anti‑smoking campaign, it marks the first film written and directed by Leslie Cheung. Filmed in September 2000, the picture includes a cast of well‑known stars, yet was created on a modest budget of HK$700,000.

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Cast & crew

From Ashes to Ashes Cast & Characters

Leslie Cheung leads the cast as Lawrence, with Lee-Hom Wang as Dave and Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu as Priest.

Details

From Ashes to Ashes Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Yan fei yan mie” and “烟飞烟灭”.

Also known as
  • Yan fei yan mie
  • 烟飞烟灭

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From Ashes to Ashes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of From Ashes to Ashes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From Ashes to Ashes?

From Ashes to Ashes runs 36 minutes.

When was From Ashes to Ashes released?

From Ashes to Ashes was released on August 1, 2000.

Who is in the cast of From Ashes to Ashes?

From Ashes to Ashes stars Leslie Cheung as Lawrence, Lee-Hom Wang as Dave and Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu as Priest, among 16 credited actors.

Does From Ashes to Ashes have a post-credit scene?

No. From Ashes to Ashes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is From Ashes to Ashes in?

The original language of From Ashes to Ashes is Cantonese.

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