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Sci-fi drama

Second Time Around (2002): Cast

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Second Time Around is a 2002 sci-fi drama directed by Jeffrey Lau, starring Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Ren, Cecilia Cheung and Ke Huy Quan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Second Time Around (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Jeffrey Lau
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Fantasy , Romance
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Second Time Around About?

The premise of Second Time Around without spoilers.

A gambler and his friend go to Las Vegas to strike it rich, but lose everything. A young woman mentions a legend of mystical stones that allow time travel and parallel universes. After a crash leaves the gambler alive, a female detective pursues him, and they are thrown back to Christmas Day, where he tries to right past wrongs and falls for her.

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Cast & crew

Second Time Around Cast & Characters

Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin leads the cast as Ren, with Cecilia Cheung as Tina and Ke Huy Quan as Sing. Directed by Jeffrey Lau; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jeffrey Lau

More films directed by Jeffrey Lau: Kung Fu League, A Chinese Odyssey Part Three, Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down and Just Another Margin.

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Second Time Around Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “정이건 장백지의 도신” and “无限复活”.

Also known as
  • 정이건 장백지의 도신
  • 无限复活
  • 무한부활
  • Vô Hạn Phục Hoạt

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Second Time Around FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Second Time Around, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Second Time Around?

Second Time Around runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Second Time Around released?

Second Time Around was released on January 11, 2002.

Who directed Second Time Around?

Second Time Around was directed by Jeffrey Lau.

More films by Jeffrey Lau

Who is in the cast of Second Time Around?

Second Time Around stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Ren, Cecilia Cheung as Tina and Ke Huy Quan as Sing, among 11 credited actors.

Does Second Time Around have a post-credit scene?

No. Second Time Around has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Second Time Around in?

The original language of Second Time Around is Cantonese.

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