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Comedy horror film

The Returning (1994): Cast

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The Returning is a 1994 comedy horror film directed by Jacob Cheung, starring Sandra Ng Kwan Yue as Julia, Tony Leung and Joe Cheung. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Returning (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Jacob Cheung
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Returning About?

The premise of The Returning without spoilers.

Chung secures a career‑defining book project: a collector’s edition of the works of Siu Lau, the reclusive writer who died under mysterious circumstances in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has preserved her house, which locals claim is haunted. Chung and his girlfriend Elaine move in; while he spends long hours at the office, Elaine begins to encounter unsettling, unexplained events within the home.

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Cast & crew

The Returning Cast & Characters

Sandra Ng Kwan Yue leads the cast as Julia, with Tony Leung as Lee Yick Cheung and Joe Cheung as Chan Siu Ming. Directed by Jacob Cheung; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jacob Cheung

More films directed by Jacob Cheung: The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom, Battle of the Warriors, Midnight Fly and The Kid.

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The Returning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Returning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Returning?

The Returning runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Returning released?

The Returning was released on July 30, 1994.

Who directed The Returning?

The Returning was directed by Jacob Cheung.

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Who is in the cast of The Returning?

The Returning stars Sandra Ng Kwan Yue as Julia, Tony Leung as Lee Yick Cheung and Joe Cheung as Chan Siu Ming, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Returning have a post-credit scene?

No. The Returning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Returning in?

The original language of The Returning is Cantonese.

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