Weeds on Fire (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Weeds on Fire is a 2016 historical drama directed by Steve Chan Chi Fat, starring Liu Kai-Chi as Principal Lo Kwong Fai, Poon Chan-Leung and Jie Shui. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $536,012 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Steve Chan Chi Fat
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Golden Scene
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Weeds on Fire About?
The premise of Weeds on Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1980s Hong Kong, this film tells the true story of the city’s first teenage baseball team. Two childhood friends join the Shatin Martins, a school team led by the principal. As they develop their skills, they experience the joys of friendship, navigate first loves, and face important choices that shape their futures, all against the backdrop of a changing Hong Kong and its evolving sporting landscape.
Weeds on Fire Cast & Characters
Liu Kai-Chi leads the cast as Principal Lo Kwong Fai, with Poon Chan-Leung as Mr Tsang and Jie Shui as Lung's mother. Directed by Steve Chan Chi Fat; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Chan Chi Fat
- Liu Kai-Chi as Principal Lo Kwong Fai
- Poon Chan-Leung as Mr Tsang
- Jie Shui as Lung's mother
- Maria Wong Si-Man as Lung's dream lover
Also Starring in Weeds on Fire
· 8 more- Suen Lik-Man Lung's father
- Sham Ka-Ki Chan Keung
- Tony Wu Fan Chun-Wai
- Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
- Hedwig Tam Tsz Ching
- Lam Yiu-Sing Tse Chi-Lung
- Himmy Wong Li Wang
- Will Or
Weeds on Fire Plot Summary
What happens in Weeds on Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
1984 is a year of big changes, including the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, the opening of New Town Plaza, and the first dragon boat race on Shing Mun River. Lung, a resident of Wo Che Estate, and his neighbour and long-time friend Wai enter Kei Kok College, a lowest-tier secondary school whose students’ discipline is notorious in Sha Tin District. Kei Kok’s principal, Lu Kwong-Fai, receives fundings from the District Board with the support of District Officer Mr Tsang to establish the territory’s first Chinese teenage baseball team, which he believes can turn bad students good. Acting also as the coach, Lu recruits Lung, Wai and eight of their fellow schoolmates, who all live under uneasy conditions, to the baseball team named the Shatin Martins.
Full summary
The whole story of Weeds on Fire, scene by scene
Weeds on Fire Box Office
Weeds on Fire grossed $536,012 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$536K
- International
- $536K
Weeds on Fire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Weeds on Fire.
How Well Do You Know Weeds on Fire?
9 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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Cars in Weeds on Fire
4 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz W123 and the 1995 Nissan Cedric.
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Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role -
1995 Nissan Cedric Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 Background role -
1977 Nissan President Background role
Weeds on Fire Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “点五步” and “그라운드의 잡초들”.
- Also known as
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- 点五步
- 그라운드의 잡초들
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Weeds on Fire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Weeds on Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Weeds on Fire?
Weeds on Fire runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Weeds on Fire released?
Weeds on Fire was released on March 26, 2016.
Who directed Weeds on Fire?
Weeds on Fire was directed by Steve Chan Chi Fat.
Who is in the cast of Weeds on Fire?
Weeds on Fire stars Liu Kai-Chi as Principal Lo Kwong Fai, Poon Chan-Leung as Mr Tsang and Jie Shui as Lung's mother, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Weeds on Fire make at the box office?
Weeds on Fire grossed $536,012 worldwide.
Does Weeds on Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. Weeds on Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Weeds on Fire in?
The original language of Weeds on Fire is Cantonese.
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