Cora Miao

Acting

Cora Miao

Born August 21, 1958 · Shanghai, China (age 68)

Cora Miao (born 21 August 1958) is a Hong Kong actress. During her career she was nominated for four Hong Kong Film Awards and four Golden Horse Film Festival awards, winning one. She is married to film director Wayne Wang.

Known For

TerrorizersTerrorizers · 1986
Terrorizers
7.41986
MovieDramaCrime
An uncompromising look into urban life from the eyes of a voyeuristic photographer, a rebellious teenager, and a married couple teetering on the edge of adultery.
Boat PeopleBoat People · 1982
Boat People
7.61982
MovieDrama
A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.
The Story of Woo VietThe Story of Woo Viet · 1981
The Story of Woo Viet
6.41981
MovieCrimeDrama
Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.
Love in a Fallen CityLove in a Fallen City · 1984
Love in a Fallen City
6.41984
MovieRomanceDrama
Taking place in 1941, Love in a Fallen City centers on Pai, a young woman who has been ostracized by her family for divorcing her rich husband. A local match-maker, Mrs. Hsu, takes pity on Pai and decides to bring her to Hong Kong, under the guise of employing her as the Hsu's nanny, but in reality to introduce her to Fan. Pai and Fan seem to hit it off, but Fan's refusal to marry Pai soon sours things. However, as the Japanese begin to invade Hong Kong, the two begin to realize their true feelings for each other.
Fortune Hunter's PlotFortune Hunter's Plot · 1977
Fortune Hunter's Plot
1977
MovieComedy
When Fu suffers a heart attack, his relatives hover around him hoping to get a slice of his great wealth. But despite his illness, the old man clings stubbornly to life. So greedy family members plan to murder him, intending to make nurse Daisy a scapegoat.
WomenWomen · 1985
Women
7.01985
MovieDrama
Liang Pao-erh joins the carefree Spinsters' Club when she discovers her husband is having an affair. Despite the seemingly happy front that her sisters put on, beneath it all, each of them secretly yearns for a man in her life.
PassionPassion · 1986
Passion
6.81986
MovieDrama
Sylvia and Cora Miao play two widowed mothers, best friends and confidants who spend their days reminiscing about times past. Over the course of a lazy weekend afternoon, the two women conjure memories of Cora's husband, his life, his death, and his passionate affair with Sylvia. A series of wistful flashbacks reveal the sometimes touching, sometimes painful circumstances around the women's deep friendship with one another, and their love for the same man.
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is ExpensiveLife Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive · 1989
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
4.71989
MovieCrimeComedy
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.

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