The Longest Summer
In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born.
1998 · 128 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Drama
It is July 1st of 1997, and Hong Kong is bright in celebration. The United Kingdom handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China leaves Ga Yin, and his fellow soldiers without work. Which leads them to find employment and money any way they can get it. Without much success, Ga Yin decides to join his brother Ga Suen in the triad gang world.
Directed by Fruit Chan · Written by Fruit Chan
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Tony Ho Ng Ga-Yin -
Sam Lee Ga Suen -
Jo Kok Cho-Lam Jane - R Robby Cheung Officer Cheung
- B Bobby Lam Sek-Gin Bobby
- G Gary Lai Gary
- C Chan Sang Siu Wing
- P Pang Yik-Wai Pang
- L Leung Yiu-Wa Zipper
- J Jessica Lee Lee Rose
- W Wai Yiu Yung Gangster
- C Chan Wai-Pang Ga-Yin's Father
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