A Man Called Hero

A Man Called Hero

1999 · 116 min · CN · 6.0 (69 votes)
Dir. Andrew Lau · Starring Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang Gongru, Nicholas Tse, Yuen Biao, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung · Music Comfort Chan

“Living up to his name…”

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After Hero Hua marries Jade and leaves her in China, he goes to America to work as a servant and rebels against cruel labour conditions. Jade soon joins him in New York, where they build a family.

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A sweeping, often brutal, tale of a man forging a new life against impossible odds. It's a story of sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, set against the backdrop of a changing New York City.

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