Movie: From Ashes to Ashes

Top 10 Billed Cast

Leslie Cheung
張國榮

Lawrence

Anita Mui
梅艷芳

Gladys

Karen Mok
莫文蔚

Karen

Edison Chen
陳冠希

Joey Yung Jo-Yee
容祖兒

May

Leehom Wang
Leehom Wang

Dave

Teresa Mo
毛舜筠

Doctor

Deanie Yip Tak-Han
葉德嫻

Gigi Leung
梁詠琪

Doctor

Celia Sze Lim-Tse
施念慈

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    This medium length feature was produced by the HK TV station RTHK and the Government of HK within the anti smoking campaign. This is the first and unique film written and directed by Leslie Cheung. The movie was made in September 2000. Although many big stars appear in the movie, the budget was very modest: 700,000 HK$!

  • Release Date

    2000-08-01

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    广州话 / 廣州話普通话
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