Run for Life Ladies from China (1993)

Genre : Crime, Drama

Runtime : 0M

Director : Shu Tong Wong

Synopsis

Two sisters, Lin and Sen, and Lin's husband Ho come to Hong Kong looking for a better life. They are met by Ho's friend Kwan who works for a gangster Tian who offers them jobs in his nightclub and sauna. Sen is young and easily bored and soon takes up with Tian who offers her money and excitement. Ho falls for Sister a masseuse who works in the sauna and Lin is left wondering and unhappy. When Tian attempts to assault Lin, Ho seeks revenge but is killed along with Kwan and it is left to Sen and Sister to seek the help of a rival gangster in their revenge.

Actors

Melvin Wong
Melvin Wong
Tian
Pauline Chan Bo-Lin
Pauline Chan Bo-Lin
Lin
Chan Wing-Chi
Chan Wing-Chi
Sen
Otomo Rena
Otomo Rena
Sister
Shu Tong Wong
Shu Tong Wong
Hao
Kwai Chung
Kwai Chung
Kwan
Peter Yang Kwan
Peter Yang Kwan
Uncle Chi
Charlie Cho
Charlie Cho
Charlie
Tang Tai-Wo
Tang Tai-Wo
One of Tian's men
Hsiao Ho
Hsiao Ho
A Chiu

Crews

Shu Tong Wong
Shu Tong Wong
Director
Lau Chi-Cheun
Lau Chi-Cheun
Writer
Steve Chan Ho
Steve Chan Ho
Producer

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