The Longest Summer
1998, Cantonese. Directed by Fruit Chan.
In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Handover Trilogy
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- Released
- 31 December 1998
- Original title
- 去年煙花特別多
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Fruit Chan
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The Longest Summer: quick answers
What should I watch before The Longest Summer?
Watch Made in Hong Kong (1997) first.
What comes after The Longest Summer?
Next in the series: Little Cheung (1999).
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How long is The Longest Summer?
The Longest Summer runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Longest Summer have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Longest Summer on?
The Longest Summer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1998. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Longest Summer?
If you liked The Longest Summer, try Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, Infernal Affairs, The Goldfinger.
Who directed The Longest Summer?
The Longest Summer (1998) was directed by Fruit Chan and stars Tony Ho, Sam Lee, Jo Koo.