The Story of Woo Viet
1981, Cantonese. Directed by Ann Hui.
Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Cast & crew
- Ann HuiDirector
- Chow Yun-FatWoo Viet
- Cora MiaoLee Lap Quan
- Cherie Chung Cho-hungShum Ching
- Lo LiehAh Sahm
- Gam BiuMr. Chung
- Homer CheungVietcong Special Agent
- Tong Kam-TongSnakehead
- Lam Ying-FatYoung Vietnamese Refugee
- Chan To-KitElderly Vietnamese Refugee
- Chung Cheun-YingJapanese Language Teacher
- Fung Yun-ChuenHuman Trafficker
- Dave BrodettMigual
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1981
- Original title
- 胡越的故事
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Alfred Cheung Kin-ting
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The Story of Woo Viet: quick answers
What should I watch before The Story of Woo Viet?
Watch Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam (1978) first.
What comes after The Story of Woo Viet?
Next in the series: Boat People (1982).
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How long is The Story of Woo Viet?
The Story of Woo Viet runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The Story of Woo Viet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Woo Viet?
If you liked The Story of Woo Viet, try Winged Creatures, The Parts You Lose, Trivisa.
Who directed The Story of Woo Viet?
The Story of Woo Viet (1981) was directed by Ann Hui and stars Chow Yun-Fat, Cora Miao, Cherie Chung Cho-hung.