Ashes of Time
1994, Cantonese. Directed by Wong Kar-wai.
Fear of rejection leads to a life of exile.
Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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Ashes of Time is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wong Kar-waiDirector
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingOuyang Feng / Western Venom
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaMurong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai
- Tony Leung Ka-faiHuang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic
- Carina LauPeach Blossom
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiBlind Swordsman
- Charlie Yeung Choi-neiGirl with Mule
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauHong Qi / Northern Beggar
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukFeng's Sister-in-Law
- Li BaiHong Qi's wife
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1994
- Original title
- 東邪西毒
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan, China
- Written by
- Wong Kar-wai
- Budget
- $5.1M
- Box office
- $3.1M
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Ashes of Time: quick answers
Is Ashes of Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 416 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ashes of Time?
Ashes of Time runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Ashes of Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ashes of Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ashes of Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ashes of Time is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ashes of Time on?
Ashes of Time is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ashes of Time?
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Who directed Ashes of Time?
Ashes of Time (1994) was directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Tony Leung Ka-fai.