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Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Ah Long
Sylvia Chang
as Sylvia Poon / Por-Por
Wong Kwan-Yuen
as Porky
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as Dragon
Wong Tin-Lam
as Advertising Executive
Alan Yu Ga-Lun
as Patrick Yu
Tam Sin-Hung
as Sylvia's Mother
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
as Motorcycle Racer
Sze Kai-Keung
as Fat Man at Tug-of-war
Tsui Oi-Sam
as Fat Woman at Tug-of-war
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes56
DirectorJohnnie To
WritersSylvia Chang, Ng Man-Fai, Philip Cheng Chung-Tai
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAll About Ah-Long
About All About Ah-Long
Ah-Long, a father living a low-class lifestyle, while trying to raise his son, Porky. The strong bond between father and son is tested when a chance encounter from Ah-Long's ex-girlfriend changes the course of their lives.
Directed by Johnnie To, All About Ah-Long leans on a strong ensemble — Chow Yun-Fat, Sylvia Chang, Wong Kwan-Yuen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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