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Cast
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
as Kwan
Loletta Lee Lai-Chun
as Restaurant / Cart Noodle
Michael Chan Wai-Man
as Brother Lone
Allen Ting Chi-Chun
as Lam Fung
Spencer Lam Seung-Yi
as Brother Sheung Yee/Kwan's father
Pauline Chan Bo-Lin
as Nurse
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
as Officer Lam
Edmond So Chi-Wai
as So Wai
Farini Cheung Yui-Ling
as Tailor's daughter
Jason Lam Kee-To
as Newspapers editor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Thriller
Votes9
DirectorCha Chuen-Yee
WritersRico Chung Kai-Cheong
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in Triad Society
About Once Upon a Time in Triad Society
Brother Kwan (Francis Ng) is a triad boss gunned down outside his home and rushed to the hospital where he recounts his life story and how he became such a horrible person. And then, after he's gained our sympathy, he tells us the real story.
Directed by Cha Chuen-Yee, Once Upon a Time in Triad Society leans on a strong ensemble — Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun, Michael Chan Wai-Man — 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 action titles of 1996.
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