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The Longest Summer

The Longest Summer

The Longest Summer

The Longest Summer

In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born.

1998•2h 8m•

★6.6(17 ratings)

CrimeDrama

Overview

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.

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Main Cast

Tony Ho

Tony Ho

Ng Ga-Yin

Sam Lee

Sam Lee

Ga Suen

Jo Kok Cho-Lam

Jo Kok Cho-Lam

Jane

Robby Cheung

Robby Cheung

Officer Cheung

Bobby Lam Sek-Gin

Bobby Lam Sek-Gin

Bobby

Gary Lai

Gary Lai

Gary

Chan Sang

Chan Sang

Siu Wing

Pang Yik-Wai

Pang Yik-Wai

Pang

Leung Yiu-Wa

Leung Yiu-Wa

Zipper

Jessica Lee Lee

Jessica Lee Lee

Rose

Wai Yiu Yung

Wai Yiu Yung

Gangster

Chan Wai-Pang

Chan Wai-Pang

Ga-Yin's Father

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Fruit Chan
Assistant Director: Peter Chan Wai-Keung

Writing

Writer: Fruit Chan

Production

Producer: Andy Lau

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Lau Kwok-Wai
Director of Photography: Lam Wah-Chuen

Editing

Editor: Fruit Chan

Art Direction

Art Direction: Denni Li Dan-Li

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer: Ying Che

Keywords

hong kong1990s

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born."

#2

The original title is "去年煙花特別多" (CN).

#3

The runtime is 128 minutes (2h 8m).

#4

The film was directed by Fruit Chan.

#5

The screenplay was written by Fruit Chan.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Lau Kwok-Wai.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0189660.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

17 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

去年煙花特別多

Status:

Released

Language:

广州话 / 廣州話, English

Country of Origin:

Hong Kong

Production Companies:

Teamwork Motion Pictures

Edko Films

Edko Films