Hong Kong Synopsis
東邪西毒
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.
The 1993–1995 Hong Kong Window
71 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ashes of Time sits at position #11.
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The 1990s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ashes of Time premiered. 215 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #107 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.8 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Drama productions specifically: #61 of 311 (top 20%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Jet Tone Production, Block 2 Pictures, Scholar Films Company, Beijing Film Studio, Fortissimo Films |
| Runtime | 1h 40m |
| Release Date | September 17, 1994 |
| IMDb | tt0109688 |
| Official Site | www.sonyclassics.com |