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Run for Life Ladies from China
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Run for Life Ladies from China

1993-03-14 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama

Two sisters, Lin and Sen, and Lin's husband Ho come to Hong Kong looking for a better life. They are met by Ho's friend Kwan who works for a gangster Tian who offers them jobs in his nightclub and sauna. Sen is young and easily bored and soon takes up with Tian who offers her money and excitement. Ho falls for Sister a masseuse who works in the sauna and Lin is left wondering and unhappy. When Tian attempts to assault Lin, Ho seeks revenge but is killed along with Kwan and it is left to Sen and Sister to seek the help of a rival gangster in their revenge.

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Production details

Directors
Wong Shu-tong
Production companies
Win Dragon International Entertainment
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melvin Wong King-sunMelvin Wong King-sunTian
Pauline Chan Bo-linPauline Chan Bo-linLin
Chan Wing-chiChan Wing-chiSen
Otomo RenaOtomo RenaSister
Wong Shu-tongWong Shu-tongHao
Onitsuka Ng Kin-ChungOnitsuka Ng Kin-ChungKwan
Peter Yang KwanPeter Yang KwanUncle Chi
Charlie Cho Cha-leeCharlie Cho Cha-leeCharlie
Buffalo Tang Tai-WoBuffalo Tang Tai-WoOne of Tian's men
Hsiao HoHsiao HoA Chiu

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