The Longest Summer
去年煙花特別多
“In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born.”
Synopsis
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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The Longest Summer - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-31
Top Cast
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Tony Ho
Ng Ga-Yin
Sam Lee
Ga Suen
Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Jane
Robby Cheung
Officer Cheung
Bobby Lam Sek-Gin
Bobby
Gary Lai
Gary
Chan Sang
Siu Wing
Pang Yik-Wai
Pang
Leung Yiu-Wa
Zipper
Jessica Lee Lee
Rose
Wai Yiu Yung
Gangster
Chan Wai-Pang
Ga-Yin's Father
Mou Yu-Kiu
Ga-Yin's Mother
Lau Kwok-Wai
Wai
Lui Gam-Ching
Old Taxi Driver
Kenneth Bi
Man Gunned Down on Beach
Peter Chan Wai-Keung
Tank Commander
Fruit Chan
Tank Commander
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fruit Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Fruit Chan
- Original Title
- 去年煙花特別多
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Teamwork Motion Pictures, Edko Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fruit Chan
Fruit Chan
Lau Kwok-Wai, Lam Wah-Chuen
Fruit Chan
Andy Lau
Department Leadership Roster
Fruit Chan
Director
Fruit Chan
Writer
Lau Kwok-Wai
Director of Photography
Andy Lau
Producer
Lam Wah-Chuen
Director of Photography
Fruit Chan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longest Summer
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What is The Longest Summer about?
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.
Who directed The Longest Summer?
The Longest Summer was directed by Fruit Chan.
Who stars in The Longest Summer?
The principal cast of The Longest Summer includes Tony Ho, Sam Lee, Jo Kok Cho-Lam, Robby Cheung, Bobby Lam Sek-Gin.
When was The Longest Summer released and how long is it?
The Longest Summer was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.