From Ashes to Ashes
煙飛煙滅
Synopsis
A dad and a mom, who both devote themselves to working, turn to smoking as the only way to release the emotional pressure. Their kid gets surrounded by second-hand smoke every day and eventually gets cancer.
Top Cast
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Leslie Cheung
Lawrence
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
Gladys
Karen Mok Man-Wai
Karen
Edison Chen
Joey Yung Jo-Yee
May
Leehom Wang
Dave
Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan
Doctor
Deanie Ip
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Doctor
Celia Sze Lim-Tse
Rain Lee Choi-Wah
Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen
Sammul Chan
Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
Priest
Fiona Yuen Choi-Wan
Natalie Wong Kei-Ying
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Cheung
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Cheung
- Original Title
- 煙飛煙滅
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- RTHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung
Mandy Ngai Man-Yin
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Cheung
Director
Leslie Cheung
Writer
Terrence Fok Tat-Wah
Production Design
Terrence Fok Tat-Wah
Costume Design
Mandy Ngai Man-Yin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About From Ashes to Ashes
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What is From Ashes to Ashes about?
A dad and a mom, who both devote themselves to working, turn to smoking as the only way to release the emotional pressure. Their kid gets surrounded by second-hand smoke every day and eventually gets cancer.
Who directed From Ashes to Ashes?
From Ashes to Ashes was directed by Leslie Cheung.
Who stars in From Ashes to Ashes?
The principal cast of From Ashes to Ashes includes Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Karen Mok Man-Wai, Edison Chen, Joey Yung Jo-Yee.
When was From Ashes to Ashes released and how long is it?
From Ashes to Ashes was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 36m.