Wu Yen
鍾無艷
Synopsis
Lost in the woods, the Emperor Qi stumbles across local chief Wu Yen, his predestined bride, only to accidentally free a promiscuous fox fairy who promptly falls in love with both of them, changing between man and woman to clumsily woo each, setting the scene for a constantly shifting triangle with the emperor torn between both the fox fairy and Wu Yen and the fox fairy after whichever one will agree to marry her first.
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[Trailer] 鍾無艷 (Wu Yen)Official
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Top Cast
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Sammi Cheng
Chung Wu Yen
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
Emperor Qi / Ancestor Huan
Cecilia Cheung
Yin Chun / Fairy Enchantress
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Rebel Wu Tsi
Lam Suet
Prime Minister
Lung Tin-Sang
Court Historian
Hung Wai-Leung
Court Advisor
Cheng Ka-Sang
General Tien
Chun Wong
Emperor of Qin
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Emperor of Chu
Wilson Ai Wai
Emperor of Yen
Joe Cheng Cho
Emperor of Wei
Cheung Chi-Ping
Emperor of Zhao
Wong Tin-Lam
Earth God
Bonnie Wong Man-Wai
Earth God
Robert Siu Leung
Envoy of Yen
Cheuk Wai-Man
Wu Yen's bandit
Tiffany Lee Lung-Yee
Wu Yen's Bandit
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
- Screenplay & Story
- Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Ben Wong
- Original Score
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Original Title
- 鍾無艷
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Javanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Ben Wong
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Cheng Siu-Keung
Law Wing-Cheong, Wong Wing-Ming
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai, Charles Heung
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Producer
Wai Ka-Fai
Producer
Law Wing-Cheong
Editor
Wong Wing-Ming
Editor
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
Johnnie To
Director
Wai Ka-Fai
Director
Wai Ka-Fai
Writer
Yau Nai-Hoi
Writer
Ben Wong
Writer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Tony Leung
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Heung
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wu Yen
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What is Wu Yen about?
Lost in the woods, the Emperor Qi stumbles across local chief Wu Yen, his predestined bride, only to accidentally free a promiscuous fox fairy who promptly falls in love with both of them, changing between man and woman to clumsily woo each, setting the scene for a constantly shifting triangle with the emperor torn between both the fox fairy and Wu Yen and the fox fairy after whichever one will agree to marry her first.
Who directed Wu Yen?
Wu Yen was directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai.
Who stars in Wu Yen?
The principal cast of Wu Yen includes Sammi Cheng, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Cecilia Cheung, Raymond Ho-Yin Wong, Lam Suet.
When was Wu Yen released and how long is it?
Wu Yen was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Wu Yen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wu Yen was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah.