Lantern
燈籠
Synopsis
A reformed mob hitman opens a tea restaurant with his wife after prison. His daughter conceals his criminal past out of shame, while his son idolizes it and gets into trouble with a local gangster. When a violent clash leaves the wife hospitalized, he's drawn back into his old life, confronting the gangster to protect his family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-Yung
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Chung
- Original Title
- 燈籠
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-Yung
Brian Chung
Peter Mak Tai-Kit
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Chung
Writer
Lau Kar-Yung
Director
Peter Mak Tai-Kit
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lantern
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What is Lantern about?
A reformed mob hitman opens a tea restaurant with his wife after prison. His daughter conceals his criminal past out of shame, while his son idolizes it and gets into trouble with a local gangster. When a violent clash leaves the wife hospitalized, he's drawn back into his old life, confronting the gangster to protect his family.
Who directed Lantern?
Lantern was directed by Lau Kar-Yung.
Who stars in Lantern?
The principal cast of Lantern includes Max Mok Siu-Chung, Athena Chu Yan, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Adam Chan Chung-Tai, John Ching Tung.
When was Lantern released and how long is it?
Lantern was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.