My Heart Is That Eternal Rose
殺手蝴蝶夢
Synopsis
The fallout resulting from a botched Triad gang smuggling job forces a young couple to separate - she becomes a kingpin’s unwilling moll and he travels to the Philippines to work as a contract killer. Six years later, the two are reunited in a chance encounter, but their rekindled emotions and people from their past lead them into extreme danger.
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My Heart is that Eternal Rose FEFF20 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-11
Top Cast
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Kenny Bee
Rick Ma
Joey Wong
Lap
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Cheung
Kwan Hoi-San
Uncle Cheung
Michael Chan Wai-Man
Godfather Shen
Gordon Liu
Liu
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Inspector Tang
Gam Lui
Law Man-Shing
Wong Chi-Keung
Witness
Cheung Tat-Ming
Law Man Shing's Son
Gam Biu
Dr. Pang
Ng Kwok-Kin
Policeman
Wong Man-Shing
Shen's Man
Shing Fu-On
Shen's Man
Wong Hung
Wong Hung
Kong Long
Shen's Man (uncredited)
Chun Kwai-Bo
Shen's Man
Chang Seng-Kwong
Shen's Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival , 4K Restoration
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- John Chan Koon-Chung, Tsang Kan Cheong
- Original Score
- Danny Chung Ting-Yat
- Original Title
- 殺手蝴蝶夢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Maverick Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
John Chan Koon-Chung, Tsang Kan Cheong
Danny Chung Ting-Yat
Christopher Doyle, David Chung
Cheung Kwok-Kuen
John Shum Kin-Fun
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Director
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
David Chung
Director of Photography
John Chan Koon-Chung
Screenplay
Tsang Kan Cheong
Screenplay
Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Editor
Kwan Kit Mok
Costume Design
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Production Design
Danny Chung Ting-Yat
Original Music Composer
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What is My Heart Is That Eternal Rose about?
The fallout resulting from a botched Triad gang smuggling job forces a young couple to separate - she becomes a kingpin’s unwilling moll and he travels to the Philippines to work as a contract killer. Six years later, the two are reunited in a chance encounter, but their rekindled emotions and people from their past lead them into extreme danger.
Who directed My Heart Is That Eternal Rose?
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose was directed by Patrick Tam Kar-Ming.
Who stars in My Heart Is That Eternal Rose?
The principal cast of My Heart Is That Eternal Rose includes Kenny Bee, Joey Wong, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Kwan Hoi-San, Michael Chan Wai-Man.
When was My Heart Is That Eternal Rose released and how long is it?
My Heart Is That Eternal Rose was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for My Heart Is That Eternal Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Heart Is That Eternal Rose was composed by Danny Chung Ting-Yat.