A Fighter's Blues (2000 Film)
A Fighter's Blues (Chinese: 阿虎) is a 2000 Hong Kong action-drama film directed by Daniel Lee. The film stars Andy Lau as Mong Fu, a former Muay Thai boxer who attempts to rebuild his life after serving a thirteen-year prison sentence for the death of his rival, Chat Chai.
Plot
Following his release from prison, Mong Fu returns to Thailand seeking his former girlfriend. Upon arriving in Bangkok, he discovers she has passed away. He learns that she was pregnant with his daughter at the time of his incarceration. Mong Fu locates his daughter at an orphanage, where he develops a bond with Sister Mioko, a Japanese nun who manages the facility. As he attempts to reconcile with his past, he is forced to confront the consequences of his previous actions when he is challenged to a final match by a fighter seeking vengeance for Chat Chai.
Production and Release
The film was produced by Andy Lau and Tung-Shing Yee, with a screenplay written by Chi-Sing Cheung and Daniel Lee. It features cinematography by Kwok-Man Keung. The film was released in Hong Kong on November 21, 2000, with a runtime of 105 minutes.
Cast
- Andy Lau as Mong Fu
- Takako Tokiwa as Sister Mioko
- Intira Jaroenpura as Pim Nathasiri
- Apichaya Thanatthanapong as Ploy