Ordinary Heroes (1999 Film)

Ordinary Heroes (Chinese: 千言萬語) is a Hong Kong drama film directed by Ann Hui. Released on April 10, 1999, the film explores the personal and political lives of individuals involved in social movements during the 1970s and 1980s in Hong Kong.

Promotional poster for the film Ordinary Heroes

Production and Release

The film was directed by Ann Hui and written by Kin Chung Chan. It features cinematography by Nelson Yu Lik-wai. With a runtime of 128 minutes, the film is primarily in Cantonese. The narrative follows a group of characters whose lives intersect through social activism and personal relationships over several years.

Cast

Lee Kang-Sheng as Tung
Anthony Wong as Peter Kam
Kwan-Ho Tse as Yau
Loletta Lee as So Fung
Hee Ching Paw as Tung's mother