Ashes of Time (1994)
Kernel Score: 79% · 388 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 1994-09-17
Runtime: 100 minutes
Overview
Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.
Ashes of Time parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Ashes of Time is a moody wuxia drama about swordsmen, revenge-for-hire, and heartbreak.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Swordsman/revenge plot implies sword combat and violent acts carried out for paying clients.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Leslie Cheung as Ouyang Feng / Western Venom
- Brigitte Lin as Murong Yang / Murong Yin / Dugu Qiubai
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as Huang Yaoshi / Eastern Heretic
- Carina Lau as Peach Blossom
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Blind Swordsman
- Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Girl with Mule
- Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Hong Qi / Northern Beggar
- Maggie Cheung as Feng's Sister-in-Law
Ashes of Time FAQ
Is Ashes of Time good?
Ashes of Time has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 388 audience ratings.
Is Ashes of Time OK for kids?
Ashes of Time is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Ashes of Time is a moody wuxia drama about swordsmen, revenge-for-hire, and heartbreak.
What movies are like Ashes of Time?
If you liked Ashes of Time, try SPL: Kill Zone, Infernal Affairs III, Cold War and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.