Description
Title: China White (1989)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Plot Synopsis:
In the heart of Amsterdam’s Chinatown, two orphaned brothers are raised under the wing of triad boss Chung Chi. As adults, Bobby and Danny find themselves in the middle of a violent turf war between the Chinese and Italian mobs. When an ambitious and brutal outsider, Scalia, attempts to seize control, loyalties are tested and blood is spilled as the brothers fight to protect their family and their honor in a city erupting with crime.
Cast and Crew:
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Director: Ronny Yu
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Writers: Victor Hon, Kiu-Ying Mau
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Cast:
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Russell Wong as Bobby Chow
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Steven Vincent Leigh as Danny Chow
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Billy Drago as Scalia
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Ku Feng as Chung Chi
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Lisa Schrage as Anne Michaels
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IMDb Link: China White (1989)
Reviews from Letterboxd
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TheFilmfiend – ★★★☆☆
“Surprisingly stylish and brutal. There’s a lot of gritty atmosphere here, and Billy Drago chews the scenery in the best way.” -
90sHongKongFan – ★★★☆☆
“Not a top-tier Hong Kong crime flick, but it delivers on blood, bullets, and melodrama. Russell Wong holds his own.” -
DannyDoesMovies – ★★☆☆☆
“It’s a messy movie, but one with ambition. The Amsterdam setting adds flair, but the story gets lost in all the gunfire.” -
JazzyJunkie – ★★☆☆☆
“Drags in parts, and the violence feels more shocking than necessary at times. Still, it’s a fascinating watch for genre fans.” -
BloodBulletBeats – ★★★☆☆
“One of those late 80s Hong Kong oddities where East meets West in all the wrong (and right) ways. Worth it for Drago’s villainy alone.”
Meta Description:
China White (1989) is a gritty Hong Kong action crime drama set in Amsterdam, where two orphaned brothers raised by a triad boss battle ruthless gangs and betrayal. Featuring Russell Wong, Steven Vincent Leigh, and Billy Drago in a blood-soaked turf war thriller.
Title: Gupt Gyan (1999)
Genre: Drama
Plot Synopsis:
After stumbling upon a series of erotic carvings depicting vivid scenes of ancient passion, a modern woman and a security guard are launched into an intense, film-length flashback. Transported to a forgotten era, they relive the dramatic tale of how the infamous sculptures came to be. As the story unfolds, it reveals a deeply emotional and sensual romance between their past incarnations—one marked by desire, betrayal, and tragedy. Bound by fate and flesh, their present-day encounter becomes a bridge to the love and loss etched in stone centuries ago.
Cast and Crew:
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Director: Suresh Jain
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Writers: Gopal Varma
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Cast:
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Harish Shetty
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Mohini Manik
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Gulshan
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Kavita
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IMDb Link: Gupt Gyan (1999)
Meta Description:
Gupt Gyan (1999) is a bold erotic drama that explores reincarnation and forbidden love through the lens of ancient sculpture. When a woman and a guard encounter sensual carvings, they’re thrust into a sweeping flashback that reveals the origin of the statues and the passionate, doomed romance of their former selves.
