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The Story of Woo Viet (1981)

Wu Viet is a Vietnamese refugee who wants to leave his country behind and start over in the United States. First, he must make his way to Hong Kong, but as he passes through Thailand, he meets a beautiful woman who travels with him. Wu and his new love end up in a refugee camp in Thailand, where they discover many of their countrymen are disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As Wu tries to learn the truth about what's happening, he discovers his life is in danger, and he must flee to the Philippines for safety.

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Top billed cast

Chow Yun-FatWoo Viet
Cora MiaoLee Lap Quan
Cherie Chung Cho-HungShum Ching
Lo LiehAh Sahm
Gam BiuMr. Chung
Homer CheungVietcong Special Agent
Tong Kam-TongSnakehead
Lam Ying-FatYoung Vietnamese Refugee
Chan To-KitElderly Vietnamese Refugee
Chung Cheun-YingJapanese Language Teacher

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