Movie Details
Title: As Tears Go By
Release Date: 9 Jun 1988
Runtime: 1h 42m
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Director: In-Gear Film Production Co. Ltd.
Production Companies: In-Gear Film Production Co. Ltd.
Overview: Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.
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