Stars and Roses

Stars and Roses orig. Ai ren tong zhiis a 1989 Hong Kong drama film directed by Taylor Wong starring Andy Lau as a photo journalist from Hong Kong and Cherie Chung as a Vietnamese translator.

While in prison, he meets Yuens brother, upon his release, Lau and Yuen become more friendly until Lau is imprisoned again for antigovernment activity. Sentenced toyears he plots to escape from prison taking Yuen Hungs brother with him.

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