Return to a Better Tomorrow
Seen it?1994 | 103 min | Action, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An adventure that delves into the dark caverns of the underworld and tells the tale of three chivalrous gangsters who attempt to escape the powerful clutch of their gang leader.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wong Jing
- Lau Ching-wanLobster Tsui
- Ekin Cheng Yee-KinTong Chun
- Chingmy Yau Suk-ChingChili
- Ben Lam Kwok-BunLui Wei
- Collin ChouHolland Boy
- James Wong JimBarrister Wong Tai-Man
- Michael WongDuke Simon
- Paul Chun PuiFred Simon
- Isabel Leung Pooi-WooTing Tong
- Fung Chung-YeeLittle Lobster