Lying Hero (1995)
A debt-ridden Hong Kong stuntman's accidental lottery win sends him on a hilariously chaotic journey from the city to rural Guangxi.
Lying Hero - Movie Information
- Original Title: Lying Hero
- Alternative Titles: 大話英雄 (HK)
- Release Year: 1995
- Directed by: Tony Leung Siu-Hung
- Type: Movie
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 8, 1995 (Hong Kong)
Lying Hero - Plot
Wai was a stuntman who was lazy, loved to dream and afraid to die. He loaned a large amount of money from some bad persons. His wife abandoned him and quit. Also, he will never been employed in his business in stunt. He then wanted to suicide from taking drugs. But after he had taken the drugs, he discovered that had won the first prize in mark six at the same time. He was then sent to hospital. But he was afraid his winning ticket would be theft away. At the end, he hid it inside a TV-set. Unfortunately, the bad persons who loaned to him before came to his home and sold out all the electronic appliances in his home for money. Lastly, a good man bought the TV-set and donated it to the poor persons in Guangxi. Wai traced to Guangxi. But he was robbed by a bad taxi driver and stayed there. Fortunately, he encountered a nice girl called Luk Wan. She took him to her home for a temporary accommodation. At the same time, his TV-set was sent to the same village of Luk Wan. Hilarity ensues.
Lying Hero - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tony Leung Siu-Hung
Main Cast
- Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah
- Jacqueline Law Wai-Guen
- Joanna Chan
- Tony Leung Siu-Hung
Writers
- Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Lying Hero - FAQs
What is Lying Hero about?
Lying Hero follows Wai, a lazy, debt-ridden Hong Kong stuntman who accidentally wins the lottery while attempting suicide — only to lose the ticket inside a donated TV set. His frantic chase to recover it takes him all the way to rural Guangxi, where comedy and unexpected warmth follow.
How does Wai end up in Guangxi?
After Wai hides his winning lottery ticket inside a TV set, loan sharks sell off his belongings. A kind stranger buys the TV and donates it to a village in Guangxi. Wai races after it, gets robbed by a crooked taxi driver, and ends up stranded there — setting the stage for the film's funniest moments.
Who plays the lead role in Lying Hero?
Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah plays Wai, the hapless stuntman at the center of the story. He's joined by Jacqueline Law Wai-Guen, Joanna Chan as the warm-hearted Luk Wan, and director Tony Leung Siu-Hung, who also appears in front of the camera.
Does Lying Hero have a happy ending?
The film leans into feel-good territory. Wai's chaotic misadventures in Guangxi eventually lead him to Luk Wan, a kind local woman who takes him in. While the lottery ticket's fate drives the plot, the heart of the ending lies in the human connections Wai stumbles into along the way.
Who directed Lying Hero?
Lying Hero was directed by Tony Leung Siu-Hung, a Hong Kong filmmaker who also appears in the film as a cast member. The screenplay was written by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong.
When was Lying Hero released?
Lying Hero premiered in Hong Kong on June 8, 1995. It's a mid-1990s Cantonese comedy that reflects the playful, fast-paced energy typical of Hong Kong cinema from that era.
What language is Lying Hero in?
Lying Hero is spoken in Cantonese, the primary language of Hong Kong cinema during the 1990s. Viewers unfamiliar with Cantonese will want to look for a subtitled version to fully enjoy the film's comedic dialogue and wordplay.
What are similar movies to Lying Hero?
If you enjoy Lying Hero's chaotic comedy and unlikely hero premise, you might also like It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Hustle (2019), or the classic Hong Kong dark comedy The Untold Story (1993). Mr. Destiny (1990) shares a similar "what if luck changed everything" spirit.
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