Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days (1996)

A gritty yet supernatural Hong Kong crime film featuring a breakout Louis Koo performance amid Triad drama, romance, and ghostly folklore.

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days - Movie Information

  • Original Title: 旺角的天空2男燒衣
  • Release Year: 1996
  • Directed by: Lau Hung-Chuen
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Crime, Action, Fantasy, Romance, Horror
  • Runtime: 1h 29m
  • Original Language: CN
  • Spoken Languages: Cantonese
  • Release Date (Theatrical): August 24, 1996 (Hong Kong)
  • Alternative Titles: Man Wanted 2 (HK)
  • Production Companies: Sam Po Entertainment Production Co., Ltd., Sam Po Film Co.
  • Production Countries: Hong Kong

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days - Plot

A former Triad member moves into an apartment next to a nice timid girl and her blind grandfather who also is a street performer.

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Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Lau Hung-Chuen

Main Cast

  • Louis Koo
  • Shirley Cheung Yuk-Shan
  • Cherie Chan Siu-Ha
  • Law Kar-Ying
  • Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
  • Helena Law Lan
  • William Ho
  • Chan Fung-Bing
  • Bobby Yip Kin-Sang
  • Law Chi

Producers

  • Wynn Lau Chun-Fai

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days - FAQs

Who are the main actors in Man Wanted 2?

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days stars Louis Koo as A Wing, Shirley Cheung Yuk-Shan as San, Cherie Chan Siu-Ha as Candy, Law Kar-Ying as Feng Siu Tien, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Fat, and Helena Law Lan as Aunt Lan, among others.

What is Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days about?

The film follows a former Triad member who moves into an apartment beside a timid young woman and her blind grandfather, a street performer. Their unlikely coexistence gives way to a story blending crime, romance, and supernatural elements rooted in Hong Kong folklore.

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When was Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days released?

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days was released on August 24, 1996, in Hong Kong. It was produced by Sam Po Entertainment Production Co., Ltd. and Sam Po Film Co., and represents a notable entry in mid-1990s Hong Kong genre cinema.

Who directed Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days?

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days was directed by Lau Hung-Chuen. The film was produced by Wynn Lau Chun-Fai under the Sam Po banner, with cinematography by Mok Chak-Yan and editing by Poon Hung.

What genre is Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days?

The film blends Crime, Action, Fantasy, Romance, and Horror genres — a combination characteristic of Hong Kong cinema in the 1990s, where supernatural folklore, Triad drama, and romantic storylines were frequently woven together into a single energetic narrative.

How long is Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days?

Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days has a runtime of 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes). The film is a compact, genre-blending Hong Kong production that moves briskly through its mix of crime, supernatural, and romantic storylines.

What are similar movies to Man Wanted 2?

Fans of Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days may also enjoy She Starts the Fire (1992), Cop on a Mission (2001), Line Walker (2016), Chasing the Dragon (2017), Hungry Ghost Ritual (2014), and Street Angels (1996) — all Hong Kong films sharing similar tones and themes.

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