Ashes of Time

1h 38m · 1994 · Directed by Wong Kar-Wai · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Ashes of Time (1994) runs 1h 38m, directed by Wong Kar-Wai. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.

Genres: Drama, Action

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.