Synopsis
A Chinese lawyer tries to execute the will of Sam Wong.
Scores
Overall Score
14.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
0.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
4.4%
Review Aggregate
63.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize surreal, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
surrealfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Yip | 1987 | $37,000 | $103,000 | (est) |
| Lucy Sheen | 1987 | $23,000 | $64,000 | (est) |
| Robert Lee | 1987 | $17,000 | $48,000 | (est) |
| Lam Fung | 1987 | $14,000 | $39,000 | (est) |
| Victor Kan | 1987 | $12,000 | $33,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes142
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $67,421 | $186,179 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $67,421 | $186,179 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $33,710 | $93,090 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $482,000 | $1,331,016 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $225,000 | $621,325 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $33,710 | $93,090 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $774,421 | $2,138,520 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $650,000 | $1,794,938 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $80,000 (est) | $220,915 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $15,000 | $41,422 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $48,000 | $132,549 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $130,000 | $358,988 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $923,000 | $2,548,812 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $-148,579 | $-410,293 |
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