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The First Time is the Last Time is a Hongkongais film of genre Drama with Andy Lau
The First Time is the Last Time (1989)
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Add to a movie listThe First Time Is the Last Time is a 1989 Hong Kong action drama film directed by Raymond Leung and starring Andy Lau, Carrie Ng, Season Ma and Meg Lam.
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Ma Yuk Fung (Season Ma) is a simple-minded girl who would blindly do anything for love. Under the instigation of her triad member boyfriend Robert, Fung goes into prison to kill Winnie Wong to avenge Robert's triad boss Man (Lam Chung). Fung was then guilty of drug possession and was imprisoned for six months. In prison, Fung misses Robert day and night, oblivious to the fact that Robert is just using her. In prison Fung is bullied by inmate He-man, but fortunately getes help from inmates Crazy Bitch (Carrie Ng) and 5354 (Meg Lam) to avoid further bullying.Actors
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