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The Secret

1979 · 85 min · Director: Ann Hui

The Secret (1979) is a mystery, directed by Ann Hui. It stars Sylvia Chang and Angie Chiu Nga-Chi. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.

What The Secret Is About

A murder investigation opens in the middle of a tangled love triangle. What the witnesses say does not agree, and each new statement spoils the picture built by the last; who the victim and the suspects really were emerges only slowly. The film draws its tension not from violence but from accounts that contradict one another, and leaves the viewer to decide who is telling the truth. It was shot in the real streets of Hong Kong and uses the city not as a set but as part of the event. It stands among the first works of the generation counted as the new wave. Sylvia Chang plays the lead in Ann Hui’s eighty five minute Hong Kong film, completed in 1979.

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What is The Secret about?

A murder investigation opens in the middle of a tangled love triangle. What the witnesses say does not agree, and each new statement spoils the picture built by the last; who the victim and the suspects really were emerges only slowly.

Where can I watch The Secret?

The Secret isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is The Secret?

The Secret runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did The Secret come out?

The Secret was released in 1979.

Who directed The Secret?

The Secret was directed by Ann Hui.

Who stars in The Secret?

The Secret stars Sylvia Chang, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Lai Cheuk-Cheuk.

What is The Secret's rating?

The Secret holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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