Burning Snow (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Burning Snow is a drama film directed by Patrick Tam, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman is forced to marry an older man who runs a roadhouse saloon. She is constantly being raped by her husband, a drunken loutish brute. She harbors a young man wanted by the police in a murder case, and soon the fugitive and the young wife have a torrid affair as she continues to hide him from the authorities.
Who’s in it. Burning Snow stars Elsie Yeh as Cher, Simon Yam as Wah, Wong Lee-Luk and Pai Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Burning Snow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Snow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Snow (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Snow worth watching?
- Burning Snow holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning Snow?
- Burning Snow stars Elsie Yeh, Simon Yam, Wong Lee-Luk, Pai Lin and Sit Chi-Jing.
- When was Burning Snow released?
- Burning Snow was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.