The Accident (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, The Accident is a notable film directed by Julian Lee, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Three loosely related stories about love, loneliness and desire, held together by one central event (a train accident) that sets these characters in motion. Andrew Lin Hoi is a mainland tour guide who’s stranded in China when the accident happens. He was supposed to pick up his visiting girlfriend Gigi Lai, but instead he gets stuck in a hotel where a Category 3 film is being filmed. There he strikes up a quick connection with the leading lady, who offers him a role in a graphic love scene with her. Meanwhile, Gigi has arrived in HK only to find herself alone with no one to turn to. Depressed and despondent, she takes comfort in the attentions of a lonely older man played by Patrick Tse Yin. The third and most interesting affair occurs between taxi driver Ben Ng and mainland hustler Wong Hei. The two hook up outside the train station and fight and fume in between steamy couplings.
Who’s in it. The Accident stars Almen Wong as Ding Li, Gigi Lai as Cindy, Patrick Tse Yin as Anthony and Andrew Lin as Philip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Accident has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accident page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accident (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accident worth watching?
- The Accident holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accident?
- The Accident stars Almen Wong, Gigi Lai, Patrick Tse Yin, Andrew Lin and Ben Ng.
- When was The Accident released?
- The Accident was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.