Burning Harbor (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film

Released in 1998, Burning Harbor is a drama and war film directed by Li Xiepu, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of WWII, the Japanese decide to build a secret submarine base in Hong Kong for a last point of resistance. The mariners on a Chinese cargo boat are interned and forced to be labourers. When the Japanese commander orders that the laborers are to be killed on completion of the base, the captain of the cargo boat leads his crew in a fight for survival.
Who’s in it. Burning Harbor stars Winston Chao as Sato, Irene Wan as Xu Meili, John Slade as Mason and Wang Ya'nan as Guan Xiong.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Harbor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Harbor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Harbor (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Harbor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Burning Harbor?
- Burning Harbor stars Winston Chao, Irene Wan, John Slade and Wang Ya'nan.
- When was Burning Harbor released?
- Burning Harbor was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.