Ah Sou (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, Ah Sou is a drama and crime film directed by Wong Ching-Po, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the macho triad world where heroes are molded from blood, brawn and brains, what place is there for a defenseless girl? The only exception to the rule is if you earn your respect as 'Ah Sou' - the big boss' wife. Ah Sou tells the extraordinary story of an innocent girl who becomes appointed successor to Hong Kong's ruling triad. This role becomes a double-edged sword for our young heroine, who is sucked into a maelstrom of vicious gang wars, hair-raising assassination attempts and ruthless power struggles and betrayals. Through numerous violent episodes and unexpected reversals, she discovers her own inner strength and re-writes the laws of the triad kingdom.
Who’s in it. Ah Sou stars Eric Tsang as Gent, Anthony Wong as Whacko, Simon Yam as Chance and Annie Liu as Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Ah Sou has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ah Sou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ah Sou tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ah Sou (2005)?
- In US, Ah Sou is available to stream on AsianCrush, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ah Sou worth watching?
- Ah Sou holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ah Sou?
- Ah Sou stars Eric Tsang, Anthony Wong, Simon Yam, Annie Liu and Alex Fong.
- When was Ah Sou released?
- Ah Sou was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.