Love Unto Wastes (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Love Unto Wastes is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Four young people spend their time living the wild life - until one of them is brutally murdered in a burglary. The survivors come under the scrutiny of an eccentric cop, and their underlying fears and regrets slowly but surely emerge.
Who’s in it. Love Unto Wastes stars Chow Yun-Fat as Detective Lan, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling as Liu Yuk-Ping, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Tony Cheung and Irene Wan as Billie Yuen Bui-Yee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Love Unto Wastes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Unto Wastes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Unto Wastes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Unto Wastes (1986)?
- In US, Love Unto Wastes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Unto Wastes worth watching?
- Love Unto Wastes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Unto Wastes?
- Love Unto Wastes stars Chow Yun-Fat, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Irene Wan and Elaine Chow Sau-Lan.
- When was Love Unto Wastes released?
- Love Unto Wastes was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.