The Blacksheep Affair (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, The Blacksheep Affair is an action and thriller film directed by Allun Lam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A patriotic Chinese cop is reposted to fictional East European country Lavernia as punishment for ignoring orders during a plane hijack operation. There he encounters his ex-girlfriend, who fled to Lavernia after Tiananmen Square. Their paths soon tangle with the charismatic but evil leader of the Japanese cult Aum Shinryuu
Who’s in it. The Blacksheep Affair stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo as Yim Dong, Shu Qi as Chan Pun, Andrew Lin as Keizo Mishima and Ken Wong as Hung Wai-Kwok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Blacksheep Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blacksheep Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blacksheep Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blacksheep Affair (1998)?
- In US, The Blacksheep Affair is available to stream on Hi-YAH. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blacksheep Affair worth watching?
- The Blacksheep Affair holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blacksheep Affair?
- The Blacksheep Affair stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Shu Qi, Andrew Lin, Ken Wong and Kenneth Tsang.
- When was The Blacksheep Affair released?
- The Blacksheep Affair was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.