Fires (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, Fires is a drama film directed by Ho Chung Ken, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Acting is not always a life of glamour and excitement, and is often filled with sweat and tears. Devoted actor Gus is crushed when he fails to cry on cue. As self-doubt sinks in, he hears that his father has suffered a sunstroke. He decides to help at his father’s company and cast his dream aside. When his friend Mo offers him a role in a new film, he declines but not before Mo shoves him the script. When he starts to read the script at night, he is amazed to find that the plot is identical to the events around him. In the realm of a dream-like script or a script-like dream, Gus ponders his life as an actor and finds his own direction.
Who’s in it. Fires stars Wong Chun-Him as Gus, Anna Ieong as Cat, Yau Chung-Wai as Mo and Tang Yu-Chiu as Gus' Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fires has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fires tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fires (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fires worth watching?
- Fires holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fires?
- Fires stars Wong Chun-Him, Anna Ieong, Yau Chung-Wai, Tang Yu-Chiu and Lee Pui-Ching.
- When was Fires released?
- Fires was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.