The Longest Summer_
"In the year 1997 a 150 year old baby was born."
It is July 1st of 1997, and Hong Kong is bright in celebration. The United Kingdom handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China leaves Ga Yin, and his fellow soldiers without work. Which leads them to find employment and money any way they can get it. Without much success, Ga Yin decides to join his brother Ga Suen in the triad gang world.
Starring
Tony Ho, Sam Lee, Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Longest Summer was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Overview
It is July 1st of 1997, and Hong Kong is bright in celebration. The United Kingdom handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China leaves Ga Yin, and...
The Longest Summer is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 8m.
CAST (20)
Tony Ho
Ng Ga-Yin
Sam Lee
Ga Suen
Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Jane
RC
Robby Cheung
Officer Cheung
BL
Bobby Lam Sek-Gin
Bobby
GL
Gary Lai
Gary
CS
Chan Sang
Siu Wing
PY
Pang Yik-Wai
Pang
LY
Leung Yiu-Wa
Zipper
JL
Jessica Lee Lee
Rose
WY
Wai Yiu Yung
Gangster
CW
Chan Wai-Pang
Ga-Yin's Father
MY
Mou Yu-Kiu
Ga-Yin's Mother
LK
Lau Kwok-Wai
Wai
LG
Lui Gam-Ching
Old Taxi Driver
Kenneth Bi
Man Gunned Down on Beach
PC
Peter Chan Wai-Keung
Tank Commander
Fruit Chan
Tank Commander
WN
Wilson Ng Ka-Chun
Wen
MK
Mak Kwok-Leung
Bar Boss
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Longest Summer about?
It is July 1st of 1997, and Hong Kong is bright in celebration. The United Kingdom handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China leaves Ga Yin, and his fellow soldiers without work. Which leads them to find employment and money any way they can get it. Without much success, Ga Yin decides to join his brother Ga Suen in the triad gang world.
How long is The Longest Summer?
The Longest Summer has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who stars in The Longest Summer?
The cast of The Longest Summer includes Tony Ho, Sam Lee, Jo Kok Cho-Lam, Robby Cheung, Bobby Lam Sek-Gin.
What is the rating of The Longest Summer?
The Longest Summer has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama