Follow the Star
dir. John Woo · 1978
People from different backgrounds can come together and create unexpected connections that challenge societal norms.
"Follow the Star" offers a delightful blend of action and comedy, where mismatched characters forge an unexpected bond amidst a backdrop of crime and chaos. With its quirky heroism and vibrant visuals, this film celebrates the serendipity of friendship and the complexities of moral choices.
On that side of the track is Ah Sing (Roy Chiao), uncouth, unkempt, a garage repairman, a bravado with plenty of tricks up his overall sleeve. And on the other side of the track is rich, young recording artist Gayle (Rowena Cortes), idol of the young with her songs and dances, but an orphan. Harry is her manager. They should not meet, least to say forming some kind of partnership, but they do. Gayle goes to Ah Sing's garage for repairs. When Harry and she drive off, the car's undercarriage Ah Sing and drags him along. Fate steps in the form of five toughles who stop the car and kidnap Gayle to a farmhouse. It so happens that Gayle's father and the five were robbers but the father took off with all the money while the five were caught. They want the money back now they have served the time...
