Peace Hotel 1995
"Solitude is not Peace. Killer is the Protector."
Wai Ka-Fai's 1995 action-western *Peace Hotel* unfolds in a remote roadside inn where Chow Yun-Fat's enigmatic owner, Ping, offers sanctuary to the hunted. After his wife's brutal murder, he vows to protect any fugitive who crosses his threshold—no questions asked.
Director: Wai Ka-Fai
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
Wong Ah Ping
Cecilia Yip Tung
Shau Siu Man / Lam Ling
Chin Ho
Ting Moon
Annabelle Lau Hiu-Tung
Skinny
Lo Fan
Bitch
Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien
Ping's Wife
Lau Shun
Blind Musician
Mai Kei
Blind Musician
Yu Ngai-Ho
Blind Musician
Sung Boon-Chung
Young Ting Moon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peace Hotel (1995) about?
After losing his wife to violence, Ping opens a remote inn as a safe haven for the persecuted. When a mysterious woman arrives fleeing a deadly gang, he must decide whether to honor his promise of shelter or risk everything to fight the hunters at his doorstep.
Who directed Peace Hotel?
Wai Ka-Fai, a celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker known for blending action with emotional depth, directed *Peace Hotel*.
Who stars in Peace Hotel?
Chow Yun-Fat headlines the cast alongside Cecilia Yip Tung, Chin Ho, Annabelle Lau Hiu-Tung, and Lo Fan in pivotal roles.
Is Peace Hotel (1995) worth watching?
If you love action-westerns with tight plots and memorable performances, *Peace Hotel* delivers. Chow Yun-Fat's charismatic lead and Wai Ka-Fai's distinctive visual style make it a standout in the genre, even if it flies under the mainstream radar.
How long is Peace Hotel?
The film runs for 90 minutes, a brisk runtime that keeps the tension taut from start to finish.
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About Peace Hotel (1995) — Chow Yun-Fat's Stylish Action-Western Reimagined
Wai Ka-Fai's 1995 action-western *Peace Hotel* unfolds in a remote roadside inn where Chow Yun-Fat's enigmatic owner, Ping, offers sanctuary to the hunted. After his wife's brutal murder, he vows to protect any fugitive who crosses his threshold—no questions asked. But when a mysterious woman arrives fleeing a ruthless gang, Ping's fragile peace shatters, forcing him to confront his own past while standing between her and the killers closing in. Shot through with neon-lit tension and a melancholic score, the film blends gun-blazing shootouts with a melancholic meditation on vengeance and redemption.
Set against the barren beauty of a desert outpost, *Peace Hotel* swaps lawmen for outlaws, transforming a quiet refuge into a battleground where trust is currency and every bullet carries a memory. Chow Yun-Fat's stoic yet soulful performance anchors a story where the line between protector and fugitive blurs, delivering a stylish, punchy thriller that lingers long after the final gunshot fades.
