Soul (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Soul is a drama film directed by Kei Shu, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Ip Cheung and her husband, a senior police inspector, had been happily married for 18 years. One day, Ip runs into her neighbour, a Taiwanese woman. As they are talking, three men suddenly appeared and tried to kill them. The Taiwanese woman is killed but Ip and the kid, Yen, managed to escape. At the same time, Ip's husband commits suicide. His superior suspected him of corruption. Ip finds out that the Taiwanese woman was her husband's mistress and Yen, his illegitimate son. Ip is given custody of Yen but they are unable to get along. However she will save his live when the gang go after him.
Who’s in it. Soul stars Deanie Ip as Lee Yip-Cheong, Elaine Jin as Gi Gi, Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Wai-Wai and Ko I-Chen as "Big Brother", among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Soul?
- Soul stars Deanie Ip, Elaine Jin, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Ko I-Chen and Hou Hsiao-hsien.