Anything but 'blacklisted'

Crossing Hennessy is Tang Wei's second film, the only other being Lust, Caution in 2007. For most actresses three years out of the limelight would be enough to signify the end of her career, but Tang has some powerful friends.

Ang Lee asked his friend, Hong Kong film mogul Bill Kong to take care of her and the investor in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Lust, Caution has done so.

He made sure Tang kept a low profile and was seen at just a few charity campaign events, working as volunteer without any makeup, or in bookstores, and at several top brands' fashion shows overseas.