William Chang has completely redefined the aesthetics of Hong Kong cinema. He studied film in Canada and since his return has been the most sought-after production designer and art director in the Hong Kong film industry. His many credits include The Homecoming (1984) and Red Dust (1990) for Yim Ho, The Peach Blossom Land (1992) for Stan Lai and Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1984) and The Blade (1995) for Tsui Hark. He has production designed all of Wong Kar-Wai's films and has also edited all of them since Ashes of Time.