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A gritty, slow-burning crime saga that immerses you in a morally murky world of desperation and ambition.

Directed by

Han Yan

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Zhu Yilong, Tan Jianci, Tony Leung Ka-fai

Overview

In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once a land of opportunity, was plagued by rampant crime and a breakdown of order. Man Tsz-keung, a working-class man desperate to change his fate, meets flight attendant Lok Ka-yuen, and the two team up to rob a large sum of money. This success fuels Man Tsz-keung's madness, pushing him into a deeper power struggle with wealthy businessman Chan Fai-yin. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Guan Suchen continue their investigation of Wan Ziqiang, leading to a joint operation between the two police forces, setting the stage for a clash between good and evil. This film is fictional.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Crime, greed, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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