Code of Honor

A sombre, slow-burning crime drama about loyalty and betrayal that weighs heavily on the viewer.

Directed by

Billy Chan Wui-Ngai

Genres

Drama, Action, Crime

Starring

Ko Chun-Hsiung, David Lam Wai, Chow Yun-Fat

Overview

In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Loyalty, betrayal, crime, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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