The Bodyguard

A tender, melancholic drama about memory and guilt that erupts into bone-crunching fights, leaving a bittersweet ache.

Directed by

Sammo Hung Kam-bo

Genres

Action, Crime, Drama

Starring

Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Zhu Yuchen

Overview

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.

How it feels

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

About

Grief, memory, redemption, guilt

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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