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The Mobfathers

2016 · 93 min

A grim, talky crime drama that simmers with rivalry and moral compromise, punctuated by sudden violence.

Directed by: Herman Yau
Genres: Crime, Drama
Starring: Chapman To Man-Chat, Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Gregory Wong Chung-yiu

Overview: The godfather of the triad Jing Hing and his senior bosses need to select a new boss to run the daily operations of the five gangs under their control. Chuck, a lifelong member of the triad, dreams of being the elected one, but his wife wants him to leave the criminal life and spend time with their child. Wulf, a former cop, also wants take over the seat. Both will try to achieve their goal by any means necessary.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, ambition, family
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Directed by: Herman Yau
Genres: Crime, Drama
Starring: Chapman To Man-Chat, Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Gregory Wong Chung-yiu

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
ambition
family
death
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild