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Running on Karma

2003 · 94 min

A brooding, philosophical thriller that blends brutal action with Buddhist meditation on karma, leaving a haunting sense of inevitability.

Directed by
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Starring
Andy Lau Tak-wah, Cecilia Cheung, Cheung Siu-fai
Tagline
He is a monk. He knows kung fu. And, he can see the future.
Overview
A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.

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Directed by
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Starring
Andy Lau Tak-wah, Cecilia Cheung, Cheung Siu-fai
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • fate
  • justice
  • guilt
  • redemption
  • identity
Places
  • big city
  • wilderness
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action6
Horror4
Humour3
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Details

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action, crime, drama, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
94 min
Country
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Languages
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