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Return to a Better Tomorrow

1994 · 103 min

A gritty, fast-moving gangland saga of shifting loyalties and violent payback, pulpy and melodramatic but rarely dull.

Tagline
In a world of crime Brotherhood is the most important weapon...
Overview
An adventure that delves into the dark caverns of the underworld and tells the tale of three chivalrous gangsters who attempt to escape the powerful clutch of their gang leader.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • crime
  • revenge
  • corruption
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, thriller, crime
Directed by
Wong Jing
Written by
Wong Jing
Starring
Lau Ching-wan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching, Ben Lam Kwok-bun, Collin Chou, James Wong Jim, Michael Wong, Paul Chun Pui
Cinematography
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Runtime
103 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese, English

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