Under Current

A slick, twisty crime thriller that keeps you guessing as it peels back layers of corruption, with bursts of brutal action and a brooding moral weight.

Directed by

Alan Mak Siu-fai

Genres

Crime, Mystery

Starring

Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Simon Yam

Overview

A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party. It’s a glamourous meeting of the foundation’s friends, associates and the city’s most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko Shing Man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung To – the foundation’s chief financial officer - suddenly hangs to his death on the stage. As suspicions surround Yeung’s death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying Fung and police officer Or Ting Bong together as they form a temporary partnership to uncover the truth behind the foundation’s dealings. Can they expose all the dark truths behind the foundation’s wrongdoings and restore justice?

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, justice, guilt, betrayal

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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