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The Comeback

2023 · 108 min

A straightforward, hard-hitting crime actioner that pits an older hero against a ruthless gang, built for easy, punchy viewing.

Directed by
Huo Suiqiang
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Simon Yam, Andy On Chi-kit, Yuen Wah
Overview
Uncle Hua, an esteemed antique dealer, stands against the Green Dragon Gang to protect his neighborhood from forced demolition.

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Directed by
Huo Suiqiang
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Simon Yam, Andy On Chi-kit, Yuen Wah
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • violence
    • justice
    • family
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action7
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    action, thriller, crime
    Directed by
    Huo Suiqiang
    Starring
    Simon Yam, Andy On Chi-kit, Yuen Wah, Jiang Peiyao, Lei Mu, Waise Lee Chi-hung, Norman Tsui Siu-keung, Agung Bagus
    Music
    Xu Wuwei
    Cinematography
    Ma Erkang
    Runtime
    108 min
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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