

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
Direction
Johnnie To turns a triad election into political theater.
Acting
Louis Koo's transformation from businessman to monster.
Writing
Every handshake hides a blade.

Director
Johnnie To
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The spoon scene wasn't in the script — Wong Tin-Lam improvised, and To kept rolling.
Released after Hong Kong's handover, the film reads as dark prophecy about power and assimilation.