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
Simon Yam
Lam Lok
Louis Koo
Jimmy Lee
Wong Tin-Lam
Uncle Teng Wai
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Kun
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Jet
Lam Suet
Big Head
Andy On Chi-Kit
Lik
Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
Bo
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Mr. So
Tam Bing-Man
Uncle Cocky
Poon Yuet-Tung
Janice
You Yongzhi
Mr. Xi
Albert Cheung Miu-Hau
Mr. Shu
Yuen Bun
Incense Master
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Denny Lin
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.
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