A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
Direction
Johnnie To turns Judo throws into emotional choreography.
Cinematography
Neon-soaked HK streets that breathe with loneliness.
Acting
Louis Koo's drunken stumble becomes profound physical performance.
Director
Johnnie To
Louis Koo
Sze-To Bo
Aaron Kwok
Tony
Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi
Mona
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lee Kong
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Boss Savage
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
Mona's Agent
Lo Hoi-Pang
Master Cheng
Calvin Choi Yat-Chi
Jing
Jack Kao
Mona's Father
Hung Wai-Leung
Arcade Player (uncredited)
Lu Ching-Ting
Savage's Runner (uncredited)
Ronald Yan Mau-Keung
Sze-To's Boss
Yuen Bun
Sze-To's Boss (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
To shot this as a tribute to Akira Kurosawa's 'Drunken Angel'—the bar set is even modeled after it.
The Judo throws were choreographed by actual Hong Kong team athletes; Louis Koo trained drunk to nail the physicality.
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