An intense drama on the portrayal of brotherhood, BROTHERS depicts the mistrust and feud between two brothers through the eyes of an investigating police officer. Despite their close relationship, Yiu and Shun were separated at a young age due to a decision made by their father. Years later they meet again when the family runs into crisis where Yiu, inspired by his father's last words, manipulates a series of setups which endangers Shun's life, so as to achieve his goal. The crisis brings the two brothers back together again. However, a series of setups arranged by Yiu causes Shun to flee to Thailand, accompanied by confidantes Ching (Crystal Huang) and Ghostie (Wong Yat-wah). As Shun is caught between life and death, the trust between the brothers is put to a serious test. When Shun finally realizes the true intention of his brother, things are already beyond repair.
Acting
Michael Miu's chillingly calculated villainy
Direction
Derek Chiu's claustrophobic tension-building
Writing
Twisted sibling psychology that keeps you guessing
Director
Derek Chiu
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Yiu Tam
Eason Chan Yik-Shun
Shun Tam
Andy Lau
Chief Inspector Lau
Crystal Huang Yi
Chong Ching
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
''Ghostie''
Henry Fong Ping
Kent Tong Chun-Yip
Kui
Teddy Lin Wai-Kin
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Inspector Sun
Wang Zhiwen
Tam Shun Tin (as Wang Zhi Wen)
Wong Ching
Yu Rongguang
Cheung Man Wah (as Yu Rong Guang)
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Lam Suet
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2007 film arrived during Hong Kong cinema's post-handover identity crisis, using brotherhood as metaphor for fractured loyalties in changing times.
Andy Lau's limited screen time as the investigating officer was a deliberate marketing choice—his star power anchors the film while the Miu-Chan dynamic drives the narrative.
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