Vietnamese action cinema hits different when the mercenary you're falling for might be your downfall.
Trinh, a mercenary, must complete a series of organized crime jobs for her boss in order to win the release of her kidnapped daughter. She hires several mercenaries to help, including Quan, who she becomes attracted to. Trinh and Quan's relationship becomes complicated as it becomes evident that their motivations are not the same.
Stunts
Johnny Tri Nguyen's fight choreography—parkour meets Muay Thai perfection.
Cinematography
Saigon neon and rain-slick streets shot like a fever dream.
Acting
Veronica Ngô balances ice-cold killer and desperate mother flawlessly.
Director
Lê Thanh Sơn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Vietnam's attempt to break into the international action market, blending local martial arts with Hong Kong-style gunplay.
Veronica Ngô performed most of her own stunts despite this being her first major action role—she trained for six months beforehand.
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