The story tells of a series of powerful events and crimes by a dangerous gang in Hong Kong. That story began as the Hong Kong police were looking for that dangerous gang led by the mastermind, Painter. Perhaps there are more plans in order to find that identity that causes many risks. In the end, the police recruit a member of a gang named Lee Man to reveal the secret identity of the man called 'Painter'.
11 September 1974, Singapore
2 February 1980, Fujian, China
July 23, 1979 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
18 May 1955, Lamma Island, Hong Kong
15 July 1974, Taipei, Taiwan
1 July 1972, China
23 April 1958, Taiwan
17 March 1963, Portuguese Macau
27 March 1976, Hong Kong
26 October 1965, Hong Kong, China
7 April 1954, Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
October 04, 2018
Chong goes it alone here and double-hats as writer and director. But perhaps he has overstretched himself.October 04, 2018
For all the incredulity its storytelling induces, the film affords screen legend Chow [Yun-fat] the most intriguing part he has played in years.September 25, 2018
Chong's plot-heavy script has its share of pleasures, chiefly the opportunity for Chow to be more charmingly badass and threatening than he's been in a long time (and clearly loving it).October 02, 2018
Perfect for those looking for something that packs visual punch with action sequences, and a plot that does not require much mulling over.October 29, 2018
Derivation is rarely as entertaining as this slick Hong Kong effort about a high-stakes counterfeiting operation - and rarely comes with such compelling and engaging performances...