Exiled (2006)

Exiled (2006)

A slow-burning Hong-Kong action drama

7.0

Movie

Hong Kong
Cantonese
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
2006
JOHNNIE TO
Anthony Wong, Chiu Chi-Shing, Eddie Cheung
110 min

What it's about

A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster, and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him.

The take

Acclaimed director Johnnie To and many stars from the hit series Infernal Affairs reunite for this stylish action drama about a gangster who leads a quiet life but whose murder is suddenly ordered.

When two hitmen arrive to take him out, they discover a second pair of mobsters assigned to protect him. All five men being childhood friends, they end up sharing a meal before deciding where their loyalties lie.

A great score, a gorgeous setting in 90s Macau, and great action sequences make Exiled the perfect summer night thriller.

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