Life Without Principle

Life Without Principle

2011 · 107 min · CN · 6.6 (62 votes)
Dir. Johnnie To · Starring Lau Ching-Wan, Richie Jen, Myolie Wu Hang-Yee, Denise Ho Wan-Si, Philip Keung Ho-Man, Lo Hoi-Pang

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CrimeDrama

A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.

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A relentless dive into the dark side of human nature, where desperation and greed collide. This film feels like a pressure cooker, exposing the rot beneath the surface of society with a cynical, hard-boiled edge.

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