Mou gaan dou

Hong Kong 2002, 99 min.

Cantonese with English and Czech subtitles

director: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai

starring: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Kelly Chan Wai-Lam, Edison Chen Koon-Hei, Shawn Yue Man-Lok

distributor: Media Asia

This thriller masterpiece directed by Alan Mak and Andrew Lau became an international sensation and revived the then fading Hong Kong film industry. The morally polarized story centres around two moles, each of whom infiltrated an organization on the opposite side of the law. The suspense-filled narrative provides a great acting opportunity for the cast, especially the two talented megastars, Andy Lau and Tony Leung. Cinematographer Christopher Doyle, a frequent collaborator with Wong Kar-Wai, gave a hand in the breathtaking visual style of the film. Four years later, an American remake of this iconic film, named The Departed, was directed by Martin Scorsese.