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PTU
Why this pick
Johnnie To again pares urban crime down to nocturnal atmosphere, ritualised masculinity and taut, patient standoffs—the same pleasure in cool control and ensemble dynamics.
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MOVIE1999 1h 21m HKG
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01 / THE STORY
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Anthony Chau-Sang Wong
Curtis
Francis Ng
Roy
Simon Yam
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