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The Trough (2018)
Director: Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Cast: Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Xu Jinglei, Lam Suet, Ni Dahong
Runtime113 min
Rating14A
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Yu Chau is a cop who has gone so deep undercover within the triad. He can no longer tell which side of the law he's on. When he accidentally kills one of his pals in an operation, he runs off into the boonies to lick his wounds. Upon his return, he teams up with fellow officers Jim and Jackie to catch a triad Boss, only to unveil collusion with government officials at the highest level. Yu Chau once again faces the dilemma of taking the law into his own hands...
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Trough (2018), directed by Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, is an action, crime, and thriller film that follows an undercover cop struggling to maintain his identity. While details on critical reception and awards are limited, the film has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10, indicating a mixed audience response.
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Directed by the acclaimed Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, The Trough (2018) is a gripping crime thriller that blends hard-hitting action with intense moral dilemmas. Starring Cheung alongside an impressive cast, the film delves into the blurred lines between law enforcement and organized crime, as an undercover cop struggles to navigate his loyalties. Fans of gritty, cerebral crime stories will find this cinematic exploration of corruption and redemption particularly compelling.
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The Trough, formerly known as Taste of Crime, is a 2018 Hong Kong neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Nick Cheung, who also stars alongside Xu Jinglei, He Jiong and Yu Nan.
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