Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

1990 · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · Crime, Action

Black Butterfly tells the story of a female assassin who is sent to Taiwan to clear the way so a gang from Hong Kong can take over the territory. Problems arise when she breaks the cardinal rule of an assassin -- never develop friends -- and she cannot complete the job. Now hunted by both camps, the killer must turn into a savior as she tries to help her friends.

Directed by Liao Ming-Li · Written by Yu Chi-Wei

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