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2015 · 102 min · ★ 6.1 · Action, Crime, Comedy

A criminal fresh out of prison who seeks out his former partners in crime for another heist. And they make a very elaborate plan to carry out the criminal intent, but things turn awry when another gang of criminals hit the same target.

Directed by Lau Ho-Leung · Written by Lau Ho-Leung

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