A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

United as brothers. Divided by revenge.

NR 2018 · 114 min · ★ 5.6 · Action

A former smuggler attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother after his release from prison.

Directed by Ding Sheng · Written by Ding Sheng

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