Detective vs. Sleuths

Detective vs. Sleuths

There is no chosen sleuth among us.

2022 · 102 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

When Hong Kong is rocked by multiple gruesome murders, the police forms a task force to investigate.

Directed by Wai Ka-Fai · Written by Ryker Chan

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