The Detective
2007 · 109 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
Directed by Oxide Pang Chun · Written by Oxide Pang Chun
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Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing Chan Tam -
Liu Kai-Chi Fung Chak -
Kenny Wong Tak-Ban Kwong Chi Hung -
Lau Siu-Ming Uncle Cheung -
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung Sai Wing -
Shing Fui-On Fei Lung -
Kiki Sheung So Fong -
Jo Kok Cho-Lam A Yin -
Elle Choi Ming's Wife - N Natthasinee Pinyopiyavid Wisum
- C Chaiyapong Settagam Tay tuo ming
- N Naratid Namkang Tam's Child
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