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Promise... It's Only You
In the hospital, Vince, a womanizer, is comatosed and mistakes Cristina as his guardian angel when he sees her as he opened his eyes. Little did he know that Cristina nearly killed him when she accidentally pulled his life plug. When he got well, he vowed to treat women better and find his guardian angel. One day, Cristina sees Vince with his friends. Cristina was so happy and relieved to see him alive that she hit him on the head. When Vince saw his ‘guardian angel,’ he tracked her down to get to know her better.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned former police informant, Lau, is drawn back into the dangerous criminal underworld when his former lover, a singer named Man, gets entangled with a ruthless triad boss. As Lau tries to protect Man and escape his past, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with both the police and the criminals.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its stylish direction and intense atmosphere, but sometimes criticized for a convoluted plot. It was seen as a return to form for director Ringo Lam, showcasing his signature gritty crime drama elements.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with a brooding atmosphere.
Features compelling performances from its lead actors.
The narrative can be somewhat confusing at times.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film.
Fun Fact
Karena Lam, who plays the singer Man, performed her own singing in the film.
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