Mad Detective

A retired police inspector, haunted by the disappearance of his colleague and his own mental breakdown, is called back into service to track down a dangerous killer. As he delves deeper into the case, he begins to see colorful characters representing the killer's multiple personalities. He must confront his own inner demons while navigating the intricate web of the investigation.

Mad Detective was met with critical acclaim, lauded for its innovative storytelling, stylish direction, and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. The film was praised for its unique blend of psychological thriller elements and Hong Kong crime genre conventions.

• Praised for its inventive narrative structure and surrealistic elements.

• Applauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors.

• Noted for its stylish direction and thrilling action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's intricate plot and the psychological depth of the characters. Many found the unique visual style and suspenseful atmosphere highly engaging.

Won Best Actor for Andy Lau at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards. Nominated for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay at the same awards.

The concept of the protagonist seeing colorful characters representing different personalities was inspired by an actual case director Johnnie To read about, where a suspect believed he had multiple personalities.