Righteousness

2011 0h 14m CN

Drama

Synopsis

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Based on the novel A Mark Carved On Wood by Michio Tsuzuki. 20 years ago, Cheung was jailed for robbery and the money was missing. Then Cheung is released from prison, but is kidnapped and abducted back to the hill that he hid himself 20 years ago. Will the secret be exposed?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lin Wen-Wei
Cheung Yung
Kei Ho-Chiu
Cho Hon
Leung Ho-Bong
Cho Siu Wai
Dynax Yiu Wing Ho
Jailer A
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
Jailer B

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ho Cheuk-Tin
Writers: Ho Fung-lun
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin, shot by Kidman Tam Kit-Man. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kidman Tam Kit-Man shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lin Wen-Wei and Kei Ho-Chiu and Leung Ho-Bong carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Ho Cheuk-Tin directs. Kidman Tam Kit-Man behind the camera. Kidman Tam Kit-Man cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Ho Cheuk-Tin, shot by Kidman Tam Kit-Man. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Kidman Tam Kit-Man shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lin Wen-Wei and Kei Ho-Chiu and Leung Ho-Bong carry the top of the cast.