Sparrow

Sparrow

6.3IMDb Score
Released:2008-06-19
Duration:87 min
Country:Hong Kong
Director:Johnnie To
Actors:Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Lo Hoi-Pang, Law Wing-Cheong
Production:Milkyway Image
Keywords:thief

Overview:

Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.

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