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A Better Tomorrow
Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.
Rating
4.5 (1)
Release Date
8/2/1986Runtime
95 minsOverview
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
ChineseBudget
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$4,469,460Homepage
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How It Feels
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A visceral Hong Kong crime drama where two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law, their bond tested by loyalty, violence, and the past's relentless grip. The film pulses with stylized action and emotional weight as it explores whether a man can truly escape his former life.
Mood
MelancholicDefiantTense
Themes
RedemptionBetrayalFamily
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
Reviews
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