Running On Karma (2003) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
Running On Karma (2003) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)
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- Country of origin:
- Hongkong, 2003
- Age release:
- Dieser Titel ist nicht FSK-geprüft.
Delivery to minors is not possible.
Infos zu Titeln ohne Jugendfreigabe - Item number:
- 12106758
- UPC/EAN:
- 5060000705584
- Release date:
- 27.1.2025
- Series:
- Masters of Cinema
- Genre:
- Action
- Playing time ca.:
- 89 Min.
- Director:
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
- Actor:
- Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Cheung Siu-fai, Chun Wong, Karen Tong, Lu Wenzheng
- Language:
- Chinesisch, Kantonesisch
- Picture:
- Widescreen
- Subtitles:
- Englisch
- Overall sales rank: 6349
- Sales rank in Blu-ray Discs: 414
The tenth film co-directed by Johnnie To (Running Out of Time) and Wai Ka-fai (Peace Hotel) following a string of collaborations that included comedies, romances, action films and historical epics, Running on Karma is a crime thriller with a distinctly Buddhist flare starring a titan of Hong Kong cinema in Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs). Big (Lau) was once a devoutly religious man, but turned away from his vocation as a Buddhist monk when he could no longer bear the weight of his unusual gift: the ability to see people's past lives and predict the impact of karma upon their present and future. Having found a new life as a bodybuilder, he is drawn to use his sixth sense for good after meeting Lee Fung-yee (Cecilia Cheung, The Legend of Zu), a cop investigating a homicide. But as the two grow closer and work together to catch a murderer, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Big can see Lee's past lives, too... A film that balances genre thrills with deep philosophical questions on the nature of spirituality and faith, Running on Karma stands with Mad Detective as one of the most interesting and unique collaborations between Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Extras:
Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Frank Djeng and F. J. DeSanto (East Asian film experts)., Interviews: 'Reap the Whirlwind': Interview with Gary Bettinson (editor-in-chief of 'Asian Cinema' journal), Making of Documentary, Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow., Trailers
