17th New York Asian Film Festival

Jun 29 - Jul 15, 2018

Photo: Courtesy of Bravos Pictures Ltd

Paradox

殺破狼・貪狼

When his daughter goes missing in Thailand, a Hong Kong cop (Louis Koo) teams with local police (Tony Jaa) to find her, but instead finds himself embroiled in a web of corruption and violence in this explosive thriller from famed action director Wilson Yip (Ip Man Trilogy). The third installment of the successful SPL franchise, started by Yip in 2005 (SPL: Kill Zone) and handed over to Soi Cheang in 2015 (Kill Zone 2), Paradox brings back the legendary Sammo Hung as action choreographer, while Louis Koo’s powerful performance, garnered him his first Best Actor Awards.

Director: Wilson Yip
Cast: Stephy Tang, Gordon Lam, Chris Collins, Wu Yue, Tony Jaa, Louis Koo
Languages: Mandarin with English subtitles
2017; 98 min.; DCP

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday July 4, 7:45pm
Film Society of Lincoln Center