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CAST & CREWDirector: Chee Keong CheungVincent Sze, Richard Ng, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Carl Ng, Mark Strange, Stephanie Langton, Nathan Lewis |
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SYNOPSISLeung (Vincent Sze: Kill Zone, Invisible Target) is a loyal bodyguard to Wong (Richard Ng: Winners and Sinners, My Lucky Stars) the boss of a powerful Hong Kong Triad. Amidst growing tension between Wong and Kai (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa: Mortal Kombat, Memoirs of a Geisha), the vicious head of a rival family, Leung is sent to the UK to protect a British woman whose identity is known only to Wong. As the Triad war in Hong Kong spills out into the streets, Kai, working with Wong’s treacherous son, sends enforcers to the UK to kidnap the mysterious woman Leung is protecting, leaving the pair fighting for their lives.Blending tense drama with dynamic, gritty action, Bodyguard: A New Beginning, has been hailed as a ‘must-see’ modern gangster film, features an exceptional cast of Eastern and Western stars and was named as a highlight of the Oldenburg Film Festival. Filmed in Hong Kong and the UK, with blistering action from The Jackie Chan Stunt Team, this bold, ambitious movie has gained fans and followers all over the world. Produced by and co-starring Mark Strange, the film marked the second collaboration between Strange and director, Chee Keong Cheung, following their success with 12 (Twelve). “Highlights some of the best components of gritty British filmmaking with a heavy dose of Hong Kong style action and attitude, all working under the watchful eye of a bold and multi-talented young director!” – Hong Kong Cinemagic“Action packed and highly original!” – Jade Screen Magazine“One of the highlights of the Oldenburg Film Festival” – The Hollywood Reporter |
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