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Election
Dir.: Johnnie To | 99 minutes

Election

Hong Kong 2005 | 99 minutes | Cantonese | Hebrew subtitles

Every two years, the heads of a Hong Kong crime ring gather to select a new chairman. Lok is the leading candidate but Big D will do anything to change the predicted results, including threats and bribery attempts deviating from the underworld’s traditional norms. When the dragon-headed baton disappears, the conflict takes an uglier turn, and the organization’s existence is put in jeopardy. Hong Kong nightlife, police, and lawyers each play a part in the battle between the two sides.…