HONG KONG · 1990

Bullet in the Head

John Woo
Chinese Fifth Generation vietnam war vietnam hong kong childhood friends saigon killing friendship riot
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Synopsis

Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

Year1990
CountryHong Kong
DirectorJohn Woo
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