Triangle
a TSUI HARK, RINGO LAM and JOHNNIE TO picture
Synopsis
Life has not been kind to drinking buddies Sam, Fai, and Mok as they struggle to make ends meet, until one stormy evening a mysterious old man appears before them in a bar with a ‘get rich quick’ scheme: an ancient treasure is buried under a high-security government building. All they have to do is slip in and retrieve it. What they find is an ancient coffin containing a ceremonial robe made of gold. According to Mok, who deals antiques, the robe is worth millions. The thought of getting rich puts the men’s friendship to the ultimate test as all three are plagued with uncontrollable thoughts of greed. The treasure, however, also attracts the attention of Ling, whose marriage to Sam is on the verge of collapse, and who plans to steal the robe and run away with her secret lover. Gangsters from the mainland are also hot on their heels. It seems that everybody wants to get their hands on the treasure. Whoever has the strength and outright determination to survive this struggle will become the owner. Between survival, wealth and friendship, Sam, Fai and Mok will ultimately have to make a choice…. The first ever film to be shot in the style of the game ‘exquisite corpse’ with the three undisputed masters of Hong Kong cinema.
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Press
"Explosive."
SCORE MAGAZINE
"To’s stylishly choreographed, action-led finale wraps things up with a blackly humorous and suspenseful stand-off in an outdoor restaurant."
TOTAL FILM
"Any fan who can tell Anthony Wong from Andy Lau will find worth watching for more than just the three-directors approach."
CINEMATICAL
"Engrossing"
EMPIRE
"Strongly marked by it’s director’s individual style Triangle is a seriocomic crime which plays to the strengths of each director as well as being a mini-primer of their different styles. A varied meal that provides many passing pleasures for gourmets."
VARIETY
"A moral fable, a story about greed & the beauty of renouncing all desire for material possessions."
IL MANIFESTO
"It's a fascinating little experiment, one who's weaknesses are easily overshadowed by not only the novelty of the piece but also by the technical virtuosity of the directors and crew and by the film's unending series of strong performances. Flawless? No. Fascinating? You bet. Entertaining? Hell, yes."
TWITCH
"A wonderfully intriguing mix of comedy, drama and action."
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Festivals
& Awards
Cannes International Film Festival
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
Film of Merit Award
Fantasporto
Orient Express Section Grand Prize
Helsinki International Film Festival
Busan International Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Asian Film Festival in Berlin
Munich Asia Filmfest
Cast & Crew
| Louis Koo | |
|---|---|
| Simon Yam | |
| Sun Hong-Lei | |
| Kelly Lin | |
| Lam Ka-Tung | |
| Yao Yung | |
| Lam Suet |
| Directors, Producers | Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, Johnnie To |
|---|---|
| Writers | Sharon Chung, Kenny Kan, Yau Nai Hoi, Au Kin Yee, Yip Tin Shing |
| Director of Photography | Cheng Siu Keung |
| Sound | Martin Richard Chappell |
| Costume Designers | Stanley Cheung, William Fung |
| Art Directors | Raymond Chan, Tony Yu |
| Editor | David Richardson |
| Music | Dave Klotz, Guy Zerafa |
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