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Triad Election
Triad Election
7.6
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775 Ratings

TRIAD ELECTION

黑社會: 以和爲貴 | Hak se wui: Yi wo wai kwai

Directed by Johnnie To
Hong Kong, 2006
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

Synopsis

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

Our take

One of Hong Kong director Johnnie To’s masterpieces: a gangster film, as well as a sequel that boldly stands on its own. Following the nail-biting electoral process within a triad gang, Election 2 is a deceptive yet welcome reminder that all gangster films are political.