Plot: Ina is 19 when she inherits her family's business: a sauna. It's one of the three big companies operating in a small area, and the competition is fierce. When her father is murdered, Ina has to hold off the local mafia to keep the business alive, yet she is determined to fight for a fair chance.
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June 21, 2025
A film that borrows quite heavily from its Hong Kong counterparts, but thanks to its Macanese roots, it has a flavor of its own. It's certainly my first crime flick to feature drama between competing sauna businesses. In the end, the formula is pretty standard, but you still get a novel twist.
The cinematography is stylish, the score is very present but atmospheric and refined. The performances are the weakest point here, but it's not so bad that it becomes a big hindrance. If you're looking for a fun Chinese crime flick and you have a thing for Johnnie To's work, give this one a shot.