Intruder
Plot: Two Mainland criminals are trying to move to Hong Kong. Yip Siu-ngan slips in first, she kills a local prostitute with no affiliations, and she takes over her identity. She hooks up with Ming, who she holds hostage until her ID is cleared. Once that is done, she can invite her husband to Hong Kong.
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September 15, 2025
A surprisingly capable Cat III film, though To and Ka-Fai's production credits might have hinted at something a bit more upscale. Not that this is prime HK cinema, the film's a little too rough around the edges for that, but if you like earlier 90s crime cinema with a bit of an edge, this is a must-see.
The cinematography is proper, the performances are on point, and things get increasingly tense as the narrative unfolds. The pacing and runtime are perfect, there just isn't quite enough to make it stand out from a bunch of similar films. It's quite the overlooked film, so if you haven't seen it yet and you love 90s HK CatIII films, be sure to give it a go.