Election 2
Director: Johnnie To
Actors: Louis Koo, Simon Yam, Nick Cheung
PlotA fierce power struggle looms over Hong Kong’s most notorious triad, the Wo Shing Society, as it prepares for its biennial election of a new chairman. Lok, the current chairman, has his sights set on maintaining his reign despite the societal rule of stepping down after two years. Meanwhile, the ambitious Jimmy Lee, a successful businessman with no desire for the criminal life, finds himself reluctantly caught in the machinations of the triad. Jimmy dreams of a legitimate future, envisioning a business expansion into China, but the existing members of the Wo Shing Society pressure him to stand for election, seeing him as a neutral candidate who could bring peace and prosperity.
What starts as a clash of ambitions soon spirals into a web of treachery, deceit, and lethal confrontations, with both Lok and Jimmy realizing that the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. The power struggle intensifies, leading to a series of strategic moves and counter-moves that blur the line between right and wrong. As loyalties are tested and dangerous alliances form, Jimmy must navigate this perilous world, balancing his personal aspirations against the violent underpinnings of triad politics. The tension escalates, setting the stage for an explosive resolution as the fate of Wo Shing Society hangs in the balance.
Writers: Nai-Hoi Yau, Tin-Shing Yip
Release Date: 27 Apr 2006
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: Unrated
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
Home Video Reviews
Election 2's Blu-ray offers a crisp, visually stunning presentation with solid audio engineering; the film's darker, grittier tone and complex narrative make it essential for Asian cinema fans.
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