# The Mission (1999)

> A tight-knit team of Hong Kong triad bodyguards must navigate lethal orders, wounded loyalty, and professional duty after protecting their boss from an assassination attempt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30381

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Johnnie To
- Cast: Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung, Lam Suet, Simon Yam, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Tin-Lam
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220644/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: austere, tense, stoic, action movie night, crime cinema marathon

## Synopsis

In a world where loyalty is tested, survival hinges on betrayal.

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