Overview

A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
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Nominations
Nominated for the International Submission to the Academy Awards (2005)
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Filming locations
Filmed in Hong Kong and Beijing
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Setting
Set in Hong Kong
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Music
Music by Cacine Wong
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Cheng Siu-keung
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Details

Directors: Johnnie To
Wai Ka-fai
Writers: Wai Ka-faiWriter
Yau Nai-hoiWriter
Au Kin-yeeWriter
Yip Tin-ShingWriter
Original title: 大隻佬
Status: Released
Release date: September 27, 2003
Original language: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong