In 2005, Johnnie To’s Election was a finalist for the Palm d’Or at Cannes. In 2007, To’s Exiled was Hong Kong’s official Oscar entry. This year To is a contender at Cannes again with Vengeance.
A father comes to Hong Kong to avenge his daughter whose family was murdered. Officially he’s a French chef. Twenty years ago, he was a killer.
Poster after the cut.