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{{Short description|2009 Hong Kong film}}
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| name = To Live and Die in Mongkok
| name = To Live and Die in Mongkok
| image = To Live and Die in Mongkok poster.jpg
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| traditional = 旺角監獄
| simplified = 旺角监狱
| producer =
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| director = [[Wong Jing]] <br> Billy Chung
| director = [[Wong Jing]] <br> Billy Chung
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| starring = [[Nick Cheung]]
| starring = [[Nick Cheung]]
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| studio = Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
| studio = Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
| distributor = '''Hong Kong:'''<br> Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
| distributor = Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
| released = '''Hong Kong:'''<br> 19 November 2009
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|11|19}}
| runtime = 95 min
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = {{flagicon|Hong Kong}} [[Cinema of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]
| country = Hong Kong
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| language = Cantonese
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'''''To Live and Die in Mongkok''''' ({{zh|t=旺角監獄|s=旺角监狱|first=t}}) is a 2009 Hong Kong drama thriller film directed by [[Wong Jing]] and Billy Chung.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZrsqAQAAIAAJ&q=to+live+and+die+in+mongkok |title=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2009 |publisher=Hollywood Reporter Incorporated |language=en}}</ref>

'''To Live and Die in Mongkok''' ({{zh|t=旺角監獄|s=旺角监狱}} is an [[Hong Kong films of 2009|2009]] [[Cinema of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]] [[Drama film|drama]]/[[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Wong Jing]] and Billy Chung.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Fai ([[Nick Cheung]]), a legendary triad figure, was convicted and sent to prison for life, for slaughtering rival gangsters in a gang fight. A local council member assisted him with paroling, leading to his subsequent early release from prison 30 years later. [[Mongkok]] has, however, completely changed and he has almost forgotten his way back home. However Fai has a split personality of a timid man or a ruthless traid.
Fai, a legendary triad figure, is convicted and sent to prison for life for slaughtering rival gangsters in a gang fight. A local council member assists him with his parole, leading to his subsequent early release from prison 30 years later. However, [[Mongkok]] has completely changed and he has almost forgotten his way back home.


Fai's fellow gangster Porky (Willie Wai) is due to take over as head of their triad gang after years of service, but his personality is deemed unsuitable as a leader. Another member in the gang, Peter, also has interests set in becoming the leader. It becomes apparent that both Porky and Peter may be using Fai as a pawn in their game towards winning the grand prize.
Fai's fellow gangster Porky is due to take over as head of their triad gang after years of service, but his personality is deemed unsuitable as a leader. Another member in the gang, Peter, also has interests set in becoming the leader. It becomes apparent that both Porky and Peter may be using Fai as a pawn in their game towards winning the grand prize.


It emerged that on that fateful night 30 years ago, Fai was shot by a policeman, Yue, who is now a major figure within the police force because he had managed to shoot Fai and therefore ensuring his arrest. Yue turns out to be someone with his own agenda as well, but things are not always as they seem and there is a different story to be told.
It emerged that on that fateful night 30 years before, Fai was shot by a policeman, Yue, who is now a major figure within the police force because he had managed to shoot Fai and therefore ensuring his arrest. Yue turns out to be someone with his own agenda as well, but things are not always as they seem and there is a different story to be told.


Meanwhile, Porky has unseemly interests in Pamela (Monica Mok), a prostitute who became a love interest of Fai, as well as her younger sister, a [[Down Syndrome]] sufferer. Porky constantly makes crude sexual advances towards the sisters, only to have Fai rescue them on numerous occasions, which causes further friction between them.
Meanwhile, Porky has unseemly interests in Pamela, a prostitute who became a love interest of Fai, as well as her younger sister, who is mentally disabled. Porky constantly makes crude sexual advances towards the sisters, only to have Fai rescue them on numerous occasions, which causes further friction between them.

Fai, will he ever leave this city of Mongkok prison?


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Liu Kai-Chi]] - Cop
* [[Liu Kai-Chi]] - Cop
* Chan Lai-wun - Social worker
* Chan Lai-wun - Social worker
* Monica Mok - Pamela
* [[Monica Mok]] - Pamela
* Natalie Meng - Fai's younger sister
* Natalie Meng - Penny
* Willie Wai - Porky
* Willie Wai - Porky
* Juno Leung
* Juno Leung
* [[Patrick Tam Yiu Man|Patrick Tam]]
* [[Patrick Tam Yiu Man|Patrick Tam]] - Peter

== Reception ==
[[Screen Anarchy]] commented, "More frustrating than anything else, however, is a notable onscreen lamentation that Hong Kong audiences are no longer interested in going to see local movies. The film quite clearly suggests that it is the audiences' and exhibitors' fault for not supporting locally made product, rather than suggest the industry's dwindling profit margin might be attributed to poorly written and directed films, serving as little more than pre-packaged publicity opportunities for pop stars and product placement. "<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-11-22 |title=TO LIVE AND DIE IN MONGKOK Review |url=https://screenanarchy.com/2009/11/to-live-and-die-in-mongkok-review.html |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=ScreenAnarchy}}</ref>

== See also ==
* ''[[To Live and Die in Tsimshatsui]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{imdb title|1547640|Mong kok gaam yuk}}
*{{IMDb title|1547640|Mong kok gaam yuk}}
*''[http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=13965&display_set=eng To Live and Die in Mongkok]'' at the [[Hong Kong Movie Database]]
*''[http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=13965&display_set=eng To Live and Die in Mongkok]'' at the [[Hong Kong Movie Database]]
*''[http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=11247 To Live and Die in Mongkok]'' at the [[Hong Kong Cinemagic]]
*''[http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=11247 To Live and Die in Mongkok]'' at the [[Hong Kong Cinemagic]]


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Latest revision as of 15:38, 26 August 2024

To Live and Die in Mongkok
Directed byWong Jing
Billy Chung
StarringNick Cheung
Production
company
Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
Distributed byMega-Vision Pictures (MVP)
Release date
  • 19 November 2009 (2009-11-19)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese

To Live and Die in Mongkok (traditional Chinese: 旺角監獄; simplified Chinese: 旺角监狱) is a 2009 Hong Kong drama thriller film directed by Wong Jing and Billy Chung.[1]

Synopsis

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Fai, a legendary triad figure, is convicted and sent to prison for life for slaughtering rival gangsters in a gang fight. A local council member assists him with his parole, leading to his subsequent early release from prison 30 years later. However, Mongkok has completely changed and he has almost forgotten his way back home.

Fai's fellow gangster Porky is due to take over as head of their triad gang after years of service, but his personality is deemed unsuitable as a leader. Another member in the gang, Peter, also has interests set in becoming the leader. It becomes apparent that both Porky and Peter may be using Fai as a pawn in their game towards winning the grand prize.

It emerged that on that fateful night 30 years before, Fai was shot by a policeman, Yue, who is now a major figure within the police force because he had managed to shoot Fai and therefore ensuring his arrest. Yue turns out to be someone with his own agenda as well, but things are not always as they seem and there is a different story to be told.

Meanwhile, Porky has unseemly interests in Pamela, a prostitute who became a love interest of Fai, as well as her younger sister, who is mentally disabled. Porky constantly makes crude sexual advances towards the sisters, only to have Fai rescue them on numerous occasions, which causes further friction between them.

Cast

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Reception

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Screen Anarchy commented, "More frustrating than anything else, however, is a notable onscreen lamentation that Hong Kong audiences are no longer interested in going to see local movies. The film quite clearly suggests that it is the audiences' and exhibitors' fault for not supporting locally made product, rather than suggest the industry's dwindling profit margin might be attributed to poorly written and directed films, serving as little more than pre-packaged publicity opportunities for pop stars and product placement. "[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood Reporter Incorporated. 2009.
  2. ^ "TO LIVE AND DIE IN MONGKOK Review". ScreenAnarchy. 22 November 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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