Bullet in the Head
Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!
ActionCrimeThrillerWarvietnam warfriendshipvietnamkillingsaigonriothong kongchildhood friendsindependent filmfriend relationship
A brutal, melancholic war thriller that traces the corruption and destruction of a childhood friendship through violence and moral compromise in Vietnam.
Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Essence
Ensemble
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ben / Siu Bun
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Frank / Fai Jai
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Paul / Sau Ming
Simon Yam
Luke / Lok
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Jane / Siu Jan
Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
Sally Yan Sau Ching
Lam Chung
Mr Y.S. Leong
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
Ben's Mother
Chang Gan-Wing
Jane's Father
So Hang-Suen
Jane's Mother
Chang Tseng
Paul's Father
Siao San-Yan
Mr. Shing
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