Sparrow (2008)
Free as a Bird...
Genre : Thriller, Comedy
Runtime : 1H 27M
Director : Johnnie To
Writer : Fung Chih-chiang, Kin Chung Chan
Synopsis
Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.
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