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Beyond Hypothermia

Beyond Hypothermia

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Beyond Hypothermia

"Killing is all she knows."

1996

1h 30m

6.3(36 votes)

Action

Thriller

Romance

Overview

A mysterious and highly successful hitwoman in Hong Kong is paid to assassinate top-level crime bosses. After beginning a relationship with a noodle vendor, she decides to travel to South Korea to complete one last job. Unfortunately, the dead man's bodyguard is out for revenge.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien

Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien

Shu Li Han

Lau Ching-Wan

Lau Ching-Wan

Long Shek

Han Jae-suk

Han Jae-suk

Chui Yat Jing

Shirley Huang

Sister Mei

Deon Cheung Chung-Chi

Deon Cheung Chung-Chi

Brother Pao

Yeon Joo Kim

Yeon Joo Kim

Jung Hee-tae

Jung Hee-tae

Cheung Kam-Bon

Short-haired person

Choi Jeong-Il

Kim Ki-joo

Creative team

Directed by: Patrick Leung Pak-Kin
Written by: Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Produced by: Johnnie To
Choi Jeong-Il

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