HONG KONG · 1996

Once a Thief

John Woo
Chinese Sixth Generation heist orphans found family betrayal romance
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Synopsis

Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

Year1996
CountryHong Kong
DirectorJohn Woo
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