Exiled is a Hong Kong action thriller directed by Johnnie To and released in 2006. The movie is set in Macau in the late 1990s and follows the story of five friends who used to be members of a Triad gang. They reunite after a few years, but things quickly go wrong as two hitmen enter the picture, sent by the mob boss who wants one of the ex-gangsters dead.
The main character is Wo (Nick Cheung), a former Triad member who left the gang after disagreeing with their violent methods. He is now married with a child and lives a quiet life, but his past catches up with him when two hitmen, Blaze (Anthony Wong) and Fat (Lam Suet), come to assassinate him.
However, three of Wo's former gangster friends - Tai (Francis Ng), Cat (Roy Cheung), and Blaze (Simon Yam) - have vowed to protect him at all costs. They join forces with Wo and his family to fend off the hitmen and save his life.
The movie is packed with action scenes, gunfights, and car chases, but it also explores the themes of loyalty, friendship, and the consequences of a life of crime. The characters are complex and multifaceted, and the performances by the talented cast are outstanding.
Exiled was a critical and commercial success in Hong Kong and internationally, receiving praise for its stylish direction, intense action, and emotional depth. It is considered one of Johnnie To's best films and a classic of the Hong Kong action genre.