Crime,Action,Thriller
Hong Kong
Running Out of Time 2 is a 2001 Hong Kong crime thriller film, directed by Johnnie To and starring Lau Ching Wan and Ekin Cheng. The movie is a sequel to the 1999 film Running Out of Time, and follows the protagonist Ho Sheung Sang, a brilliant thief who is diagnosed with cancer and has only a few months to live.
In the sequel, Ho Sheung Sang is blackmailed by a cunning magician named Szeto who has kidnapped a woman and demands that Sang steals a special coin from a heavily guarded casino. Without the coin, Szeto will not release the woman.
As Sang begins to plan the heist, he realizes that Szeto is more powerful and dangerous than he initially assumed. He also learns of Szeto's tragic past and starts to empathize with him. As Sang races against time to complete the job and save the kidnapped woman, he must navigate the treacherous world of professional magic and outsmart his opponent.
As the clock ticks down, the tension builds, and the plot twists and turns, leading to a riveting finale that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Running Out of Time 2 is a thrilling caper that blends action, suspense, and drama, and is a must-watch for fans of Hong Kong cinema.
