Action,Mystery
China,Hong Kong
The Bullet Vanishes is a 2012 Hong Kong-Chinese crime thriller film directed by Law Chi-Leung. It stars Nicholas Tse and Lau Ching-Wan as a pair of detectives who investigate a series of mysterious deaths that occur in a bullet factory. The film is set in Shanghai in the 1930s and has been praised for its stunning visual style and suspenseful plot.
The film begins with the death of a young female worker in the arms factory. She is accused of stealing a box of bullets, and in a game of Russian roulette, is violently killed. Inspector Song Donglu and Guo Zhui are sent in to investigate the strange occurrences happening in the factory that follow suit.
The two detectives find themselves in a labyrinthine mystery, as they try to solve the case of the phantom bullets. They discover a dark web of intrigue and corruption that implicates everyone from the factory workers to the factory owners. As they try to piece together the puzzle, they also must deal with the ruthless Boss Ding, who will stop at nothing to protect his interests.
The Bullet Vanishes is a visually stunning film with a dark and suspenseful storyline. The performances by Tse and Lau are riveting, and the tension is maintained throughout the film. The crime thriller has been praised by critics for its technical brilliance and gritty realism, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
