The Detective

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A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.

Released: Sep 25, 2007

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Aaron Kwok

Chan Tam

Liu Kai-Chi

Fung Chak

Kenny Wong Tak-Ban

Kwong Chi Hung

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