The Mission

After surviving an assassination attempt, a Triad leader named Lung hires five professional killers to serve as his security detail. The team, consisting of Curtis, James, Mike, Roy, and Shin, forms a close bond while guarding their employer. However, this solidarity is threatened when Lung discovers that Shin has been having an affair with his wife. The conflict peaks when Lung orders Curtis to execute his own teammate as punishment for the betrayal.

The film was directed by Johnnie To, who also served as producer. It is the 10th of 23 films he directed, following Running Out of Time and preceding Wu Yen. The screenplay was written by Yau Nai-Hoi. The ensemble cast features Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin, Roy Cheung, Lam Suet, and Simon Yam.

Released in 1999, this Hong Kong action crime drama has a runtime of 84 minutes. It has been well received by viewers, holding a 7.5 rating on IMDb based on 6,700 votes and a matching 7.5 rating on TMDB from 182 votes.