Protege (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version) Blu-ray Region A, B

Award-winning directors Derek Yee (One Nite in Mongkok) and Peter Chan (Perhaps Love) collaborate in a film about the drug trade, as director and producer respectively. A high-quality work that stands out from the abundant crime flicks produced in Hong Kong recently, Protege features three of Hong Kong's most popular actors - Andy Lau as a drug dealer, Louis Koo as a drug addict, and Daniel Wu as an undercover cop who becomes Andy Lau's protege. Actress Zhang Jingchu from Seven Swords holds her own portraying a drug addict, bringing alive a complex character.

Delving into the mysterious drug world, Protege scrutinizes all facets of a huge drug empire, and at the same time engages viewers with its effective storytelling. Multiple perspectives and location shooting in Thailand help develop the dramatic story. While giving meticulous details about the heroin trade to bring out an anti-drug message, Derek Yee also does not lose sight on narrative and characterization, dealing with a serious topic in an interesting and compelling manner.

Andy Lau previously worked with Derek Yee in Full Throttle in 1995. Daniel Wu also received much applause for his role in Yee's One Nite in Mongkok in 2004. Anita Yuen, who years ago earned a Best Actress statue through her performance in Yee's C'est la Vie, Mon Cherie, agreed to guest star in the film even though she was pregnant at the time. They now re-unite with the acclaimed director to intrigue movie fans with a film that is as eye-opening as it is entertaining.

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Product Title:	Protege (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version) 門徒 (Blu-ray) (香港版) 门徒 (Blu-ray) (香港版) プロテージ／偽りの絆 （門徒） (Blu-ray) (香港版) Protege (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version)
Artist Name(s):	Andy Lau (Actor) | Daniel Wu (Actor) | Louis Koo (Actor) | Anita Yuen (Actor) | Zhang Jing Chu (Actor) 劉 德華 (Actor) | 吳彥祖 (Actor) | 古天樂 (Actor) | 袁詠儀 (Actor) | 張 靜初 (Actor) 刘 德华 (Actor) | 吴彦祖 (Actor) | 古天乐 (Actor) | 袁咏仪 (Actor) | 张 静初 (Actor) 劉徳華 （アンディ・ラウ） (Actor) | 呉彦祖 （ダニエル・ウー）　 (Actor) | 古天樂 （ルイス・クー） (Actor) | 袁詠儀（アニタ・ユン） (Actor) | 張静初（チャン・ジンチュウ） (Actor) 유덕화 (Actor) | Daniel Wu (Actor) | Louis Koo (Actor) | Anita Yuen (Actor) | Zhang Jing Chu (Actor)
Director:	Derek Yee 爾 冬陞 尔 冬升 爾冬隆（イー・トンシン） Derek Yee
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Blu-ray Region Code:	A - Americas (North, Central and South except French Guiana), Korea, Japan, South East Asia (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), B - Europe, Africa, Oceania (including Australia and New Zealand), Middle East, French Territories, Greenland What is it?
Release Date:	2008-02-05
Language:	Cantonese, Mandarin
Subtitles:	English, Traditional Chinese
Country of Origin:	Hong Kong
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	2.35 : 1
Sound Information:	Dolby Digital EX(TM) / THX Surround EX(TM), DTS Extended Surround(TM) / DTS-ES(TM)
Disc Format(s):	Blu-ray
Publisher:	Deltamac (HK)
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1010058858

* Screen Format: 2.35:1 Widescreen
* Sound Mix:
- Cantonese: Dolby Digital 6.1EX, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1/LPCM 7.1
- Mandarin: Dolby Digital 6.1EX
* DVD Type: 50GB Dual-Layer
* Special Features:
1. 電影製作特輯 The Making Of (香港版Hong Kong Version/濃縮版Short Version)
2. 解毒五稜鏡 Star Interviews
3. 毒品數讀 About Drugs
4. 相片廊 Photo Gallery
5. 電影預告 Trailer & Teaser

導演: 爾冬陞
Director: Yee Dung Sing

阿力（吳彥祖飾）用了八年時間，從一名小小的毒品批發商混到壟斷海洛英市場的「莊家」（劉德華飾）身旁，負責處理出貨及運輸工作。這麼多年以來，他全心全意要搜集完整販毒的全部資料，可是行事小心的「莊家」從來沒透露過貨倉、製毒工廠的位置；甚至其他同事的面貌，阿力也都未曾見過。後來「莊家」萌生退休之意，想將生意交給阿力接管，於是「莊家」帶阿力到金三角，在軍閥、毒販和罌粟的圍繞下，對阿力做出接棒前的最後試探，一場鬥智的過程，使阿力獲得「莊家」的絕對信任，阿力也漸漸地掌控到經營販毒的秘密。

阿力越發掘「莊家」的真相，越感到迷失，活在兩個極端世界中間。後來他與吸毒者「阿芬」（張靜初飾）投入了一段互相慰藉、各取所需的感情，但是每當他看見阿芬臂上的針孔時，心中便會感到更沉痛的震撼。

後來「莊家」交棒，並且舉家移民，卻在離境時被探員拘捕。「莊家」後來竟用自殺的方式截斷警方的偵查線索。

阿力繼承了「莊家」的位置，一邊當毒販，一邊繼續追蹤販毒線的源頭。然而，他已經分不清自己的真正身份…。

Special agent Nick (Daniel Wu) is deep undercover in the heart of Asia's lucrative crime trade as he plays protege to one of the key players in the game. "Banker (Andy Lau)". in the eight years he has been infiltrating the underworld industry. Nick has amassed enough evidence to indict Banker, but has been ordered to remain undercover and expose the identity of the man behind Banker in order to bring down the entire organization. However, as Nick becomes more trusted and embroiled with Banker's crime family, he finds himself corrupted by the easy money and his new found power. unable to separate himself from his undercover persona, he immerses himself into his role as a crime figure. In the seedy underbelly of mob culture, where redemption comes at a price and the borders of justice, loyalties and truth are constantly changing. Nick grapples with dangerous choices and finds himself flirting with more than the devil. Protege is a suspense-filled exploration of the complex relationships and loyalties within the multilayered, international crime syndicates of today.

This film has won 2 award(s) and received 13 award nomination(s).

• Hong Kong Films Awards 2008
  • Best Film Nomination
  • Best Director Nomination, Derek Yee
  • Best Screenplay Nomination, Derek Yee, LONG WEN KANG, Qin Tian Nan
  • Best Actress Nomination, Zhang Jing Chu
  • Best Supporting Actor Winner, Andy Lau
  • Best Supporting Actor Nomination, Louis Koo
  • Best Supporting Actress Nomination, Anita Yuen
  • Best New Performer Nomination
  • Best Cinematography Nomination, Keung Kwok Man
  • Best Film Editing Winner, Kwong Chi Leung
  • Best Art Direction Nomination, Yee Chung Man
  • Best Action Choreography Nomination, Chin Ka Lok
  • Best Original Film Score Nomination, Peter Kam
  • Best Sound Design Nomination
  • Best Visual Effects Nomination

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