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Operation Mekong 《湄公河行動》 a Film by Dante Lam OPERATION MEKONG 《湄公河行動》 A FILM BY DANTE LAM Running Time: 124 Minutes Directed by: Dante Lam Producers - Huang Jianxin & Candy Leung Executive Producer – Yu Dong Action Choreography - Wei Tung Language: Mandarin, English Subtitles Starring: Eddie Peng, Zhang Hanyu, Carl Ng, Ken Lo, Pawarith Monkolpisit, Jonathan Wu. UK Distributor: Trinity Film Synopsis: Adrenaline pumped and hard hitting, Dante Lam’s latest film presents the ultimate takedown of a major crime ring, by a small but unrelenting crime combatant team. Forming this elite squad is Fang Xinwu, (Eddie Peng – Call of Heroes), an intelligence officer in desperate pursuit of the drug trafficking ring, driven from having seem the impacts of the drugs first hand. Partnering with the bold Captain of the narcotics task force, Gao Gang (Hanyu Zhang, Assembly), together they and their specialist team embark on a mission to take the war on drugs to the kingpin’s doorsteps BACKGROUND: The Golden Triangle, situated at the intersection of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, is often associated with the drug trade. Its difficult terrain - 95% mountainous, a lack of accessible routes and a dense forest - makes it a safe haven for criminals. The emergence of new drugs has lowered the threshold for production, solidifying the region’s reputation as a narcotics empire. Over time, the burgeoning drug business also nurtured the development of other illegal activities, including prostitution, gambling and arms dealing. Violent clashes between gangs have broken out over these illegitimate businesses. The fight against the criminal elements has greatly destabilized the Golden Triangle, making it a dangerously volatile and complex region. Naw Khar’s organization was among the most prolific drug cartel in the Golden Triangle, notorious for their ruthless tactics. DIRECTOR - DANTE LAM: (Beast Stalker, Unbeatable) makes his return to the action genre with an ambitious goal: To reverse the stereotypical image of the Golden Triangle. Lam and his team traveled to the region extensively for research, interviewing locals to better understand life in the Golden Triangle. Lam studied Naw Kham’s trial footage as a major reference for Operation Mekong. A consummate commander of the film set, Lam used a motorcycle to travel between sets on the ground and a water scooter on water. The production team of Operation Mekong had to use various types of aerial shots to cover the epic production scale of the film and to give the audience the opportunity to see the Mekong case from all possible angles. The production also had to obtain a special permit for the use of firearms, which meant that the cast and crew had to wear real bullet vests during filming. The loyal and hardworking crew truly had to travel high and low for this film - with their valiant director leading the way at every step. Selected Filmography: Operation Mekong (2016) To The Fore (2015) That Demon Within (2014) Unbeatable (2013) The Viral Factor (2012) The Stool Pigeon (2010) Beast Stalker (2008) The Twins Effect (2003) Beast Cops (1998) WEI TUNG (Action Director) [Awarded Best Action Choreography for Operation Mekong – Hong Kong Film Awards 2017] Selected Filmography: Operation Mekong (2016) Tale of Three Cities (2015) Saving General Yang (2013) Bodyguards And Assassins (2009) Beast Stalker (2008) Painted Skin (2008) Cast Selected Filmographies ZHANG HANU The Great Wall (2016) KEN LO Operation Mekong (2016) Operation Mekong (2016) Mr. Six (2015) Mission Milano (2016) The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014) Kill Zone 2 (2015) One Day (2014) Amnesia (2015) Special ID (2013) The Man from Macau II (2015) The Chef, The Actor, The Scoundrel (2013) Lawless Kingdom (2013) Back to 1942 (2012) The Constable (2013) White Vengeance (2011) The White Storm (2013) Beginning of the Great Revival (2011) Special ID (2013) Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) Ip Man: The Final Fight (2013) The Message (2009) Chinese Zodiac (2012) The Founding of A Republic (2009) Fairy Tale Killer (2012) The Equation of Love and Death (2008) Assembly (2007) PAWARITH MONKOLPISIT Operation Mekong (2016) EDDIE PENG Young Bao: The Movie (2013) Operation Mekong (2016) Always on My Mind (2012) Call of Heroes (2016) Pai in Love (2009) The Great Wall (2016) The Elephant King (2006) Cold War II (2016) Bar Paradise (2005) The Bodyguard (2016) Promise Me Not (2005) The Monkey King 2 (2016) One Take Only (2001) To the Fore (2015) Bangkok Dangerous (2000) Rise of the Legend (2014) For further information, please contact [email protected] .
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