Confession of Pain
傷城
“The heart is a lonely hunter...”
Synopsis
In a city of love and prosperity, a city of lost hope and premature death, veteran detective Hei feels it all: the hurt, the helplessness, the horror. When his father-in-law, the billionaire benefactor Kim, is gruesomely murdered in his palatial mansion, he enlists the assistance of his former partner turned private detective.
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Confession of Pain (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Lau Ching-Hei
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Yau Kin-Bong
Shu Qi
Hung
Xu Jinglei
Susan Chow
Chapman To Man-Chat
Tsui Wing-Kwong
Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming
Uncle Man
Elliot Ngok Wah
Chow Yuen-Sing
Emme Wong Yi-Man
Rachel
Ricky Chan Po-Yuen
Lai Sun-Wah
Ankie Beilke
Spicy Girl
Geoffrey Wong Chi-Hung
Policeman
Shaun Tam Chun-Yin
Policeman
Monie Tung Man-Lee
Policewoman
Toby Leung Ching-Kei
Policewoman
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Chan Wai-Keung
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
Wong Ming
Hoh Shu-Wing
Doorman at Wah's Flat
Hau Woon-Ling
Landlady of Seaside House
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Chong Man-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai
- Original Score
- Comfort Chan
- Original Title
- 傷城
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Sil-Metropole Organisation, Basic Pictures, Bona Film Group, Media Asia Films, Avex Entertainment, Salon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Felix Chong Man-Keung, Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Comfort Chan
Lai Yiu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Azrael Chung
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Cheung Hong-Tat, Yu Dong, John Chong, Song Dai
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Director
Felix Chong Man-Keung
Writer
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Writer
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Producer
Lai Yiu-Fai
Director of Photography
Comfort Chan
Original Music Composer
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director of Photography
Cheung Hong-Tat
Producer
Azrael Chung
Editor
Ronald Wong
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Confession of Pain about?
In a city of love and prosperity, a city of lost hope and premature death, veteran detective Hei feels it all: the hurt, the helplessness, the horror. When his father-in-law, the billionaire benefactor Kim, is gruesomely murdered in his palatial mansion, he enlists the assistance of his former partner turned private detective.
Who directed Confession of Pain?
Confession of Pain was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
Who stars in Confession of Pain?
The principal cast of Confession of Pain includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Shu Qi, Xu Jinglei, Chapman To Man-Chat.
When was Confession of Pain released and how long is it?
Confession of Pain was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Confession of Pain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Confession of Pain was composed by Comfort Chan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confession of Pain?
Confession of Pain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).