
Election(2005)
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.


“Even a criminal can serve his country.”
As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

Simon Yam
Lam Lok

Louis Koo
Jimmy Lee

Wong Tin-Lam
Uncle Teng Wai

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Kun

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Jet

Lam Suet
Big Head

Andy On Chi-Kit
Lik

Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
Bo

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Mr. So

Tam Bing-Man
Uncle Cocky
Election 2 is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2006 exploring themes of gangster, organized crime, criminal, triad. Directed by Johnnie To, it stars Simon Yam, Louis Koo, Wong Tin-Lam. As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
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