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Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.


Agent Jon contemplates leaving the force until he learns his brother is working as a mercenary for a former colleague who betrayed their team.

Jay Chou
Jon

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Man Yeung

Lin Peng
Rachel

Michelle Bai
Ice

Andy On Chi-Kit
Sean

Liu Kai-Chi
Man Tin

Carl Ng Ka-Lung
Ross

Sammy Hung Tin-Chiu
Mark

Philip Keung Ho-Man
Russell

Crystal Lee
Champ
The Viral Factor is a action, crime, thriller, drama, mystery film released in 2012. Directed by Dante Lam Chiu-Yin, it stars Jay Chou, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Lin Peng. Agent Jon contemplates leaving the force until he learns his brother is working as a mercenary for a former colleague who betrayed their team.
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