Runaway (Chinese: 走投有路) is a 2001 Hong Kong crime comedy film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nick Cheung, Anthony Wong, Samuel Pang, and Ruby Wong. It follows the antics of two inept triad bosses on the run following a series of mishaps.
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Plot
Dan (Nick Cheung) is a clever minded triad punk. One time on a run for fun, he plays a trick on a rival triad leader Ray (Anthony Wong), causing him to lose the opportunity of winning millions of dollars. Dan also embezzled cash from his gang and his boss, Kwan (Joe Lee) sends his henchmen to capture him. Dan escapes to Phuket Island, Thailand with his sworn brother, King (Samuel Pang), where they meet two attractive ladies. King falls in love with an innocent tattoo artist (Anya Wu), while Dan becomes entangled with the mysterious and unique Ching (Ruby Wong). At this time, Ray also arrives in Phuket in order to pursue his ideal girlfriend, Ching. Dan discovers Ching's ulterior to stay with Ray and comes in an agreement with Ching to seek benefits from Ray. At this point, Kwan's assassins also arrive in Phuket, ready to silence Dan and Ray.
Cast
Nick Cheung as Dan
Anthony Wong as Ray
Ruby Wong as Ching
Samuel Pang as King
Ken Lo as Tai
Joe Lee as Boss Kwan
Anya Wu as Tattoo girl / Assassin
Sunny Luk as Dan's gangster
Chan Kei-hop as Mr. Chan
Chan Tsui-ting as Mao-mao
Gary Mak as Brother Jiu
Lau Ho-leung as Tour guide
Vivian Wong as Reporter
Tony Cheung as Chef
Annie Wong as Tai's mother