To's new film on familiar ground

Hong Kong director Johnnie To's new film Blind Detective is a perfect blend of two genres he is known for - suspense and romance. Andy Lau plays a blind detective, who investigates cold cases for the police. He joins a young policewoman played by Sammi Cheung to search for her childhood friend who disappeared a decade ago. The pair, who previously performed in To's films Needing You and Love on a Diet, appear in one hilarious scene after another in their search for truth. The film also features some violence and may not be suitable for younger viewers. Blind Detective premiered on July 4.

- Liu Wei