So Close

So Close is a Hong Kong action film released in 2002, directed by Corey Yuen and starring Shu Qi, Rosamund Kwan, and Tony Leung Ka-fai. The movie revolves around two highly skilled assassin sisters, Ah Nam (Shu Qi) and Ah Sa (Sandra Ng), who operate in a world of high-stakes espionage and deception. The film begins with the two sisters, expert assassins working for a mysterious client known as Master Wong (Eddie Cheung), who hires them for a job in Japan. The task involves eliminating a series of targets, but upon arriving in Tokyo, the sisters quickly discover that they have different goals and motivations. Ah Nam wants to use the money to fund her sister's surgery and ensure her recovery from a serious injury, while Ah Sa is more interested in using the payout to advance her own interests and potentially leave her life of crime behind. As the sisters delve deeper into their mission, they soon find themselves in a precarious situation, hunted by a group of ruthless gangsters known as the "Five Brothers," who have also been hired by Master Wong to eliminate their targets. The Five Brothers are a formidable force, and their leader, a cold-blooded killer named Uncle Wai (Chin Siu-ho), will stop at nothing to complete their contract. In a surprising twist, the sisters are also being pursued by a skilled and resourceful female cop named Inspector Lee (Zhang Jingchu), who is hot on their trail. Initially, Lee perceives the sisters as the culprits behind a series of high-profile murders, but as she closes in on them, she begins to unravel the complex web of intrigue involving Master Wong and the Five Brothers. Meanwhile, Ah Nam and Ah Sa find themselves growing increasingly frustrated with each other, as their differing motivations and methods threaten to tear them apart. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of their profession, they must confront the darker aspects of their own natures and the true cost of their actions. The film's action sequences are relentless and expertly choreographed, with a focus on intricate hand-to-hand combat and high-velocity stunts. Corey Yuen's direction is seamless, fluidly shifting between scenes of intense martial arts action and moments of emotional character development. As the story unfolds, Ah Nam and Ah Sa's bond is put to the ultimate test, and they must navigate their troubled past and their complex relationship with their handler, Master Wong, in order to survive. The film takes a surprising turn when it's revealed that the sisters' client, Master Wong, is not who he claims to be. In fact, he's a key figure in a larger conspiracy involving a massive heist and the Five Brothers. In the end, the sisters must confront their own demons and learn to trust each other in order to take down their enemies and bring the perpetrators to justice. With its gripping plot, memorable characters, and adrenaline-fueled action sequences, "So Close" is a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.