Astonishing (2004)

Director
Herman Yau

Main cast
Christy Chung; Alex Fong Chung-Sun; Sasha Hou; Sammo Hung; William So Wing-Hong

Genres
Mystery, Thriller

Description
Mandy's life turns upside down after getting into a car accident.


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