Overheard
Seen it?2009 | 100 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story revolves around three members of a police surveillance squad conducting an investigation into a financial investment group involved in criminal fraud. The focus of the plot, however, is actually on the three officers themselves who stumble upon an opportunity to capitalize on information they gathered during their surveillance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Mak Siu-fai, Felix Chong Man-keung
- Lau Ching-wanJohnny Leung
- Louis KooGene Yeung
- Daniel WuMax Lam
- Zhang JingchuMandy Yam
- Alex Fong Chung-sunKelvin Lee
- Michael WongWillie Ma
- Dominic Lam Ka-wahFrankie Wong
- Waise Lee Chi-hungRingo Low
- Sharon Luk Sze-wanMary
- William ChanJoe