Running on Karma
Seen it?2003 | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 23 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$26 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
- Andy LauBiggie
- Cecilia CheungLee Fung-yee
- Cheung Siu-faiCaptain Chung
- Karen Tong Bo-YueWoman Whose Left Arm Shot Off
- Chun WongLee's Superior Officer
- Jimmy Wong Wah-woLee's Colleague
- Hon Kwok-choiSlippery Thief
- Yuen BunChef
- Yu WenzhongMaster Wu
- Hou Lian-ShengMaster Wen