Mad Detective Page #2

Synopsis: A rookie cop teams up with a former detective with a supernatural gift to hunt down a serial killer.
Director(s): Johnnie To, Ka-Fai Wai
Production: IFC First Take
  6 wins & 11 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Metacritic:
68
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%
NOT RATED
Year:
2007
89 min
Website
67 Views


My wife doesn't eat beef, remember?

Of course!

Yours? Yes.

I once had one too. Really?

How about a spin?

No.

You haven't driven for a while.

And your license has expired.

Please, honey. No.

I'll drive you.

Be right back.

Sit tight!

She can't see us anymore!

How long have you known Bun?

Bun used to come here

with his wife on his motorcycle.

Then he started coming by himself.

But said he was with his wife.

I didn't ask questions.

I assumed his wife died.

You know he's...

Nice ride! You drove!

Hold on tight!

My hair's a mess!

I'm going to the restroom.

I'll bring you.

No, it's alright.

Believe me,

it's hard to find.

It's okay...

Really, I'll find it myself.

It's here. Thanks.

It's an honor to be working with Bun.

He has a unique way of investigating.

Can you see her?

Just trying.

Thanks for coming to my husband.

He's become a happier man.

Why did you offer your ear to Chief?

It was a present.

Chief has no inner personalities.

How about me?

Wong is dead.

How do you know?

He's here.

Buried in mud.

For 18 months,

police and citizens searched

the forest many times.

I also camped here for 2 weeks.

Nothing was found.

I tried to imagine what you would do.

I'd bury myself.

Bury me.

Let me try.

You're not me.

Let me try.

It's not easy to be me.

Give me your gun.

What are you looking for?

Are you looking for this?

You can see me?

I've been lost for a long time.

I can't find my way out.

No one could see me or hear me.

I've been here...

for 18 months.

Do you know who I am?

You're Chi-wai.

You're a cop.

Why am I here?

On March 14th 2006,

you and your partner Wong

pursued a thief into this forest.

Then you murdered Wong.

Why?

I don't know yet.

It's probably connected to your gun.

You also murdered 4 other people.

And a sales clerk.

Bun!

Bun!

Bun!

He's a nut case. Leave him alone.

Bun! Open the door!

"Female Body Found In Cement Concrete"

"Taiwanese Gives Himself In"

Hands on head!

Hands on head!

I'm Inspector Cheung.

You're under arrest for

breaking in private property.

Are you Bun's wife?

Where did you get the handcuffs?

My name is Ho.

I'm from Regional Crime Unit.

Where's your badge?

In my car.

And your gun?

In my locker at the station.

My badge number is 57005.

Call RCU if you don't believe me.

Bun is my ex-husband.

What do you want from him?

Why are you here?

His psychiatrist said

he hasn't check up for 6 months.

No one answered when I knocked.

I came in to see if he was dead.

Did he claim he could see

people's inner personalities?

Or that God would give him signs?

He thinks we're still together.

Bun is mentally ill.

He hasn't been taking his medication.

He's nuts. You'd better

stay away from him.

Waitress.

May I take your order?

Shark's fin soup, Yes.

Steamed fish, Yes.

Half of a roasted chicken, Yes.

And a bowl of rice.

Thank you.

Shark's fin soup,

steamed fish,

half of a roasted chicken,

and a bowl of rice.

Waitress. Shark's fin soup,

steamed fish, half of a roasted chicken,

and a bowl of rice.

I'm Ho, from Regional Crime Unit.

I'm looking for Chi-wai.

He's not answering.

Call again.

What case is Chi-wai working on?

In this district,

it's usually robberies, fraud,

or domestic affairs.

What case is Chi-wai working on?

Why is he investigating the Indians?

In this district,

it's usually robberies, fraud,

or domestic affairs.

Found him yet?

How often do you inspect your men's guns?

Once every week.

What's your inspection procedure?

Show me.

We'd check the gun's number against

the Arms Inspection Record.

Does he follow the procedure?

It's standard procedure.

But our district is more relaxed.

We believe in our people.

They are not thieves.

CHI-WAI

Where's the suspect?

What did you lose?

My pistol.

That's serious.

Where did you lose it?

How should I know.

I almost caught the thief.

Did the thief take it?

No.

I hope not.

What are you doing?

Reporting to dispatch.

We won't find it in the dark.

Don't! It'll ruin my record.

We'll be in bigger trouble

if the thief has it.

I'm getting promoted. Buddy...

Report to dispatch. Let them follow up.

We may still be able to intercept the van.

Why did you kill him?

If I don't kill him,

he'll report on me.

You can't just take his gun,

it has a serial number.

Is this Regional Crime Unit?

I want to report seeing

an Indian with a gun

on Hung To Road.

Just take the gun, don't kill any more.

The more complicated the story,

the better for us.

Sir, are you okay?

What's the status?

We received an anonymous call today.

Someone saw an Indian

with a gun on the third floor.

Get everyone ready to move.

Yes, sir.

Action!

Looks like the lead is good.

Search around.

Yes, sir!

Where is your gun?

Where is your gun? Lost it!

Where is your gun?

Lost it...

Where is your gun?

Lost it!

Chi-wai killed Wong...

and took his gun.

The Indian found Chi-Wai's gun.

Chi-wai will kill the Indian

and take his gun back.

Where are you?

I'm on Wai Yip Street.

I'm on Hung To Road.

Turn on Hau Ming Street.

Have you seen a weak boy?

No.

Chi-wai will kill the boy.

I can see you.

I saw a boy. Where are you?

What are you talking about?

I'm right behind you.

You almost ran over me!

Give my badge and gun back!

What's going on?

What happened to you?

You got me into big trouble.

Don't be confused!

We've solved the case already.

I saw the masked man,

but I couldn't catch him.

Trust me.

It's Chi-wai.

He's responsible for everything.

No.

We received a call,

an Indian had a police gun.

It's a set up.

Chi-wai wants to complicate the case.

I saw the armored boxes,

the masks...

I'm scared.

I don't want to play anymore...

He has lost faith in you.

Return his gun and walk away.

Quiet!

I really regret asking you for help.

We can go and make the arrest together.

He's frightened.

Leave before he kills you!

Leave me alone!

I'm scared.

You're nuts.

Your wife is no longer with you.

You're seeing an illusion!

I saw your real wife at your home.

She's a police inspector.

Why don't you return his gun?

I can't let this go.

Do you have to continue the case?

Yes.

Madam.

Has Bun been here lately?

He was just here yesterday.

Call me if he comes again.

Okay.

Give me a coffee.

Sure.

Would you drink some wine?

Have you seen my wife?

Come with me.

Psychiatrist said you

haven't been checking up.

It's not my business.

But I still have sympathies.

She's evil.

Bun! Walk away from her.

Who is she? Don't ask!

Get in the car.

Stop messing with him! Leave him alone!

I've been on this homicide for 6 months.

But found no leads.

Tell me who did it.

Who is she?

I'm your wife.

We married in 1996 in Hawaii.

After I left you,

you invented this person in your mind.

She doesn't exist!

Get her to leave...

The killer is the nephew.

Thank you.

What have I become in your eyes?

Someone selfish and cold-hearted?

You think everyone is selfish

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