Boarding Gate

Year: 2008

Runtime: 106 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Olivier Assayas

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Fleeing a turbulent past, Sandra seeks a fresh start in the vibrant, neon-lit city of Hong Kong. As a former sex worker, she hopes to leave her old life behind. However, her hopes are challenged when she encounters a charming couple who offer her assistance. As she becomes increasingly reliant on them, Sandra discovers their promises of salvation hide a dangerous and deceptive game, jeopardizing her chance at a new beginning and forcing her to confront the shadows she desperately tried to escape.

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