Detective vs Sleuths

Detective vs Sleuths is a 2022 Hong Kong action thriller film directed, co-written and co-produced by Wai Ka-fai, starring Sean Lau, Charlene Choi, Raymond Lam and Carman Lee. The film follows former police officer Lee Jun (Lau) and elite police inspector Chan Yee (Choi) as they investigate a series of murders that appear to be connected to previous cases they investigated. They find themselves in a race against time to uncover the mastermind behind these murders. Announced in 2018, Detective vs Sleuths was Wai's first film since 2009's Written By. It also marked a reunion between Wai and his frequent collaborator Sean Lau. Filming took place in Hong Kong and Guangzhou from 21 August 2018 to 17 December 2018, and the film began the post-production process in April 2019. Detective vs Sleuths was released in Hong Kong on 21 July 2022, after a period of postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received critical acclaim, winning 4 out of 11 categories at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Director for Wai Ka-fai, Best Screenplay, Best Actor for Sean Lau and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for Best Film.