The Trough

2018·Movie
1h 53min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–33%

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The Trough fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Yu Chau is a cop who has gone so deep undercover within the triad. He can no longer tell which side of the law he's on. When he accidentally kills one of his pals in an operation, he runs off into the boonies to lick his wounds. Upon his return, he teams up with fellow officers Jim and Jackie to catch a triad Boss, only to unveil collusion with government officials at the highest level. Yu Chau once again faces the dilemma of taking the law into his own hands...
Neo-Noir ThrillerUndercover CopTriad InvestigationPolitical CorruptionMoral DilemmaIntense ActionPsychological SuspenseCynical WorldviewHong Kong Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Chung Lam-Hung
Written by:
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Wen Ning
Produced by:
Cheung Chi-Kwong, Claudie Chung Jan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Trough legally?

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The Trough is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on AsianCrush, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trough worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trough rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Trough?

1 h 53 min

The Trough runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is The Trough in?

cnJapaneseChineseEnglish

It was made in cn, with some Japanese, Chinese, English. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Trough?

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