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First Time Is the Last Time (1989):Cocoon of Redemption: Andy Lau’s Gritty Odyssey in Hong Kong’s Underbelly

In the pantheon of Hong Kong’s New Wave cinema, First Time Is the Last Time (1989) stands as a visceral exploration of addiction, female solidarity, and moral ambiguity. Starring a young Andy Lau in one of his most underrated roles, this neo-noir gem directed by Tony Leung Hung-Wah offers international audiences a raw portal into […]