A World Without Thieves (2004)

In the vast and raw landscape of rural China, we find two seasoned con artists, Wang Bo and Wang Li, caught in the throes of a love dispute. Their path intersects with that of a guileless carpenter affectionately known as Dumbo, who is journeying home with his life savings of 60,000 yuan, a tempting target for any thief. But as Wang Bo plans to swindle the unsuspecting Dumbo, Wang Li, moved by a spiritual awakening after a visit to a temple, shifts from swindler to guardian. On their shared journey, a train ride that transforms into a thrilling allegory of trust and deceit, they are not alone. The enclosed space is a hotbed of tricksters, including a cunning crime boss and his seductive femme fatale eager to recruit the skilled Wang Bo into their fold. As the train chugs along, a series of high-stakes contests unfold, ripe with danger and tension. Amidst this chaotic dance of deception, Wang Li must protect Dumbo not only from Bo but also from the other predators onboard, all while grappling with the turmoil of her own relationship. Beneath the grating wheels and the rhythmic heartbeat of the train, an unexpected narrative unfolds. Will the innocence and simple spirituality of Dumbo touch the hardened hearts of these thieves? Will the relationship between Wang Bo and Wang Li find resolution amidst this whirlwind? And ultimately, can a world without thieves truly exist, even within the confines of a single train ride? This thrilling journey through the underbelly of human nature and redemption keeps you riveted until the last station.

A World Without Thieves is an action movie featuring Andy Lau.

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