The Truth (1988 Hong Kong Film)

The Truth (Chinese: Fa nei qing) is a 1988 Hong Kong feature film directed by Taylor Wong. The production was shot in Cantonese and has a runtime of 116 minutes.

Promotional poster or still image of the 1988 Hong Kong film The Truth, showing featured elements of the movie. — Promotional poster for the 1988 film The Truth.

Plot

The narrative centers on a prostitute, portrayed by Deannie Yip, who faces a murder accusation. A young lawyer, played by Andy Lau, successfully defends her in the lawsuit. Subsequently, she becomes entangled in a second murder charge, and a friend engages the same attorney to represent her.

Refusing the lawyer's legal assistance upon discovering a personal secret, she chooses to end her life to protect him from further complications.

Cast

Deannie Yip
Andy Lau