A China-Hong Kong co-production, the film is based on real events and tells the story of a merchant vessel operating in the Mekong River Delta in 2011 that was attacked by bandits leaving 13 people dead. Chinese authorities teamed up with police forces from Thailand, Laos and Burma to launch an investigation into the incident when a massive stash of drugs was found on board.
“Operation” Mekong reunites the director once more with Taiwanese leading man Eddie Peng, whom he has previously worked with on box office smash “Unbeatable” and this summer's cycling drama “To The Fore”.
Peng will play opposite mainland star Zhang Hanyu, who was seen recently as the lead in Tsui Hark's “The Taking of Tiger Mountain”, as well as in a key supporting role in Venice closer “Mr. Six” alongside Feng Xiaogang. Actress Feng Wenjuan also stars.
Shooting locations include China (Beijing and Yunnan), Thailand and Malaysia and the film is scheduled for release later in 2016.
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Sources: screenanarchy, filmconbatssyndicate