Eureka Entertainment is set to release Running on Karma, a gripping crime thriller with a Buddhist twist, starring the legendary Andy Lau. Available on Blu-ray as part of The Masters of Cinema Series, this release is limited to 2,000 copies and features an exclusive O-card slipcase. Running on Karma will be available for purchase starting January 28, 2025.
A Unique Collaboration from Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai
Running on Karma is the tenth collaboration between celebrated directors Johnnie To (known for Running Out of Time) and Wai Ka-fai (director of Peace Hotel). This film blends crime thriller elements with philosophical questions on spirituality, making it one of the most distinctive works in their filmography. The film also marks a unique turn for the genre with its incorporation of Buddhist concepts.
A Man With an Extraordinary Gift
In Running on Karma, Andy Lau stars as Big, a former Buddhist monk who gave up his religious vocation due to his extraordinary and burdensome gift—he can see people’s past lives and predict the impact of karma on their present and future. Big has since reinvented himself as a bodybuilder, but his past abilities continue to haunt him.
When he meets Lee Fung-yee (played by Cecilia Cheung from The Legend of Zu), a cop investigating a homicide, Big decides to use his abilities for good. As they join forces to solve the murder, their connection deepens, but Big’s gift also complicates matters—he can see Lee’s past lives as well.
A Crime Thriller with Spiritual Depth
Blending suspenseful genre thrills with deep philosophical questions, Running on Karma explores themes of spirituality, faith, and destiny. The film’s unique blend of crime and philosophy, along with its vivid portrayal of karmic consequences, places it alongside Mad Detective as one of the most compelling and original collaborations between Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Special Features on the Blu-ray Release
This limited edition Blu-ray will include the following special features:
- Limited edition of 2000 copies with exclusive O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray
- Original Cantonese stereo audio with newly translated English subtitles
- New audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and F.J. DeSanto
- Reap the Whirlwind – a new interview with Gary Bettinson, editor-in-chief of Asian Cinema journal
- Archival “making of…” featurette
- Theatrical trailer
- Collector’s booklet featuring a new essay by David West of NEO Magazine
About the Film
Directors: Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
Starring: Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung
Genre: Crime Thriller, Drama
Language: Cantonese (with English subtitles)
Runtime: 99 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Pre-order your copy today and dive into this thought-provoking and thrilling story.
Running on Karma will be available on Blu-ray and is a must-have for fans of Asian cinema and crime thrillers.
Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most unique films in modern cinema on January 28, 2025!
