Weekend in Taipei

A 2024 Franco-Taiwanese action thriller directed by George Huang, co-written with Luc Besson. The plot centers on U.S. DEA agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans), who, after a failed operation in Minneapolis, receives information from an anonymous informant in Taipei about compromising materials on a major drug lord, Kwang. Defying orders, John travels to Taipei under a false identity, where he meets a mercenary driver named Joey (Gwei Lun-mei), with whom he develops a romantic relationship. Together, they become entangled in a dangerous game, attempting to dismantle Kwang's criminal empire and save her son Raymond (Sung Kang), who becomes a target after stealing important documents from his adoptive father. The film combines dynamic action sequences with deep emotional experiences of the characters, exploring themes of betrayal, redemption, and the strength of family bonds. It premiered on September 1, 2024, at Vieshow Cinemas Xinyi in Taipei, with a wide release in France and Taiwan on September 25, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the impressive action scenes and performances but criticized the screenplay and character development.