What are the key story phases in Election?

The story of Election progresses through these phases: The Election Power Struggle, The Power Vacuum, The New Order, The Final Betrayal.

How does Election end?

In the final act ("The Final Betrayal"): When Big D challenges Lok's authority, Lok eliminates him and his wife to consolidate absolute power.

Election (2005) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Election
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 2005
Rating: 7.2

Plot Analysis Summary

The corrupting nature of power and the lengths people will go to attain and maintain it

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Election Power Struggle

The Power Vacuum

The New Order

The Final Betrayal

After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.

Directed by

Johnnie To

Key Cast

Simon Yam — Lok
Tony Leung Ka-fai — Big D
Louis Koo — Jimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai — Jet
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung — Kun

Rating: 7.2/10 (296 votes)