Weekend in Taipei (Weekend in Taipei) is a 2024 French-Taiwanese action thriller film directed by George Huang from a screenplay by Luc Besson and George Huang. The film premiered in France on September 25, 2024.
The film is an action-thriller that tells the story of John Lawler (Luke Evans), a former DEA agent who returns to Taipei and confronts his past. He reunites with Joey Kuang (Lun-Mei Gwei) – a former informant and driver who worked for the Asian underworld. As the two try to rekindle their relationship, they find themselves drawn into a deadly game where they must protect their son and take down a ruthless criminal organization.
The film is directed by George Huang, and stars Luke Evans and Lun-Mei Guey. The plot features intense action scenes, chases, and an intriguing balance between personal relationships and the dangers of the criminal world. This is a film from the creators of "„Taken“" and "„Transporter“", which promises dynamic action and tension.
The film is set to be released in September 2024 and has been well received for its energetic atmosphere and visual effects, though some critics have noted a lack of depth in the characters.
