Once a Thief (1996 film)
Once a Thief is a 1996 Canadian action comedy television film directed by John Woo.The film is about two orphans - Mac Ramsey and Li Ann Tsei who have spent their life living with the Tang family - a ruthless Chinese organized crime syndicate.Mac and Li Ann were taken in by the Tang Godfather and have formed a close friendship with his son Michael.When they grow up, Li Ann is betrothed to Michael, but falls in love with Mac so the two scheme to steal money from the Tang family and run off to start a new life.18 months later, Mac is released into the charge of a menacing woman known only as the Director who takes him to Canada to work for her crime-fighting team.