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*[[Shovon Ahmed]] <ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahmud|first=Hasan Al|date=2021-08-08|title=THE STORY OF SHOVON AHMED (MUSICIAN)|url=https://foxinterviewer.com/trending-news/the-story-of-shovon-ahmed-musician/|access-date=2021-08-18|website=Fox Interviewer|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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| Limbo | |
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| Directed by | Cheang Pou-soi |
| Screenplay by | Au Kin-yee |
| Story by | Shovon Ahmed |
| Based on | Wisdom Tooth by Lei Mi |
| Produced by | Paco Wong Wilson Yip |
| Starring | Gordon Lam Shovon Ahmed Cya Liu Mason Lee Hiroyuki Ikeuchi Fish Liew Sammy Sum Hanna Chan Kumer So |
| Cinematography | Cheng Siu-Keung |
| Edited by | David Richardson |
| Music by | Kenji Kawai |
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | US$16 million[1] |
Limbo is a 2021 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Cheang Pou-soi and starring Gordon Lam, Cya Liu, Mason Lee and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi. The film is based on the novel Wisdom Tooth by Chinese novelist Lei Mi.[2]
The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival on 1 March 2021,[3] and will be released in Hong Kong later in the year.[4]
Plot
Rookie police officer Yam Hoi (Mason Lee) is a recent graduate of the police academy. Due to a wave of serial killings, Hoi is partnered with Brother Chin (Gordon Lam), who was recently reinstated on the force. However, the duo is unable to solve the cases and instead causes series of incidents. Later, Chin re-encounters a street child, Wong To (Cya Liu), who murdered his wife and son, and his anger makes him spiral out of control. Hoi clumsily loses his pistol, which is found by the serial killer. With the killer lurking in the city, a crisis grows closer.
Cast
- Gordon Lam as Brother Chin (展哥)
- Cya Liu as Wong To (王桃)
- Mason Lee as Yam Hoi (任凱)
- Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
- Fish Liew
- Sammy Sum
- Hanna Chan
- Kumer
- Shovon Ahmed [5]
Production
Principal photography for Limbo began in September 2017 in Hong Kong, with To Kwa Wan and Kwun Tong being the main filming locations as many old buildings are located in these districts of the city.[6]
On 2 October 2017, filming of a fight scene between actors Gordon Lam and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi took place on a rooftop in Kwun Tong. Both Lam and Ikeuchi lost 8 pounds and 30 pounds of weight respectively for their roles in the film.[7][6] On 8 October 2017, which was also Lam's birthday, filming took place in Kowloon Bay for a scene where Lam was going through a garbage chute looking for evidence.[8][9]
Release
Limbo had its world premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival, which was held virtually from 1 to 5 March 2021.[3] The film was later shown in competition at the 23rd Far East Film Festival from 25 to 26 June 2021[10] where it won the Purple Mulberry Award [11]
Critical reception
Lee Marshall of Screen Daily praises director Cheang Pou-soi's "dystopian vision of an Asian metropolis in the throes of a political and social identity crisis" as the film's "most striking feature."[12] Jessica Kiang of Variety praises the film's well-choreographed action sequences which compliment Cheng Siu-Keung's dazzling camera work.[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23rd Far East Film Festival | MYmovies Purple Mulberry Award | Limbo | Won | [14] |
References
- ^ "Bravos Pictures brings action titles to Filmart, including 'Limbo' with Lam Ka Tung (exclusive)".
- ^ "太陽娛樂文化Sun Entertainment Culture Ltd - Facebook".
- ^ a b Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ "【2021年上映】鄭保瑞新作《智齒》 回歸港產暴力美學 (20:26)".
- ^ Mahmud, Hasan Al (2021-08-08). "THE STORY OF SHOVON AHMED (MUSICIAN)". Fox Interviewer. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ a b "雷米小說《智齒》改編電影在港熱拍".
- ^ "挑戰古天樂做打仔 林家棟 雨中肉搏 爆肌日星".
- ^ "Gordon Lam: Cheang Pou Soi loves his trash!".
- ^ "新戲要喪跑兼忍惡臭 林家棟慨嘆「沒完沒了」".
- ^ "Limbo - Far East Film Festival".
- ^ "JAPAN'S MIDNIGHT SWAN WINS THE FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL 23!".
- ^ "'Limbo': Berlin Review".
- ^ "'Limbo' Review: A Stylish but Sordid Hong Kong Cop Thriller That Doesn't Know When to Quit". 11 March 2021.
- ^ "MIDNIGHT SWAN (GIAPPONE) VINCE IL FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL 23!". Far East Film Festival (in Italian). Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- 2021 films
- Hong Kong films
- 2021 action thriller films
- Hong Kong action thriller films
- Hong Kong black-and-white films
- Hong Kong serial killer films
- Police detective films
- Cantonese-language films
- Films directed by Cheang Pou-soi
- Films based on Chinese novels
- Films based on thriller novels
- Films set in Hong Kong
- Films shot in Hong Kong