The Brink is a 2017 Hong Kong action crime-thriller film directed by Jonathan Li and written by Lee Chun-fai.[3] The film stars Zhang Jin, Shawn Yue, Janice Man and Wu Yue, with Gordon Lam making a special appearance. It was released in theaters on 23 November 2017.[4][5]
| The Brink | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 狂獸 |
| Simplified Chinese | 狂兽 |
| Literal meaning | The Ferocious Beast |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Kuáng shòu |
| Jyutping | kwong4 sau3 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Li |
| Written by | Lee Chun-fai |
| Produced by | Cheang Pou-soi Paco Wong |
| Starring | Zhang Jin Shawn Yue Janice Man Wu Yue Gordon Lam |
| Cinematography | Kenny Tse |
| Edited by | Pang Ching-hei |
| Music by | Chung Chi-wing Ben Cheung |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Bravos Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | HK$100 million (est. US$15.5 million)[1] |
| Box office | US$10.1 million[2] |
Plot
editSai Gau is a reckless police officer who is dead set on tracking down Shing, a smuggler of black market gold disguising under the guise of commercial fishing business. When he learns that Shing is going after a triad boss's underwater gold vault, Sai Gau takes to the high seas to hunt for his prey.
Shing, a orphan adopted by the mob boss of the gold smuggling operation, Guo is entrusted by his adoptive father to look over his inexperienced and brash son and heir Shawn Yuen when his health is deteriorated. However, Shawn Yuen dislikes being told what to do by Shing and plans to kill Shing so he can succeed his father wholly.
Cast
edit- Zhang Jin as Sai Gau
- Shawn Yue as Shing
- Janice Man as Suet
- Wu Yue as Tak
- Tai Po as Shui Sing
- Cecilia So as Adopted daughter of Sai Gau
- Yasuaki Kurata as Blackie
Special appearance
edit- Gordon Lam as Chan
Guest appearance
edit- Derek Tsang as Shui Sing's son
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Brink 狂獸" | Chow Yiu-fai, Walter Wong | Andy Hui | 4:00 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best New Director | Jonathan Li | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Action Choreography | Li Chung-chi | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Lau, Shirley (14 March 2016). "FilMart: Streaming Giant iQIYI Backs 'The Brink'". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Kuang Shou (2017) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "'The Brink': Film Review | Busan 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Review: The Brink – Zhang Jin, Shawn Yue in pompous action thriller". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "余文樂變「漁民樂」 《狂獸》使壞到底水下鬥張晉". Yahoo奇摩電影. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Hong Kong Film Awards nominations 2018: Ann Hui's Our Time Will Come leads race with 11 nods". South China Morning Post. 6 February 2018.