Rookie police officer Will Yam (Mason Lee) is a recent graduate of the police academy. Due to a wave of serial killings, Will is partnered with veteran officer Cham Lau (Gordon Lam), who was recently reinstated on the force. However, the duo is unable to solve the cases and instead causes a series of incidents. Later, Cham re-encounters a drug-addicted street urchin, Wong To (Cya Liu), who ran over his wife and daughter in the past, and his anger makes him spiral out of control and continuously abuses her. Will 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 Cham Lau (劉中選), respectfully referred to as Brother Cham (斬哥), a veteran police officer of the Regional Crime Unit.
Cya Liu as Wong To (王桃), a drug-addicted street urchin who ran over Cham's wife in a DUI, leaving her in a vegetative state and becomes Cham's informant in order to repent her past mistake.
Mason Lee as Will Yam (任凱), a rookie police officer of the Regional Crime Unit and Cham's new partner.
Principal photography for Limbo began in September 2017 in Hong Kong and wrapped up after three months filming, 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.[4] 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] The film was released in Hong Kong on 18 November 2021.[citation needed]
In Hong Kong, the film grossed HK$740,238 during its first four days of release, opening at No. 5 during its debut weekend. On its second weekend, the film grossed HK$563,365, coming in at No. 10, and have grossed a total of HK$1,276,603 so far.[2]
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]
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For the British comedy drama film see Limbo 2020 film This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Limbo 2021 film news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message 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 3 LimboOfficial film posterTraditional智齒Simplified智齿MandarinZhi ChǐCantoneseZi3 Ci2Directed bySoi CheangWritten byAu Kin yeeShum Kwan sinBased onWisdom Toothby Lei MiProduced byWilson YipPaco WongStarringGordon LamCya LiuMason LeeHiroyuki IkeuchiCinematographyCheng Siu KeungEdited byDavid RichardsonMusic byKenji KawaiProductioncompaniesSun Entertainment CultureBona Film GroupEr Dong PicturesAether Film ProductionDistributed byJust Distribution LimitedRelease dates1 March 2021 2021 03 01 Berlinale 18 November 2021 2021 11 18 Hong Kong Running time118 minutesCountryHong KongLanguageCantoneseBudgetUS 16 million 1 Box officeHK 1 276 603 2 The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival on 1 March 2021 4 and was theatrically released in Hong Kong on 18 November 2021 5 Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Release 5 Reception 5 1 Box office 5 2 Critical reception 6 Awards and nominations 7 ReferencesPlot EditRookie police officer Will Yam Mason Lee is a recent graduate of the police academy Due to a wave of serial killings Will is partnered with veteran officer Cham Lau Gordon Lam who was recently reinstated on the force However the duo is unable to solve the cases and instead causes a series of incidents Later Cham re encounters a drug addicted street urchin Wong To Cya Liu who ran over his wife and daughter in the past and his anger makes him spiral out of control and continuously abuses her Will clumsily loses his pistol which is found by the serial killer With the killer lurking in the city a crisis grows closer Cast EditGordon Lam as Cham Lau 劉中選 respectfully referred to as Brother Cham 斬哥 a veteran police officer of the Regional Crime Unit Cya Liu as Wong To 王桃 a drug addicted street urchin who ran over Cham s wife in a DUI leaving her in a vegetative state and becomes Cham s informant in order to repent her past mistake Mason Lee as Will Yam 任凱 a rookie police officer of the Regional Crime Unit and Cham s new partner Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Yamada Akira 山田收 a waste picker with Oedipus complex and acrotomophilia Fish Liew as Coco 可樂 a disabled drug dealer Hugo Ng as Chief 大Sir Cham and Will s superior officer Sammy Sum as Boss Spark 逼啪 Hanna Chan as Will s wife Kumer as Grizzly 灰熊 Production EditPrincipal photography for Limbo began in September 2017 in Hong Kong and wrapped up after three months filming 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 EditLimbo had its world premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival which was held virtually from 1 to 5 March 2021 4 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 The film was released in Hong Kong on 18 November 2021 citation needed Reception Edit Gordon Lam and Cya Liu s performance received critical acclaim Liu s performance earned her Best Actress award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards Box office Edit In Hong Kong the film grossed HK 740 238 during its first four days of release opening at No 5 during its debut weekend On its second weekend the film grossed HK 563 365 coming in at No 10 and have grossed a total of HK 1 276 603 so far 2 Critical reception Edit 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 Awards and nominations EditYear Award Category Recipient s Result Ref 2021 23rd Far East Film Festival MYmovies Purple Mulberry Award Limbo Won 14 2022 28th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Best Film Limbo Won 15 Best Director Cheang Pou soi NominatedBest Actor Gordon Lam NominatedBest Actress Cya Liu Won40th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Film Limbo Nominated 16 Best Director Cheang Pou soi NominatedBest Actor Gordon Lam NominatedBest Actress Cya Liu WonBest Supporting Actress Fish Liew NominatedBest Screenplay Au Kin yee Shum Kwan Sin WonBest Cinematography Cheng Siu Keung WonBest Art Direction Kenneth Mak Renee Wong WonBest Film Editing David Richardson NominatedBest Costume amp Make Up Design Bruce Yu Karen Yip NominatedBest Original Film Score Kenji Kawai NominatedBest Action Choreography Jack Wong Wai leung NominatedBest Visual Effects Garrett Lam Ho Man Lok Diu King Wai NominatedBest Sound Design Nopawat Likitwong Nominated59th Golden Horse Awards Best Narrative Feature Limbo Nominated 17 18 Best Director Cheang Pou soi NominatedBest Leading Actor Gordon Lam NominatedBest Leading Actress Cya Liu NominatedBest Supporting Actor Mason Lee NominatedBest Adapted Screenplay Au Kin yee and Shum Kwan sin WonBest Cinematography Cheng Siu Keung WonBest Visual Effects Garrett Lam Ho Man lok and Diu King wai WonBest Art Direction Mak Kwok keung and Renee Wong WonBest Makeup amp Costume Design Bruce Yu Ka on and Karen Yip NominatedBest Action Choreography Jack Wong Wai leung NominatedBest Original Film Score Kenji Kawai NominatedBest Film Editing David M Richardson NominatedBest Sound Effects Nopawat Likitwong NominatedAudience Choice Award Limbo WonReferences Edit Shackleton2018 03 18T23 59 00 00 00 Liz Bravos Pictures brings action titles to Filmart including Limbo with Lam Ka Tung exclusive Screen a b HKTDC event hktdc com Log into Facebook Facebook a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Cite uses generic title help a b Grater Tom 11 February 2021 Berlinale Unveils Competition Line Up New Pics From Daniel Bruhl Celine Sciamma Radu Jude Xavier Beauvois amp Hong Sang soo Deadline Hollywood Retrieved 11 February 2021 2021年上映 鄭保瑞新作 智齒 回歸港產暴力美學 20 26 20200827 SHOWBIZ 明報OL網 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 sg style yahoo com Headlife 頭條日報 頭條日報 Headline Daily Limbo www fareastfilm com Japan s Midnight Swan wins the Far East Film Festival 23 www fareastfilm com Marshall2021 03 03T16 30 00 00 00 Lee Limbo Berlin Review Screen 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 5 July 2021 第二十八屆香港電影評論學會大獎得獎理由撮要 Nomination List of The 40th Hong Kong Film Awards Hong Kong film Limbo leads Golden Horse Award nominations Focus Taiwan focustaiwan tw Retrieved 27 September 2022 金馬59兩大會外賽獎 香港 智齒 觀眾票選最佳影片 台灣 一家子兒咕咕叫 獲費比西獎 The News Lens 關鍵評論網 in Chinese 18 November 2022 Retrieved 19 November 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Limbo 2021 film amp oldid 1132614379, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
