Lifeline (film)

Lifeline

Film poster
Traditional 十萬火急
Simplified 十万火急
Mandarin Shí Wàn Huǒ Jí
Cantonese Sap6 Maan6 Fo2 Gap1
Directed by Johnnie To
Produced by Mona Fong
Screenplay by Yau Nai-hoi
Starring Sean Lau
Alex Fong
Carman Lee
Music by Raymond Wong
Cinematography Cheng Siu-Keung
Edited by Wong Wing-ming
Production
company
Cosmopolitan Film Productions
Distributed by Shaw Brothers Studio
Release dates
3 January 1997 (1997-01-03)
Running time
108 minutes
Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
Box office HK$20,730,867

Lifeline is a 1997 Hong Kong action disaster drama film directed by Johnnie To and starring Sean Lau, Alex Fong and Carman Lee.

Plot

Yau Sui (Sean Lau) is a veteran firefighter of the Tsz Wan Shan Fire Station who has an arrogant attitude because of his extensive experience. By chance, Sui meets Annie (Carman Lee), a doctor who becomes troublous after a recent breakup with her boyfriend. Fortunately, Sui consoles her and they begin a relationship. Meanwhile, Sui strikes a rivalry with the newly appointed leader of the fire station, Raymond Cheung (Alex Fong), often getting into disputes. Later, a big fire erupts in a weaving factory located in Tsuen Wan, where Sui, Raymond and their team members arrive to the scene, where the fire level rose to 5th alarm. Because of many hazardous objects present, an explosion occurs, releasing toxic gas. To deal with the dilemma, Sui and Raymond must put their rivalry aside and work together.

Cast

Reception

Critical

Beyond Hollywood gave the film a positive review praising the developed characters and the performances of Sean Lau and Alex Fong, while also noting its impressive fire stunts.[1] LoveHKFilm gave the film a positive review and praises director Johnnie To's realism and sheer bravura storytelling.[2] So Good Reviews also gave a positive review, praising the fire sequences and characters, but criticizes some of its melodramatic moments.[3]

Box office

The film grossed HK$20,730,867 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 3 January to 4 February 1997.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Ceremony Category Recipient Outcome
17th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Film Lifeline Nominated
Best Director Johnnie To Nominated
Best New Performer Ruby Wong Nominated
Best Film Editing Wong Wing-ming Won
Best Action Choreography Yuen Bun Nominated
Best Sound Design Lifeline Won
4th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards Film of Merit Lifeline Won

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