Dai zeoi bou (2012)

An old but serious miscarriage of justice clouds a current police investigation looking into the death of a mutilated corpse.

Director:

Roy Hin Yeung Chow (as Chow Hin Yeung)

Writers:

Roy Hin Yeung Chow (screenplay), Chi-long To (screenplay) (as Christine To Chi Long)

Stars:

Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, Janice Man

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Cheung	...	Wang Yuen-yeung
Simon Yam	...	Lam Ching Chung
Janice Man	...	Tsui Suet / Tsui Eva
Kay Tse	...	Au Yeung Ying
Chi Kui Chow	...	Wang's Brother
Hei-Yi Cheng	...	Lam's Wife
Chi-Yeung Chow	...	Ah Keung (as Hinson Chow)
Phat Chan	...	Ah Phat
Julius Brian Siswojo	...	Little B (as JBS - Brian)
Ho Ming Luk	...	Coroner
Clifton Kwan	...	Ah Tung
Ka-Lok Wong	...	Young Lam (as Stephen Wong)
Kim-Wing Lee	...	Prisoner (as Li Kim Wing)
Ladnongkhee Adul	...	Prisoner
Anthony Au	...	Prisoner

Storyline

A mutilated corpse appears to be a straightforward case of revenge killing, but as Inspector Lam zeroes in on the ex-con prime suspect, he finds himself confronting a web of lies. To reach the truth, Lam must delve into the details of a 20-year-old case for answers (a case in which he finds himself to have had an incidental part).

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Plot Keywords:

revenge | police investigation | stabbed with a pencil | tears | crying man | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese English

Release Date:

15 March 2012 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

Nightfall

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edko Films, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong, Irresistible Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Lam Ching Chung: If you keep trying to hide the truth, I'll charge you with murder.

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Connections

References Duran Duran: Unstaged (2014)

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Soundtracks

Sunflower
(theme song)
Written and performed by Wang Feng

User Reviews

Love and Revenge

I saw the first 75% of this movie in a flight from Tokyo to Hong Kong. 25% was missed because I started watching a bit too late. I just watched it now and completed the film. "Nightfall" is a good drama / thriller which can be tightened. The plot and the atmosphere are first-rate. The editing and the overall storytelling, though, fall short. I watched it with this fluctuating feelings of high and low. Some parts are so gripping I can't take my eyes off. Some parts are so visually cut off of the rest of the film. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a case of walkout, and the walker would be definitely at a loss. The Simon Yam character is believable as a seasoned but sometimes weary-of-life police officer. His emotional final scene, with him receiving a phone message from the dead, is a good sum-up of the entire film. The Eugene Wang character, though, while physically convincing in every way, misses some good opportunities to give the film its deserving depth. I would have contrasted his hard face all through the film with the other serene and fulfilled one on his way down, as he has fulfilled every obligation as a man and a father. HIs slow-motion fall should have revealed to us an immeasurable love of a parent to his or her child. It will suit well with the girl's innocent question to the inspector: who is this man protector of mine? Anyway, this film will not fail to entertain you. Just like me: try asking all these silly questions after the end.