The Fatal Raid
Director: Jacky Lee
Actors: Patrick Tam, Michael Tong, Jade Leung
PlotThe story begins with an ill-fated police mission in Macau, where a group of elite Hong Kong police officers engages in a bloody confrontation with a notorious gang. The operation goes wrong, incurring heavy losses and leaving a lasting impact on the survivors. Years later, the echoes of this disastrous mission reverberate through the force as it grapples with political pressure and internal turmoil. The survivors find themselves reluctantly drawn back into action when a string of mysterious crimes in Hong Kong and Macau reveal connections to the past tragedy. Their mission is to stop a new wave of criminal activity linked to an elusive adversary from their past. As old wounds are reopened, loyalties are tested and personal motives come into play.
The seasoned officers, each burdened by their own emotional baggage, join forces with a younger generation of ambitious yet inexperienced recruits. Tensions arise as the team navigates a volatile urban landscape, trying to prevent history from repeating itself. Amidst high-stakes firefights and intense car chases, they collide with underworld factions vying for control. As they dig deeper into the case, they unravel a complex web of betrayal and conspiracy that threatens to overshadow their mission. Alongside breathtaking action sequences, the narrative explores themes of redemption and justice, compelling the characters to confront their past mistakes while forging unlikely alliances to stop imminent chaos.
Writers: Men-Wa Choi, Jacky Lee, Lam Siu Fu
Release Date: 26 Sep 2019
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Home Video Reviews
A flawed attempt at blending narrative and action, 'The Fatal Raid' is redeemed by frequent explosive set pieces and solid technical merits.
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