If you’re a fan of “Asia-noirs,” you might want to check out the latest entry into the genre, “Fire of Conscience.” Starring Leon Lai, Vivian Hsu, and Michelle Ye and directed by Dante Lam, the film is an intense look at the life of an investigator who has to take on a case involving a car accident and a prostitute’s death:
“In the tradition of ‘Hard Boiled,’ ‘Infernal Affairs’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ comes this hard-hitting action-thriller from director Dante Lam. Esteemed investigator Captain Manfred (Leon Lai, Bodyguards and Assassins) is at a crossroads in life when he’s assigned to the case of a lethal car accident and the death of a prostitute. Working with him is aggressive Inspector Kee, who is determined to rise in the fast-paced world of Hong Kong law enforcement. Opposites in every way, Manfred finds himself in the unexpected position of defending his partner when he’s linked to the crimes, and he’s soon swept up into a shadowy world of dirty politics, graphic murders and dangerous secrets. Co-starring Vivian Hsu and Michelle Ye, it’s a daring and explosive entry into the “Asia noirs” genre with a no-holds-barred fight to the finish that will take your breath away.”
The DVD special features include five featurettes, and the international trailer. English subtitles are also included.
You can take a look at the film by clicking on the trailer below the post. Box art is also below the post.
