Hong Kong enters Oscars with Twilight of the Warrior

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Action thriller 'Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In' has been selected by The Federation of Motion Picture Producers of Hong Kong as Hong Kong's entry to the 97th Academy Awards to represent the region in the best international feature film category of the Oscars.

The film is set in 1980s Hong Kong. It follows the story of Chan Lok-kwun, a troubled youth who accidentally enters the notorious Kowloon Walled City. Lok-kwun, a refugee from the mainland, is trying to survive by participating in underground fighting rings. He seeks to buy a fake ID to improve his life but is betrayed by Mr. Big, a local crime syndicate boss. In a desperate move, Lok-kwun steals drugs from Mr. Big and flees to the Walled City, where he encounters Cyclone, the local crime lord who rules the area with a mix of authority and compassion. In the Walled City, Lok-kwun learns about the order and chaos within the community and forms bonds with Cyclone and his gang. On the other hand, Mr. Big and his gang try to take over the Walled City, leading to intense battles.

Also Chan Lok-kwun's father is revealed to be Jim, the notorious 'King of Killers' who murdered Chau's family. Now, Lok-kwun must pay for that.

The cast includes emerging actors Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, Tony Wu and German Cheung, opposite established stars Louis Koo, Philip Ng and Sammo Hung. Producers are John Chong, known for Infernal Affairs, and Wilson Yip of Ip Man.

Macau-born filmmaker Cheang was awarded best director at this year's HKFAs for murder mystery Mad Fate and is also known for Limbo, Dog Bite Dog and The Monkey King franchise. Twilight Of The Warriors marks his first Oscar submission.

A trilogy is planned that includes prequel Twilight Of The Warriors: Dragon Throne and sequel Twilight Of The Warriors: The Final Chapter.

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