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Original title: 殺出個黃昏
2021 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Drama, Crime 99 min Ages 12+
By: Ricky Ko, Tsz Pun Ko With: Lam Suet, Chow Chung, Siu Cheuk-Yiu, Lam Yiu-Sing, JJ Jia

Once famous for his quick blade, a retired assassin can no longer earn a living with his cut-throat skills. Summoned again, he partners with his chauffeur to carry out special missions - fullfilling the wishes of old people looking to kill themselves. When commissioned by a young girl who has been deserted by her parents and lover, the "Elderly's Angel" squad finds an arresting way to complete its task.

Filmium rating
65%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2021
Selections:
Harbour

Mood

Dark
Darkly Comic
Gritty
Melancholic
Reflective
Serious

Cast & Crew

Ricky Ko
Tsz Pun Ko
Ching-Yi Ho
Ka-Tung Lam
Siu Cheuk-Yiu
Suet Lam
Fu Ka-Tsun
Chan Yin-Fan
Fung Bo-bo
JJ Jia
Yin Tse
Patrick Tse Yin
Gallan So Chi-Chiu
Chau Yuk-Ying
Lam Suet
Chung Suet-Ying
Lam Yiu-Sing
Chow Chung
Zeno Koo
Bo-Bo Fung
Lau Yat-Tung
Stephanie Ho
Sam Lee
Belinda Yan
Ricky Ko (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Atmospheric
Close-Up
Colorful
Dynamic Camera
Emotional
Stylized Visuals

Film Movements

Hong Kong Cinema
Neo-Noir

Narrative Structure

Non-Linear
Twist-Heavy

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Fast-Paced
Manic
Slow
Zany

Soundtrack

Electronic Score
Hong Kong Nostalgia

Style

Cinematic
Dramatic
Hyper-Stylized
Nostalgic
Poetic
Stylized

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Life And Death
Moral Ambiguity
Redemption

Characters

Driver
Elderly Clients
Retired Assassin
Suicidal Teenager

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Open-Ended

Historical Context

2020S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Fulfilling Last Wishes
Reunion With Past
Unexpected Twists

Plot

Assisted Suicide
Dark Murder-Drama
Emotional Journey
Redemption
Retired Assassin
Suicidal Teenager

Setting

Contemporary
Contemporary City
Isolated
Urban
Urban Hong Kong

Shooting Location

Hong Kong

Theme

Compassion
Life And Death
Moral Ambiguity
Morality
Mortality
Redemption

Genre

Crime
Dark Comedy
Drama
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Crime Drama
Drama Enthusiasts
Fans Of Noir
Thoughtful Viewers

Titles

Kill At Dusk

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Release Year

2021
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