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Hong Kong's Oscar Submission: "Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In

The film premiered at Cannes at has proved a local box office success.

Hong Kong has selected the action thriller Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In as its entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category12. Directed by Soi Cheang, the film is based on Andy Seto’s manga series City of Darkness and set in the 1980s British Colonial Hong Kong. The story follows Chan Lok-kwun, a troubled youth who finds himself in the notorious Kowloon Walled City, a haven for gang crime and corruption.

The film has been a significant box office success, grossing nearly $100 million globally and achieving record-breaking ticket sales in Hong Kong. It premiered as a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered considerable attention. The cast includes notable actors such as Raymond Lam, Louis Koo, and Sammo Hung.

This marks the first Oscar submission for director Soi Cheang, who is known for his work on films like Limbo and The Monkey King franchise. The Federation of Motion Picture Producers of Hong Kong announced the selection, highlighting the film’s strong narrative and cultural significance. With its compelling storyline and impressive production, Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In aims to bring Hong Kong cinema to the global stage once again.

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