Dust To Dust
Sector
Feature Film
Location
China, Hong Kong
Original Language Title
第八個嫌疑人
Year
2023








































Client / Presented By
Wish (Suzhou) Culture Development Co Ltd, Beijing Nextra Fei Fan Pictures Co Ltd, Ermei Film Group Co Ltd, QC Media Co Ltd, China Film Co Ltd
Agency / Production House
Director
Jonathan Li
Case Study
Storyline
In 1995, a large-scale armed banknote robbery occurred in Guangdong, where a bank cash truck was robbed by five armed bandits, resulting in losses of up to 15 million yuan. Three banknote chargers also died in the incident. The incident shocked the whole country, and the Public Security Bureau immediately established a special task force. Criminal police led by Wang Shouyue and He Lan quickly searched for evidence, successfully grasping the whereabouts of five robbers and arresting them one by one. Surprisingly, the real mastermind behind the robber's confession was Chen Xinwen, the owner of a construction company, and his cousin Chen Xinnian. Chen Xinwen and Chen Xinnian were on the verge of success and failure, embarking on the path of escape, and from then on, the world evaporated. Time flies for 21 years, and the case of that year has already faded out of the public's view. Wang Shouyue also retired from the public security bureau. However, the blurry figure appearing on an ordinary video reignited his hope of solving the case. Wang Shouyue went alone to the border city to search for the "stranger" in the video. The final battle between good and evil officially began 21 years later.
Challenges
In this film, every frame presents a formidable challenge, filled with sensational moments and striking camera angles that hint at the characters' hidden intentions. The struggle lies in conveying a rich narrative not through words, but through the raw power of performance. While action may be scarce, the screen throbs with unspoken emotions and layered meanings, testing the audience's ability to connect deeply with the characters’ silent turmoil.
Design Solution
The atmosphere itself emerges as a vital character, intricately weaving a tapestry of metaphors and emotional crescendos. Every element of the environment is purposefully designed to resonate with the audience’s senses, inviting them to feel alongside the characters. Here, shadows, light, and sound become conduits for empathy, transforming the viewing experience into an evocative exploration of the human spirit and its complexities.
Recognitions


1 Winner
Best Actor
The 25 th Golden Goblet Awards, Shanghai International Film Featival


3 Nominations
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Sound Design
The 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards
