Dust To Dust

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