River

Storyline

Based on the inescapable karma of the eight sufferings, assassin Fuk Kin Dai Ho runs and hides in the home of an eccentric old man Chung Ha Gong after being injured in the firefight during a mission.

Challenges

The rapid pace of action scenes accelerates to a dizzying blur, where punches and gunfire flash within milliseconds. This frenetic energy leaves no room for the emotional crescendos needed to amplify the impact of each strike. As every blow and gunshot resonates with the same intensity, the cumulative effect becomes diluted, resulting in a climactic sequence that ultimately lacks weight and resonance.

Design Solutions

By introducing varied layers of dynamics and energy into the action, each punch and gunshot can take on its own significance. This approach invites the possibility of strategically withheld impacts, allowing for moments of pause that build anticipation for the final, explosive shot. By carefully connecting the dots with differing dynamics, the action on screen transforms into a richer tapestry, delivering a far greater impact that leaves the audience breathless.

Recognition

2 Winners

Best Action Film, Remember The Future World Film Featival in Cannes

Sound and Sound Design Silver Winner, 46th Telly Awards

1 nomination

Best Sound Design, NICE International Film Festival