Ballistic Kiss

Ballistic Kiss

Year: 1998

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Cantonese

ActionThriller

A blood‑soaked quest for vengeance unfolds in vivid reds and blues. Cat, a contract killer, obsessively tracks his nemesis Wesley. Their confrontation triggers a chaotic chain of events that leaves Cat holding a policewoman hostage. As the unlikely captor and captive develop a fragile bond, Cat must decide whether the relationship will derail his single‑minded plan to kill Wesley.

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1

Introduction of Cat

Cat, an aimless contract killer, wears dark glasses regardless of the weather and calls into DJ Simon's radio show nightly. He spends his evenings gazing out his window at his angel living across from him and practicing slow dancing in his imagination, revealing his bleak yet romanticized outlook on life.

2

Policewoman Carrie listens to the radio

Carrie, a policewoman, also listens to the radio show every night and often hears Cat's calls. She is determined to arrest the mysterious killer, which puts her on a collision course with Cat, although her exact goal is to catch him in the act.

3

Cat's encounter with Carrie

While heading to a contractor's location, Cat spots Carrie waiting at a bus stop and initiates a conversation. They sit together on the bus, and Cat predicts they will meet again, deepening the connection between them amidst his solitary, aimless life.

4

Contract assignment

Cat visits a contractor and agrees to do one last assassination, targeting Conroy Chan. The contractor informs him that Wesley, a former partner turned enemy, will be guarding Conroy along with other security personnel, setting up the main conflict.

5

Wesley's confrontation

Wesley, who was once Cat’s partner when they were cops in New York, reveals himself after Cat kills Conroy. Wesley survives a shootout thanks to his bulletproof vest and is taken in for questioning, raising suspicions for Carrie.

6

Wesley's interrogation and suspicion

During questioning, Wesley claims he does not know who the real killer is, which increases Carrie's suspicion. Meanwhile, Cat attempts to shoot Wesley with a sniper but instead abducts Carrie, mistaking her for Wesley’s girlfriend during a tense moment.

7

Cat and Carrie’s confrontation

Cat keeps Carrie hostage at his house, where she learns that he has been watching her from across her home. Wesley calls Cat, leading to an exchange at a theater, where Cat engages in a standoff with Wesley’s men, and Carrie helps him escape, revealing her true identity as a police officer.

8

Revelation and reunion

After their escape, Carrie reveals her identity to Cat, and they share an emotional hug. Despite their trust, Wesley's men capture Carrie’s friend and demand Cat’s death for her safety, forcing her to choose between loyalty and rescue.

9

Wesley's final attack

Wesley captures Carrie's friend and issues an ultimatum that Carrie must kill Cat to save her. As she hesitates, a hired hitman appears to kill Cat, but Cat kills the hitman first, demonstrating his fighting skills one last time.

10

Climactic rooftop dance and sacrifice

Cat and Carrie share a slow dance on a rooftop, where he reassures her he will save her friend before leaving her stranded alone. This moment highlights their emotional bond amidst the chaos.

rooftop
11

Carrie’s pursuit and rescue

Carrie escapes and heads to DJ Simon's office to listen to Cat’s last call, which reveals his location. She leads police to the building where Cat is critically wounded, showing her determination to stop the cycle of violence.

DJ Simon's office
12

Final confrontation and Cat's death

Carrie finds Cat in critical condition inside the building. Despite her efforts to save him, police shoot and kill Cat, ending his tumultuous journey. His death marks a tragic conclusion to his aimless yet romanticized existence.

inside the building
13

Aftermath

Carrie visits Cat’s grave, mourning his loss. The film closes on her reflection, emphasizing the emotional cost of their intertwined lives and the tragic end of the aimless killer's journey.

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