Death Notice

The narrative unfolds in contemporary Hong Kong, reflecting modern policing and media dynamics. Ten years earlier, a devastating explosion left a survivor and many unanswered questions, shaping the investigators’ motives and distrust. The current killings and death notices create a clockwork tension that threads past and present.

A dense, neon-lit cityscape serves as the backdrop for a high-stakes vigilante thriller. The action weaves between crowded streets, police precincts, warehouses, and airports, capturing Hong Kong’s fast pace and vertical urbanity. The city’s mix of wealth, poverty, and political power amplifies the tension as the killer’s notices challenge law enforcement.

🔍 Investigation

A cat-and-mouse game drives the story as Law Fei and his colleagues try to outsmart Darker. Deductive observation, misdirection, and a race against time push the investigation to its limits. The plot shows how evidence can be manipulated and how truth is often buried beneath layers of deception.

🧩 Identity

Identity and impersonation are central as characters assume false faces and motives. The real Darker remains hidden behind a web of lies, forcing the heroes to question what is real and who they can trust. The personal histories of the characters blur lines between ally and suspect.

🏦 Corruption

Murder is tied to power and business interests, with real estate developers and politicians shaping events behind the scenes. The investigation reveals how wealth and influence can corrupt justice and manufacture propaganda that shields the guilty. The film contrasts official law with corrupt schemes that threaten public safety.