So Close

So Close

Year: 2003

Language: English

Director: Corey Yuen

ActionAdventureDramaThrillerComedyRomanceCrime

Dr. Alam, a renowned neurologist and surgeon, is consumed by his demanding career and social obligations, neglecting his son Saman. Drawn to the tranquility of desert nights and starry skies, Saman finds solace and connection with Samantha. As their bond deepens, Alam must confront his failings as a father and rediscover the importance of family amidst his busy life.

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1

Chow Nung hires Lynn and Sue to kill his brother Chow Lui

Chow Nung secretly hires his sisters, Lynn and Sue, to assassinate Chow Lui in order to seize the chair at the top company. The sisters accept, leveraging their late father's satellite technology to plan and execute the hit. This decision sets the stage for a dangerous, high-stakes double life.

prelude Chow Nung's office
2

Infiltration and assassination at a high-security HQ

Lynn and Sue infiltrate a high-security building and disable security systems to reach Chow Lui. Sue coordinates from the control side while Lynn carries out the field operation. Chow Lui is killed, clearing Chow Nung's path to the chairman's seat.

early mission Top company HQ, China
3

Kong Yat-hung is assigned to the case

Police inspector Kong Yat-hung is assigned to investigate the assassination and track down the attackers. She begins to piece together the sisters' identities and the larger network behind the hit. Her pursuit introduces persistent tension between law enforcement and the criminals.

aftermath City police headquarters
4

The cat-and-mouse chase escalates

Following the hit, police and Chow Nung's thugs intensify their pursuit of Lynn and Sue. The sisters rely on their tech skills and quick wits to stay ahead, while the stakes grow higher with every close call. Trust between the sisters begins to fray under pressure.

rising action Various city locations
5

Lynn falls for Yen and contemplates retirement

Lynn develops feelings for Yen, a friend’s cousin, and starts considering leaving the dangerous life behind. Sue grows jealous, feeling sidelined as Lynn's romance takes precedence. The personal conflict threatens to undermine their professional edge.

mid-film Sisters' circle / Yen's circle
6

Bakery confrontation and chase

Kong tracks Sue to a bakery, sparking a frantic car chase through the streets. The pursuit highlights the blend of cyber-savvy planning and physical danger that defines their world. Sue struggles to shake off the immediate threat while protecting her sister's memory.

mid-film Bakery, city streets
7

Lynn is murdered and Kong is framed

As the chase reaches a fever pitch, Chow Nung's assassins break into Lynn's house and kill Lynn. They frame Kong Yat-hung for the murder, turning the investigation against the detective. The betrayal shifts the balance of power and stokes vengeance.

late-movie Lynn's house
8

Sue uncovers the truth and frees Kong

Sue escapes police custody and pieces together the true identities of Lynn's killers from CCTV footage in the house. She rescues Kong Yat-hung from custody and offers to help clear her name, but asks for help in avenging Lynn. This marks the beginning of an uneasy but crucial alliance.

aftermath Police detention center
9

A fragile alliance forms

Kong Yat-hung and Sue team up to hunt Chow Nung and his henchmen. They begin to trust each other as they plan a counter-attack, with their shared goal of justice for Lynn giving them a common purpose. The bond grows through shared risk and determination.

planning phase Safehouse planning room
10

Final counter-attack and revenge

Sue and Kong execute their counter-attack, defeating Chow Nung and his henchmen. They share a kiss, acknowledging a potential future if circumstances allowed, though they part ways due to their conflicting roles in society. The justice they sought is achieved, but at a personal cost.

final confrontation Chow Nung's hideout
11

Lynn's grave and a vow to Yen

Sue visits Lynn's grave to thank her sister and promise to tell Yen the whole truth. She resolves to stand on her own, even as she mourns the loss of her sister and the life they shared. The vow represents a turning point toward personal independence.

aftermath Lynn's grave
12

Ending: Yen waits at the restaurant

The film ends with Yen waiting for Lynn at a restaurant they had promised to meet, a poignant reminder of what might have been. The unresolved romance underscores the cost of the sisters' perilous line of work. The audience is left with a sense of both closure and lingering questions.

ending Restaurant

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