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On the Edge poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.1 / 100
2006·Crime / Drama / Action·1h 28m

ON THE EDGE

After working as an undercover in a triad for 8 years, Sheng finally arrests the triad leader and resumes his duties as a police officer. However, life does not return to normal as he is faced with suspicions colleagues and even trailed by the investigations team. One day, he meets some triad members whom he has earlier befriended as an undercover agent and is forced into a corner when asked to collaborate with them once again.

Above the Line
Herman Yau·DirectorJacky Wong Oi-Sang·ScreenplayYin-Yee Tin·ScreenplayPuccini Yu Kwok-Ping·Director of PhotographyBrother Hung·Original Music ComposerAzrael Chung·Editor
Cast
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai·Harry SinFrancis Ng Chun-Yu·Don DarkAnthony Wong Chau-Sang·LungRain Lee Choi-Wah·CatDerek Tsang Kwok-Cheung·Mini BCalvin Poon Yuen-Leung·JimmyLester Chan Chit-Man·Mr. Cheung (as Lester Chan)Chik King-Man·AmyPauline Yam Bo-Lam·Madam HoRaymond Tsang Chau-Ming·Sam
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Herman Yau·Director
Writing· 3
Herman Yau·WriterJacky Wong Oi-Sang·ScreenplayYin-Yee Tin·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Puccini Yu Kwok-Ping·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Azrael Chung·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Brother Hung·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Ng Kin-Hung·ProducerAlvin Lam·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
60.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000033
#336699
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with long, dark hair and dark eye makeup looks over her left shoulder with a serious expression, her face illuminated by a strong blue light. The title ”

drama
Atmosphere
Cold, Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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