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Neon Nights: Hong Kong Crime Saga Hits Japan Theaters
6 Jan
Summary
- Crime drama starring Takeshi Kaneshiro set for Japan release in Q2 2026.
- Film features an original music theme by the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto.
- Plot involves a son's quest to end drug trade amid family power struggles.
The acclaimed Hong Kong crime drama, 'Sons Of The Neon Night,' is set to captivate Japanese audiences with its theatrical release in the second quarter of 2026. This highly anticipated film, which garnered attention at the Cannes film festival and the Tokyo International Film Festival, features a star-studded cast including Takeshi Kaneshiro, Sean Lau Ching-wan, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Louis Koo.
Directed by Mak, the film is distinguished by its unique score, composed by the late, legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike, snow-dusted rendition of Hong Kong, commencing with a violent incident and a subsequent hospital bombing that claims the life of a pharmaceutical tycoon.
The plot intensifies as the tycoon's son embarks on a mission to dismantle the drug trade and usher in a drug-free era. This endeavor ignites a fierce conflict rooted in familial loyalties and a ruthless power struggle between a formidable drug empire and law enforcement agencies.
