The Locksmith
锁战
Synopsis
A peculiar disappearance case leaves Master Shan mourning the loss of his beloved wife. It also results in Zhang Yi Jing growing up without a mother's love. Master Shan was a locksmith, running a shop called 'Cheng Xin'. However, due to an unexpected incident, he developed dementia. He later takes on a devoted apprentice, Cheng Hao Ren. Hao Ren inherits Master Shan's exceptional locksmithing skills, becoming a master at opening locks, even surpassing his mentor. Because of his remarkable abilities, he's frequently called upon by the police, and this leads to a friendship with Officer Liu Ye Chen. To this day, there hasn't been a lock that Hao Ren couldn't open.However, during one locksmithing job, he reunites with an old friend, Lee Quan Kai, whom he hasn't seen in years. From that moment onwards, a series of strange events unfolds.
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#鎖戰 The Locksmith官方預告片 Official Trailer | 11月16日準時解鎖 In Cinemas 16 November 2023 | 齊聚港、馬、台的演員陣容正式定檔Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peiji Wu
- Screenplay & Story
- Lily He
- Original Title
- 锁战
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- One Cool Films, Mega Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peiji Wu
Lily He
Department Leadership Roster
Peiji Wu
Director
Lily He
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What is The Locksmith about?
A peculiar disappearance case leaves Master Shan mourning the loss of his beloved wife. It also results in Zhang Yi Jing growing up without a mother's love. Master Shan was a locksmith, running a shop called 'Cheng Xin'. However, due to an unexpected incident, he developed dementia. He later takes on a devoted apprentice, Cheng Hao Ren. Hao Ren inherits Master Shan's exceptional locksmithing skills, becoming a master at opening locks, even surpassing his mentor. Because of his remarkable abilities, he's frequently called upon by the police, and this leads to a friendship with Officer Liu Ye Chen. To this day, there hasn't been a lock that Hao Ren couldn't open.However, during one locksmithing job, he reunites with an old friend, Lee Quan Kai, whom he hasn't seen in years. From that moment onwards, a series of strange events unfolds.
Who directed The Locksmith?
The Locksmith was directed by Peiji Wu.
Who stars in The Locksmith?
The principal cast of The Locksmith includes Keung Ho-man, Samantha Ko, Raymond Ho-Yin Wong, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Yumi Wong.
When was The Locksmith released and how long is it?
The Locksmith was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.