A heroic tale on firefighters, with a touch on the Hong Kong handover at its underlying theme, Lifeline vividly captures the ferociousness of firestorm. It also delves into the fireman's psyche: These audacious firefighters can march into disaster and risk their lives by saving others, yet would they have the equivalent courage to tackle their personal issues? The story revolves around a dutiful yet indifferent fireman (Lau Ching-wan) who strives to win back his valor and love against his strict superior (Alex Fong) and his doctor girlfriend (Carman Lee) respectively. (IVL)
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1998 Hong Kong Film Awards (Hong Kong, China) : - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film Editing - Hong Kong Film Award for Best Sound Design - Nomination for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choregraphy - Nomination for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director - Nomination for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer (Ruby Wong) - Nomination for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Picture (Mona Fong)
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1998 Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards (Hong Kong, China) : - Film of Merit