Plot: Chau was once a fearsome assassin, after his retirement, he feels a bit lost. Together with two others, he starts a little service to assist senior citizens who want to end their lives. His life is turned upside down when a young girl approaches him and demands he kills her. Chau doesn't want to have anything to do with minors, but slowly a bond develops between the two.
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September 20, 2022
An interesting take on the crime genre, with a sweet and stylish drama as a result. Time offers a somewhat odd mix of genres, certainly for a Hong Kong film, but director Po keeps a fine balance and has a trio of seasoned actors to fall back on. What the film lacks in truly standout moments, it makes up for in overall quality.
The performances are pretty good (Patrick Tse is on fire and I'm always happy to see Lam Suet in a meatier role), the cinematography is very polished and the pacing is perfect. The story isn't too original and there are few surprises here, but this film is a nice reminder that Hong Kong cinema isn't entirely dead yet.