Contrary to the title, this is a story of two, not one, up-and-coming boxers. But despite their differences, they similarly turn to the sport for more than glory and success. One is gritty and asocial, seeking to fight off his angst and emptiness in the ring as he knocks down his opponents; the other is desperate to test his life-long training in combat, pursuing the deeper meaning of martial arts. The handheld cinematography adds to the boxing scenes a sense of danger and realism; it also allows us to see many of Hong Kong familiar sights and spaces anew. Chan Tak-hing and Too Siu-chun, who are martial arts experts, showcase their skills in the film and supervise the combats, while Jackie Lui plays a quiet, melancholic boxer whose toughness hardly veils his inner vulnerability. Both Chan and Lui were nominated for the Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

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