"Dancing Fire" is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Zhang Tongzu and starring Zhong Chuhong, Zhang Min and Qin Pei. The film mainly tells the story of two sisters whose stepfather is imprisoned and their mother is seriously ill and forced to become dancers to make a living, showing the dark side of Hong Kong society and the strength and sacrifice of women.
At the beginning of the film, Amin (played by Zhang Min) and his little sister (played by Hou Bingying) have lived with their stepfather (played by Cheng Kuian) since childhood, and although the family life is bitter, it is also happy. As an adult, Amin worked in a barbershop, subsidizing the family and providing for her younger sister's education. One day, I met the dancer Hong (played by Zhong Chuhong) and clashed with several business partners. Unafraid of threats, Amin stood up to help Hong, and the two formed a friendship.
The climax of the film is that after his stepfather is framed and imprisoned, and his mother cannot afford to be sick, Amin has to raise money in a short time, and only goes to the sea to become a dancer. Led by the foreman Cat Mama (Maria), Amin entered the reddest dance hall in Hong Kong and met Hong again. The bitter life of a dancer, Amin slowly grew up with the help of Hong. The two faced various difficulties and dangers, supported and cared for each other, and formed a life-and-death friendship. Seeing that his father was about to be released from prison, life gradually became hopeful, and the crash of the stock market in 1988 destroyed everything like a thunderbolt. Hong lost all the money he had spent on buying stocks for many years and attempted suicide. In order to save his friend Amin, he only committed himself to the great evil Tang Bin (played by Qin Pei), who expected that it would indeed be the beginning of a nightmare.
The film ends in Tang Bin's hotel, where Hong kills Tang Bin and his men to save the abused Amin. The two escaped from the hotel and ran to the beach after being chased by the police. Hong gave the gun to Amin and told her that she had been seriously injured. She asked Amin to leave Hong Kong with her little sister and live a new life. She said: "You're my best friend. "She then turned and shot at the police, who shot dead. Amin cried and hugged Hong's body and set off fireworks in the sky.
Video Review:
"Dancing Fire" is a film with a strong commercial atmosphere but can move people's hearts. Through the changing fate of the two female characters, it reflects the real problems and class disparities in Hong Kong society. The action scenes and music of the film are also excellent, which increases the viewing of the film. Zhong Chuhong and Zhang Min's acting skills are wonderful, they have created two distinct and individual characters, showing the beauty, bravery and friendship of women. Although the film is a little old-fashioned and pathetic, it can make people feel the truth and warmth of life.