From Ashes to Ashes
This medium length feature was produced by the HK TV station RTHK and the Government of HK within the anti smoking campaign. This is the first and unique film written and directed by Leslie Cheung. The movie was made in September 2000. Although many big stars appear in the movie, the budget was very modest: 700,000 HK$!
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Plot Summary
Alex Drake, a Detective Inspector in CID, becomes involved in a cold case unit after her predecessor, Gene Hunt, is believed to have died in a car crash. As she investigates Gene's final case, she begins to question her own reality and her connection to the past, facing the moral ambiguities of policing in 1980s London.
Critical Reception
Ashes to Ashes, a spin-off of the popular Life on Mars, was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike for its continuation of the established tone and characters. It was praised for its compelling storylines, strong performances, and its nostalgic portrayal of the 1980s, though some found its narrative a bit more complex than its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for successfully continuing the 'Life on Mars' universe with a strong female lead.
- Appreciated for its faithful and often humorous evocation of the 1980s era.
- Some critics noted a more convoluted plot compared to 'Life on Mars'.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Ashes to Ashes' specifically on Google Reviews is not readily available in a summarized format.
Fun Fact
The show's distinctive theme tune, "Know Your Rights" by The Clash, was chosen to reflect the gritty, politically charged atmosphere of the 1980s setting and the show's themes of authority and protest.
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