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Remains
遺物
2011 21 min Hong Kong 18+
★6.0
Drama
Director: Riley Leung
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Description
For years, he has neglected his family in Hong Kong to tend his business in Mainland China. Back in Hong Kong after his father's death, the man discovers his son's childhood diary. As he reads about his son's life with his father, the man realizes that he has let his son's childhood pass by him. Filled with regret for both his father and his son, the man decides to make an effort to mend his relationship with his son. However, is it already too little, too late?
Awards
1 win
Key opinion
Remains is a low-budget, formulaic B-movie that relies on standard genre tropes and questionable scientific logic. While it features practical makeup effects that impress some viewers, it is ultimately hindered by a weak, inconsistent script and stereotypical characters.
| Production | Practical makeup effects and gore provide a visually grounded aesthetic that stands out despite the low budget. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from significant logical gaps, featuring absurd character decision-making and a lack of narrative innovation. | |
| Originality | The premise fails to establish a consistent internal logic, treating the nuclear event as a superficial backdrop rather than a credible catalyst. | |
| Acting | Performances are highly polarizing, with some viewers praising the cast for conveying realistic emotions and charisma, while others dismiss the character work as cardboard and stereotypical. |