Helios (film)

Helios is a 2015 Hong Kong-Chinese action film directed by Longman Leung and Sunny Luk. The film stars Jacky Cheung, Nick Cheung, Wang Xueqi, Janice Man, Choi Si-won, Ji Jin-hee, Yoon Jin-yi, and Chang Chen.

Synopsis:

The story revolves around a criminal mastermind known as "Helios" who steals a highly advanced weapon of mass destruction called the "DC8." He intends to sell the weapon to the highest bidder, threatening global security. A joint task force comprised of Hong Kong and South Korean intelligence agencies is assembled to track down Helios and recover the DC8 before it falls into the wrong hands or is used. The team must contend with complex political agendas, betrayals, and intense action sequences as they race against time to prevent a catastrophic event.

Cast:

• Jacky Cheung as Professor Siu Chi-yan
• Nick Cheung as Inspector Lee Yin-ming
• Wang Xueqi as Senior Security Official Song
• Janice Man as Purple
• Choi Si-won as Park Woo-cheol
• Ji Jin-hee as Choi Min-ho
• Yoon Jin-yi as Shin Me-yun
• Chang Chen as Helios

Reception:

The film received mixed reviews, with praise directed towards its action sequences and international cast, but criticism aimed at its complex plot and character development. It was a commercial success, particularly in China.