Purple Storm (film)

Purple Storm (simplified Chinese: 紫雨风暴; traditional Chinese: 紫雨風暴; pinyin: Zǐ yǔ fēngbào; Cantonese Yale: Ji2 yu5 fung1 bou6) is a 1999 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Teddy Chan and starring Daniel Wu, Emil Chau, and Theresa Lee. The film explores themes of terrorism, brainwashing, and identity in the post-Cold War era.

The plot revolves around a former terrorist, trained as a child soldier by a mysterious organization, who suffers from amnesia after an explosion. He is subsequently hunted by both the police and his former comrades as he struggles to piece together his past and prevent a devastating terrorist attack. The film is notable for its elaborate action sequences, including gunfights, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat. It was praised for its visual style and fast-paced narrative.

Purple Storm was nominated for multiple awards at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards, winning Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Effects. The film was also recognized for its technical achievements and its portrayal of complex characters grappling with moral dilemmas. It represents a significant contribution to the Hong Kong action cinema genre.