As the Light Goes Out is a Hong Kong action film directed by Derek Kwok and starring Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam, and Hu Jun. The film explores the bond between firefighters and their trust in one another in the face of danger.
The movie is set on Christmas Eve, where a team of firefighters from Pillar Point division are preparing to celebrate the retirement of their Chief. However, an unexpected fire at a liquor warehouse threatens to cause a city-wide blackout if it spreads to a nearby natural gas power plant.
The film takes place over the course of one night, as the firefighters battle the blaze and the harsh winter conditions while trying to prevent a disaster from occurring. At the same time, they must deal with the political pressure from their superiors and the rivalry between two senior officers, played by Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yue.
As the firefighting operation becomes more complicated and dangerous, tensions rise within the team, and suspicions of sabotage and betrayal begin to surface. The story focuses on the personal and emotional struggles of the firefighters as they fight to save their city and their brothers in arms.
As the Light Goes Out is not just about the action and spectacle of firefighting but also a reflection on the themes of brotherhood, trust, leadership, sacrifice, and redemption. It was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of firefighting tactics and the emotional depth of its characters.