#SHOWBIZ: Living dangerously as an undercover cop
UNDERCOVER cop stories are aplenty in Hong Kong cinema and television dramas, but what happens when such a hero is torn between family and duty?
The story of Chelot, an upcoming film directed by Adrian Teh, explores the complex life of Inspector Haqqim, a Special Operations police officer who is both successful and unsuccessful in life. Haqqim has led successful undercover operations against ruthless crime lords in the Klang Valley, but he is also an absentee dad who fails to spend enough time with his family.
His financial struggles lead him to a dangerous proposition: working for a notorious crime lord, Datuk Bakri, who runs a team of brutal snipers smuggling and selling illegal weapons.
Initially hesitant due to his cop background, Haqqim eventually agrees to work for Bakri, who sees him as a valuable asset in eliminating a rival gang boss. However, Bakri soon suspects that Haqqim may become a threat to his position as second-in-command, leading him to order Haqqim to kill Azraf, the mysterious man who introduced him to Bakri's gang.
As Haqqim remains in contact with his police superior, Assistant Commissioner of Police Zafran, the film delves into a cat-and-mouse game between the crime lord and the police.
Chelot's film is not a conventional good-versus-evil story, as it portrays anti-heroes facing difficult choices in life. The antagonist, Bakri, is not a one-dimensional villain but a complex character who was once a reputable tycoon. Shukri Yahaya delivers a powerful performance as Haqqim, portraying the brutal killer and traitorous son in his latest role. Beto Kusyairy also shines in his role as the conflicted Azraf, whose mysterious past is gradually revealed throughout the film.
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