Heaven in the Dark

Heaven in the Dark is a 2016 Hong Kong drama film directed by Steve Yuen, starring Jacky Cheung and Karena Lam. The film is adapted from the play, French Kiss by Candace Chong.

Plot

After a drunken night out, well respected pastor Marco shares a kiss with Michelle, a parishioner at his church who he had been growing close to. A seemly consensual kiss turns scandalise after Marco is accused of sexual harassment and a court case ensues.

Cast

Jacky Cheung as Reverend Marco To
Karena Lam as Michelle
Lan Law as Prosecution Lawyer
Anthony Wong as Barrister Francis Lee
Wong He as Reverend Cheung
Edmond So as Mr. Lam
Michelle Wai as Yee
Tyson Chak as Praetor
Catherine Chau as Wong Yuen-yuen
Cheuk Wan-chi as Cheung Oi-wah
Rosa Maria Velasco as Susanna
Chu Pak-him as Paul
Dayo Wong as Court audit
James Li as court audit

Reception

At the Hong Kong box office, the film took US$410,040 with less than favourable reviews from both the South China Morning Post and the Straits Times. Despite negative reviews, Jacky Cheung and Karena Lam were nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards. At the 53rd Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards Cheung again was nominated for Best Actor.