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Directed by Lo Kin, The Final Test leans on a strong ensemble — Austin Wai Tin-Chi, Deborah Sims, Chin Siu-Ho — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1987.
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