Deleted (film)

Deleted (Chinese: 越界), titled Deleted: Akan Kujejak! in Malaysia, is a 2022 Singaporean-Malaysian action drama film directed by Ken Ng Lai Huat. Executive produced by Zheng Geping, the film follows Zhongyi, a former detective who sets about tracking down his kidnapped daughter and apprehend those responsible. The film stars Zheng, Tien Hsin, Rosyam Nor, Vincent Ng, Fattah Amin, Zhu Houren, Henley Hii, Malaysian mixed martial arts fighter Peter Davis, British boxer Brie Benfell, Malaysian-Brazilian fighter Marcio Sebsam and Jack Neo.[1][2] It was released in Malaysia on 15 September 2022, and in Singapore on 3 November 2022.[3]

Deleted
Singaporean theatrical release poster
Chinese越界
Literal meaning"Out of bounds"
Hanyu PinyinYuèjiè
Directed byKen Ng Lai Huat
Screenplay by
  • Stanley Lim
  • Lim Chin Siew
Story by
Produced byKeoh Chee Ang
Starring
CinematographyJack Chen
Edited by
  • Heng Yin-chau
  • Iris Low
Production
companies
  • 8028 Holdings
  • Artistes Marketing Asia
Distributed by
  • Clover Films (Singapore)
Release dates
  • 15 September 2022 (2022-09-15) (Malaysia)
  • 3 November 2022 (2022-11-03) (Singapore)
Running time
90 minutes
Countries
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
Languages
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay
  • Thai

Cast
  • Zheng Geping as Chia Zhongyi
  • Tien Hsin as Teh Shanshan
  • Rosyam Nor as Ali Yusof Bin Sulaiman
  • Vincent Ng as Vincent Yong
  • Fattah Amin as Mohd Aron Bin Ismail
  • Zhu Houren as Fan Dongtian (Four-Faced Buddha)
  • Henley Hii as Fan Mingkang (Saviour)
  • Charice Low as Hazel Chia Li May
  • Pablo Amirul as Bank
  • Peter Davis as Ghost
  • Brie Benfell as Fox
  • Marcio Sebsam as Tanker
  • Darwin as Bulldog
  • Mia Deen as Aisha Binti Ali Yusof
  • Fabian Loo as Fan Zhikang (Shawn)
  • Rayson Tan as Officer Su
  • Jack Neo as Wu Haisen
  • Paul Murray as Dr. Trump
  • Haoyu as Officer Hong
  • Wai Hoong as Kelvin Zhang
  • Frederick Lee as Officer Huang
  • Eric Chen as CID James

Production

The film was produced with the support of Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Strategic Office Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons & Anti Smuggling of Migrants (NSO MAPO).[4] Filming began in 2019, and post-production was completed in 2020. Theatrical release was delayed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Critical response

8 Days gave the film two out of five stars, criticizing its dialogue, casting and action sequences, adding that the film turns into an "accidental shriek-fest when Jack Neo turns up in a cameo".[6]

Awards and nominations
Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
Madrid International Film Festival 2022Outstanding Leading ActorZheng GepingWon[7]

References
  1. "Zheng Geping Wanted To Give Up His Lead Role Halfway Through Filming Local Action Movie 'Deleted'". 8days. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. "《越界》冲Netflix前三 翁清海戏言：我是卖点 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. 林, 家豪 (25 July 2023). "《越界》 看熟男秀肌大展拳脚". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. "Deleted 《越界》 - Rekamkit". 8028 Holdings Limited. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  5. "看不惯假打要来真的 郑各评挂彩 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. "Deleted Review: Zheng Geping, Vincent Ng Take On Human Traffickers In Underpowered, Unintentionally Funny Thriller". 8days. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  7. "Madrid IFF 2022 Winners – Film Fest International". Madrid IFF. Retrieved 25 July 2023.


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