Lifeline

A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.

Cast

Sean Lau Ching-Wan

as Chief Yau Sui

Alex Fong Chung-Sun

as Raymond Cheung Man Kit

Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

as Dr. Annie Chan

Damian Lau

as Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai

Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling

as Madam Lo Ka Wai

Raymond Ho-Yin Wong

as Wong Ho Yin

Chan Man-Lei

as Chan Man-Lei

Yuen Bun

as Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok

Lam Suet

as Arsonist (uncredited)

Kenneth Chan

as Annie's Boyfriend

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