Disconnected (2021 film)
| Disconnected | |
|---|---|
 Teaser film poster | |
| Traditional | 斷網24小時 |
| Simplified | 断网24小时 |
| Mandarin | Duàn Wǎng Èr Shí Sì Xiǎo Shí |
| Cantonese | Tyun5 Mong2 Ji6 Sap6 Sei3 Siu2 Si4 |
| Directed by | Danny Wong |
| Produced by | Cheang Pou-soi |
| Starring | Aaron Kwok Simon Yam Gordon Lam Patrick Tam Kenny Wong Megan Lai Tony Wu Kathy Yuen |
Production companies | Sil-Metropole Organisation Entertaining Power |
| Distributed by | Edko Films |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Disconnected is an upcoming Hong Kong action drama film directed by Danny Wong and starring Aaron Kwok as a cyber security engineer who develops an AI programme application which can potentially disable all of Hong Kong's networks. The film co-stars Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Patrick Tam, Kenny Wong and Megan Lai.
Plot[]
A cyber security engineer and IT whiz (Aaron Kwok) develops an AI programme application, setting off an network technology crisis potentially disabling the entire online networking of Hong Kong, at the same time embroiled into the whirlpool of a transnational dog bite dog cyber crime. The mastermind behind the scene forces him to fall into a commercial crime conspiracy and threatening the safety of his family, and he face the challenge of reviving the city's network and rescuing his family from danger between life and death.
Cast[]
- Aaron Kwok plays a cyber security engineer and IT whiz.
- Simon Yam
- Gordon Lam plays a character who he describes as one who will "viciously take on Kwok's character."[1]
- Patrick Tam plays a character who he describes as "difficult to tell whether a friend or foe to Kwok's character."[1]
- Kenny Wong
- Megan Lai plays the wife of Kwok's character.
- Tony Wu
- Kathy Yuen
- Zeno Koo
- Wiyona Yeung
- Terrance Huang
- Ray Lui
Production[]
Principal photography for Disconnect'd began on 12 June 2020 in Ho Man Tin.[2][1] In July 2020, production was temporarily halted due to the third wave outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong before resuming in August.[3][4] Due to the pandemic affecting Hong Kong's film market, Aaron Kwok reportedly commanded only 70% of his normal salary to support the industry.[5] A high tech office set for the film costed HK$2 million to build.[6] Production forDisconnect'd officially wrapped up on 14 October 2020 after filming its final scene in a forest in Nam Sang Wai.[7]
Release[]
Edko Films has picked up the worldwide distribution rights for the film. [8]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "郭富城《斷網》拍攝人人有工開 城城家棟相隔近十年後再合作".
- ^ "Aaron Kwok happy to be filming a movie again".
- ^ "城城新片《斷網》停工避疫".
- ^ "Aaron Kwok Got To Eat Dinner With His Family For 2 Straight Months Thanks To COVID-19 (Yes, That's A Big Deal To Him)".
- ^ "【新冠肺炎‧同渡時艱】傳郭富城收7折片酬拍鄭保瑞新戲".
- ^ "AARON KWOK'S FAVORITE IS THE TIME TUNNEL TO THE OFFICE".
- ^ "《斷網》疫境下順利煞科 郭富城林家棟穿梭虛擬與現實大鬥演技".
- ^ "Edko Films picks up international rights to Hong Kong trio (exclusive)".
External links[]
- Hong Kong films
- Upcoming films
- Hong Kong action films
- Cantonese-language films
- Films about technological impact
- Films about the Internet
- Films set in Hong Kong
- Films shot in Hong Kong