Disconnect'd

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 Gordon Lam, Megan Lai, Patrick Tam, Kenny Wong and Simon Yam in a special appearance.

Disconnect'd
Teaser film poster
Traditional斷網
Simplified断网
MandarinDuàn Wǎng
CantoneseTyun5 Mong2
Directed byDanny Wong
Produced byCheang Pou-soi
StarringAaron Kwok
Gordon Lam
Megan Lai
Patrick Tam
Simon Yam
Production
company
Sil-Metropole Organisation
Entertaining Power
Distributed byEdko Films
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese

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.
  • Gordon Lam plays a character who he describes as one who will "viciously take on Kwok's character."[1]
  • Megan Lai as the wife of Kwok's character.
  • Patrick Tam plays a character who he describes as "difficult to tell whether a friend or foe to Kwok's character."[1]
  • Kenny Wong
  • Simon Yam (special appearance)
  • 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
  1. "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".
  2. "Aaron Kwok happy to be filming a movie again".
  3. "城城新片《斷網》停工避疫".
  4. "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)".
  5. "【新冠肺炎‧同渡時艱】傳郭富城收7折片酬拍鄭保瑞新戲".
  6. "AARON KWOK'S FAVORITE IS THE TIME TUNNEL TO THE OFFICE".
  7. "《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".
  8. "Edko Films picks up international rights to Hong Kong trio (exclusive)".
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