Locust
蟲
Synopsis
In Taiwan, as the 2019 Hong Kong protests erupt across the strait, Zhong-Han, a young silent thug, leads a life divided between his work in a family restaurant and parties in the dark Taipei underworld. But when a questionable businessman wants to buy the restaurant, Zhong-Han is drawn into a whirlwind of events that confronts him with the corrupt power games of his country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- KEFF
- Screenplay & Story
- KEFF, Junu Wu
- Original Score
- Yoshihiro Hanno
- Original Title
- 蟲
- Country of Origin
- France, Qatar, Taiwan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Kindred Spirit, DFI, Cinereach, Witness Cultural & Creative, LHB Films, The Plot Pictures, MK Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
KEFF
KEFF, Junu Wu
Yoshihiro Hanno
Nadim Carlsen
KEFF, Siuloku O, Jenson Tay Yi
Anita Gou, Philipp Engelhorn, Luca Intili, Siuloku O, Junu Wu
Department Leadership Roster
KEFF
Screenplay
Anita Gou
Producer
Nadim Carlsen
Director of Photography
KEFF
Editor
Siuloku O
Editor
Siuloku O
Producer
Junu Wu
Producer
KEFF
Director
Junu Wu
Screenplay
Liang Shuo-lin
Production Design
Jenson Tay Yi
Editor
Yoshihiro Hanno
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Locust
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What is Locust about?
In Taiwan, as the 2019 Hong Kong protests erupt across the strait, Zhong-Han, a young silent thug, leads a life divided between his work in a family restaurant and parties in the dark Taipei underworld. But when a questionable businessman wants to buy the restaurant, Zhong-Han is drawn into a whirlwind of events that confronts him with the corrupt power games of his country.
Who directed Locust?
Locust was directed by KEFF.
Who stars in Locust?
The principal cast of Locust includes Wilson Liu, Rimong Ihwar, Devin Pan, Yu An-shun, Wu Yi-jung.
When was Locust released and how long is it?
Locust was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Locust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Locust was composed by Yoshihiro Hanno.