Someone Who Was Lost
失路人
Synopsis
Inspired by the notorious "cement murder" incident that shocked Hong Kong and Taiwan, this engaging crime drama is also a timely reflection on society and the struggles faced by young adults. Siblings Cong and Panda, along with Taiwanese student Tai, share a duplex apartment in Hong Kong. When Cong accidentally kills their landlord due to a series of misunderstandings, the three decide to seal the body in cement and flee to Taiwan. After news of the murder explodes over TV and the Internet, they are forced to avoid attention at all costs; not just from the police, but also the landlord's brother who seeks revenge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheong Chi-wai, Lin Jhih-yun
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheong Chi-wai, Ho Ying Kuen, Yang Bo Da
- Original Title
- 失路人
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheong Chi-wai, Lin Jhih-yun
Cheong Chi-wai, Ho Ying Kuen, Yang Bo Da
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Cheong Chi-wai
Director
Lin Jhih-yun
Director
Cheong Chi-wai
Writer
Ho Ying Kuen
Writer
Yang Bo Da
Writer
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What is Someone Who Was Lost about?
Inspired by the notorious "cement murder" incident that shocked Hong Kong and Taiwan, this engaging crime drama is also a timely reflection on society and the struggles faced by young adults. Siblings Cong and Panda, along with Taiwanese student Tai, share a duplex apartment in Hong Kong. When Cong accidentally kills their landlord due to a series of misunderstandings, the three decide to seal the body in cement and flee to Taiwan. After news of the murder explodes over TV and the Internet, they are forced to avoid attention at all costs; not just from the police, but also the landlord's brother who seeks revenge.
Who directed Someone Who Was Lost?
Someone Who Was Lost was directed by Cheong Chi-wai, Lin Jhih-yun.
Who stars in Someone Who Was Lost?
The principal cast of Someone Who Was Lost includes Shih Chih-tian, Chen Yi-wen, Ng Chi Wai, Alma Kwok, Huang Tsai-yi.
When was Someone Who Was Lost released and how long is it?
Someone Who Was Lost was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.