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Someone Who Was Lost (2020)

Original title: 失路人

2020-02-21 · 1h 33m · ZH
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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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Shih Chih-tianShih Chih-tianTaiChen Yi-wenChen Yi-wenDadNg Chi WaiNg Chi WaiCongAlma KwokAlma KwokPandaHuang Tsai-yiHuang Tsai-yi

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Based on a true storyCriminalBased on true story

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Theme affinityBased On A True Story · Criminal · Based On True StoryDirector preference968988 · 968989Actor preference504823 · 358630 · 837892Country preferenceTwDecade preference2020Runtime preferenceMedium

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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.

How long is Someone Who Was Lost?

Someone Who Was Lost has a runtime of 93 minutes.