Cyber Heist, previously known as Disconnected, is an upcoming Hong Kong action thriller 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.

Cyber Heist
Teaser film poster
Traditional	斷網
Simplified	断网
Mandarin	Duàn Wǎng
Cantonese	Tyun5 Mong2
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 Sublime Media Entertaining Power Media Asia Films Lian Ray Pictures
Distributed by	Edko Films
Release date	2022 (2022)
Country	Hong Kong
Language	Cantonese

Production for Cyber Heist took place from 12 June to 14 October 2020 and is set for release in 2022.[1]

Plot

Behind the computer screens lies a mysterious web jungle displaying full of fiber optics and data, which is a fantastical space carrying technology and viruses at the same time.

Hackers release a virus to the web and unleashes a large scale cyber attack. Fortunately, cyber security engineer and IT whiz, Cheuk Ka-chun (Aaron Kwok) uses a firewall he developed to resolve the crisis. Unbeknownst to Ka-chun, the mastermind behind this virus spread is his superior, Chan Ming-chi (Gordon Lam) and Ka-chun also falls victim into a money laundering conspiracy as a result.

To prove his innocence, Ka-chun engages in a fierce battle with Ming-chi. Ka-chun secretly develops an AI programme application super virus and sets foot into dangerous grounds to ambush and attack the hackers and swears to find evidence of Ming-chi's crimes. At the same time, Ming-chi also commands the hackers to steal Ka-chun's password-cracking software setting off an network technology crisis potentially and kidnap Ka-chun's daughter, Po-yee, while also threatening his wife, Wing-shan (Megan Lai). Ka-chun is pressured as the lives of his family are being threatened. Making matters worse, his AI super virus loses control and swiftly finds its way entering every computer in Hong Kong, leading to a public panic, and Ka-chun faces the challenge of reviving the city's network and rescuing his family from danger between life and death.

Cast

• Aaron Kwok as Cheuk Ka-chun (卓家俊), a cyber security engineer and IT whiz.
• Simon Yam
• Gordon Lam as Chan Ming-chi (陳明志), Ka-chun's superior and nemesis. Lam states his character will "viciously take on Kwok's character."[2]
• Patrick Tam plays a character who he describes as "difficult to tell whether a friend or foe to Kwok's character."[2]
• Kenny Wong
• Megan Lai as Wing-shan (詠珊), Ka-chun's wife.
• Tony Wu
• Kathy Yuen
• Zeno Koo
• Wiyona Yeung
• Terrance Huang
• Ray Lui

Production

Principal photography for Cyber Heist began on 12 June 2020 in Ho Man Tin.[3][2] 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.[4][5] Due to the pandemic affecting Hong Kong's film market, Aaron Kwok reportedly commanded only 70% of his normal salary to support the industry.[6] A high tech office set for the film costed HK$2 million to build.[7] Production for Cyber Heist officially wrapped up on 14 October 2020 after filming its final scene in a forest in Nam Sang Wai.[8]

Release

Edko Films has picked up the worldwide distribution rights for the film. [9] On 5 May 2022, the film released its first teaser trailer displaying a slated release date for 2022.[1]

See also

• Aaron Kwok filmography

References

External links

• 斷網 Cyber Heist on Facebook
• 斷網 Cyber Heist on Instagram