Disconnected (2021 film)
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 Simon Yam, Gordon Lam, Patrick Tam, Kenny Wong and Megan Lai. 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. Production. Principal photography for "Disconnect'd" began on 12 June 2020 in Ho Man Tin. 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. Due to the pandemic affecting Hong Kong's film market, Aaron Kwok reportedly commanded only 70% of his  normal salary to support the industry. A high tech office set for the film costed HK$2 million to build. Production for"Disconnect'd" officially wrapped up on 14 October 2020 after filming its final scene in a forest in Nam Sang Wai. Release. Edko Films has picked up the worldwide distribution rights for the film.