Cyber Heist
Cyber Heist, previously known as Disconnected, is a List of [Hong Kong films of 2023|2023 Hong Kong] action cinema|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 Gordon Lam, Simon Yam and Megan Lai.
Production for Cyber Heist took place from 12 June to 14 October 2020 and was released on 9 March 2023.
Plot
Behind the computer screens lies a mysterious web jungle displaying full of fiber optics and data, which is a fantastical space carrying useful technology and malicious viruses at the same time.Hackers release a virus to the web, unleashing a large scale cyber attack. Fortunately, cyber security engineer and IT whiz, Kelvin Cheuk uses a firewall he developed called Firewall X to resolve the crisis. Unbeknownst to Kelvin, the mastermind behind this virus spread is his superior, Kenneth Chan and Kelvin also is framed into a money laundering conspiracy as a result.
To prove his innocence, Kelvin engages in a fierce battle with Kenneth. Kelvin 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 Kenneth's crimes. At the same time, Kenneth also commands the hackers to steal Kelvin's password-cracking software setting off a network technology crisis potentially and kidnap Kelvin's daughter, Bowie, while also threatening his wife, Sandy. Kelvin 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 Kelvin faces the challenge of reviving the city's network and rescuing his family from danger between life and death.
Cast
- Aaron Kwok as Kelvin Cheuk Ka-chun, cyber security engineer of Sky Magic Pro and an IT whiz. When he is framed by Kenneth as the fall guy for the latter's money laundering scheme, he offers to assist the police in finding evidence of Kenneth's crimes to prove his own innocence.
- Gordon Lam as Kenneth Chan Ming-chi, Kelvin's superior and CEO of cyber security company Sky Magic Pro who takes advantage of cyber security shortcomings to hack bank accounts for money laundering. Lam states his character will "viciously take on Kwok's character."
- Simon Yam as Ben Suen Ban, Inspector of the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau.
- Megan Lai as Sandy To Wing-shan, Kelvin's wife.
- Kenny Wong as Frankie Fan Tak-fu, information security director of Sky Magic Pro who carries out the hacking process for Kenneth's money laundering scheme.
- Tony Wu as Tom, a computer hacker who works for Kenneth.
- Zeno Koo as Chan Ming-wai, Kenneth's younger brother.
- Wiyona Yeung as Wong Lam, a henchwoman working for Mr. Pong.
- Julius Brian Siswojo as Mike, a hacker living in the United States and Kelvin's old friend who assists him in finding evidence of Kenneth's crimes.
Guest appearance
- Patrick Tam as Jason Chow Sai-ho, Kelvin's colleague and friend who is also involved in the money laundering scheme. Tam describes his a character as one who is "difficult to tell whether a friend or foe to Kwok's character."
Special appearance
- Andy Kwong as Mr. Pong, the mastermind behind the money laundering scheme.
- Bonnie Wong as Ching, Frankie's secretary.
- Kathy Yuen as May Fung Mei-lei, Frankie's wife.
- Terry Zou as Damon, a henchman working for Mr. Pong.