49 Days (2006 Film)

49 Days (Chinese: 犀照; pinyin: Sai chiu) is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Kin-lun Lam. The production features a cast including Stephen Fung and Gillian Chung. The film, which has a runtime of 93 minutes, was released on February 16, 2006.

49 Days movie poster — Promotional poster for the 2006 film 49 Days.

Plot

Set during the Chinese revolutionary period, the story follows medicine trader Lau Sing (Stephen Fung). While traveling to the provincial capital with a group of seven companions, a fire occurs, resulting in the deaths of his colleagues. Lau Sing is subsequently framed for the arson by Pang Sai (Ho-Yin Wong) and sentenced to death. Lawyer Siu Chin (Gillian Chung) attempts to defend him but fails to attend the court hearing due to an accident, leading to his conviction. During his scheduled execution, an unexpected event alters the course of his fate.

Cast

Stephen Fung as Lau Sing
Gillian Chung as Siu Chin
Steven Cheung
Debbie Goh as Suzy
Lap-yi Kau as Lau Sing's daughter
Meng Lo
Lier Qiu
Ho-Yin Wong as Pang Sai
Yut Fei Wong
Jess Zhang as Lau Sing's wife