All of a Sudden (1996 Film)

All of a Sudden, also known by its Chinese title 惊变 (Jing bian), is a 1996 Hong Kong feature film directed by Herman Yau.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Herman Yau with a screenplay written by Ting Chau and production managed by Yin Nam. Puccini Yu served as the cinematographer. Released in Hong Kong on June 14, 1996, the film has a runtime of 99 minutes and is primarily spoken in Cantonese.

Cast

• Alfred Cheung as Lin
• Irene Wan as Ho-Yee
• Chi Wah Wong as Mak
• Simon Yam as Tsui Chin-Tung
• Peter Ngor

Plot

Lin Guocai and Miao Keyi are initially perceived as a successful couple. However, Lin maintains a secret affair with his assistant, Stella, and plots to murder his wife to inherit her vast wealth. Complications arise when Miao is kidnapped by Pang, Stella's husband, who initially intended to target Lin. Pang hides Miao on a rented boat, where she is nearly assaulted by the boat keeper before being rescued by Pang. Over time, Pang and Miao develop a bond.