The Kid (1999 Film)

The Kid (Chinese: 流星语; pinyin: Lau sing yue) is a 1999 Hong Kong drama film directed by Jacob Cheung. The film draws thematic inspiration from Charlie Chaplin's classic 1921 film of the same name, focusing on the social issue of abandoned children in Hong Kong.

Plot

The narrative follows a woman named Maise who, after being abandoned by her husband, leaves her infant son on a luxury yacht in hopes he will be adopted by a wealthy family. Unbeknownst to her, the yacht's owner, Daniel, has lost his fortune due to financial speculation that same day. Four years later, Maise has become a successful charity fund manager. Her path crosses with Daniel, who is now living in poverty in a rooftop apartment with the boy he raised as his own.

Production

The film was written by Mathew Tang and features cinematography by Jimmy Wong. It was released in Hong Kong on October 14, 1999, with a runtime of 110 minutes. The production stars Leslie Cheung in the lead role of Wing, alongside a cast including Carrie Ng, Lung Ti, and Qi Qi.