Wait 'Til You're Older (Film)
Wait 'Til You're Older, originally released in Chinese as Tung mung kei yun (童梦奇缘), is a 2005 Hong Kong fantasy-drama film directed by Teddy Chan.
Background and Production
The film was directed by Teddy Chan, who also served as a producer alongside Chi-Kwong Cheung. Susan Chan and Chi-Kwong Cheung co-wrote the screenplay. The feature runs for 93 minutes, is spoken in Cantonese, and was produced in Hong Kong with a theatrical release date of September 29, 2005.
Plot
Twelve-year-old Kong, played by Sit Lap Yin, struggles with unhappiness following his mother's suicide three years prior. Blaming his father, portrayed by Felix Wong, and stepmother, played by Karen Mok, Kong runs away from home after an argument. During his escape, he encounters an eccentric old man played by Feng Xiaogang who possesses a mysterious potion. After accidentally ingesting the substance, Kong wakes up the next morning as a twenty-year-old adult, portrayed by Andy Lau. However, he soon discovers that his aging process has become exponentially rapid, forcing him to confront his family history and reconcile his past.
Cast
The principal cast members include:
- Andy Lau as Kwong
- Howard Sit as Kid Kwong
- Felix Wong as Chan Man
- Karen Mok as Tsui Man
- Feng Xiaogang as The Drifter
- Bingbing Li as Kwong's Mum
- Chapman To as Policeman
- Kristal Tin as Policewoman