The Kidnap

Synopsis: An Architect's daughter is kidnapped.
Genre: Drama, Short
Director(s): Chris von Hoffmann
Year:
2007
8 min
1,027 Views


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Lam, the victim, age 18

The kidnappers

called his sister, yeung,

to meet at the theatre

she performs...

at 17:
00,

half way through the third act

The kidnappers may change location

We have 3 surveillance teams

Most plotters are people you knew

They could come from the academy

Our mission is to rescue the victim

Nobody do anything stupid

Until we find the victim

Chi, you're saying madam's bit

What's she supposed to say?

Forget tonight's football pool

I want yeung's brother back!

yes, Madam!

Madam, will the puppy turn up?

Just hold your position

Tail him?

Go

How is my brother?

He is fine

Just put the money in the box

When will you release him?

Hurry if you want to see him again

Thank you

Ten, nine, eight...

you got 10 seconds

Got it

Six, five, four, three, two...

One!

Madam

The puppy is heading towards 9 o'clock

Copy!

Take stairway 4 and cover Chi

Copy!

Chi, is he waiting for someone?

How do you know?

He's just a puppy.

No sign of the b*tch yet

He just helped yeung handle the money

He had the nerve!

yes

Not much of an actor, though

The b*tch is approaching the roof

Stay low, don't alert him

Why so late?

Chill! Take it easy

We'd better hide this elsewhere

What if people stumble upon it?

Relax! Don't be silly

you'll be dead meat...

lf the cops see you with this bag

I'm leaving with my share

Hey! Hey...

Are you out of your mind?

- Give it back! - Let go...

Let me go!

Darn! you're crazy... Give me...

- Trust me! - Give me!

I'm Sergeant Ho from

Organized Crime & Triad Bureau

Stand back, you hear me?

Sure

I was only the driver.

I'm innocent

Shut up!

I know you're not a kidnapper

And you still have a chance

Abduction is no big deal

Surrender and lead me to the victim

I will mitigate on your behalf

Why should I trust you?

you don't have to

So what if I let you go?

Who will look after your mom?

Will you abandon her like your dad?

Lung...

Where's the victim?

He's in...

Lung...

you said it'd be fine if we pay

you told me to trust cops

Tell me now...

How can I find my brother?

THREE yEARS LATER...

Stop!

Where's your fix point?

Start again!

Go

Stop!

Why did you move? One more!

Go

Well done!

That's it! Remember

Free your mind,

don't over act

No unwanted expressions

Kitty, play music, carry on

Why still rehearsing this play?

She considers this a challenge

you said that all things must pass

lf I don't face it, how would I know?

lf you'd gotten over it

you wouldn't be so harsh

you wouldn't be happy either

I always play the bad guy

to his good guy

lt's your idea to change the music

We have to try something new

We went to Nepal

two months ago...

And heard this at a cafe

She had great fun that night

Come

Why?

A surprise!

your husband suffers from relapse

lt could get worse

So the Swiss

found new treatment?

But operation

must be followed...

By lengthy observation

lt costs millions

I must try

if this is the only way

Okay now. Back to rehearsal

Run out of steam already?

I'm an idiot when it comes to music

We're all have musical sense

Don't be modest

Qian says he's gotten over it

But he's always deep in thought

lf you hadn't come...

He'd have been driven crazy

Businessman strikes gold in 3 years

We've got to talk

The Swiss have found new treatment

The doctor has recommended you

When are we leaving?

Soon, maybe next week

Why so sudden?

I've planed for a while,

Just haven't told you

Fine with me

Anyway, I'm at your disposal

you haven't consulted

Dr yeung lately?

Psychologists just bring peace of mind

lf I needed consultation...

I rather play chess with you

I'm a bachelor

I can't give treatment

lf not because of your care

yeung & me have separated already

you tell her to face reality

She's slowly getting over it

We're just casual friends

That's exactly what we need

Baby, have you decided on dinner yet?

Sorry, wrong number

you can buy virtual weapons

with 10 coins

Bidding starts with 5 coins

I'll buy...

lt costs me less to buy online

lt was sold for 6 yesterday

Teacher's coming!

Get back to class now

Hurry up!

- My coins... - Idiot!

Leave him alone!

lt's wrong to fight

Even worse for you

to be their accomplice

Mom, this is for boys!

lt's okay,

the ladies is on third floor

This is wrong,

and you want me be your accomplice?

I'm your mother. It's different

Keep an eye for me

She's my old friend?

Just tell her

I'm out of town

Dad, why did you lie?

Everybody claims

to know me

They're only after

your Dad's money

lt's still lying

you can't survive unless you lie

Be careful when choosing your friends

Avoid those

who may sell you out

Where's the toilet?

Here...

Mom, hurry up!

Ho-yin!

Be careful when choosing your friends

Avoid those who may sell you out

My Mom

Jiaming, let's go

Don't you want to use the toilet?

Let's go home. lt's filthy here

I told you not to use boy's room

Did I scare your friend?

you know him well?

Be careful, his dad is a bad guy

But you hardly know him

Didn't you see him smirked?

I think he has bad intentions

Evil persons all smirk

Understood?

Jiaming never smiles.

He must be good

Okay, you can continue

to be friend him

This is what I call ''bad intention''!

Okay, stop it...

Spam is Pasta's archenemy...

So he beats up Pasta

every time they meet

One day,

Spam sees a pile of Flour

And he beats up Flour, too. Why?

Because Spam slips on Flour

Certainly not!

Spam screams at Flour...

Don't fool me by turning to dust!

you knew it? you wicked boy...

you must be Ho-yin

Say hello to Auntie Shirley

you smirk. you must be bad!

How can you be so rude?

Go and apologise!

He has no manner when you're around

lt's not my fault

Wait!

ls this my problem, or hers...

Or your own problem?

I have no problem

I just want a proper home for my boy

Not just any woman will do

Ho-yin wants a real mom

Wait

I'm leaving

A real mother will never divorce

We divorced

because of our continued row

But why did we quarrel?

you gave up your

maternal responsibility

I didn't. you just got lucky

you're granted custodial rights

lt wasn't luck.

I spent time with him

I know the responsibility!

Would responsibility

make him happier?

I hope you don't mind me coming here

If you want to continue be

Ho-yin's mother...

We don't have conflict

There was no conflict

How's it now?

Let's go!

Wait

Another 5 minutes, okay?

She loves to chat here everyday

Keep saying how boring life is...

Tell her to hurry up

I want to play at your place

I've an idea. Come with me

I received this e-mail

They want the ransom be ready

by sunset

I've already called my bank

Mr. Wang, calm down. Don't rush

Don't tell this

to anyone around you

They could all be prime suspects

Madam, be honest...

Can you guarantee my son's safety?!

Our mission is the same as yours

lt's to free your son

But what should I do now?

Have faith in us.

We're coming over

If the office is unsafe,

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