The Kidnap Page #3

Synopsis: An Architect's daughter is kidnapped.
Genre: Drama, Short
Director(s): Chris von Hoffmann
Year:
2007
8 min
1,022 Views


Exactly!

So you must be resourceful

you have 48 hours

Get up! Get up!

- Are you lying to me?

- I'm not...

Why you couldn't see him?

you're nuts!

- you know these kidnappers?

- Of course not...

lt's impossible

Did he grab you like this?

Let go of her!

Calm down!

you think you're a cop?

No. Cops do things by the book

But what have you done?

I'm sorry

lnspector, my son has been kidnapped

That's my son, too

lnspector... yuen-chun

Come to my office

Superintendent...

I know what you're about to say

I am a relative of the victim

So I can no longer handle this case

But, as the mother of my boy...

Can I just sit on the fence?

I understand how you feel

But I've assigned

the case to lnspector Lo

Superintendent

lnspector, don't worry

We'll do our very best

Let me know

if you need any help

The kidnapper

just demanded $10M

Can you really help?

Leave my son's stuff alone

Relax, Mr. Chow

I'm sure we can rescue him

I have a million in the bank

I can borrow

another $2M from friends

And these lottery tickets...

Are you now

counting on a miracle?

Here's one more

I'm Leaving Home

He refused to come out yesterday

after our row

So I let him

play with Wang Jiaming

I ended up hurting him...

Ho-yin was mad at me

He wants me to spend more time with him

We are both responsible

Remember why we divorced?

I was fed up with our daily row

No...

you think you could handle everything

you don't need me

I still remember one morning at three...

you sneaked back to

work at the station

Came home at six to take Ho-yin to school

you kept quiet about it

But I knew

That's what you're like

Nothing but the best

Never admit to be tired

Am I really?

This time, I won't leave you

on your own

I'm not doubting your ability

But even both of us...

may not save him

But you're right

We stand more chances

in making miracles

Let's check the lottery

- 3, 4... - 2 more

We got 2 numbers

Oh, my mistake

Even though we have sponsors

But daily life will still be tough

you're my responsibility

Only that?

Don't over react

Nothing wrong with that

Better than turning numb

Like your turning love

into responsibility

I thought you've gotten over it

No matter, we leave in two days

Things will be different

Always look on the bright side

Don't tell anyone about the trip

I forgot Qian is here for check-up today

Don't worry. I'm still alive

I'm working on a case nearby

I know you're indifferent

That looks serious

y eah, I slashed my wrist

Maybe she's having an affair!

That's none of my business

I've got to go

Get an approval to check this hospital!

you don't need to come if you're busy

Between Qian and me...

Things have been awkward

But this is between you two

Don't get me wrong

Lately Qian's mood is unstable

Not too serious?

Typical of someone

suffering from chronic illness

I said this because

I treat you as one of us

Call me if you need help

How do you know I'm busy?

No bullshit!

Why so careless?

Ho-yin!

you've to be independent

One day, I won't be around

you've frightened him

Let's eat

Copy

Someone is coming up

Don't let her in

Hi, I've brought you breakfast

Shirley...

Ho-yin, it's your favourite...

What's the matter?

you said you want to be his mom

you said there's no conflict...

you can decide for yourself

you're the one who is confused

lf you think you've rekindled his love

He wouldn't have spent yesterday with me

Shirley, let's go out for breakfast

Hang on!

He took me to the garage and the market

And stayed with me all the way

And then we...

you had your fun.

But that was yesterday

For now, I am still his wife

I'm sorry

you're right in apologising

Not to me, but to our son

He's kidnapped because of you

lnspector, I know how you feel

But home is safer for you

you really think this is a safe world?

Policemen have to follow procedures

you have cooperated well

We followed procedures three years ago

But we failed to save the victim

lf police can't prevent accidents

What chance do I have now?

lf I have to carry on wearing two hats

I don't think I can manage

I'm going out to clear my head

This's for you

Hello?

lnspector Ho

How's my son?

I just want to remind you

lf you cooperate with the police

your son will die

I never understood...

Why victims refuse to seek police help

Now I know

Don't worry. I won't take any chance

Since you love your son so much...

$10M shouldn't be a problem

I will find a way

But you must promise me...

Free my son once you get the ransom

I beg you

To show your sincerity...

Re-deploy all the cops

I'm no longer in charge of this case

you said you won't take any chance

I can only remove those from my home

But you must prove my son's safety

Sure

Use the cell phone for communication

But only for both of us!

Hello

Sir, Madam Ho is back at office

Okay

Madam

Have you seen lnspector Ho?

She's in her office

Madam, working on your off day?

Have to check some exhibits

for my last case

Please wait

Madam?

Exhibit Storage

I've got a tummy ache

Deliver them to your office?

I can't. I'm the only person on duty

Oh, alright

Superintendent

Have you seen lnspector Ho?

Madam, you...

I must have eaten something bad

I'm sorry

Thanks

I want to focus on

next week's court case

I understand how you feel, but...

I don't want others to know

you should stay home and wait

I'll re-assign your work

We're family. We'll do all we can

The kidnapper gave me this

you must have checked already

So...

what did you find out?

We've no success at all

But rest assured...

We won't abandon one of our own

Sitting on the fence isn't bad

lf you really want to help...

Remove all officers from my home

Surely the kidnappers

expect police presence

I want them to feel that

I'm cooperating

But we have the responsibility

Of protecting the victim's family

We can't be rash

Try different surveillance methods

Shirley?

Sir, Madam Ho is going home,

normal

Be careful of any suspects tailing her

Superintendent, where are your men?

Don't worry. I'm in the neighborhood

I'll go home after shopping

Don't mention it

Relax, I won't be a problem

Talk later

I'm not your boss,

will you still help me?

Madam, you're still my superior

Help me find some money

I'm still at Wang's house

I can grab a couple of antiques for you

Does Wang still cooperate?

Bet he's surrounded with bodyguards

you're right, he hired one

He's leaving Hong Kong tomorrow

He's telling us to leave

No chance to grab a thing!

Here's a more direct way

Can you really help?

How direct?

Kidnap his son!

l was kidding

But I've just arrived at his residence

The kidnappers were targeting Wang...

l feel he is hiding something from us

He probably won't see you

I'll wait here

until he shows up

Madam, calm down

I'm coming over. Wait for me...

Don't scare

Want to help your friend Ho-yin?

I don't know him well

Wang Jiaming

Ho-yin's home already. I mean no harm

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