Kwok Ka-Hei and Jack Lee Chun-Kit's new comedy, 'Unidentified Murder', has been described as a playful send-up of true crime enthusiasts and aspiring influencers. The modestly scaled film revolves around a fictional 25-year-old case that has captivated Hong Kong.
The story follows childhood friends Mark (Ling Man-lung) and Kit (Ronald Lam Tsz-kit), who, at age seven, claimed to have witnessed their classmate Ho's abduction by aliens in Tung Tau Hill woods. On the 25th anniversary of this alleged incident, the pair gain internet fame after an interview on an online chat show.
Mark's girlfriend, Man (Renci Yeung), capitalises on their viral status by hiring actor Kim (Peter Chan Charm-man) to impersonate Ho, aiming to boost her social media views. However, as cameras roll for the staged reunion, Man reportedly witnesses a real murder.
The film features numerous complications and reversals, with victims becoming masterminds and vice versa. Much of the action takes place in the forest where the abduction supposedly occurred, blurring the lines between truth and playacting for comic effect. Despite a modest budget, the film's meta-storytelling efforts are noted, with the chemistry between Ling Man-lung and Ronald Lam highlighted as a key engaging factor.