Lost in Time - 忘不了

Lost in Time (忘不了) is an 2003 film out of Hong Kong. The film stars Cecilia Cheung, Sean Lau, and Louis Koo.

Cheung waits at a light bus station for her fiance to return. On the way, Koo is hit by a construction truck and dies at the hospital. Cheung decides to raise Koo's son and drive his bus. After many months, she barely makes enough for rent and living expenses. Lau takes sympathy and helps her out with the business and becomes very attached to the child. The two fall in love. However, we're left with a simi-cliffhanger story. Will their love continue on?

I remember watching this back in 2003. It was totally awesome than and it was totally awesome recently as I got it via Netflix. Cheung was young and in her prime. You could call some of it a little overacting, but it seemed natural too. Lau does his smooth operator thing and emotes when needed and moves the story along. Fine acting for both Lau and Cheung. Koo's addition was just to have a pretty face around.

This was also a nice slice of life for regular Hong Kongers. With the feel of modern movie making, but with a look back at why Hong Kong films were once so great. A reminder of a film in the transition period of HK cinema. A must watch in my opinion.