The Lapse
The Lapse
Chinese. Directed by Rita Hui.
Hong Kong filmmaker and artist Rita Hui Nga Shu layers life, declassified governmental documents and her AI-cloned voice to open a dialogue between the promises on paper and the reality of life for Hong Kongers. An uncompromising, impactful and radically human film-essay.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Release date in India
- Post Production
- Original title
- 空文
- Country
- Taiwan, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Rita Hui
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The Lapse: quick answers
Is The Lapse worth watching?
The Lapse doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet, because it hasn’t been released.
How long is The Lapse?
The Lapse runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Lapse have a post-credits scene?
Nobody can say yet, because The Lapse hasn’t been released.
The Lapse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Lapse on?
The Lapse hasn’t released yet, so it isn’t on any OTT platform. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lapse?
If you liked The Lapse, try Come See Me in the Good Light, The Curse of the Dragon, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed The Lapse?
The Lapse was directed by Rita Hui.