Kidnap (2007): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Kidnap is a 2007 crime thriller directed by Lo Chi-Leung, starring René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, Karena Lam Kar-Yan and Chan Tat-Kwong. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $7.6 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Lo Chi-Leung
- Original language
- Cantonese
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kidnap About?
The premise of Kidnap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her brother’s abduction by inspector Ho Yuen Chun, drama teacher Lam Hiu Yeung must raise money for her husband’s terminal cancer treatment abroad, so she kidnaps a tycoon’s son, mirroring the earlier case. The crime brings her back to Ho, now a divorced mother, sparking a high‑stakes clash that ends when Hiu Yeung learns the child is Ho’s son.
Where to Watch Kidnap
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Kidnap Cast & Characters
René Liu leads the cast as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, with Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu Yeung and Chan Tat-Kwong as Jiaming's Bodyguard. Directed by Lo Chi-Leung; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lo Chi-Leung
- René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun
- Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu Yeung
- Chan Tat-Kwong as Jiaming's Bodyguard
- Eddie Cheung as Sgt. Ho Chi
Also Starring in Kidnap
· 6 more- Guo Tao Mr. Wang Sam
- Julian Cheung Chow Siu Chi
- Pang Hoi-Kwan
- Kwok Man-Lok Wang Jiaming
- Milo Tse CIB Policeman
- Flora Joanne M. Jiaming's Maid
Kidnap Plot Summary
What happens in Kidnap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sonia Raina is a spirited teenager navigating the shadows of a family fractured by divorce. She grows up under the care of her mother, Mallika, and her grandmother, Jaya, moving through the quiet heat of Indian summers and the quieter heat of adolescence. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, she grapples with curfews, autonomy, and the ache of a missing sense of belonging. A heated argument after a Christmas party sends ripples through the household, and in a moment of frustration she seeks space, diving into the sea until the world around her grows distant. What follows is a chilling disruption: she is abducted by a man who uses chloroform to quiet her cries and locks her away in a secluded cottage that seems otherwise without exit.
Full summary
The whole story of Kidnap, scene by scene
Kidnap Box Office
Kidnap grossed $7.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.6M
- International
- $7.6M
How Well Do You Know Kidnap?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Sonia's estranged father?
Kidnap Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “连环局” and “Chain Game”.
- Also known as
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- 连环局
- Chain Game
- 绑架
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Kidnap FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kidnap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kidnap?
Kidnap runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Kidnap released?
Kidnap was released on June 14, 2007.
Who directed Kidnap?
Kidnap was directed by Lo Chi-Leung.
More films by Lo Chi-Leung Who is in the cast of Kidnap?
Kidnap stars René Liu as Inspector Ho Yuan Chun, Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Lam Hiu Yeung and Chan Tat-Kwong as Jiaming's Bodyguard, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Kidnap?
In the US, Kidnap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Kidnap make at the box office?
Kidnap grossed $7.6 million worldwide.
Does Kidnap have a post-credit scene?
No. Kidnap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kidnap in?
The original language of Kidnap is Cantonese.
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