Lapse (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2020, Lapse is a thriller, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Chuck Chae.
What it’s about. Chengming, a university student who accidentally gains supernatural powers, finds out that he loses his memory every time he uses them and starts recording his daily life using his phone. Chengming and the witnesses of his accident, Lin and Hwei, grow closer together as they experiment with Chengming's supernatural powers. Chengming starts falling in love with Lin but gets anxious when he finds out that she is from a wealthy family, unlike his own background. Chengming realizes that his superpowers are not adding any value to his life when he is persuaded by Hwei to invade the factory owner that hurt his mother. He heads over to the factory solely relying on Hwei's camera.
Who’s in it. Lapse stars Ivy Chen, Dong Chengming, Qu Aohui and Estelle Chen as Zi Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Lapse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lapse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lapse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lapse (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lapse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lapse worth watching?
- Lapse holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lapse?
- Lapse stars Ivy Chen, Dong Chengming, Qu Aohui, Estelle Chen and Dong Wenjun.
- When was Lapse released?
- Lapse was released in 2020.