Lost in Time

A poignant exploration of love and loss, as one woman learns to move forward while another man learns to love again.

• Siu Wai must process Ah Man's death while Dai Fai gradually develops feelings for her.
• Dai Fai's work as a mini-bus driver and Siu Wai's burdens of everyday life ground the relationship in contemporary Hong Kong routines.
• Siu Wai confides in Ah Man through a phone call despite his death, making communication with the lost lover part of her mourning process.
• The plot places bereavement and new affection within mini-bus routes, family obligations, and ordinary Hong Kong life.

• The Bridges of Madison Countyshared themes of grief, emotional recovery, and the possibility of renewed intimacy in a grounded romantic drama
• In the Mood for Loveshared melancholic tone, mature relationship dynamics, and focus on love emerging amid loss
• Truly, Madly, Deeplyshared emphasis on bereavement, hesitant connection, and quiet emotional transformation

Director

Derek Yee Tung-Sing

Release Date

2003-11-20

Runtime

109 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (27)

What is Lost in Time about?

After losing her fiancé, a grieving Hong Kong woman finds unexpected support and the possibility of love with the man who witnessed his death.

What is Lost in Time like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lost in Time as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lost in Time violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lost in Time as mild.

Which films are like Lost in Time?

Films with a similar feel include The Bridges of Madison County, In the Mood for Love, and Truly, Madly, Deeply.

How long is Lost in Time?

Lost in Time runs 109 minutes.

Where can I watch Lost in Time?

In United States, Lost in Time streams on WeTV.