Missbehavior is a comedic drama film directed by Hong Kong director Pang Ho-Cheung and co-written with Luk Yee Sum. The movie follows the story of a group of individuals revolving around a lost bottle of breast milk.
The story starts when a young mother accidentally leaves her pumped breast milk on a train. As the bottle of milk travels from one person to another, it becomes a source of connection, scandal, and soul-searching for a group of people in urban Hong Kong.
The lost bottle of milk first ends up in the hands of a young man named Sing, who then passes it on to his ex-girlfriend, who is currently a schoolteacher. The bottle of milk then gets taken to the school where it causes quite a stir among the students and staff. From there, it is passed on to various other individuals, each with their unique story and set of circumstances.
Throughout the film, various characters grapple with their own personal issues, including romantic relationships, identity, and parenthood. There is the executive who continually prioritizes her career over her son, the expectant mother who faces societal pressure to breastfeed, and the father who struggles with reconnecting with his estranged daughter.
As the movie progresses, the individual stories begin to intertwine as characters are forced to confront their pasts, present, and future. Ultimately, the bottle of milk becomes a powerful symbol of the different ways people connect and navigate the complexities of modern life.
Missbehavior is a poignant, funny, and touching portrayal of everyday life in Hong Kong, showcasing the struggles and triumphs that come with being human.