The Lingering is a supernatural horror film that was released in Hong Kong in 2018. The movie is directed by Ho Pong Mak and starring Athena Chu, Louis Cheung, Bob Cheung, and Yao Tong. The film tells the story of a mother and her son who experience strange occurrences while waiting for the husband to come home on New Year's Eve.
The movie begins with Qingyi and her son, Dawa, celebrating New Year's Eve while waiting for Qingyi's husband to come home from work. However, as the night wears on, her husband never shows up, and Dawa claims to see a stranger who is invisible to his mother.
While trying to find her husband, Qingyi leaves Dawa under the care of their neighbor. She discovers that her husband has been missing for some time and sets out to find him.
When Qingyi returns home, she finds an eerie stranger hiding in her house. As the night progresses, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. The strange occurrences seem to be linked to the mysterious figure hiding in her house and Qingyi's husband's disappearance.
As the story unfolds, Qingyi must confront the terrifying truth behind her husband's disappearance and the figure hiding in her home. The Lingering is a dark and unsettling horror film that offers a gripping storyline, excellent performances, and plenty of scares.