CJ7

CJ7

Year: 2008

Runtime: 86 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Stephen Chow

Sci-FiDramaFantasyComedyFamily

A devoted father strives to provide his son with opportunities he lacked, navigating a society obsessed with social status. Their lives are transformed by the arrival of CJ7, a peculiar orb that brings unexpected possibilities. While CJ7 initially offers a welcome change, its mischievous behavior causes chaos at school and challenges the father's ability to maintain order and protect his son's future. He must find a way to balance extraordinary possibilities with the realities of everyday life.

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1

Ti's Struggles

Chow Ti is a construction worker facing tough life challenges while living in a partially demolished home with his nine-year-old son, Dicky. His main goal is to save enough money to ensure Dicky can continue his education at a private school.

Partially demolished home
2

Dicky's School Life

At school, Dicky experiences bullying from his peers, particularly from a boy named Johnny. This bullying is compounded by the ridicule he faces from teachers due to his worn-out clothing, making his school life unbearable.

School
3

The Toy Incident

During a visit to a department store, Dicky desperately asks Ti to buy him a popular robotic toy called CJ1. Unable to fulfill his son's wish, Ti loses his temper and strikes Dicky in a moment of frustration, drawing the attention of bystanders.

Department store
4

Discovery in the Junkyard

Later that evening, Ti visits a junkyard to salvage items for their home. There, he finds a mysterious green orb left by a spaceship, which he decides to take home as a special gift for Dicky.

Junkyard
5

CJ7's Transformation

That night, the green orb transforms into an adorable alien creature resembling a dog, which Dicky names CJ7. This new friend quickly establishes a bond with Dicky, who is thrilled by his presence.

Home
6

Magical Powers Revealed

Dicky discovers that CJ7 possesses remarkable restorative powers when it magically revives a rotten apple. This sparks Dicky's imagination, where he envisions CJ7 as a brilliant inventor capable of helping him excel in school.

Home
7

Mishaps at School

Despite Dicky's excitement, CJ7 causes a series of embarrassing incidents at school, leading to further humiliation and ridicule from his classmates. This sends Dicky into a spiral of frustration and disappointment.

School
8

Reconciliation after Discarding CJ7

Frustrated with CJ7's mishaps, Dicky throws the creature away in a trash bin. Realizing his mistake, he races back to retrieve CJ7, only to find it empty, but he is relieved to find CJ7 waiting for him at home, leading to a heartwarming reunion.

Trash Bin
9

Ti's Job Loss

Ti loses his job after a heated argument with his boss, who falsely accuses Dicky of cheating on a test. Upon learning the truth, Ti's frustration leads him to take CJ7 away from Dicky, demanding he focus on his grades.

Workplace
10

A Miraculous Recovery

The next day, Ti's boss apologizes and offers him his job back with a bonus, providing hope for the family. However, Ti suffers a terrible fall at work and ends up hospitalized, thrusting Dicky into despair.

Hospital
11

CJ7's Sacrifice

As Dicky learns of his father's accident from Ms. Yuen, he is overwhelmed by grief. In a desperate moment, CJ7 channels its life force to heal Ti, showcasing its deep bond with Dicky.

Home
12

The Morning After

Dicky wakes up to find Ti alive and resting beside him, but heartbreakingly discovers that CJ7 has turned into a lifeless doll. He wears the doll as a pendant, symbolizing their strong bond and the sacrifices made.

Home
13

A Joyful Reunion

In a surprising climax, Dicky witnesses a UFO land on a nearby bridge. From the UFO emerge numerous alien dogs resembling CJ7 in different colors and designs, who joyfully approach him, signifying a new beginning.

Bridge

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