From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (July 11 2019) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advised. [FLUFF OF THE WEEK] Courtesy of Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Apple Daily, Oriental Daily, and Ta Kung Pao 1. THIS TOP 10 IS DEDICATED TO A. Cherie Chan Siu Ha who gave birth to a 6.2 pound daughter on the 11th B. Michael Tong Man Lung whose father passed away 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2019/07/17) The Best Actors Andy Lau Tak Wa and Louis Koo Tin Lok starred film WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET) two nights ago held a charity premiere. Wa Jai, Goo Jai, Michael Miu Kiu Wai (Sam Gor), Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Au Shui Wai, Cheung Kwok Keung and Elena Kong Mei Yi all appeared. The film passed 1 billion yuan RMB after 12 days of Mainland release. Producer Wa Jai admitted that he was very happy, but he would only be happy with what he would get with box office expectations. With the film's success, would Wa Jai's bonus be a full harvest? He avoided the subject. Would they make a third film with the original team? Sam Gor said, "I don't know if I will have a role, you have to ask the boss!" Wa Jai said, "I don't know if it will happen yet, let's see how much Sam Gor will charge!" Sam Gor answered, "I would do it for free!" Would they ask for more production budget for a third film? Wa Jai said that it would depend on the script, perhaps the third film would only be dramatic. As a producer was Wa Jai very strict on the set? Goo Jai praised Wa Jai for not being strict. Instead he was a lot of fun. However he pointed out that Wa Jai as both the producer and the actor was extra focused on the set. At work he would rarely play. On his free time he would still talk about film. As for working together on another film, Wa Jai said that they would take it one step at a time. Speaking the WHITE being selected as the New York Asian Film Festival closing film, Sam Gor pointed out that producer Lau Tak Wa was probably the happiest one. Wa Jai said that when they got the good news everyone was happy. This time Wa Jai and Goo Jai sang the film theme song, which Wa Jai joked that was because Sam Gor did not sing as well as Goo Jai. Sam Gor explained that originally he was to sing the Mandarin version, but the Cantonese version was performed so well that no Mandarin version was needed. Earlier his wife Jaime Chik Mei Chun joked that when he sang only his voice was good. Sam Gor said, "Wa Jai has performed with me so he knows, after I sang the first verse they couldn't keep sing -- for the first verse I sang the last verse. I messed up all the lyrics!" Reporters suggested for a third film, so they could form a trio and sing. Sam Gor said that he could consider it. Goo Jai agreed with Sam Gor and said that no matter what Sam Gor said he would agree with. However Goo Jai admitted that he did not catching the singing bug from singing the theme song. He has not been able to accept his own voice so he was very afraid of hearing himself sing. Thus after singing he would not listen to the "play back". Sam Gor stated that he was a singer. Goo Jai joked, "I haven't been a singer for a long time!" Sam Gor pointed out that last year he sang on the stage. Wa Jai chimed in, "Goo Jai doesn't want to hear his own voice, but we want to. It's pretty good." Would Goo Jai sing the theme song at the celebration later? Goo Jai said, "Actually when we have a good time I can sing at anytime!" Recently a rumor of Goo Jai marrying Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) at the end of the year spread like crazy online in the Mainland. Goo Jai said that he would not respond to anything that was not true. Yet people online kept saying that they made a good couple. Goo Jai reiterated that he would not respond to anything that was not true. * (2017/07/17) Sammi Cheng Sau Man two nights ago performed the fourth show of her Hong Kong Coliseum concert series. The guest performer for the night was Gigi Leung Wing Kei. When Sammi introduced Gigi she said humorously, "Tonight when the elevating platform is raised halfway, half of this guest's head should appear. Would you please bend down a little, it's not like you don't know you are 6 feet 3!" The audience cracked up. Upon arrival Gigi first praised Sammi for her beauty and fitness, as she even directly extended her "dirty Gi hand" and touched Sammi's "sweet peach pat". Sammi mentioned that last year she and Gigi made a movie FIRST NIGHT NERVES (BAK GOR NUI YUN YUT TOI HEI). During their duet videos from the film were shown as a preview for Sammi fans. They also recalled their experience and reprise their argument lines from the film for the audience to sense the film's atmosphere. Actually after they worked together on FEEL 100% (BAK FUN BAK GUM GOK) they became friends. Sammi thanked Gigi for supporting her at each of her concert series. Then Sammi and Gigi sang GOT OFF AT THE WRONG SOTP. Sammi said, "Actually Gigi wrote this song for me." Gigi also thanked Sammi for choosing a song that she wrote for her concert. She sad, "I watched the first show and saw when Sammi sang the song I wrote, PARACHUTE, she added the skydiving effect. It was very, very pretty. At the time I was moved to tears." Then Gigi sang Sammi's fast song PASSION ISLAND and bashfully said, "Now I need everyone's help, because I chose one of Sammi's fast songs." She asked the audience to dance and everyone got up to support her. * (2019/07/15) The Herman Yau Lai To directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Michael Miu Kiu Wai starred WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET) will open tomorrow. This time the team constructed the 1:1 scale Central MTR station, which actually was in preparation for the three lead actors' final fire fight location. Goo Jai and Miu Kiu Wai said, "It's hard to imagine a car chase and a gun fight at a MTR station." Producer and star Wa Jai said, "I trust the director is completely capable of handling it." This MTR station heroic trio firefight scene absolutely is the entire film's focus. It took over a dozen days. Sam Gor Miu Kiu Wai explained, "Because the team followed actually MTR station sizes, it was divided into several parts. After the crash shoot we switched to another set. The platform shoot returned to the actual Central station, so the process was very complicated." Before the shoot, even Goo Jai had his suspicions about the scene and the screenplay. "To crash a car into a MTR station, then past the ticket booths down to the platform, the whole thing sounds very exaggerated." Wa Jai said that after the Cross Harbor Tunnel set construction, he already felt that the director could handle any set. He said, "Creatively and technically we had no problems at all, everything went very smoothly." The day of the actual Central station shoot happened to be Miu Kiu Wai's wrap day. When Sam Gor was asked about the difference between the actual Central station and the set, he said that actually they were not too different. Goo Jai also praised, "MTR stations can be seen everyday, so the audience would sense that the set isn't real enough. Now standing here at the real Central station and comparing, I feel the set is very realistic." The entire film took over three months to shoot. He said, "The most memorable was to be able to tell producer Mr. Lau to relax, the mission was accomplished, we would be able to wrap on time!" * (2019/07/14) Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Kelly Chen Ka Lei yesterday attended the film DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST (JOK GA DIK FONG YIN: BUK JUNG YAU JUI)'s promotional events. They appeared together since announced their break up earlier but were not awkward at all. Cheung Kin Sing said, "Everyone maintained good relationships for awhile, just like a family." He joked that perhaps they had no intimate scene in the film, which became the trigger for the breakup. Chen Ka Lei said that she considered the breakup awhile before, she felt that she was still young and should put her focus on work. Cheung Kin Sing joked, "If we talk about getting back together again people would get tired. Next time we will talk about getting married!" Chen Ka Lei said, "The person you marry probably won't be me!" They also said that they would not mind working together on another movie. Cheung Kin Sing said, "Nothing is 100% in this world, for now we might not be together. I don't know about the future. In the end we won't mention it after this time. We will focus on work. We don't want people to feel that we always have lovers' quarrel." Speaking of the film's less than ideal box office, producer Cheung Kin Sing said that he was rather disappointed. However he understood that a lot could not be forced. He would learn to let go. "Maybe Heaven feels it's not my turn yet and wants me to do a little better. This film's life is very hard and is like my baby. To me it is very memorable. I would come up with ideas for audience appreciation, give another platform to promote the film. I wouldn't stare at the sky and pray." * (2019/07/14) Andy Lau Tak Wa's charm truly cannot be stopped! Two days ago he and director Herman Yau Lai To arrived in Taipei for the new film WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET)'s promotion. yesterday they promoted on Ximending's Wuchang Street as the road was blocked off for a red carpet fan meeting. Lau Tak Wa fans squeezed into the area. Even famous Taiwan host Mickey Huang said that the Ximending Movie Street has not had such a scene in decades. Lau Tak Wa and Yau Lai To two days ago arrived in Taiwan to begin their 2 day and 1 night promotional events. Lau Tak Wa and Yau Lai To attended the WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS press conference. Lau Tak Wa mentioned that this was his first film since recovering from falling off the horse at a commercial shoot in 2017. When the film just started production Yau Lai To worried about him getting injured. After confirming that he was able to handle it, he added even more action. Lau Tak Wa remembered working with Koo Tin Lok on CENTURY OF THE DRAGON (LUNG JOI BIN YUEN). Back then their acting was green, they did not have any spare energy to share the pleasure of acting. Years later they finally were able to have a pleasant exchange in WHITE STORM 2. WHITE STORM 2 producer Lau Tak Wa heard about Lam Ka Yun's superb acting and invited her to perform in order to work with her. The organizer even presented the film poster illustrator Yan Jhen-fa created WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS poster. Lau Tak Wa and Yau Lai To also signed their autographs on the poster. Two nights ago, Lau Tak Wa and Yau Lai To appeared at two cinemas' "pre show" events. Both shows were sold out; outside the cinemas many fans waited to welcome Lau Tak Wa. Lau Tak Wa in order to be able to see fans who were unable to get tickets walked the red carpet to meet fans yesterday afternoon on Ximending's Wuchang Street. Wa fans screamed nonstop, their high decibel covered the entire Wuchang street! Over 3,000 fans squeezed onto Wuchang Street. Some came at 9AM for a spot to see their idol. Host Mickey Huang even said, "Ximending's Movie Street has not have such a scene in several decades." Because of too many people on hand bluetooth connections were lost as signals all went dead. The temperature truly was scorching. Even Lau Tak Wa could not take the heat as he removed his suit jacket and quickly stepped onto the stage to greet fans. Lau Tak Wa said, "This trip is very hard to come by, I haven't seen everyone in close distance in public like this in a very long time. This time I heard that the pre show meeting tickets were gone in seconds. I hope to fight for more opportunities to see everyone!" He even said, "Earlier I didn't have too many chances to come to Taiwan. Perhaps later when I would have a chance to come to Taiwan to make a movie I would be able to stay in Taiwan longer." Lau Tak Wa even asked Director Yau Lai To if he had any subject that would be suitable for production in Taiwan. Reporters asked if the box office broke through a number would he promise to return to Taiwan and see his fans? Lau Tak Wa said that actually without box office breakthrough he would still be very willing to come to Taiwan. Would his wife and child like this film? Heavenly King Lau replied, "Let me go back and ask for you." The film company also had a "drug" shaped ice block made for Lau Tak Wa and Yau Lai To to shatter to ice hammer in response to the film's determination to sink the drug trafficking organization. They also hoped that the film WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS will be able to break through for a good performance. Lau Tak Wa finally even took out a selfie stick to take a group photo with the director and all the fans. After Taiwan, at the next stop in Hong Kong Lau Tak Wa, Koo Tin Lok and Miu Kiu Wai will attend the Hong Kong premiere with the cast tomorrow. The film will open the day after. * (2019/07/13) Film star Chen Chen held a classic film retrospective in Kuohsiung. On the eve of the event, Chen Chen invited her film industry friends to Kuohsiung for the "Chen Love Kuohsiung All Star Event". Patrick Tse Yin, Charlene Chin (Chun Cheung Lam), Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Ran Xiaoling, Wang Man Ling, Leung Hoi Ping, William So Wing Hong flew to Kuohsiung to show their support. Chen Chen's son Jeremy Liu also attended. In the afternoon, the event held an opening ceremony, Charlie Chin, Lee Heng, Kevin Chu Yen-Ping, Shih Chun, Hsu Feng, Tse Yin, Charles Heung Wa Keung, his wife Tiffany Chan Lan, their son Jacky Heung Jor and his fiance Bea Hayden (Kuo Bi-Ting), Ray Lui Leung Wai and his wife, John Chiang Dai Wai and his wife, Paul Chun Pui, Ng See Yuen, Debbie Chou, Tang Mei-Fang,Betty Wong Ling, Woo Gam, Tang Lan-Hua, Sally Chen Shali, Jin Xing walked the red carpet. Kuohsiung mayor spoke and unveiled the Chen Chen classic film festival. Chen Chen's friends, industry sisters, junior colleagues all gathered in Kuohsiung for Chen Chen's classic film retrospective. The event will screen 14 of her classic films. Everyone praised Chen Chen's film industry achievement, beautiful appearance, kind personality, and was the role model for younger generations! They wished good health for Chen Chen and success for her film festival! Son Jeremy Liu was greatly touched to see how much Mama's friend loved Mama and said that it was the glory of his life! Chen Chen said that she chose Kuohsiung for the event because this place valued film culture. It hoped to be the Asian Hollywood in the future. The mayor hoped through the event that more filmmakers would shoot on location in Kuohsiung. At the "Chen Love Kuohsiung All Star event", Chun Pui revealed that when he made his first film MANY ENCHANTED NIGHTS at age 19 he and Chen Chen played lovers. He lamented, "I was already a silver screen couple with Chen Chen at age 19. She was only 16 at the time. Later she actually went with Tse Yin. I too have to ask, has she ever truly liked me?" Chun Cheung Lam cut in. "I will answer for her, no." The host jokingly asked Chun Pui, "Did you not put in enough effort back then?" Chun Pui pointed at Chen Chen's former husband Tse Yin said, "That's why his effort was good." The crowd cracked up. Chun Pui praised how hard working Chen Chen was with her acting. When he was considering what he would say, Chun Cheung Lam cut in again, "Doesn't she have any other good points?" Chun Pui said, "Back then if I stayed in Taiwan there would have been no you!" Chun Cheung Lam struck back, "Back then it should've been Three Chin Three Lin, but because we had one Lin less, Chun Pui was ousted." Recently the 75 year old Chun Pui was rumored to suffer a stroke and hospitalized. Chun Pui yesterday appeared in Kuohsiung for Chen Chen and dispeled the rumor with actor. Chun Pui clarified that he was in great health. "Maybe I haven't had news about me for a long time, I get exposure this way." He was not upset and even thanked everyone for their concern. Lui Leung Wai said that he was very happy to see his childhood idol Chen Chen. He said, "After THE BUND, in 1983 I played Chen Chen's son and learned a lot from it. Today I even intimately call her 'Mama'. I told Jeremy we are brothers." Started as an actor, Heung Wa Keung revealed that in 1969 when he just graduated he watched a Chen Chen film and felt that she was very pretty and very cute. She was everyone's goddess and he too was a fan. Later a director chose him to perform in the film TOPS IN EVERY TRADE. He said that when he saw his idol he forgot how to perform. In particular his Putonghua was poor and the team would make fun of him. He was down but Chen Chen comforted and encouraged him. He pointed out that his career started because Chen Chen. "Without Sister Chen, I wouldn't have a film journey." Heung Wa Keung's wife Chan Lan also said, "After I married to Hong Kong, Wa Keung introduced me to Chen Chen. When I was pregnant, the first time my belly hurt was at Chen Chen's home. My son also often crawled around her home." Chun Cheung Lam added, "Old friend, we have been hanging out together since we were 20 year old kids. When we play mahjong Wa Keung could causally take out a knife." Everyone was rolling on the floor laughing. He thanked Chen Chen for holding this event for them to have a chance to meet. He was very emotional and excited inside. Jeremy Liu finally said, "Today I have heard so many stories from the elders. I regret very much that I wasn't able to make it in time. To be able to sit with the elders, I want to thank my Mama for becoming your son in this life." He continued, "My Mama looks very confused, but actually she is the smartest. Being able to raise me so big, she probably isn't an idiot." Chen Chen joked, "Thank you for your boasting." Heung Ka Keung and his wife Chan Lan also walked the red carpet with their son Heung Jor and daughter in law to be Bea Hayden (Kuo Bi-Ting) as a family of four for the first time. Heung Wa Keung called Kuo Bi-Ting "daughter in law" directly in her interview. Heung Jor praised his fiance Kuo Bi-Ting. "She is very kind, very family oriented and has a very loving heart. The most important is she gets along with my parents very well." * (2019/07/12) The Herman Yau Lai To directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred with Louis Koo Tin Lok, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Karena Lam Ka Yun, Cheung Kwok Keung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga in the film WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET) is currently running nationwide. Lau Tak Wa earlier with Lam Ka Yun, Wai Sze Nga and director Yau Lai To met with fans in Shanghai. At this writing, WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS has been the single day box office champion six days in a row and became the hottest film of the summer. Two days ago at the meeting after the Shanghai screening, director Yau Lai To, producer and star Lau Tak Wa, Lam Ka Yun, Wai Sze Nga attended the after screening exchange with the audience. For the final car chase and gun fight at the MTR station between Lau Tak Wa and Koo Tin Lok, the team took three months and worked nonstop to construct a 1:1 scale Central MTR station. To make the film its most realistic, Lau Tak Wa and director Yau Lai To before the shoot used toy car model for a mock shoot. The car chase and gun fight scene at the MTR station, a lot of stunts had to be done on the narrow platform. This was very rarely seen in Hong Kong film and even the world. Looking back at the roadside gun flight, director Yau Lai To said that that scene was very tough to shoot. Lau Tak Wa kept apologizing to Lam Ka Yun. "During that fall I accidentally contacted Lam Ka Yun's head, later when the prop blood splashed on my body she even brushed it off for me." Lam Ka Yun said that because the shot came from above, he first shoot left quite an impression. Speaking of the Wanchai gun fight scene, Wai Sze Nga became a "fan girl" on the spot. After Lau Tak Wa held her hand and demonstrated how to hold a gun, she did not want to wash her hand after that scene. Lau Tak Wa's arrival undoubtedly brought the atmosphere to its climax. For his first film after his injury as a producer and a star, Wa Jai personally performed many highly difficult action scenes. The film currently received 600 million box office and countless audience love. At the event, Wa Jai emotionally said, "From falling off the horse to seeing everyone now for the first time, although I am a little older I am recovered. I would maintain current condition." Fans confessed to Lau Tak Wa "We love to spoil you the most". Wa Jai after accepting the fans' "love", "Have everyone brought their lighter? You can light up my heart!" Interestingly, the team even reprise the bounty scene and issued a 100 million "WHITE STORM check" to show their determination to take WHITE STORM to the end. * (2019/07/11) Veteran artist Lee Siu Kay last month passed away from liver cancer at age 69. Yesterday morning his funeral took place at the Diamond Hill funeral parlor. Lee Siu Kay's remains then was transported to the crematorium next door. His ashes will be placed at a Diamond Hill columbarium niche. Lee Siu Kay's widow Yau Hau Ching, friends Chan Chun Chi and Sophia Ngan Chin Man came to bid their late friend farewell for two days in a row. After the funeral, Kay Soh carried her late husband's photo to the hearse as she sorrowfully sent her late husband on his final journey. Ngan Chin Man also went to the crematorium to bid her friend a final farewell. She said that Brother Kay was her benefactor. He brought her into the business and introduced her to Wong Jing. She could say that without Brother Kay there would be no Ngan Chin Man. She said, "When I was little lion dance frightened me, but Brother Kay constantly brought me to some lion dance events. When he saw that I was afraid he would yell at me and told me to overcome it. Many people felt that Brother Kay was very mean and cold, I have respect for him so when I joked I wouldn't go too far. Back then Brother Kay took great care of the ATV artists, when the opportunity arose we would make money together. He was rather loyal. Earlier I wanted to meet him for dinner several times but couldn't. I regret very much I couldn't see him. I hope Kay Soh would be strong and keep going. If Kay Soh needs anything, I would gladly help." Brother Kay's friend Chan Chun Chi saw many people in the business came to see him off. He sincerely thanked everyone and urged young people not to do drugs. Years later side effects would appear, maybe they would have liver cancer and lung cancer. He hoped to be able to bring out this message to young people. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. TA KUNG PAO, JULY 11 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM TOY STORY 4 ARRIVES TO BATTLE SPIDER-MAN Last week with SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME "holding down the fort", the Hong Kong box office made HK$ 56.83 million, HK$ 6.77 million more than the previous week. Over 30 million was "credited" to FAR FROM HOME. FAR FROM HOME landed on the top of the box office again without any doubt. In second place was the newly opened horror film ANNABELLE COMES HOME. This film opened in the U.S. a week earlier and made over US$ 50 million; in third was the advanced screenings of TOY STORY 4. This film will open this week and has hope to challenge FAR FROM HOME for the throne; in fourth place was THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2; the Korean film PARASITE fell one spot to fifth, over three weeks it made over HK$ 9 million. As for other new releases, the Japanese family film THE LONG GOODBYE made HK$ 220,000 in eleventh place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 290,000; the Japanese animated film EIGA YO-KAI WATCH: FOREVER FRIENDS made HK$ 120,000 in fourteenth place; in addition, Mainland director Li Shaohong's new film A CITY CALLED MACAU postponed its released in Hong Kong until last week and made HK$ 36,000 in twentieth place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 85,000. This film earlier in June was already released in the Mainland and made HK$50.21 million RMB. Two months ago Mainland director Bai Xue's Hong Kong background film THE CROSSING opened in Hong Kong and was widely talked about. A CITY CALLED MACAU's backdrop is Macau. This week three new films will open. TOY STORY 4 will make a strong arrival, Pixar and TOY STORY fans will not miss it; another horror film CHILD'S PLAY like last week's ANNABELLE COMES HOME, packaged/rewrote classic horror film anew to extend their film life. Conceivably it started with last year's HALLOWEEN, which made US$ 159.34 million and brought these 80s and 90s "ghosts" back to the silver screen. Mainland director Pema Tseden's JINPA will also open this week. At the Mainland box office, FAR FROM HOME still firmly remained in first place; the newly released, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Louis Koo Tin Lok starred WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS came in second. It was 40 million RMB behind FAR FROM HOME. This film will open next week in Hong Kong; SPIRITED AWAY came in third; the new release THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 came in fourth; TOY STORY 4 fell two places to fifth. WEEKLY BOX OFFICE (Ending July 7 2018) Position(Previous Week), Film Title, Box Office, Cumulative Box Office HONG KONG 5(4) PARASITE, HK$ 2.82 M, HK$ 9.26 M 4(2) THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, HK$ 3.38 M, HK$ 15.24 M 3(0) TOY STORY 4, HK$ 4.81 M, HK$ 4.81 M 2(0) ANNABELLE COMES HOME, HK$ 5.96 M, HK$ 5.96 M 1(1) SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME: HK$ 32.78 M, HK$ 63.4 M MAINLAND 5(3) TOY STORY 4, 24.82 M RMB, 192 M RMB 4(0) THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, 71.37 M RMB, 71.38 M RMB 3(2) SPIRITED AWAY, 75.27 M RMB, 452 M RMB 2(0) WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS, 430 M RMB, 430 M RMB 1(1) SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, 470 M RMB, 1.145 B RMB - LAM KAM BO 2. TA KUNG PAO, JULY 11 2019, LIGHT SHADOW PATH LOOKING AT FILM FROM A COMMERCIAL ANGEL Most discussions about Hong Kong films start from the angle of continuation and forecast, thus the conclusion is not too positive. Last week this writer ran into a financial reporter. She attempted to understand the current film industry condition from the business standpoint, the conclusion she got was the complete opposite of what she imagined. She was very surprised. The reporter thought that because the Hong Kong film revenue dwindled, filmmakers kept asking for government assistance. Actually in terms of revenue, Hong Kong film's certainly is higher than before. With the Mainland market, successful films' box office is in hundreds of millions. Each film's pure revenue calculation is higher than any time before. For example a movie with 3 billion RMB box office, before counting the overseas market, would make back almost 800 million (after promotion and distribution costs). If its cost was 300 million, the profit would be over 500 million. This is a condition that is beyond any imagination before CEPA. Thus some film bosses say, "Getting rich is easy but making a living is hard in filmmaking!" Although it is exaggerated, the fact is movies that have been able to make over 100 million have known to happen. Film then sounds like it has a lot of business opportunities, what is the problem? The problem is that the talent of Hong Kong is not enough to handle such an enormous market. After the 90s depression, the talent gap has become severe. Most filmmakers got into business the 80s or before, as the supply cannot meet the demand. Without discussing the aging population problem, this group of people already cannot be busier with just the almost 1,000 films annually for the Mainland. As film revenue grows, costs also rise fast. Thus Hong Kong film production rate gradually reduces and the industry stalls, as the annual production rate lingers around 50. The number pales in comparison to the annual production rate that was in the hundreds decades before. The reasons are higher costs, other markets (Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea) shrink, which leads to almost extinction for independent film production. Many years ago some filmmakers suggest for the Hong Kong government to financially support (and invest in) more movies in hopes of being able to make this industry thrive again. Finally, the government financially assisted films mostly did not break even, which left the policy in criticism. Reporters asked where did it went wrong. Actually film production rate increase does not necessarily mean it can make the industry thrive. Several hundred films were produced in the 90s, due to more low quality ones the slowdown later was created. Looking at only "quantity" and not "quality" usually is only effective in the short term, the fundamental elements ultimately are the most important. The government several years ago released the "First Feature Film Initiative" that discovered new directors and made some achievements, which also received praise. Thus, film industry is just like other businesses, commercial data (like revenue and production rate) has its study value. These data changes however may not necessarily affect the fundamental, which are talent and quality for film. - TIN LIK 3. TA KUNG PAO, JULY 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM PARASITE: THE GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR Family employee that appear in film often is a symbol of threat. When a stranger enters a certain family, he or she brings the danger of destroying the family. The "employee" outside the homeowner's line of vision takes whatever he or she needs and gratify himself or herself, which is even a frequently seen plotline. Korean director Joon Ho-Bong's PARASTIE comes along the vain as classics of the East and the West THE HOUSEMAID and DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID and earlier at the Cannes Film Festival won the Palme d'Or prize, which brought it into focus. The film depicts the battle between "upper" and "lower" classes, which again becomes the topic. - HUNG KWONG The so-called "parasite" in the film is Ki-taek's family of four. In this family, the parents are unemployed, the children drop out of school and are jobless as well. The family lives in the half buried dwelling and makes a living from the occasional odd jobs. This family's older son Ki-taek receives a recommendation from a friend falsifies a diploma and is hired as a tutor for a tech tycoon's daughter. The tech tycoon Chairman Park's family of four is the so-called "upper crust", with the successful in business father, the mother with nothing to do, the older daughter longing for love and hyperactive younger son, and of course, the elegantly designed mansion that they live in. Contact with the upper crust becomes Ki-Taek's chance at survival. With one fraudulent identity after another, they enter this mansion to work and launch their upstream dream...... The Metaphor of Space Speaking of which, the most important "role" of PARASITE actually is the these two families but the homes they live in. One is a half buried rundown home, in the oddly decorated bathroom the toilet has been risen to almost to the ceiling; the other is a tasteful mansion by the hills, the work of a famous architect it is simple yet full of sense of space. It only lacks a little life, like a real estate agency's demonstration unit. Both homes have panoramic window, one is a window with a view of the chaotic streets and the other is a glass wall in the company of a graceful lawn; Ki-taek's family sits in front of the two different windows, going from gradually seeing hope to madness as the fantasy fades. Of course, the basement that hides secrets in the mansion must be mentioned. This hidden space that suddenly appears in the second half becomes the key that twists the entire film. Like director Joon Ho-Bong's previous work SNOWPIERCER, the film uses space to compare the interpersonal class relationship and even to tell the story. However, this time he turns the train's front and back cars into upstairs and downstairs of living space, and from the fantasy end of the world to the real world. Hard to Overcome Classes The key terms for the two families in the film are "crossing the line" and "scent". The rich family draws the line when hiring employees. On the surface they appear to be mild mannered and polite, but they mind whether those around them have crossed the line. When you do not know your place and become friends with them, you are too close and that is when conflict erupts. As for scent, it is where Ki-taek's family gives itself away. The family of four catches the eroding scent from their dwelling, no matter how clean they wash themselves they cannot shake it. This is also the excuse that the Park family uses to look down on them, even with their older daughter hooks up with the tutor. The contrast between rich and poor in this film leaves this time of low key undercurrent brewing until the final explosion. In comparison, the conflict between Ki-taek's family and the former butler couple become superficial and violent. The life and death impression is a little deliberately. The director does not stress class friendship, instead puts an effort into displaying the two families being controlled by false consciousness. For a little survival resource they leave each other bloodied and battered. Perhaps this point is where PARASITE and THE HOUSEMAID, which the director claims to be inspired by, as well as other movies in which the servants turn a quiet family upside down differ. This fraudulent tutor, art therapist and professional butler wholeheartedly believe in their employers' rules of the game and do not play to destroy them. The female protagonist in THE HOUSEMAID seduces the married master and the tutor's seduction of the female student in this film are on completely different level......as for resemblance to the Claude Chabrol directed LA CEREMONIE, in which the female servant conspires to kill the middle class cultured employer's family, they would not happen at all. The reconciled class conflict seems a little hopeless and no fun, but maybe even more true to reality. [ In Production Now/Soon ] DUST TO DUST Can : Dai 8 Gor Yim Yi Yun Lit : The 8th Suspect d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Da Peng, Sun Yang, Zhang Songwen Can : Chan Ying Hung Gan Lit : Ruined Shadow Space Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Philip Keung Ho Man, BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik, Ling Man Lung, Wong Sze Nga Can : Mo Yeh Cha Lit : Female Yaksha David Siu Chung Hung, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Yuri Chan Yui Yui, Bonde Sham Lok Yi Can : Fun Yun Dik Tung Wa? Lit : Fairy Tale of Marriage? d. Checkley Sin Kwok Lam Alice Chan, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Vinci Wong Yin Chi, Connie Man Hoi Ling, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man ELISA'S DAY Can : Wai Oi Lit : Leftover Love AKA : Chong Hoi Wai Oi AKA : Love Left At Sea d. Alan Fung Chi Hung Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Carol To Hei Ling, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen Site : https://www.facebook.com/elisasday BE WATER, MY FRIEND Can : Giu Yeung Shui Yuet Lit : Proud Sun Age AKA : Guong Fai Shui Yuet Lit : Age of Brilliance d. Anthony Pun (Poon Yiu Ming) Chow Yun Fat, Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Liu Kai Chi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun MY PRINCE EDWARD Can : Gum Doh Lit : Golden Cty d. Norris Wong Yi Lam Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Chu Pak Hong, Kaki Shum Ka Kei Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Creamy Yik Kin Yi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok Site : https://www.facebook.com/myprinceedwardfilm THE STOP HIT Can : Jik Gaing Goo Si d. Dr. Z Dr. Z, Carter Wong, John Cheung Ng Long, Eric Jacobus Length : 100 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/Sfofbe2ifoQ Site : https://www.reelasianfilms.com [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Story of an international drug ring circuit between Los Angeles and Hong Kong where good cops are pinned against evil in a showdown of epic proportion. THE STOP HIT II Can : Jik Gaing Goo Si 2 AKA : THE ART OF INVINCIBILITY d. Dr. Z Dr. Z, Chan Kuan Tai, Ines Laimins, Raven Tao, Leon Hill Length : 90 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/hWRPkWsNyUk Site : https://www.reelasianfilms.com [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Dead bodies are turning up all over the world in this continuing saga of The Stop Hit series. The MO however, is not by weapons, but by bare hands. The bare hands of the trained martial artist. This picture depicts both the mysticism and secret/undisclosed skills of the martial arts culture. Loaded with dynamite actions and stunts. DOUBLE WORLD Can : Jing Toh Lit : Expedition d. Teddy Chan Tak Sum Henry Lau Hin Wa, Peter Ho Yun Tung, Law Chung Him, Jiang Luxia, Lin Chenhan, Hu Ming, Xu Minghu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Zhang Yujiang, Wang Yianlong, Du Xiaofan, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED Can : Hei Fun Nei Si Nei Lit : Like You For You AKA : Today AKA : Mau Yut Tin Mau Dei Dim Joi Gein Lit : On A Certain Day and Certain Place See You d. Ng Wing Shan, Yeung Chiu Hoi Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Stephen Au Kam Tong, Willie Wai Kar Hung, Teresa Mak Fong Kiu (Mak Ka Kei), Kelvin Chan Kinlong, Kama Tam Sun Tung LADIES MARKET Can : Nui Yun Gai, Joi Gein Liu Lit : Ladies' Market, See You AKA : Joi Gein Nui Yun Gai Lit : See You Ladies’ Market d. Kwan Wing Chung Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Wan Kwong, William Hu (Wu Wai Hong), Liu Kai Chi, Peter Pang Ho Fung, Norman Cheung Lap Kei, Ma Suet Ching, Leung Oi Tung, Ricky Ng Kwok Sing, Gallan So Ka Lun Rating : IIA Length : 88 mins. Trailer : https://youut.be/AVqaCQkyi7I Can : SIU LUM JI Lit : LAUGHTER FOREST TEMPLE Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Fama, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tats Lau Yi Tat, Chin Siu Ho, Chan Ka Kai, Barbie Liu (Ha Wai Yu), Lo Ho Yu Can : Joi Gein UFO Lit : See You UFO d. Patrick Leung Pak Kin Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Shine (Tsui Tin Yau, Wong Yau Nam), Ng Siu Hin, Alex Cheung Kwok Ming, Candy Man Suet Yee, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting MMA DIVA Can : Gik Dau Nui Sun Margiela Kwok Sze Lam, Luvin Ho (Ching Wai), Wiyona Yeung Lai Ching, Giselle Lam Wai Sin, Willie Wai Kar Hung QUAN DAO: THE JOURNEY OF A BOXER Can : Kuen Doh Lit : Way of the Fist d. William So Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, Awayne Liu (Lau Chun Wai), Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Chan Kwok Pong Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Ah Ni's father loses his sight because of a friend - Uncle Hing. Since then, he tries to lie low and lives a peaceful life with his son. Years later, two brothers meet again. Uncle Hing is a teacher at a boxing studio now and he promises to train his son well. But Ah Ni is rebellious and has difficulties following any rules. Under Uncle Hing's training, Ah Ni's fists becomes faster, more ambiguous and more accurate. The boxing studio is not running as good as before. Ah Ni and Piggy wish to find a way to make underground fighting for money. Still, it’s not good enough in compared to a job in a slaughterhouse. One day, Piggy discovers a group of people from another boxing studio has used pigs to smuggle drugs. To make himself useful to the boxing studio, Piggy suggests to help. Instead, the boss sets up a trap and threatens to beat Piggy to death. To save Piggy, Ah Ni has decided to accept the final battle. Could Ah Ni finally be the champion and save Piggy from danger? FREAKY JIANG HU AKA : FREAKY JOURNEY TO THE WEST Can : Sai Fong Yau Gei ji Tong Jung Chai Chor Gai Lit : Western Lie Journey Chronicle: Tang Monk Crosses The Line d. Sandy Wong Lam Yiu Sing, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Law Kar Ying, Mak Cheung Ching, Ken Wong Tak Bun, Angie Shum Yat Ka, Deon Cheung Chung Chi Length : 90 mins. Teaser: https://vimeo.com/261952864 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In Tang Dynasty, Monk Sha is following the Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang. By accident, Monk Sha opens an inn door which connected to thousands of years later of a local restaurant in Portland Street of Hong Kong. They successfully travel through time to 2018. In this bizarre world, Monk Sha luckily meets Brother Tangshan who allows Monk Sha works in the restaurant in return of providing him a shelter. Actually, Juang Shiuan is undercover policeman gets close to Brother Tangshan for investigation. One day, Brother Tangshan is stalked by his old enemies, everyone try to save him and plan to escape. At the moment of life and death, Devil Spider appears...... DYNASTY WARRIORS Can : Jun Sam Gok Mo Seung Lit : Real Three Kingdoms No Double d. Roy Chow Hin Yeung Tony Yang, Han Geng, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wang Kai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Lam Suet, Philip Keung Ho Man, Law Kar Ying, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, WHEN THE WIND BLOWS AKA : THEORY OF AMBITIONS Can : Fung Joi Hei Si Lit : When Storm Rises Again AKA : Chuen Kau Tung Chup Ling Lit : Global Wanted List d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Michael Chow Man Kin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Jessie Li (Chun Xia), Du Juan, Lawrence Ko Yu Lun, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Zeng Yixuan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak J), Lam Yiu Sing, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Tse Kwan Ho, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tsui Tin Yau, Belind Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rose Chan Ka Wun Length : 120 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Young Lui Lok became a policeman to uphold justice. But the rampant corruption within the police force made it impossible for him to remain independent. He decides to make a name for himself within the police force by controlling organized crime. Nam Kong looks gentleman, but operates with a dagger under his cloak. He is socially active among the police force as well as the social circles, in fact laying the groundwork for the empire of corruption he builds with Lui Lok. Nam Kong and Lui Lok, the brains and the brawn working in perfect unison, respectively become Chief Detective Chinese of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon / New Territories in 1962. They lord over organized crime, and lead tens of thousands of policemen. Nam Kong has long seen through Lui Lok’s cynicism and naiveté, and has been plotting a hostile takeover of power. Lui Lok discovers that everything is not as he had imagined, he vows to forcibly regain controlling leadership from Nam Kong. As the two forces begin their epic power struggle, who will rise and who will fall? LION ROCK Can : SI JI SHAN SEUNG Lit : ON THE LION ROCK d. Nick Leung Kwok Bun Alex Lam Tak Shun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, J. Arie (Lui Sum Yu), Gregory Rivers (Hor Kwok Wing), Michelle Lo Mik Suet, Anna Ng Yuen Yi, Toby Leung Ching Kei, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Teresa Carpio (To Lai Sa), Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Terence Siufay, Lau Nam Kwong, Chan On Ying, Susan Shaw Yam Yam A former professional mountaineer becomes disabled but defies the odds and his handicaps to climb Lion Rock, the iconic mountain that towers over Hong Kong. FATAL VISIT AKA : MURDER IN SAN JOSE Can : Sing Hor Sai Mau Sat On d. Calvin Poon Yuen Leung Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Tong Dawei, Dominic Lam Ka Wa, Patrick Tam Yiu Man [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The story tells of Yanny, who leaves Hong Kong to escape a love affair gone bad. She goes to San Jose to visit Ling, an old friend she hasn't seen in years. It seems like Ling and her husband Tang lead an ideal, carefree existence. But during the short span of five days, Yanny uncovers the truth hidden behind the façade as she discovers the unspeakable secrets that propel all three down a fatal path shattering their American dreams and imperiling their lives. SHE'S A MAN. HE'S A WOMAN. Can : Sam Tiu Boon Ho Hon Lit : 3 and a Half Good Man AKA : 3 AND HALF MEN AKA : MANG NAM SAM TIU BOON Lit : 3 AND A HALF HUNKS d. Lam Tsz Chung Wong Jing, Natalie Meng Yao, Lam Tsz Chung, Benny Chan Ho Man, King Kong Lee, Connie Man, Aaron Chow [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A chubby manager and a charming lady are grudge mates. After getting struck by lightning, their bodies have "switched", hence living in the other’s body... [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Hank Zhu is a manager of a leading property agency. His three subordinates, Fish Ball, Robert and Chester, are both his close workmates as well as drinking buddies. There is a female manager in the company, Lara Tong, aka Sister Chili, whom they all dread. Lara is a diplomatic and charming lady. In a lot of social occasions, men are attracted to her like bees to honey, hence beating Hank's team to the punch. After stealing an important client from Hank, the boss announces Lara's promotion to Chief Executive Officer, heading up Hank's team. Having gained the upper hand, Lara constantly gives Hank’s team hard times. This drives Hank crazy. On the other hand, Lara's boyfriend Jason Wong breaks up with her as he can no longer stand her bossy and dominant character. Grieving her love, Lara gets herself drunk. She goes to the company’s rooftop by herself, and is ready to jump. There she chances upon Hank, who is also depressed and is ready to end his life. At that very moment, a thunderstorm hits and they are both struck by lightning. The two wake up in a hospital to find their bodies "switched". Being trapped inside Hank's body, Lara cannot even move. Hank tries to tell his three buddies and his wife what has happened, but they only think Lara is joking with them. Before he can figure out a way to swap their bodies back, Hank has decided to live Lara's life while in her body, and make the best out of everything. Hank even uses Lara’s identity to apologize to Jason, and promises to change "her" overbearing attitude. Jason is deeply touched and finally forgives Lara. Can Hank and Lara finally get back into their own bodies? Or do they have to spend the rest of their lives using the other's body and identity? Can : NGOK YU TAM Lit : CROCODILE TALK Fish Liew Chi Yu, Yu Chiu Chung Yu, Alan Po (Bo Chi Lun) CID JEST Can : Gaing Goo Hup Jok Grace Lam Nga Sze, Rain Li Choi Wa, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Yip Sai Wing, Pinky Cheung Man Chi, Bonnie Ngai Chau Wa, Shirley Yim (Suet Lei) FIND YOUR VOICE Can : Yit Huet Hup Cheung Tuen Lit : Hot Blooded Choir d. Adrian Kwan Shun Fai Andy Lau Tak Wa, Lowell Lo Koon Ting, Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Hugo Goh (Ng Doi Yung), Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Tse Kwan Ho, Mark Lui Chung Tak, Ashley Lam Kae Ning, Ng Wing Sze, Martin Wong Chi Hin, Keefe Ng Cheuk Hang, Yiu Hok Chi [ SCREEN INTERNATIONAL FILMART SPECIAL ] A former international conductor sets up a choir with a group of problem students MY DEAR ELEPHANT AKA : MY PET IS AN ELEPHANT d. Shao Xiaoli Sean Lau Ching Wan, Una You Jingru, Kong Wei Opening April 12 2019 in China Can : Kong Wu Sam Sor Lit : Three Mob Idiots Bob Lam Sing Bun, Don Li Yat Long, Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Gloria Wong Yung, Yumi Wan Chun Hei, Wong Ha Wai, Joe Lam Jok MIDNIGHT DINER Can : Sum Yeh Sik Tong d. Tony Leung Ka Fai Tony Leung Ka Fa, Liu Tao, Tony Yang, Vision Wei Chen, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Zhang Yishang, Jin Shijia, Jiao Junyan, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Zhang Li, Liang Jingkang, Bella Du Yuchen, Menmen Wang Jingwen, Deng Chao, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Zhang Yibai, Blackie Chen Chien-Chou, Hao Ping, Jiang Wenli Opening August 30 2019 in Mainland China THE TRUE LOVE Can : But Oi But San Lit : No Love, No Break Up d. Chow Kwan, Yip Wai Ying Stephy Tang Lai Yan, He Jiong, William So Wing Hong, Zhao Rong, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Zhao Ke, Zheng Xinyu Hong Wa, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Lam Suet SHE WILL BE LOVED Can : FA YU TA Lit : Flowery Language Her Grace Lam Nga Sze, Derek Wong Kin Tung, Samuel Kwok Fung, Ching Ho Wai, Taddy Ng Ho Leung Can : Yeh Mai Chong Lit : Night Hide and Seek Don Li Yat Long, Shirley Yeung Szeki, Derek Wong Kin Tung, Peter Ho Wah Chiu, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Fanny Lee Man Fun COMEBACK NIGHT Can : Yut Yeh Joi Sing Ming Lit : Overnight Success Again d. James Leung Wa Sun Masatoshi Nakamura, Linah Matsuoka, Ren Ishikawa, Noriko Fujiwara, Naoto Takenaka, Mayumi Itsuwa, Yu Hayami, Momoko Kikuchi, Toshihiko Tahara, Yumiko Araki, Rain Li Choi Wa, Ng Man Tat, Pakho Chau, Shiga Lin Sze Nga CHANGE OF GANGSTER Can : Chuen Ying Tuen For Lit : Transition Team AKA : Fei Man Dik Ha Tin AKA : Summer of Feynman d. Francis Ng Chun Yu Francis Ng Chun Yu, Qiao Shan, Wen Song, Ng Chi Hung Yi Yunhe, Yu Shasha, Feynman Ng Opening April 19 2019 in Mainland Can : Goo Wat Jai Jai Lit : Wise Sonny Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Tony Ho Wa Chiu, Gabriel Harrison (Hoi Chun Kit), MR. MCDREAMY AKA : THE SEXY GUYS Can : NAM SUN FUN LIN YING Lit : MALE GOD TRAINING CAMP d. Lam Tze Chung Zheng Kai, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Lam Tze Chung, King Kong Lee, Raquel Xu Dongdong, Michelle Hu Yan, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Sammi Cheung Sau Man, Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Cheung Tat Ming Xenia Chong Shui Yi, Tian Leixi,Chen Jiajia Opening April 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An affluent second generation abandoned by his father, establishes "Mr. McDreamy Training Academy", using various unconventional means to transform his four proteges into "Mr. McDreamies". [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] KenKen is a typical affluent second generation who wastes his life away by squandering his money like playing ducks and drakes, and never takes up any proper job. He is so fond of himself that he named himself "Mr. McDreamy". Knowing his child has been spoiled, KenKen’s father decides to kick KenKen out of the house and stops financing him. Being abandoned, KenKen decides to set up his own business and establishes "Mr. McDreamy Training Academy". His die-hard girlfriend, Wanda stays with him to support him by all means. KenKen manages to recruit four proteges: Da Chun, Chocolate, Bully and Mimosa. He uses various unconventional means to transform his four protégés into "Mr. McDreamies", which unexpectedly turn into numerous hilarious scenes. With much effort, these four "trainees" manage to find their own loved ones. KenKen meets Angelalady at a banquet and falls for her. Wanda walks in on KenKen and Angelalady at home which makes her heartbroken. Worse still, the newly met lovers even make out in Angelalady’s house, and is caught in the act by her husband. Her furious husband lifts KenKen up and throws him out of the high floor house. KenKen hangs around on the street penniless. He meets Wanda and his four proteges again. After the break-up, Wanda has started a new life by dressing herself up, and making herself pretty. KenKen’s four protégés have become the real Mr. McDreamies, and maintain very sweet relationships with their girlfriends. Suffering from hunger and cold, KenKen has no choice but to return home. To his surprise, his house is set up as the mourning hall of his parents... Can : Ba Ba, Dui But Hei Lit : Papa, Sorry d. Checkley Sin Kwok Lam Rose Chan Ka Wun, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rachel Chau Ka Lei, Crztal To Ji Jeun THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING AKA : THE WAY WE DANCE 3 Can : Kong Mo Pai 3 d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Yeung Lok Man, Heyo Fok, Lau Ho Lan, Afuc THE ATTORNEY Can : Yut Cup Ji Hung Lit : Class A Accusation d. Wong Kwok Fai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Nina Paw Hee Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lok Ying Kwan, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Kelly Chen Ka Lei, Chan Po Yuen, Cho Yuet, Bernice Liu Bik Yi, Himmy Wong Ting Him Teaser : https://youtu.be/FX_P8d-dkWc DEATH NOTIFY AKA : DEATH NOTICE Can : Sei Mong Tung Ji Dan: Um Hak Jeh d. Herman Yau Lai To Louis Koo Tin Lok, Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Pakho Chau, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A killer called "E" has been leaving a death notification card after killing scumbags who evaded the law. Police reacted by forming a task force with the elite personnels from each field to capture the vigilante. But in reality, what each department did was dumping their best but most eccentric members to the task force. There is the high IQ but low EQ criminalist Luo Fei, the ill-mannered profiler Mu Jian Yun, the inflexible captain Han Hao, the cowardly crime lab specialist Yin Jian, the gothic loving forensic pathologist Liang Yin, the hacker Zeng Ri Hua, and the volatile combat specialist Xiong Yuan. With each murder, the task force uncovers the crimes the victims had committed, at the same time, gets closer to finding the mysterious vigilante. RAGING FIRE Can : No For AKA : CROSSFIRE Can : For Ping Lit : Fire Fight d. Benny Chan Muk Sing Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Shan is a righteous cop who's solved countless cases. One day, his past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of criminals led by Ngo, his former protege. Ngo was once a talented cop who admired Shan. However, a terrible accident sent him to prison three years ago, transforming him into a furious man dead set on killing everyone who’s wronged him – including his former mentor. DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS AKA : COLD DETECTIVE Can : Sun Tam Dai Jin Lit : Godly Detective Great War d. Wai Ka Fai Sean Lau Ching Wan, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Raymond Lam Fung, Kevin Tan Kai, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Deep Ng Ho Hong, Yeung Tin Hong, Carmen Lee Yeuk Tung [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES ] The story centers around a murderer who dubs himself "Super Sleuth" and challenges the police force’s own super sleuth. They engage in a battle of wits akin to a Hong Kong-style Seven, when at the critical moment the police's "cold detective" discovers the assassin’s next target and patiently awaits his arrival... THE RESCUE Can : GUNG GUP GAU WOON Lit : EMERGENCY RESCUE d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Ian Wang Yanlin, Xin Zhilei, Lan Yingying, Wang Yutian, Xu Yang, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Li Mincheng, Zhang Guoqiang, Guo Xiaodong, Wei Daxun, Joy Liu Yichun Opening January 25 2020 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The film focuses on an emergency rescue operation and his pilot girlfriend, whose team find courage and camaraderie in adversity. CAUGHT IN TIME AKA : A PENNY Can : HAN KEI POR ON Lit : CASE RESOLUTION DEADLINE d. Lau Ho Leung Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Wang Qianyuan, Jessie Li (Chun Xia) Site : https://www.emp.hk/en/production/current/caught-in-time [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Detective Zhong Cheng leads a task force in pursuit of Eagle, a criminal gang led by Zhang Sun. Highly methodical and disciplined, the gang manages to avoid capture after each heist. A decade later, the need to stop Eagle is more urgent than ever when Zhong Cheng realizes that his time is almost up. Will Zhang Sun and Eagle be caught in time? DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD Can : SEI YUN MO HOR YI Lit : UNSUSPICIOUS CAUSE OF DEATH d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Karena Lam Ka Yun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Liu Kai Chi, Stephen Au Kam Tong, Joey Tang Kin Ming, Fung So Bo, Cheung Chun Hung, Benjamin Auyeung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] When insurance agent Sean is called to visit Tak and Ling's home to follow up on a life insurance policy, he discovers their son's corpse hanging in the bathroom. Principled and kind-hearted, Sean suspects that the child may have been murdered. As Sean digs for the truth, the real perpetrator turns the tables and forces Sean into a psychological battle of wills. THE FALLEN Can : Dor Lok Fa Lit : Fallen Flower d. Lee Cheuk Pan Irene Wan Bik Ha, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Hanna Chan, Alice Chan Wai, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Jess Sum Cheuk Ying, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Kyle Li Yam Sun, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Eddie Chan (Ai Dik) [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] The estranged eldest daughter of a meth kingpin goes undercover for the police to dismantle her family’s drug empire. ECHOES OF THE THUNDER Can : Chook Jin: Yu Mung Tung Hung Lit : Speed War: Walk With Dreams d. Tang Tung Ming Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Liu Chang, Geng Changjun, Kara Wai Ying Hung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Nam and Fire are racing champions of Asia's track and street. However, when the owner of a racing team recruits Nam to mentor her son Calvin to become a future champion, Nam does not realize his choice will destroy everything he has. With Fire and Calvin suffering the fatal accidents caused by Kenji, a ruthless Japanese racer, it rekindles Nam's courage to take on his darkest challenge on the road again. VALENTINE'S DATE Can : Yeuk Wui Yut Lit : Date Day d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) JUST 1 DAY Can : Cup Ngor Yut Tin Lit : Give Me One Day d. Erica Li Man Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wong Cho Lam [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] a woman agrees to be a dying man's girlfriend for one day. TWO TIGERS Can : Leung Jet Lo Fu d. Li Fei Vicki Zhao Wei [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] A kidnapping comedy about a hostage turning the tables on his captor STORM CLOUD d. Jonathan Lee, David Lee, Ma Wing Shing Louis Koo Tin Lok Opening 2022 WHERE ALL ROADS END Can : Shu Lo Tung Gwai d. Chin Yun Ho Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Hanna Chan THE STRANGLED TRUTH Can : Mit Seung d. Jil Wong Pak Ko Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tiffany Hsu Wei Nin, Li Cong, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Phat Chan Wai Hung, Derek Tsang [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Narcotics Bureau detective Wai is sent to jail for planting evidence on a drug raid. His sergeant, Sam, is given disciplinary action as well. Seven years later, Sam – now a member of the Serious Crime Unit – encounters Wai while pursuing a suspect. To redeem himself for his part in his former partner's downfall, Sam destroys all the evidence that incriminate Wai. When one of Sam's superiors suspect wrongdoing, Sam lies and says that Wai is working undercover for him. Caught between a rock and a hard place, Wai has no choice but to go undercover, but he is soon discovered by the head of the cartel. Sam's daughter is killed in a traffic accident, and Wai is attacked in his home. Without any hard evidence, Sam and Wai are forced to go back to their old ways... BURNING FOR BRAVERY Can : Yik For Ying Hung d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun DRUNKEN G Can : Jui Bau Gwai Muk d. Law Hong-Aai Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Grace Wong, Yuri Chan, Melrose Chan Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The story is about four friends: workaholic Coffee who is an insurance agent, outgoing yoga teacher Udon, secretary Maomao who is surrounded by admirers and chef Tissue who has quite an appearance online. One day, they woke up, hangover and totally forgot what happened last night. In face of the strange things, they have to trace back to find out what actually happened... LOST AND FOUND IN TOKYO Can : Suk Nui Oi Man Yau Lit : Mature Girl Loves Adventures d. Charlie Choi Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Danson Tang Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Sasa Tao comes to Tokyo after ending her 13-year relationship with her boyfriend. She lives in an old inn called Yamada Inn. There are four strange tenants, the landlord, Shiro Yamada, the 'exam ronin', an 'otaku saviour', a fan of Bruce Lee. Thereafter, Sasa begins her fantastic journey in Tokyo... PRISON FLOWERS AKA : WOMEN IN GRID Can : Nui Ji Gam Yuk Lit : Women Prison d. Lui Mei Fung Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Jeanne Chan Ying, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Karena Ng Chin Yu Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Gang leader Ding and business giant Grandpa are both in prison because of their husband. They fight against each other until the new prisoner Kelly accidently fix their relationship. Drug dealer Wa forces BO to deliver drug for her. Ding and Grandpa plan to negotiate with Wa but failed. Conflict is on the verge. On a windy night, Red, who wants to break the prison again, put drug in Wa’s dinner to drive her mad. Great mass is caused in the female prison, along with the pouring rain... MISSING Can : Suk Jung d. Ronnie Chau (Chiu Law Nei) Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Ling Man Lung, Candy Yu On On, Josephine Koo Mei Wa, Kao Hon Man, JJ Jia, Joey Leung Cho Hiu Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Eight thousand people on average are reported lost in HK every year. While most people can be found, some are lost forever. An area in the mountains of Sai Kung is linked with several unsolved missing-person cases, similar to Bermuda Triangle. Social worker Lam is reported missing. While most people think it is related to his debt, his fiancée Ho believes the mysterious area in Sai Kung, where her fiancé is lastly seen, has something to do with this. Ho, together with her friend Cheng and a police, enter the area together for Lam, only to find the place is much worse than they expected. BREAKOUT BROTHERS Can : Toh Chook Hung Dong Lit : Escape Mission d. Mak Ho Bong Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing G STORM Can : G Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk A WITNESS OUT OF THE BLUE Can : Fan Jui Yin Cheung Lit : Crime Scene d. Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung) Louis Koo Tin Lok, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Ling Man Lung, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Deep Ng Ho Hong , Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Jacky Cai Jie, Ng Siu Hin Chan Kwok Bong, Mak Cheung Ching, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Tsui Kwong Lam, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, German Cheung Man Kit, Jason Wu Cheuk Hei Teaser : https://youtu.be/-QPENthGlWQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A man is found dead inside an apartment with a strange noise, "Help! Help!" next to the body. Detective Frank Lam arrives at the scene with his commanding officer Yip Sir to find the sole survivor and eye witness. Yip Sir is convinced the deceased, Henry Tsui is killed by his partner in crime, Sunny Wong, when they had a fight over how to divvy up the loot from an armed robbery a month ago. When Frank confronts Sunny, Sunny denies all allegations and names Yip Sir as the killer. Frank's only hope in cracking the case lies in the not-so-human witness left at the scene of the crime. REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Fat Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Anyone who has anything to do with the film industry in Hong Kong must have heard of a film buff called Lil' Kim. He knows everything there is to know about filmmaking. Whether it's on the set, at the movie premiere or at a press conference, he always shows up uninvited. Nobody knows where he came from and why he showed up... Ginger Keung is the producer of a reality show who suspects Lil' Kim is in fact a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on Lil' Kim as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past... BACK TO THE PAST Can : Chum Chun Gei d. Ng Yuen Fai, Jack Lai Chun Lung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Michelle Saram (Suet Yi), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Randy Lee, the only son of the richest man in Hong Kong, took part in a time traveling experiment back to the Qin Dynasty, to study the First Emperor's elixir of life. But he was never heard from again. Today, his father Lee Ka-chun uncovered 2 mummies near an unexcavated area of the First Emperor’s mausoleum, with one of them holding a smart phone. When it was confirmed that the phone belonged to Randy and contained pictures of a bomb defuser called Hong Siu-lung, Lee Ka-chun persuaded Hong Siu-lung to go back in time and bring his son home. A LIFE OF PAPERS Can : Ji Pei Por Por Lit : Cardboard Granny d. Ren Xia (Yam Hap) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Based on a real case, A Life of Papers tells the story of the 82-year-old Chu, a "cardboard granny" who makes her living by collecting waste cardboard boxes and selling them to recyclers at as low as HK$1 per kilogram. Under-privileged and oppressed, Chu almost consistently runs into conflicts with the merciless law enforcers, as well as the blood-thirsty press. The film also depicts her bonding with two other people: a 10-year-old AD/HD kid and Ling, her long-time crippled mate whom everyone believes to be her husband but what lies behind is a Platonic relationship of secret intimacy and loving care. Chu's story also affects the young soul of the ambitious and fame-driven reporter, Heidi. WHEN IT ALL BEGINS Can : Gai Dan Jai Lit : Egg Waffles d. Andy Lo Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Long has two sons. His adopted son Fei helps him run his tiny store that sells charcoal grilled egg puffs. His own son Ho was a hairstylist and is now a not-so-successful financial practitioner. Ho hates egg puffs and wants to sell the shop under the stairs. Fei doesn’t want Ho to get his wish while Long only wants to pass on his trade. With conflicting agendas, father and sons soon became estranged from one another. When Long suddenly dies of a heart attack, the sons decide to throw in the towel. Different accounts from their father’s customers enabled the brothers to become re-acquainted with the father they didn’t really know and get a new perspective on life. UN COEUR D'ARTICHAUT Can : Luen Luen Luen Nam Lit : Warm Warm Warm Man d. Law Wing Cheong [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] An impulsive father who's overly helpful, his son who works as a press officer for a political party and his lover, an elusive star fortuneteller turn the family upside down. The old man’s dementia often sends the young couple’s heads spinning as he confuses one for the other. The son wants the father to behave but time is running out. As memories resurface, the son prays for more time with his father while he still remembers him. THE SECRET DIARY OF A MOM-TO-BE Can : Baby Fook Sau Gei Lit : Revenge of the Baby d. Luk Yee Sum Dada Chan Jing, Kelvin Chu [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] As the old saying goes, a child is a gift from Heaven. But for Carmen, a child is a curse, a creature only out for revenge. A woman's life is forever changed when she becomes a Mom. Kiss goodbye to the thin waist, magnificent breasts and the late night wining and dining. Quality of life is tragically dragged down because of the midnight feeding and frequency of poop and pee. For years, Carmen has no intention to have children and has enjoyed her quiet married life with her husband. But when she becomes pregnant by accident, her job transfer to the U.S. has been indefinitely postponed and she must give up her beloved smokes and booze. To top it off, when her mother-in-law moves in under the pretense of looking after her, her life goes haywire along with her hormones. TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Hon Wai Louis Koo Tin Lok, Nick Cheung Ka Fai [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. ON YOUR MOM, GET SET, GO! Can : Ma Ma Dik Sun Kei Siu Ji Lit : Ma Ma's Wonder Kid d. Jimmy Wan Chi Wan Sandra Ng Kwan Yu [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This film is based on the story of So Wa Wai, the medal-winning Paralympic athlete. It teaches audiences that even people who "lose on the starting line" can achieve victory as long as they persist. Soon after birth, Wai was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which made him hard of hearing and even unable to walk normally. But under a strict training regimen from his mother, Wai eventually learned how to walk and was even invited into the Hong Kong Disabled Track and Field Team. Wai has participated in multiple Paralympic Games and won many gold medals. To this day, he is still the record holder for men’s 100-meter and 200-meter at the Paralympics. For his achievements, he has earned the nickname "Wizard Boy". Wai wanted to be a full-time athlete, but due to his father's work injury, he chooses to become a courier instead to support his family. He tries to balance between work and training, but his mother begins to arrange ad appearances and paid appearances on his behalf. Soon, he falls out with Fong, his coach, for neglecting his training, and he begins to fight back against his mother’s control. At the 2008 Paralympic Games, Wai finds himself under unprecedented pressure from the match and his fallout with his mother. Fortunately, Wai repaired his relationship with his mother, and he received encouragement from his father and fellow competitors before the match. In the end, he not only wins the race, but also sets a new world record for the men's 200-meter sprint. As he stands on the podium with pop hit "Boundless Sky" playing in the background, he finds himself filled with pride as all 90,000 people inside the Bird's Nest sing along with the song. But Wai actually has a more important motivation for winning the gold medal: Wai wants to share the gold medal with his mother, who didn't have a piece of gold when she got married. Now, she can finally proudly wear the gold that she’s waited her entire adult life for. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki YOLO d. Chui Tze Yiu Justin Cheung, Jeana Ho, Ng Siu Hin, Fish Liew Chi Yu [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Buying a home in Hong Kong is a dream that young people bankrupt themselves for. But when homes in surrounding areas like Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia are so much cheaper, why not seize the day and see the world?" Leung Siu-wai says this to convince young people to travel the world and find their purpose, but it’s all merely part of an airline advertising campaign called YOLO ("You Only Live Once"). Wai can't even practice what he preaches – he happens to be one of those young Hongkongers who longs to buy a flat. However, Wai now finds himself dragged into another YOLO, an electronic dance music festival in Malaysia that is actually a scam... SHOCK WAVE 2 d. Herman Yau Lai To Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Ni Ni, Philip Keung Ho Man Opening Spring 2020 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] When a bomb went off unexpectedly during a police operation to disarm it, Poon Shing-Fung, a bomb disposal officer, got caught in the blast and thus lost one of his legs. Poon decided to leave the police service. Three years later, the police suspect Poon, who was found in a coma at the spot of a terrorist bombing attack, of being involved in several bombing attacks in the past two years. Poon can hardly remember his past and even his own identity due to Post Traumatic Amnesia. He plans to escape to find out the truth. Meanwhile, knowing the terrorist organization's schemes of destroying Hong Kong landmarks, Poon, as the key person between the police and the terrorist organization, would possibly save or destroy lives of the innocent civilians in the city... VANGUARD Can : Gup Sin Fung d. Stanley Tong Kwai Lai Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, Ai Lun, Mu Qimiya [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Jackie Chan stars as Tang Huanting, the head of an International security agency known as Vanguard. Vanguard is hired when an accountant, Qin Guoli, learns of his friend's terrorist ties and leaks the information to the US government. In a subsequent bombing, Qin's friend dies. Tang discovers there was a sole survivor of the bombing; Omar, the son of the man Qin betrayed. Omar vows to avenge his family by attacking the people responsible for their deaths. He hires a fearsome group of mercenaries known as the Arctic Wolves to hunt down Qin and the only thing standing in their way is Vanguard. In London the Arctic Wolves attempt to kidnap Qin but their plans are foiled when Vanguard helps Qin escape. Qin still fears for his family and instructs Vanguard to protect his estranged daughter, Fareeda. Fareeda is on expedition in Africa and is ambushed and held captive with a Vanguard operative, Lei Zhenyu. A high octane chase ensues, from Africa to the Emirates. Omar captures Qin and hauls him to his headquarters in Dubai. Omar is intent on attacking a US aircraft carrier and needs Qin's intel to find his dead father's hidden resources to finish the job. Tang and the Vanguard team are the last hope to stop Omar. CLIMBERS d. Danie Lee Yan Kong Jackie Chan, Wu Jing, Jing Boran, Hu Ge, Zhang Ziyi Opening Lunar New Year 2020 TILL WE MEET AGAIN Can : Sun Chin Yeuk Sei Hau Steven Ma Chun Wai Opening November 2019 HELL BANK PRESENTS: RUNNING GHOST Can : Ming Tung Ngan Hung Dut Yeuk: Fan Sun Jung Ba Jin d. Mark Lee Wong Yau Nam, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Zeno Koo Tin Hin ANITA d. Longman Leung Louise Wong, Terrance Lau [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chronicling her journey from a child performer to becoming one of world's most recognized music icons. SILENCE OF SMOKE Can : Mun Yin Lit : Fragrant Smoke d. Yojiro Kakita Han Geng, Zhang Guoli, Xu Qing [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] From the director of the Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film "Departures" comes a heart wrenching drama about a young cake maker's journey of profound growth and discovery, brought about through his father's death. The sole heir to eight generations of cake makers, Liu has been perfecting his craft from his father since a toddler, but his cakes still lack a certain oomph. When his father categorically refuses to pass down the secret recipe to him, he leaves town and starts eking out a living behind film sets. After his daughter is born, his father wishes to hand the family's century-old store to him, but he refuses to go back. When his daughter is diagnosed with leukemia, his father starts working extra hours in the store to earn money for her treatment. But this aggravates his lung cancer and he dies without revealing the key secret ingredient to his cake recipe. While sorting out his father's belongings and family genealogy, Liu discovers to secret behind his family's recipe and learns the real reason behind his father's unorthodox business model. For the first time, Liu understands his father and everything he has done for him. KNOCKOUT Can : Ngor Moon Wing Buk Yin Hei Lit : We Never Say Quit d. Roy Chow Hin Yeung Han Geng, Vivian Wu, Elena Cai Shuling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Janine Chang, Maxi Li, [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] After an accident lands a boxing champion in prison for five years, his pregnant wife has to give birth by herself. After his release, he learns that his wife has just passed away. To take care of his estranged daughter, he takes on a menial job at his former boxing gym but refuses to return to the ring. However, when his daughter is diagnosed with leukemia and has to undergo grueling chemotherapy, he determines to win the gold belt for The International Boxing Federation championship to encourage her to fight her cancer. At the age of 36, he manages to fight his way to the top 15 of the IBF ranking. But to win for the gold belt, he must fight to the very end, despite running out of energy and beaten to a bloody pulp... THE CALLING OF A BUS DRIVER Can : Ah Sok Dik Goo Si Lit : The Story of Ah Sok d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Philip Keung Ho Man, Edmond Leung Hon Man, Jacky Cai Jie [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Just when a middle-aged aspiring bus driver thinks she and her 7-year boyfriend are headed to the altar, she learns that he is involved with another woman. A year later, she receives invitation to their wedding banquet, where she accidentally foils the plan of that woman's ex-boyfriend to reveal her as a cheater and a swindler. These two jilted lovers decide to join forces and come up with a plan to take revenge on the alleged con woman. ONE SEC Can : Yut Miu Kuen Wong Lit : One Second Fist King d. Hang Chiu Sin Hung Endy Chow Kwok Yin THE REDEEMERS d. Wong Ka Fai Michael Tse Tin Wah, Pakho Chau, Shiga Lin, Ray Lui Leung Wai Length : 90 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Triad member Ding and Inspector Doon of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau are moles that have been planted by the rival party. Doon tries to wipe out his true identity but his move turns out to be costly. After the death of Doon’s fiancee Sin, he vows to take out the mastermind Song and set himself free from his past once and for all. OCTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG Can : Bak Bo Boon Lit : Eight and a Half d. Johnnie To Kei Fung, John Woo (Ng Yu Sum), Tsui Hark, Ann Hui On Wa, Ringo Lam Lan Tung, Patrick Tam, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Yuen Wo Ping [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 8 of Hong Kong’s most renowned directors explore the history of Hong Kong through their unique artistic visions. Authenticity and genius. --- [ NOW SHOWING ] LYING TO MOM Can : Ling Muk Ga Dik Fong Yin Lit : The Lie of the Suzuki Family d. Katsumi Nojiri Ittoku Kishibe, Hideko Hara, Mai Kiryu, Ryo Kase Rating : IIB Length : 133 mins. Opening July 18 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/T9YjeRGR45k [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Suzukis are a family of 4; father, mother, son and daughter. The son, Koichi (30), who had become a stay-at-home shut-in, decides one day to take his own life in his room on the second floor. His body is first discovered by the mother, Yuko (55), who is so distraught that she attempts suicide herself. Though rescued, she is hospitalized for mental trauma and lapses into a coma. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN: HONEYMOON HURRICANE ~THE LOST HIROSHI~ d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening July 18 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/5FuoBdQIqdQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Misae and Hiroshi go to Australia to take their belated honeymoon with Shin-chan, Himawari and Shiro. However, Hiroshi suddenly disappear at night! Following a mystery masked man, Shin-chan arrives a village and finds that Hiroshi gets kidnapped and dresses like a groom. It turns out that Hiroshi is the key to a secret treasure. In order to rescue Hiroshi, the remaining members of Nohara family need to fight with the mystery masked man and treasure hunters all over the world! Can they bring Hiroshi back successfully!? [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Because Hiroshi and Misae have never gone on a honeymoon trip in another country, they decide to take the whole family to Australia after Misae finds a cheap family-friendly holiday package. But while on vacation, Hiroshi gets kidnapped. Now it is up to Shinnosuke and Misae to rescue him from the treasure hunters and a mysterious masked man who are after him. JESUS Can : Yea So Jung Hai Lok Jor Lai Lit : Jesus Really Came Down d. Hiroshi Okuyama Yura Sato, Riki Okuma, Chad Mullane Rating : IIA Length : 76 mins. Opening July 18 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Emhx-HkS9Yo [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yura is a young boy whose family leaves Tokyo to live with his grandmother in the snowy countryside. Not only must he fit in at a new school, but it's a Christian one. At first he is puzzled when he and his classmates are called to "worship," but he gradually adjusts to his new environment. One day, in the middle of a prayer, he sees a very small Jesus appear before him. Each wish Yura makes to Jesus comes true, and he starts to have faith in the power of the Lord. WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS Can : So Duk 2 Tin Dei Dui Kuet Lit : Drug Sweep 2 Heaven and Earth Duel d. Herman Yau Lai To Andy Lau Tak Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Karena Lam Ka Yun, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Cherrie Ying Choi Yi Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Site : https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteStorm2.DrugLords/ Opening July 16 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Q7KSVFCgjhU [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the quadripartite drug market in Hong Kong, Jizo gradually expands in collaboration with Mexican drug lord across the border, followed by a chain of dog-eat-dog events which shock and bring the whole trade on high alert. On the other hand, Yu Shun-Tin, who hates drugs like poison because his father died of drugs when he was young, now a financial tycoon and a philanthropist, is offering a 100 million bounty to eliminate the No.1 drug dealer in Hong Kong, which causes a stir in society. Policeman Fung intended to try his best to collect evidence for arresting Jizo, but now he cannot but protect Jizo instead due to the bounty. Helplessly, he even receives a tempting offer from Tin which puts him into an internal struggle. A final battle has broken out between the two tycoons which were lesser-known brothers from the same triad. THE ROOKIES Can : So Yun Dut Gung d. Alan Yuen Kam Lun Milla Jovovich, Darren Wang, Xu Weizhou, Sandrine Pinna (Cheung Yung Yung) Opening July 12 2019 in Mainland China JINPA Can : Jong Sei Liu Yut Jet Yeung Lit : Ran Over A Ram d. Pema Tseden Jinpam Genden Phuntsok, Sonam Wangmo Rating : IIA Length : 87 mins. Opening July 11 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3f598Zd7sgo [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the path of life, sometimes we meet someone whose dreams overtake our own to the point that they converge. This is a story of revenge and redemption. On an isolated road passing through the vast barren plains of Tibet, a truck driver who has accidentally run over a sheep chances upon a young man who is hitching a ride. As they drive and chat, the truck driver notices that his new friend has a silver dagger strapped to his leg. He comes to understand that this man is out to kill someone who wronged him earlier in life. As he drops the hitchhiker off at a fork in the road, little does the truck driver realize that their short time together has changed everything, and that their destinies are inexorably intertwined. Venice Horizons Award – Best Screenplay. A LONG GOODBYE d. Ryota Nakano Yu Aoi, Yuko Takeuchi, Chieko Matsubara, Tsutomu Yamazaki Rating : I Length : 127 mins. Openng July 4 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tqd97IjGI00 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A party was held for the 70th birthday of their father, Shohei. What was told to his daughters, who haven’t all gathered together for a long time, is the fact that their strict father had contracted dementia. While being confused about the situation of their father losing his memory day after day, the family members reconsider their own situation by facing that reality. One day, the family members learn that a "lovely memory" that everyone in their family had forgotten, is still living in Shohei. EIGA YO-KAI WATCH: FOREVER FRIENDS d. Shigeharu Takahashi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. Opening July 4 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OKlBBAIDxds [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Sakura Motomachi, Tokyo in the 1960s. Shin, a boy who lived happily, despite being poor, loses his mother, his only family member, and falls into deep misfortune. Itsuki, a boy who saves Shin. He also lost his older sister. Those two boys are joined by Tae, a girl who can see Yo-kai, and together with Shin's guardian spirit Su-san, and new Yo-kai such as Nekomata, they take on a mysterious incident in order to retrieve the souls of their precious family! And what is the shocking truth that awaits them...!? This is a story about the friendship formed between three children and Yo-kai--" UNDERCOVER PUNCH AND GUN Can : Chim Hung Jeh Lit : Diving Walker AKA : UNDERCOVER VS UNDERCOVER AKA : Ngor Fu Chim Lung Lit : Crouching Tiger Diving Dragon AKA : Chim Lung Jui Gik Lit : Diving Dragon Snipes d. Philip Lui Koon Nam, Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen Philip Ng Won Lung, Vanness Wu (Ng Kin Ho), Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Feng Wenjuan, Jiang Luxia, Aka Chio Wai Shan, Chi Shuai, Meng Jia, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Aaron Aziz, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Jessica C., Opening June 28 2019 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Once in a methamphetamine trade, the undercover police Wu swears with a group tipster Hou Hu. However, the trade is messed up by the former Special Forces members Mai Lin and Eva. The Purchaser of methamphetamine is the smuggling king Xia Qiankun, whose base camp is the cargo vessels on the high seas. Xia captures Wu and forces him to hand over the meth owner as compensation. Afterwards, Mai Lin and Eva are willing to help Wu to find the meth owner out, since Mai was Xia’s comrade. Wu, Hou Hu, Mai Lin and Eva deceive to ally together and fight with Xia Qiankun. ENCHANTED DANCE-OFF Can : Wan Mo Sing Jung d. Tang Bing Kwong Winkie Lai Mei Yin, Zhang Yaotian, Jacky Jim Long Lam, LisaBaby (Poon Yuk Chun), Cheung Ching Yan, Kwai Chung, Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Openng June 27 2019 (Special Screening) Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ooe9mZtA6KU INVINCIBLE DRAGON Can : Gau Lung Buk Bai Lit : Invincible Nine Dragons d. Fruit Chan Gor Max Zhang Jin, Anderson Silva, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, JuJu Chan Yuk Wan, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/oT1nl5NfWWY [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The undercover agent with dragon tattoo Kowloon continually helped the police to solve mysterious cases, which made him known as a rising star. However, his impulsive personality dragged him into endless troubles. He got himself into fights with the Macau detective, as well as an American Army veteran Alexander who has a secret linkage to Kowloon’s background... DECEPTION OF THE NOVELIST Can : Jok Ga Dik Fong Yin d. Christopher Suen Lap Kei Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Linah Matsuoka, Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Lok Wing, C Kwan (Cheng Sze Kwan), Kelly Chen Ka Lei, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, Benny Chan Ho Man, Hugo Goh (Ng Doi Yung), Chan Kwok Kwan, Jessie Fong Wing Lam Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening May 9 2019 (Preview) Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/f_UfKDb_180 A successful young writer is embroiled in the suspected murder of his neighbor. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tsui is renowned as an excellent healing author as well as a young successful man. His pieces are called "Chicken Soup for the Soul" for soothing many readers' soul and spirit. The public image of Tsui is a kindhearted family man who loves his wife deeply, though, he has inherited his wealth from his father. Since a trendy and charming lady, Elaine, had moved to live in the upper floor flat of Tsui's apartment, Tsui was facing a great impact on his calm and dull life. One night, Elaine was found dead on the platform of the residence. Tsui admitted to the Police that he had accidentally killed Elaine in anger by pushing her down the platform because Elaine kept on blackmailing him. But then, the case file is not closed as the Police's psychologist, Doctor So, believes that Tsui is not telling the truth after attentive observation from him. There are still several suspectable points in the case. Through serious investigation, Doctor So, eventually discovers that Tsui's wife, Kay, had already known Tsui had an affair with Elaine. Therefore, Doctor So has suspected that Elaine might be killed by Kay out of her hatred and in a spirit of revenge. After all, Who is the murderer? What is the story behind the truth? UTANO*PRINCESAMA MAJI LOVE KINGDOM d. Tomoka Nagaoka Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/wXnHLMxznSA [ MCL CINEMA ] Based on a popular Japanese visual novel game which was released on June 2010, "Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE" TV anime series broadcast from 2011 to 2016 and there are four seasons. 18 boys chasing their dreams with fans, both inside and outside the story. This time, the stage is moved into theater. ST*RISH?QUARTET NIGHT and HE*VENS are going to bring us the greatest concert to all of their fans! PARASITE Can : Seung Lau Gei Sun Jook Lit : Upper Class Parasite d. Joon Ho-Bong song Kang-Ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Choi Woo-Shik Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/p8KClAj2PXQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The winner of Palme d’OR – Cannes Film Festival. Ki-taek's family of four is close, but fully unemployed, with a bleak future ahead of them. The son Ki-woo is recommended by his friend, a student at a prestigious university, for a well-paid tutoring job, spawning hopes of a regular income. Carrying the expectations of all his family, Ki-woo heads to the Park family home for an interview. Arriving at the house of Mr. Park, the owner of a global IT firm, Ki-woo meets Yeon-kyo, the beautiful young lady of the house. But following this first meeting between the two families, an unstoppable string of mishaps lies in wait. GUANG Can : Guong Lit : Light d. Quek Shio Chuan Kyo Chen, Emily Chan, Ernest Chong Rating : IIB Length : 88 mns. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tAVT4jTetw8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A spark of childhood inspiration starts an autistic young man on a journey to collect specific glass wares for his own unique purpose. In doing so, he jeopardizes his relationship with his younger brother and both their jobs. Little do they know that this quest could unlock the answers to their dire situation? RAMEN TEH Can : Ching Hin Lai Min Cha d. Eric Khoo Takumi Saitoh, Seiko Matsuda, Mark Lee, Jeanette Aw Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/1bnQIP_4m1U [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Masato is a young ramen chef in the city of Takasaki in Japan. After the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he chances upon a suitcase of memorabilia and a red notebook – filled with musings and old photos – left behind by his Singaporean mother who passed when he was just ten years old. Acting on a hunch, he takes off for Singapore with the notebook, hoping to piece together the story of this life, as well as that of this parents. There he meets Miki, a Japanese food blogger and single mother who helps him track down his maternal uncle Ah Wee, who runs a bak kut the stall. Masato discovers that his grandmother Madam Lee is still alive, and that she holds the key to the tender yet turbulent love story of his parents. Masato and his grandmother try to heal each other’s broken soul, and find salvation in the kitchen where the meals they cook become more than the sum of their ingredients. MY DAD IS A HEEL WRESTLER Can : Ba Ba Si Wai Dan Guoon Gwan d. Kyohei Fujimura Hiroshi Tanahashi, Yoshina Kimura, Kokoro Terada, Riisa Naka Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/7NodI1kHP0c [ MCL CINEMAS ] "Daddy's job is to be a bad guy wrestler. At first, I was shocked..." Shota sneaks into his dad's car to do a report on "What Daddy Does" for school. What does he see there? "Daddy's job is to be a bad guy wrestler. At first, I was shocked..." Once he was a popular wrestler, but as he got older and injured, Takashi became the villain wrestler "Cockroach Mask", a role which he plays with all his strength. "If there's no bad guys, the heroes won't have anyone to fight, right?" Takashi says, but his son, Shota, is ashamed to tell anyone that his father is the hated Cockroach Mask. At first Shota’s shocked and embarrassed, but when he sees how hard his dad fights, he starts to think that he's really cool. Viewers will love to see Cockroach Mask fight, and the father's love for his son, and how his wife watches over them both. THE SAGA OF TANYA THE EVIL d. Kenta Ihara Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 98 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YIk9nYBhTIw [ MCL CINEMA ] UC 1926, The Imperial Army's 203rd Air Mage Battalion, led by Major Tanya Degurechaff, has won the battle to the south against the Republic's stragglers. They expected to be given a vacation after returning victorious, but instead receive special orders: there were signs of a large-scale deployment near the Empire-Federation border. Faced with the prospect of a new major enemy, the desperate Empire fans the flame of war. Meanwhile, an international volunteer army spearheaded by the Commonwealth set foot in Federation territory. Among them, Warrant Officer Mary Sue, a girl with tragic story, takes up arms hoping to bring the Empire, who killed her father, to justice. 0.0 MHZ Can : 0.0 Hak Siu Jiu Won d. Yoo Sun-Dong Jeong Eun-Ji, Lee Seong-Yeol Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening June 13 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/5wlrg9HMMBw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 0.0Mhz is a supernatural club that reveals bizarre psychological phenomena such as ghostly sightings and other-worldly experiences. One day, five members of the club go to an abandoned house which is infamous for paranormal activities. They summon the spirit using brain waves and try to hear the "statement" in person. That night, the true nature of the spirit reveals... [ COMING SOON ] SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Can : Fung Lam For San Lit : Wind Forest Fire Mountain d. Juno Mak Chun Lung Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Gao Yuanyuan, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Lo Hoi Pang, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Nikki Jiang Peiyao THE FATAL RAID Can : Lat Gaing Ba Wong Fa 2: Buk Yi Ji Jin Lit : Female Special Force 2: War of Dishonor d. Jacky Brother (Lee Chi Lun) Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Michael Tong Man Lung, Jade Leung Jung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lin Min-Chen, Hidy Yu Hiu Tung, Jadie Lin (Lam Lam Kei), Kristy Yang Kung Yu, Benjamin Yuen Man Kit, Hang Chiu Sin Hung, Sharon Luk Sze Wan, Rating : IIB Length : 91 mins. Opening December 27 2018 (Preview) [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Twenty years ago, Inspector Tam, Hard Gor and Special Female Force team Madam Fong, Shirley and a group of commandos started a secret operation to chase a group of gangster across the border of Hong Kong. This led to a large and drawn-out firefight between the police and gangsters, resulting in Shirley and a number of commandos killed in operation. The incident caused Inspector Tam and Madam Fong having a nightmare in this twenty years. Twenty years later, An escort operation bringing Inspector Tam and Madam Fong with four new-generation Special Female Force teammate Alma, Yan Han, Sheila, and Yu Yu to Macau, a group of gangster stormed the operation and they find Hard gor is still alive..... FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong’s City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen’s buried resentments rise to the surface. LIMBO Can : JI CHI Lit : WISDOM TOOTH d. Soi Cheang Po Shui Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Cya Liu, Mason Lee, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Hanna Chan, Kumer So (Fui Hung), Hiroyuki Ikenuchi Opening 2018 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MWBfc02U3N4 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A serial killer is on the loose. Under public pressure to solve the case, the police reinstate veteran detective JIN on active duty and assign him to the case with rookie cop KAI. However, Jin's past returns to haunt him when he encounters TAO, the girl who killed Jin's wife and child in an accident. To redeem herself, Tao volunteers to work for Jin on the case. However, Jin can’t control his hatred for the person who destroyed his life. As the idealistic Kai and the emotionally unstable Jin clash over their vastly different investigation styles and Jin's abusive attitude towards Tao, the truth becomes increasingly blurred... IP MAN 4 THE FINALE AKA : IP MAN 4 d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Wu Yue, Vanness Wu, Scott Adkins Opening Summer 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Ip Man has been living a peaceful life teaching Wing Chun. One of Ip’s students, Bruce Lee decides to open a Wing Chun school in the States. The local Kung Fu masters are not happy about it. Ip goes to the States and helps Lee to resolve the problems. Meanwhile, Ip also teaches Lee how to become a real Wing Chun master. Ip gains respect from China town and all across the States. He spreads the theory of Chinese Kung Fu to society and makes it popular in the world... THE KING Can : Gum Kuen Hak Mok d. Han Jae-Rim Jo In-Sung, Jung Woo-Sung, Bae Sung-Woo, Ryoo Joon-Yeol Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Opening December 2018 IT COMES d. Tetsuya Nakashima Junyichi Okada, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Haru Kuroki, Takako Matsu, Komastu Nana Opening March 2019 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Hideki and Kana Tahara are newlyweds. Hideki is excited about his future with Kana. One day, a mysterious person visits the company where Hideki works. Hideki's colleague conveys the visitor's message to Hideki "about Chisa-san case." As soon as Hideki hears the name Chisa, he becomes stunned. His wife is pregnant and they have picked the name Chisa for their baby. Only Hideki and Kana know the name. Soon the colleague that talked to the visitor has a mysterious death. Two years later, more mysterious cases take place around Hideki. He is then introduced to freelance writer Nozaki and his girlfriend Makoto Higa. INSANE Can : Gum Goo Ji Dei Lit : Place of Imprisonment AKA : Imprisonment d. Wu Qi Pakho Chau, Robert Knepper, Zhen Wang Zhener, Length : 95 mins. Opening September 2019 Trailer : https://vimeo.com/267746173 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted by a Korean horror title "Insane", continuing its chilly and mystery. A famous TV show producer Yam Chi Ho gets a chance to return to his pinnacle by directing a new project in a burned-out mental hospital where he believes there is mysterious happenings related to horrible spirit. A diary was found in the ruins, which made Yam curious about the experience of the diary's owner as well as the only survivor in the fire accident, Ng Yeuk Yan. Yam requested to interview Yan for details. During their meetings, Yam finds lots of unreasonable happenings described by Yan. The whole story is about to emerge... WARRIORS OF FUTURE AKA : VIRTUS Can : Ming Yut Jin Gei Lit : Tomorrow War Journal AKA : Mau Tung Jin Jung Lit : Spear Shield War d. Ng Yuen Fai Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Tse Kwan Ho, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Ng Siu Hin, Wan Guopeng, Kevin Chu Kam Yin Opening June 27 2019 Teaser : https://youtu.be/lMFJijxmUFo [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the not-too-distant future, pollution and global warming have left Earth barren, a giant meteorite crashed down and an odd looking vine started to grow from it. While this vine, people called it Pandora, sucked up the smog and began to purify Earth, it also grew at high speed destroying anything in sight. When the genetic map of Pandora was revealed, genetic modification became the last hope for mankind. IF IT'S FOR MY DAUGHTER, I'D EVEN DEFEAT A DEMON LORD Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening June 30 2019 LONDON SWEETIES Can : Jun Oi Ng Sai Yik Lit : True Love Doesn't Need Translation d. Scrambled Egg Team Maylada Susri, Nutthasit Kotimanuswanich, Nattapong Chartpong Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening July 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YSupKu83Szc [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] Pron, a young girl who has a weird habit of saying things backward is having a crush on Pop, a supervisor at the place where she's doing her internship. Pron has to suddenly make a trip to London as her sister, Pen is getting married with her foreign 7-days boyfriend in England. Pron was encouraged to take a basic English course, there she meets Bo, a Thai mechanic who sold his house to travel to London for his girlfriend, Jude, a young male from Thailand who wants to visit London and seek for a girl who later fall for an English girl Kathie. And last, Antoine, a French teenager who can't speak English but determine to hit on Pron. BETTER DAYS Can : Siu Nin Dik Nei Lit : Young You d. Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung Zhou Dongyu, Jackson Yee, Yin Fang, Huang Jue Opening 2019 THE CONFIDENCE MAN JP Can : Shun Yung Hei Ja Si JP d. Ryo Tanaka Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide, Fumiyo Kohinata, Yuko Takeuchi, Haruma Miura, Yosuke Eguchi Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening July 25 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] "Confidence Man" is all about "money" and "desire." Three seemingly ordinary, good-natured scammers (confidence men) pull of schemes that are both epic and outlandish, and swindle huge sums of money from greedy victims in the tourism, real estate, medicine and sports worlds. This time, Da-ko, Boku-Chan, Richard and others will break out of Japan and engage in another thrilling con-game in Hong Kong! Don't miss it! Welcome to the world of "Confidence Man"! CHILDREN OF THE SEA Can : Hoi Sau Ji Ji Lit : Son of Sea Beast d. Ayumu Watanabe Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 111 mins. Opening July 25 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Cq31JFyDK5s [ MCL CINEMA ] Ruka is a young girl whose parents are separated and whose father works in an aquarium. When two boys, Umi and Sora, who were raised in the sea by dugongs, are brought to the aquarium, Ruka feels drawn to them and begins to realize that she has the same sort of supernatural connection to the ocean that they do. Umi and Sora's special power seems to be connected to strange events that have been occurring more and more frequently, such as the appearance of sea creatures far from their home territory and the disappearance of aquarium animals around the world. However, the exact nature of the boys' power and of the abnormal events is unknown, and Ruka gets drawn into investigating the mystery that surrounds her new friends. DORAEMON: NOBITA'S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION d. Shinnosuke Yakuwa Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 111 mins. Opening July 25 2019 (Preview) Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Og57h8O5wJ8 [ MCL CINEMA ] Nobita saw a moon turned yellow last night and told his class about it but they think it's funny. Doraemon gives him the "History Explorers Club Badge" and discovers there's life on the moon. Until a new student changed him forever. THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES -- THE GREAT JAIL-BREAKER AKA : SHERLOCK HOLMES Can : Dai Jing Tam Fok Yi Mor Si Lit : Great Detective Holmes d. Matthew Chow, Yuen Kin To Animation Cantonese Voice: Louis Yuen Siu Cheung Length : 83 mins. Opening July 27 2019 (Preview) Opening August 1 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dILgI6TpDxE Adapted from the popular children's fiction franchise by author Lai Ho. A notorious swindler has escaped from prison, and Sherlock must team up with Watson to solve this seemingly impossible case before time runs out! MODEST HEROES: PONOC SHORT FILMS THEATRE, VOLUME 1 d. Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita Japanese Animation Opening August 1 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mary and The Witch’s Flower's Studio Ponoc presents a celebration of short animations from Japan portraying the modest heroes of today. Kanini & Kanino is the grand adventure fantasy of two crab brothers. Life Ain't Gonna Lose is a moving drama about the love between a mother and her boy. Invisible is an action spectacle of the lonely and solitary fight of a man who wants to be seen again. PSYCHO-PASS SINNERS OF THE SYSTEM CASE 1 d. Naoyoshi Shiotani Japanese Anmation Length : 59 mins. Opening August 1 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ELqmFiqzL28 ENTER THE FAT DRAGON Can : Fei Lung Gor Gong Lit : Fat Dragon Crosses the River d. Kenji Tangiaki Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Wong Jing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Jessica Jann Kei Ching, Naoto Takenaka, Joe Tee, Tetsu Watanabe, Chaney Lin (Lam Chau Nam), Wong Cho Lam, Lawrence Chou Chun Wai, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung, Yan Hua, Hiro Hayama (Yip Shan Ho), Jim Chim Shui Man, Anthony Chan Yau, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Tyson Chak, Philip Ng Won Lung, Wong Jing Opening July 25 2019 Opening August 29 2019 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The 300-pound special agent Chu loses his convict in custody in Japan. Deeper trouble befalls when he finds himself pursued by both triads and police... LINE WALKER 2 Can : Si Toh Hung Jeh 2 Dip Ying Hung Dung d. Jazz Boon (Man Wai Hung) Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Jiang Peiyao, Zhang Yichi, Liu Yuning, Huang Zhizhong, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Joe Ma Tak Chung Opening August 8 2019 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] The police force is plagued by a conspiracy that involves a triad planting a mole within the force. WEATHERING WITH YOU Can : Tin Hei Ji Ji Lit : Son of Weather d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s9TiLYJwWf0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I wanted to try going into that light." First year of high school, summer. Hodaka runs away from his home on an outlying island to come to Tokyo. He falls into poverty quickly, but after many days of solitude, at last finds work as a freelance writer for a dubious occult magazine. Rain falls day after day, as if taking its cue from his life. One day, though, Hodaka meets a girl in one corner of the hustle and bustle of the big city. Hina is a cheerful, strong-willed girl who lives alone with her little brother due to certain circumstances. She also has a strange power. "Hey, it's gonna clear up now." Little by little, the rain stops and the cityscape gives off a beautiful glow. For Hina has the power to make the sky clear just by praying... LITTLE Q d. Law Wing Cheong Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Law Chung Him, Frankie Lam Man Lung, Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Roger Kwok Chun On, Liu Chutian, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, JJ Jia, Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening August 15 2019 Teaser : https://youtu.be/801IeIw0oYI [ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ] Puppy Quill (nickname Little Q) is born with a birthmark in the house of Dr. Lo, it is being sent to the Chan's family after two months. Mr. Chan, Mrs. Chan and their daughter Chi Kiu take care of Little Q, they bond well with each other. As Little Q grows bigger, it is being trained by guide dog trainer Simon. Simon takes it to match with famous chef Lee Bo Ting. He has become irritable and constantly losing his temper over his sister Bo Yi who resigned her teaching job to help Bo Ting at his dessert house since he lost his eye sight. Bo Ting tries to drive Little Q away for several times, but as a well trained guide dog Little Q always stays by Bo Ting's side and protects him under any circumstances. Eventually Little Q earns Bo Ting’s trust with its loyalty prompting him to take a new lease of life and quit blaming his blindness. He continues to delve into new dessert recipe and travels around with Little Q. However, as Little Q gets older and Bo Ting gets sick, the two of them have to face an unwilling separation...... [ MCL CINEMAS ] A story about the life of the guide dog Quill (nickname Little Q): the love interaction between Little Q and the puppy raiser, the guide dog trainer and the newly blind dessert chef Lee Po Ting -- how it earns the trust of Po Ting and makes Po Ting take a new lease of life. HOME Can : Mau Mi Ma Mi Lit : Kitty Mommy d. Gary Wang Animation Cantonese Voices: Nancy Sit Ka Yin, Jonathan Wong Chee-Hynn, Andrew Yuen Man Kit, Michael Chow Wa Kin Length : 104 mins. Opening August 15 2019 DETECTIVE CONAN: THE FIST OF BLUE SAPPHIRE d. Tomoka Nagaoka Japanese Animation Length : 99 mins. Opening August 15 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/kq3UTgTDcnY [ CINEMA ONLINE MALYASIA ] The 23rd instalment of the "Detective Conan" franchise and of the "Case Closed" series based on Gosho Aoyama's manga series of the same name. This time the focus is on 'blue lapis fist', the world's greatest blue sapphire. It is said to have sunk in the late 19th century, in a pirate ship on the coasts of Singapore. When it is displayed at an exhibition at the Singaporean Marina Sands hotel, after a local millionaire retrieves it, a murder takes place there. At the crime scene, a bloody Kaitou Kid card is found. THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE Can : Chong Chin Dai Si Sak d. Lee Min-Jae Jung Jae-Young, Kim Nam-Gil, Uhm Ji-Won, Lee Soo-Kyung, Jung Ga-Ram, Park In-Hwan Opening August 15 2019 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Zzongbie, the naive zombie confronts the greatest danger in his life after meeting PARK's family. Human Bio, the biggest pharmaceutical company in Korea conducts illegal experiments on humans. One day, a test goes wrong and results in the creation of a zombie. Soon, in the remote countryside, the oddball PARK family makes their acquaintance with the zombie in question, Hyun-woo. Rather than afraid of this strange creature, PARK's family plots to make money out of him, especially after realizing the 'old' father’s sudden restored virility from a bite of the zombie. Only the youngest daughter Hae-gul takes a liking to Hyun-woo, and nicknames him "Zzongbie, the pet". Will Zzongbie make a home with his 'weirder than zombie' family? THE THIRD WIFE Can : Siu Sam Chai d. Ash Mayfair Nguyen Phuong Tra My, Tran Nu Yen Khe, Mai Thu Huong Maya Rating : III Length : 96 mins. Opening August 15 2019 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 19th century rural Vietnam, 14-year-old May becomes the third wife of wealthy landowner Hung. Soon she learns that she can only gain status by asserting herself as a woman who can give birth to a male child. May’s hope to change her status turns into a real and tantalizing possibility when she gets pregnant. Faced with forbidden love and its devastating consequences, May finally comes to an understanding of the brutal truth: the options available to her are few and far between. NETPAC Award, Toronto International Film Festival. BODIES AT REST Can : Chum Muk Dik Jing Yun Lit : Silent Witness d. Renny Harlin Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Yang Zi, MC Jin, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Clara Lee, Feng Jiayi, Ma Shuliang, Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins. Opening March 18 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening August 22 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A cat-and-mouse game unfolds over a single night when three armed criminals barge into a morgue, demanding the forensic doctor and his assistant to hand over a bullet lodged inside a corpse. While the criminals are in a desperate attempt to hide their true identities, the doctor finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into a quagmire as his past inadvertently catches up with him. Each explosive twist soon pushes the characters beyond their limits. [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] A forensics expert and his intern are working in the morgue when suddenly a group of masked thugs break in. The criminals demand access to a body that contains evidence to a crime that was committed recently. WALK WITH ME Can : Seung Won Lit : Double Soul d. Lee Yung Cheung Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Alex Lam Tak Shun, Anna Ng Yuen Yi, Richard Ng Yiu Hon, Emily Kwan Bo Wai Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening August 22 2019 BENTO HARASSMENT d. Renpei Tsukamoto Ryoko Shinohara, Kyoko Yoshine, Rena Matsui, Kanta Sato, Ryuta Sato Opening October 2019 Opening August 22 2019 ONE PIECE STAMPEDE d. Takashi Otsuka Japanese Animation Opening August 22 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jtFXOqkjPjw [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Pirates from around the world, including Luffy and the gang, have gathered at the Pirates Expo. Everyone is joining the big hunt for a lost treasure, which belongs to Gol D. Roger. [ MCL CINEMAS ] Invited by "Master of Festivities" Buena Festa, Straw Hat Pirates come to the world's greatest pirate's festival "Pirates Expo". Pirates all over the world gather here and join a big treasure hunt to find Gold Roger's treasure. However, an evil plan from Festa is hidden behind this festival. Smoker lead the Marines lurking in the event in order to catch all the pirates. At the same time, "Demon Heir" Douglas Bullet, who is a former member of the Roger Pirates, also join the battle and become Luffy’s biggest threat...A fierce melee is going to begin! THE DIVINE FURY Can : Kui Mor Si Jeh Lit : Exorcist Missonary d. Kim Joo-Hwan Park Seo-Joon, Ahn Sung-Ki, Woo Do-Hwan Trailer : https://youtu.be/jUin5i7FSQw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yong-hu, a world champion martial artist who believes in no God, only himself, suddenly develops stigmata on his palms. Visiting a church in hopes of healing the stigmata, he ends up saving Father AHN, who falls into danger while performing an exorcism. In this way he learns of the power of the stigmata. As time passes Yong-hu accepts his new calling and begins saving people who are possessed by demons, but then he must prepare for a final confrontation with the evil Jisin, who ensnares people with the power of the devil. APPWAR Can : Oi Ching Gung Fong Jin d. Yanyong Kuruaungkoul Nat Kitcharit, Warisara Yu, Patchanan Jiajirachote Opening August 29 2019 RESIDE Can : Wui Won Jau d. Wisit Sasanatieng Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Length : 103 mins. Opening August 29 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tcP5ptoe4UE [ MCL CINEMA ] In a stormy night at an isolated mansion, 6 people in black are gathering, lead by “the mother”. They are now practicing a mysterious ritual with an unknown body, not knowing that it would summon a wandering spirit to come into their residence. Haunting happenings follow its entrance, the terrifying spirit possesses members and no one has any clue who will it go for next or when. It does not only desire to fear but to bury its roots and take complete control on the innocent soul here. BINDING SOULS Can : Bong Ling d. Chan Peng Chun Kara Wai Ying Hung, Tsao Yu-Ning, Carlos Chan Ka Ling, Esther Huang, Yune Cheung Yan, Angie Shum Yat Ka Opening August 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] To reminisce about the old-school life, Ho Tsz Fung and his university classmates go back to his high school together. Over the years, there are a lot of mysterious rumours spreading among the students, due to the occupation by Japanese army as a military laboratory during the World War II. The college's principal and in a teacher in training, Mr. Law and Miss Fong, show them around the campus and some specific historical traces. When passing the school museum, they're extremely excited when checking out the archives of Japanese army. They find a former student's diary among the archive journals, which recorded lots of supernatural events in the past, even included a mysterious disappearance of a girl. What on earth was hidden behind those cases? Will these 5 visitors have the same experience soon? ATONEMENT AKA: IN TURMOIL Can : Ah Lung d. Mark Wu, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Fu Shun Ying, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Philip Keung Ho Man Length : 112 mins. Opening September 5 2019 in Malaysia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Lung and his daughter Ying are each other’s only dependence. Unfortunately, Ying is taken by the kidnap gang during their first trip to Thailand. Lung stays in Thailand only to revenge the murder of Ying. Lung sacrifices everything to turn himself into a bloody revenger. Endless hatred gradually turns him into a sinner...can he be salvaged at the end? MISS AND MRS. COPS d. Jung Da-Won Ra Mi-Ran, Lee Sung-Kyung Length : 107 Opening September 5 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Q-WLir7Bwzc THE KISS ADDICT d. Li Yanning Tan Zhuo, Chris Lee, Louis Sun Opening September 7 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PbHvbYhHFuE [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Wen Feng is a violinist. After winning the International Youth Music Competition, he climbs up the Yalazhen for a big celebration. After drinking a lot, he participates in a game "Dare to kiss?" After returning to Beijing, he suddenly has a strange addiction longing for kisses, similar to drug addiction. Everything begins from the night in Yalazhen. Would it be the punishment he got from blaspheming against the god? Or is he infected by a new virus? Wen Feng decides to visit Tibet again to find the answer. Back to Tibet, he meets Duo La, a beautiful Tibetan girl he once had a passionate kiss with. He falls in love with this talented and beautiful cellist soon after they reunited.Wen Feng and Duo La feel seamlessly connected like they have known each other for a long time. They are like lovers with no distance. Therefore, they decide to find out the secret of the Kiss Addiction together. The mystery of kiss opens the door of memory. Every kiss brings in a new piece of memory, and the pieces come together as a story , a cycle of endless losing and searching of love.Dou La was Wen Feng’s wife in his previous life, she was also a physicist who dedicated herself to the study of genetic memory. She believes memory is a substance that can be transmitted in distance. The memory of the previous life can be transferred through kissing. Can love last forever when consciousness can be passed on? When Wen Feng falls for Dou La in the now life, the passionate love puts Dou La, who craves for freedom, in a dilemma. She loves Wen Feng, but she loves freedom even more. To her, there are only three destinations – love, freedom, or death which puts everything to an end... HYPNOTIZE THE JURY AKA : GUILT BY DESIGN Can : Chui Min Choi Kuet Lit : Hypnotized Verdict d. Paul Sze Pak Lam, Kenneth Lai Siu Kwun, Lau Wing Tai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Zhang Han, Paul Chun Pui, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Derek Kwok Ching Hung, Vincen Wong Ho Shun, Ai Mi, Dun Chan, Felix Lok Ying Kwan, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Opening September 12 2019 [ HONG KONG ASIA FILM FINANCING FORUM ] It is the last day in the trial of a controversial murder case. Zen, as a jury member, learns that his daughter was kidnapped before the deliberation began. He is forced to find the defendant guilty of murder, otherwise his daughter will die. It seems to be an impossible task for Zen since the majority of the jury believes that the accused is innocent. The kidnappers know that Zen used to be a well-known hypnotist and they are certain that Zen can find a way to convince the jury. Also, under no circumstances should the jury be dismissed, otherwise, Zen's daughter will be dead. Zen has no option, and after eight years he uses his rusty skills to hypnotize the jury, which gets him four additional guilty votes out of six. Zen has to perform the hypnoses in an isolated small room secretly under the sight of six other jurors. Still, this is not the most difficult condition Zen has to face, because he is going against the most fundamental and important principle of hyposis, "The subject should be informed and understood that he/she is going to participate in hyposis; if not, the chcance of a successful hypnosis will be less than 10%." An ultimate performance of hypnosis quietly takes place in this small space. FAGARA AKA : FAGARA IN MARA Can : Fa Jiu Ji Mei Lit : Taste of Flower Pepper d. Heiward Mak Hei Yan Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Cherry Li Xiaofeng, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Linda Liu, Wu Yan-Shu, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Ben Yuen Fu Wa Rating : I Length : 118 mins. Opening September 12 2019 Teaser : https://youtu.be/W0ayqNSv9Mc [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the wake of her father's untimely demise, Cira not only inherits his debt-ridden hot pot restaurant in Hong Kong but also two younger sisters whom she never even knew existed: Luna from Taiwan and Stella from China. Together, the three estranged sisters from radically different backgrounds must strive to build up their sororal bond in order to rescue their father's restaurant from imminent closure. Meanwhile, Cira is trying desperately to reconnect with the man she secretly loves, who has fled to Maasai Mara in Kenya after being spurned by her. 77 HEARTWARMINGS AKA : 77 HEARTBURNS Can : Gum Dong Ngor 77 Chi Lit : Affect Me 77 Times d. Herman Yau Lai To Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Pakho Chau, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Mario Maurer, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rock Ji Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Yumiko Cheng Hei Yi, Candy Lo Hau Yam, J. Arie, C Kwan, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Francis Ng Chun Yu Opening September 26 2019 in Malaysia [ EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES ] A couple enters the graveyard of love -- marriage. The challenge facing Adam is whether his love is enough for Eva to achieve a happy ending! NO LONGER HUMAN d. Mika Ninagawa Shun Oguri, Rie Miyazawa, Erika Sawajiri, Fumi Nikaido Opening Septembr 2019 I'M LIVIN' IT AKA : I'M LIVING IT Can : Mak Lo Yun Lit : Wheat Road People AKA : Muk Lo Yun Lit : Man on A Strange Path d. Wong Hing Fan Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Alex Man Chi Leung, Cheung Tat Ming, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Cya Liu Yase, Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Wong Yui Ka Angie Shum Yat Ka, Lo Ho Yu, Opening October 2019 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Once a star in his finance firm, Bowen now spends his nights in a 24-hour fast food joint, where he encounters other "roommates" who are in a similar predicament: a mother with her daughter who has taken put high-interest loans to cover her mother-in-law's debt, an old man who is too afraid to go home, a young runaway, and a young singer living in a temporary shelter. Together these accidental roommates must strive to lift one another out of rock bottom. TOURNAMENT 6 Can : Gik Dau 6 Piu Yi Doh Si Lit : Extreme Combat 6 Drifting City d. Sam Leong Chi Sing Sam Leong Chi Sing, Burmie Wong Wing Kwan, Ng Yo Yo, Lam Hin Fai, Law Kwan Fai, Leung Chun Yu, Coka Lau Ting Ting, Fion Wong Suk Ying, Sakamoto, Lee Ho Sing, Lee Wing Ho, Yeung Yuk Mui, Yik Chi Yuen, Sze Ming, Sophie Ngan Chin Man, Lui Ching Man, Sau Kin Ming, Wong Chung Yi, Chiu Jik Yu Opening October 2019 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * ERIC SUEN AND VIVIAN LAI DATE AND TIME: Sunday, October 20 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, October 21 2019 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Ballroom Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/eric-suen-and-vivian-lai TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056E8C5A32D69 http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056E8C5A52D6B * ANNABELLE LOUIE DATE AND TIME: Sunday, October 20 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Canada https://riverrock.com/event/annabelle-louie-2019/ TICKET VENUE LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/event/110056C10E5F31E3 * MIRIAM YEUNG MY BEAUTIFUL LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: October 9 2019 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Trusts Arena 65-67 Central Park Dr., Henderson, Auckland 0610 New Zealand TICKET PRICES: VIP NZ$ 389, 299, 199, 169, 99 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Wan Fang Group 8A Vega Place Rosedale, North Shore Auckland 09 3092488 Just Prestige 123 New North Raod Eden Terrace Auckland 09 3661688 www.ticketek.co.nz * MIRIAM YEUNG MY BEAUTIFUL LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: October 6 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Star Event Centre 88 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 388, 338, 238, 168, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation (02) 9283 6166 http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (02) 9283 6166 * MIRIAM YEUNG MY BEAUTIFUL LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: October 3 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: Melbourne Convention Centre 1 Convention Center Place South Wharf VIC 3006 Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU $ 399, 299, 199, 109 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation (02) 9283 6166 http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (02) 9283 6166 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YU MING DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 29 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd., Toronto ON Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anthony-wong-tickets-61957927830 * ADAM CHENG 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 28 2019 @ 7:30PM VENUE LOCATION: OUtdoor Amphitheater Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Avenue Lincoln CA 95648 https://thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment/events TICKET PRCES: $ 188, 128, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C005691D2B37531 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YIU MING DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 27 2019 2 7PM VENUE LOCATION The Vogue Theatre 918 Granville St. Vancouver BC Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anthony-wong-tickets-62019716642 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YIU MING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 26 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION Chop Suey 1325 E Madison St. Seattle WA TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anthony-wong-chop-suey-tickets-64565336660 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YIU MING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 25 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION Neck of the Woods 406 Clement Street San Francisco CA TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anthony-wong-tickets-65163530875 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YIU MING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 24 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION 1720 E 16th St. Los Angeles CA TICKET PRICES: VVIP $ 150, VIP 85, GA 55 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8088622/anthony-wong-%E9%BB%83%E8%80%80%E6%98%8E-los-angeles-1720 * AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY WONG YIU MING DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 23 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION The Gramercy Theatre 127 E 23rd St. New York NY TICKET PRICES: Early Entry $ 85, 55 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: LIVE NATION https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/000056EAFEFE8DE7 * KAREN MOK MAN WAI DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 15 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: The London Palladum Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF, Great Britain https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/karen-mok/ TICKET PRICES: 188, 138 ,88 ,68, 48 pounds + Booking Fees TICKET VENUE LOCATION: LIVE NATION UK https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/karen-mok-%E8%8E%AB%E6%96%87%E8%94%9A--tickets TICKETMASTER UK https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/370056C7B1F46940 * THE ULTIMATE KAREN MOK SHOW DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 12 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Folies Bergere 32 rue Richer 75009 - PARIS 9EME ARRONDISSEMENT https://www.foliesbergere.com/ TICKET PRICES: VIP 238, 198, 128 euro TICKET VENUE LOCATION: FOLIES BERGERE https://www.foliesbergere.com/ * ALAN TAM 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 1 2019 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N Center S. Reno, NV 89501 TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET VENUE LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.sellingticket.us/site/ * WAYNE LAI AND MYOLIE WU DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 25 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, August 26 2019 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Ballroom Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/wayne-lai-and-myolie-wu TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056A4F22E5449 http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056A4F230544E * ALAN TAM 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, August 25 2019 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Waterfront Conference Center Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd. TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 158, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://99concerts.com * KENNY BEE DATE AND TIME: Saturday, August 24 2019 @ 7PM VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, CA 92203 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 138, 108, 88, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 WenEntertainment.com FantasySpringsResort.com * CHRIS WONG DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 2 2019 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: Casino Rama 5899 Rama Road Rama ON L0k 1T0 Canada https://www.casinorama.com/Live/Artist/Chris-Wong.aspx TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005664C21F4444 * JULIE SUE AND HUANG PIN YANG DATE AND TIME: Sunday, July 28 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, July 29 2019 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Avalon Ballroom Theatre Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/entertainment/event/julie-sue-and-huang-pin-yang TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005684D3104ACB http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005684D3124AD3 * FEI YU CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 27 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: Melbourne Convention Centre 1 Convention Center Place South Wharf VIC 3006 Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 439, 399, 299, 199, 159, 109 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (03) 9662 3465 * FEI YU CHING FAREWELL CONCERT 2019 AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Friday, July 26 2019 @ 8:15 PM VENUE LOCATION: ICC Sydney Theatre Darling Dr, Darling Harbour Sydney NSW 2000 Australia TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 438, 389, 288, 198, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Chinatown Cinema Corporation http://www.chinatowncinema.com.au Enquiry: (02) 9283 6166 * GEORGE LAM "THE SMILING" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 20 2019 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort Casino Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/george-lam TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 238, 168, 138, 108, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKET MASTER https://www1.ticketmaster.com/0A005699EA7941B5 Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending July 14 2019 10 MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL d. F. Gary Gray Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, 9 AVENGERS: ENDGAME d. Russo Brothers Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Lawson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Josh Brolin 8 A LONG GOODBYE d. Ryota Nakano Yu Aoi, Yuko Takeuchi, Chieko Matsubara, Tsutomu Yamazaki 7 THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 d. Chris Renaud Illumination Animation English Voices: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Cantonese Voices: Julian Cheung Chi Lam 6 ALADDIN d. Guy Ritchie Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, 5 CHILD'S PLAY d. Lars Klevberg Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, Mark Hamill (voice) 4 PARASITE Can : Seung Lau Gei Sun Jook Lit : Upper Class Parasite d. Joon Ho-Bong Song Kang-Ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Choi Woo-Shik 3 ANNABELLE COMES HOME d. Gary Dauberman Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace 2 SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME d. Jon Watts Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulder, John Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Jake Gyllenhaal, 1 TOY STORY 4 d. Josh Cooley Disney Pixar Animation English Voices: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Anne Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Kay, Jordan Peele, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves Cantonese Voices: Sean Lau Ching Wan, Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Kay Tse On Kay, I Love You Boyz ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS A LONG GOODBYE Rating : I Length : 127 mins. Openng July 4 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tqd97IjGI00 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A party was held for the 70th birthday of their father, Shohei. What was told to his daughters, who haven’t all gathered together for a long time, is the fact that their strict father had contracted dementia. While being confused about the situation of their father losing his memory day after day, the family members reconsider their own situation by facing that reality. One day, the family members learn that a "lovely memory" that everyone in their family had forgotten, is still living in Shohei. PARASITE Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening June 20 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/p8KClAj2PXQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The winner of Palme d’OR – Cannes Film Festival. Ki-taek's family of four is close, but fully unemployed, with a bleak future ahead of them. The son Ki-woo is recommended by his friend, a student at a prestigious university, for a well-paid tutoring job, spawning hopes of a regular income. Carrying the expectations of all his family, Ki-woo heads to the Park family home for an interview. Arriving at the house of Mr. Park, the owner of a global IT firm, Ki-woo meets Yeon-kyo, the beautiful young lady of the house. But following this first meeting between the two families, an unstoppable string of mishaps lies in wait. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART For the week starting July 13 2019 15 PRETTY CRAZY Joey Yung Cho Yi https://youtu.be/pNlnj5go5tQ 14 PLAY WITH ME Can : Pui Ngor Wan CosmosPeople https://youtu.be/gB4kaf9bVQE 13 THOUGHTLESS Can : Mo Lim Jane Zhang Liangying (Cheung Lan Wing) https://youtu.be/NbKQFgoNTLA 12 SAME DIFFERENCE Can : Yut Yeung Buk Yut Yeung Supper Moment https://youtu.be/scgvsb2NYN0 11 BRILLIANT YOU Can : Chan Lan Dik Nei Wang Feng https://youtu.be/EZEh5CLU9Fc 10 HARD TO GET Cai Xukun (Choi Kai Kwan) https://youtu.be/VEDmAGVoweQ 9 FIGHTING FISH Can : Dau Yu Mad August https://youtu.be/Sf_TVYGbvfc 8 HONEY Lay Zhang Yixing (Cheung Ngai Hing) https://youtu.be/l3n6DiaELcc 7 ONE Can : Nei Yau Wui Jeung Ngor Yut Yeung Z.Tao (Huang Zitao) https://youtu.be/YCWg4ipQyyE 6 AGAINST THE WIND Can : Yik Fung Mao Buyi https://youtu.be/PIUBNOlh4fE 5 WAITING FOR YOU Can : Dung Nei Jeung Diamond Zhang Bichen https://youtu.be/tmivkp4p64Q 4 NEAREST ETERNITY Can : Jui Kun Dik Wing Yuen Michael Kong (Kwong Leung) https://youtu.be/U_AzvQAcpOU 3 LONELY DOORWAY Can : Goo Duk Moon Hau Gin Lee (Lee Hung Ngai) https://youtu.be/LkV97k3OMCw 2 DISTANT VOYAGE Can : Yuen Hong Xu Wei https://youtu.be/Teq9ZFcXT7g 1 HOW AM I Can : Ngor Ho Ma Fish Leong Jing Yu https://youtu.be/NzbIolOSWto --- CMC PICTURE PRESENTS WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS Opening July 12 2019 in North America, Australia, New Zealand and England https://www.facebook.com/cmcpix2017/posts/635966583570683?__xts__[0]=68.ARDvCljl7ivPVJ5QKR3mO_x_EPSCeFKK67nyZgSITbEI6xxtEqZP0ltfv_LEG0nvCpclQ4C6stjmGl8gdsFNL0cUrSgYyJk9S_eHR4fzNxD24Lf-pHOBLRv_3AQfQOwRyoEp808TUdJCeHpPkiOCEZL9riHyWtGvXAtZnJmidum8fp8VnB8EWUiXD7VFJXp4k-XTQvSimYXpbu-GfE4b1QH9zGp-uuGOyDNnd86eZysqeTu0jKq0-MKNfT5HO5QtnrBfxXmfB4MGxHhOoBk_RsOKXeB2tDhNzLZ64xqTYIEuzDlu5K0ywdE8WgFiU_NwP3mMSab6Wp81LHEGlHVdh5Q&__tn__=-R https://www.whitestorm2.com/ UNITED STATES NEW YORK AMC Empire 25 AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 LOS ANGELES AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 BAY AREA Cinemark 18 and XD Cinemark Daly City Cinemark San Jose Cinemark Century 16 Cinelounge 7 AMC Mercado 20 BOSTON AMC Boston Common 19 SEATTLE Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinema Bistro 22 AMC Pacific Place 11 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 WASHINGTON DC AMC Rio 18 DALLAS AMC Stonebriar 24 Cinemark West Plano 20 HOUSTON AMC Studio 30 DENVER AMC Westminster 24 PORTLAND Cinemark Portland Eastport Plaza LAS VEGAS AMC Town Square 18 MIAMI AMC Sunset Place 24 PITTSBURGH AMC Waterfront 22 PHILADELPHIA AMC Cherry Hill 24 COLUMBUS AMC Lennox Town Center 24 Marcus Crosswords ATLANTA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 DETROIT AMC Livonia 20 MINNEAPOLIS AMC Inver Grove 16 PHOENIX AMC Centerpointe 11 IOWA Marcus Sycamore LINCOLN Marcus Lincoln Grand Theaters CANADA VANCOUVER SilverCity Riverport Cinemas TORONTO Cineplex Yonge-Dundas and VIP Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP OTTAWA Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas MONTREAL Cinema Cineplex Forum EDMONTON Cinema City Movies 12 WINNIPEG SilverCity St. Vital Cinemas AUSTRALIA SYDNEY Hoyts Chatswood Event George St. Event Macquarie Event Burwood Event Hurstville PERTH Hoyts Carousel ADELAIDE Hoyts Norwood Event Adelaide/GU Film House Adelaide BRISBANE AND GOLD COAST Hoyts Sunnybank Event Mt. 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