From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (August 8 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. Lily Leung Shun Yin who passed away on the 13th at age 90 B. Ha Ping who passed away on the 5th at age 81 C. Andy Hui Chi On who celebrates his birthday on the 13th D. Fiona Sit Hoi Kei who celebrates her birthday on the 11th E. Stephen Fung Tak Lun who celebrates his birthday on the 9th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2019/08/14) The Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred film FAGARA (FA JIU JI MEI) unveiled its trailer. In the film Sammi convincingly cooked the hot pot soup base and also worked with her two former co-stars Andy Lau Tak Wa and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai). In the film Wa Jai and Sammi debated the issue of "can" and "want" like a soon to wed couple. They seemingly became old flames. Such a relationship was absolutely easy for them. During the shoot, Wa Jai just recovered from his fall off a horse, but in order to support Sammi he insisted on finishing his guest starring role. They were full of chemistry. * (2019/08/14) Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) 15 years after BREAKING NEWS (DAI SI GEIN) worked together again on BODIES AT REST (CHUM MUK DIK JING YUN). Ka Fai praised Siu Chai for being just as friendly and serious about work, while Siu Chai pointed out that he was able to learn the Hong Kong actor spirit from Ka Fai. The rehearsal was already a lot of fun. He also stated that he "sensed how unpredictable Ka Fai could be, one look from him seems to see right through you." Working together again after 15 years, Ka Fai admitted that Siu Chai did not feel too different. Instead this time he was able to get to know him even more. Ka Fai said, "Siu Chai has his own personality. Everyone like him so much because he is so carefree and such a nice guy. Working together again, that feeling remains unchanged. He is just as easy going, and serious at work. For his performance he can be fat and thin. You can see his hard work." Siu Chai said, "I am very honored to be able to learn the Hong Kong actor spirit from Ka Fai. This time I learned a lot. After getting into character Ka Fai controls how he looks and speaks very well, thus during rehearsal it s already a lot of fun. I am very happy, I sense how unpredictable Ka Fai is. One look from him seems to be able to see through you." Ka Fai replied, "Should I tell you about the ghost babies I am raising too?" Siu Chai this time in the film played a robber. Playing a villain again, he admitted that before the performance he would convince himself first that whatever he did was right. In the film he was after better days and had to do whatever it took to reach his goal. Yet he ran into a forensic scientist who would rather die than submit in Cheung Ka Fai. Finally the doctor saw through his identity and psychology and turned the robbers against each other. Ka Fai joked that he was able to play this character because he had a lot of education. He also got into his character and treated corpses like his friends. He would communicate with them. In the film his wife was a victim in a robbery, after which he became very alone. Work was always a joy for him, thus he had a very strong ability for analysis. Working with DIE HARD 2's director Renny Harlin, Ka Fai said that the director continued his own personal production style. The story took place at the morgue. He kept running from Siu Chai and would set traps for him. The process had some Western humor, like a drunk guy Roger Kwok Chun On stumbling in and MC Jin unable to get his cry for help with his headphones. Siu Chai stated that the film had nonstop action, which was not too highly difficult but very highly painful. He said, "They were all thug fights but I fought so much that I didn't have the heart to throw another punch. In the finale everyone fought, we fought for real. I got a little dizzy from fighting. I also had another shot when I had to kick Ka Fai down. The director and the action director were pleased, but Ka Fai asked me for another take." Ka Fai said that at the time he had protective padding and would evaluate whether he would be able to handle the action. He said, "I would only do something that I was confident about!" Siu Chai also praised Ka Fai for his Hong Kong spirit. Ka Fai said that the Hollywood director's pace was faster, and had his own way from the commercial angle like some foreign humor. Thus this experience was great. He was able to come in contact with different cultures. Siu Chai pointed out that in the past all the Hong Kong directors he worked with "flew notes" as none had an official script. They would change the story development at anytime, belong to more casual creativity and felt bolder. However Hollywood director would very precisely calculate the audience's mood swings. Although Ka Fai has directed before, as an actor he absolutely would not interfere with the director's creativity. He would be in his actor's position and respect the creator. * (2019/08/14) Starring in the 1995 situation series KINDRED SPIRIT (JUN CHING), Lily Leung Ho Shun yesterday passed away at age 90. TVB made the announcement on behalf of her grandson. Leung Shun Yin passed away peacefully in the company of her family. Godson Hacken Lee Hak Kun said, "I want to respect Godmother's family, and would leave any news for her family to respond. I send my condolences to them. I would always miss Godmother and wish her peace in Heaven." TVB expressed deeply sorrow over Leung Shun Yin's passing. Assistant general manager (artist management and development) Elaine Lok Yi Ling and assistant general manager (drama production) Tsang Lai Chun sent her family their condolences and TVB would provide suitable assistance. Leung Shun Yin was originally named Leung Suk Ching, born on January 7, 1929. She graduated from the Belilios Public School and was a devout Catholic. She was the first actress in Hong Kong television history. In 1957 her husband encouraged her to participate in the RTV artist recruitment, but when she got there the quota was filled. The producer arranged for her to try voice acting and later she successfully applied to RTV (ATV's predecessor) to become one of Hong Kong's earliest Chinese actress on television, the first artist to sign with a television station. She was also among the first generation of Flowers of Hong Kong news, as she anchored the news three nights a week and host five television program. Viewers appreciated Leung Shun Yin's classical aura and graceful manner as she became the most popular female anchor at the time. After over half a century in film, Leung Shun Yin in 2004 received the TVB Anniversary Performing Art Award. After that she said that she would still work on series as her production rate did not reduce due to her age. Leung Shun Yin in recent years worked on series in the company of her maid. Her work included HEART AND GREED (TONG SUM FUNG BO 3), A FIST WITHIN FOUR WALLS (SING JAI YING HUNG), FIST FIGHT (HING DAI), AS TIME GOES BY (HO YUT JI), the currently on air JUSTICE BAO THE FIRST YEAR (BAU CHING TIN JOI HEI FUNG WON), the September 2nd release NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE (GAI FONG CHOI YEH), the yet to air OF GREED AND ANTS (WONG GUM YAU JUI), and her final show was the new series CHINATOWN that just wrapped up in May. Leung Shun Yin worked at TVB for 30 years and would have received her 30 year long term service gold medal. On June 26th, Sister Lily even attended executive Tsang Lai Chun's birthday party at Television City and posed for a group photo with colleagues. She appeared to be well at the time. At the beginning of this month, Leung Shun Yin reportedly was gravely ill and rushed to the hospital. As her condition deteriorated, her godson Hacken Lee Hak Kun reportedly rushed to visit. Leung Shun Yin's grandson and fellow actor Nic Yuen Ho Chung eulogized her on social media. "Thank you everyone for your love for Grandma. Grandma went very peacefully and very beautifully, as graceful and elegant as ever." Many artists eulogized her online as well. Her CHINATOWN co-star Grace Wong Kwan Hing expressed sorrow over Leung Shun Yin's passing. Kwan Hing said that she just heard the bad news yesterday and was very saddened. "She would always get to work very on time, finished with make up and hair early on she would sit there and wait. She never had any temper. No matter how late the shoot went, she would always say, "I appreciate your hard work'. She always had great attitude, care about each of us very much. She was always very heartwarming and very elegant." * (2019/08/14) Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Michael Ning (Bak Ji) and Anthony Chan Yau yesterday attended the film SINGER AND STRANGER (YUM SING DIK NEI)'s production start. Kenny has been busy with his film and concert rehearse, everyday he would practice five or six things. Finally earlier his body succumbed and he almost collapsed at home. Kenny revealed that his body could not take as much as he has imagined. Earlier after exercising at home he felt a little sleepy and belly pain. After taking some medicine he went to rest in his home. When he woke up he could not stand steadily. A co-worker rushed him to the hospital. The doctor said that his blood sugar and blood pressure were too low. After taking a shot for his fever he no longer had to stay at the hospital so he went home and rest. He immediately bought a cup of hot chocolate to drink. Kenny stated that he got into trouble from trying to get into better shape as he quit all sugar. Later Joey Yung Cho Yi sent him a text to comfort him and said that she tried the same thing for her first concert. She reminded him to be healthy, happy and alert on the stage. Speaking of his concert being sold out as soon as tickets went on sale yesterday, Kenny happily said, "I was pleasantly surprised, but I kind of guessed it. Because this time had no internal sale, co-workers and I all went to grab tickets. Unfortunately the entire company was only able to grab a dozen or so. My family and friends need 300 tickets, now I can only ask the company to think of ideas." He also admitted that the past two months or so have been the most pressure he has experienced in his life, because he was able to so dramatically perform a concert and the film SINGER AND STRANGER was also tailored for him. He thus had to properly schedule his time to be two very important things well. Speaking of his former band-mate Steven Cheung Chi Hung, Kenny said that he has been busy lately so they have had less contact. Would he ask him to see the show? He said that it would depend on how Steven would feel. Kenny said that Steven mentioned his wedding next month to him, but he would leave the announcement for Steven to make. Would he attend? He said that as a brother he would try to coordinate, for now he has no idea what gift to give him. * (2019/08/13) Veteran actor Ha Ping (originally named Lo Siu Ping) passed away from stroke related complications on the 5th at the hospital. She was 81. Ha Ping's funeral has been scheduled for August 19 at the Universal Funeral Parlor. God son Gordon Lam Ka Tung yesterday confirmed the news of Ha Ping's passing. He revealed that his godmother lived in a senior home for several years, but due to stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure her health deteriorated and made eating difficult for her. She also suffered several falls that left her less than mobile. Ka Tung stated that at the beginning of this year Godmother's body took a turn, even medication did not improve her condition. In the past two months or so she was not doing well. Ka Tung said, "Because I am working in Yunnan, when I got the call that Godmother's condition got worse I recorded words of encouragement for her. The doctors also said that they would do their best to extend her life. I hurried and finished the rest of the film production and rushed back on the 4th to the hospital. On the 5th I watched her take her final breath as she passed away." Did his godmother have any final wish? Ka Tung said, "Probably everyone was present when she passed. Her children and grandchildren all were. I also promised her to see her off on her final journey!" Ka Tung naturally missed his time with his godmother. He said that Godmother actually remained clear headed and often joked about with him. "Godmother was very direct, I always said to her that she crossed many people. However many people came to visit her, you can imagine how great she was with people!" Ka Tung also revealed that Ha Ping was a Buddhist, in the past decade she often listened to Buddhist scriptures. Thus her funeral would be a Buddhist ceremony. He would also serve his duty as a godson and take care of his godmother's affairs. The Performing Artist Guild president Louis Koo Tin Lok expressed sympathy over the passing of Sister Ha Ping and felt it was a loss to show business. He said that the Guild will communicate with her family to see if it would be able to lend a hand and try to help as much as it can. Ha Ping has been in film for over 60 years. In the 50s she applied to a film company and became an actor. In the 70s she joined Shaw and then TVB, participating in many films and television series. Her recent television series included A FIST WITHIN FOUR WALLS, QUEEN DIVAS, RETURN OF THE SILVER TONGUE, mostly playing maids and elders. In 2005 she received the TVB Anniversary artist award at the TVB awards. Her contribution to Hong Kong television and her performance abilities were well respected, as she left an indelible impression on everyone. * (2019/08/13) The film BODIES AT REST (CHUM MUK DIK JING YUN)'s cast included Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Roger Kwok Chun On and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei. In the film Ng Cheuk Hei guest starred as a cop. Ng Cheuk Hei in the film was on patrol with Mainland actor Ming Peng. They responded a call from help from the morgue and ran into the Siu Chai led gang of robbers in forensic scientist disguises. Ng Cheuk Hei realized something was wrong and in the end began a ferocious fight with Siu Chai. This scene was also a major climax in the film as the audience sensed the tension that would leave them breathless. Siu Chai said, "The shoot took place in the cold, and all the action scenes left me in pain. Perhaps due to the climate my muscles tensed up. When I made this action scene I suffered muscle tears, but after resting awhile I am fine now." Siu Chai also said that his co-star Carlos Chan Ka Lok gave a wild and crazy performance that kept people in the dark about what he was thinking; although Ng Cheuk Hei was only a guest star, he still had to fight from the beginning to the end. * (2019/08/12) LINE WALKER 2 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 2 DIP YING HUNG DONG) earlier held a Shenzhen press conference. Leads Cheung Ka Fai and Jiang Peiyao shared their experience from the film production. As the return of the gold label intellectual property LINE WALKER three years later, LINE WALKER 2 has been fully elevated to bring the audience more layers of excitement and warmth. Aside from the sights, the sounds and the thrills, Koo Tin Lok, Cheung Ka Fai and Ng Chun Yu's deeply touching fraternity was also a major attractive of this film. "We not only have a particularly thick brotherly love in the story, my relationship with Ng Chun Yu and Koo Tin Lok has also elevated a lot." Cheung Ka Fai said that after the first film the three lead actors were more able to understand what the director wanted to express and the purpose of the film. "The chemistry between three of us rose much higher, and the stunt coordination got even better." Cheung Ka Fai said. The lead actress Jiang Peiyao praised elders Koo Tin Lok, Cheung Ka Fai, Ng Chun Yu for their serious professionalism. "Their performance is very precise, and very stable. They personally perform their own stunts, they are very serious and professional." Jiang Peiyao in LINE WALKER 2 played a brave and dutiful reporter. She grasped the truth and connected the clues, serving an important purpose in the story. "This character is needed to sink down to experience interpersonal relationship. This time working with the director and three Best Actors, I benefit a lot." Jiang Peiyao said. At the press conference, Cheung Ka Fai taught Jiang Peiya to greet the media in Cantonese. In response to the media's praise that his Putonghua was much more fluent, Cheung Ka Fai joked, "My Putonghua has always been great." Cheung Ka Fai even talked about the internet meme "Jar Jar Fai", "I know people online didn't mean anything bad. With the 'Jar Jar Fai' nickname, I neither encourage it nor object to it. However I hope even more for everyone to call me Ka Fai, just like a friend." Cheung Ka Fai said that he did not have much opportunity to use Putonghua in Hong Kong, but because LINE WALKER 2 and other film promotions he visited many cities. "The more I spoke, the more my Putonghua 'returned'!" * (2019/08/12) Simon Yam Tat Wa earlier was attacked at an event in Zhongshan. After resting for awhile, yesterday he returned to work. His first event was a promotion for his film LITTLE Q (SIU Q) in Guangzhou. Although his right hand was still bandaged he looked alert. The film company took all the security measures, not only providing two bodyguards for Brother Wa but also 80 security guards all around the venue to protect Brother Wa throughout. The shopping center had both metal barriers and security to separate the waiting audience on both sides. When the always friendly Brother Wa entered, he saw the audience and waved with his left hand. He also shook hands with many adults and children. Someone screamed, "Go Brother Wa!" Brother Wa smiled and nodded in appreciation. Brother Wa sat throughout his interview, but when the guide dog appeared Brother Wa could not help but kneel and pose for photos with the guide dog. He kept looking for positions to accommodate the guide dog for the best visual. When a worker brought out a baseball cake from the film, he might not have too hard on the stage. The sudden "bang" made Brother Wa turn and look, then he smiled at the worker and said, "You scare me to death." At the 50 minute long press conference after, Brother Wa said that the film LITTLE Q was a movie that he liked very much and was very different in his career. Thus he chose to give his first time on stage after his recovery to LITTLE Q. Brother Wa did not mention much about his condition, but reportedly the wound would need eight weeks to completely heal. However Brother Wa mentioned many times that in hardship the most important was to have family and friends by your side, which naturally beat everything. "Like the character in the film LITTLE Q, with love no difficulty can't be overcome." Brother Wa also mentioned the "eight star class" love he received from his wife Qi Qi and daughter Ella. "Thank you everyone for your concern, especially to my wife and my daughter, friends, I think companionship is the most important in the world; also for giving me this eight star class home, as my daughter made me dessert and my wife made the good stuff for me!" For the film's release on the 15th, Brother Wa revealed that at the 14th he would attended a charity screening of LITTLE Q in Hong Kong. * (2019/08/12) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Keeva Mak Ka Yu and Angie Shum Yat Ka two nights ago attended the 11th anniversary celebration of the Poon Siu Chung supernatural program. Chan Ka Lok and Mak Ka Yu met on the set of the Poon Siu Chung produced film BINDING SOUL (BONG LING). Chan Ka Lok said that once when promoting in Malaysia he ran into something supernatural at the hotel. He said, "That day I was very tired and the schedule was jam packed. The door in my room couldn't open, so I went to sleep at a colleague's room for 30 minutes. Suddenly I felt something pressing down at the tail of the bed then slowly crawling up. Finally a child's voice screamed into my ear 'Get up!" I was completely scared awoke." Mak Ka Yu said when the film shot in Thailand, "I remember because I had to get up early for work, the night before I tried to rest. I couldn't sleep with the light open, but the closet door in the room kept opening and closing. In the end the light also kept opening and closing. I got up six or seven times but I couldn't fix the closet door. Finally I slammed the door and yelled, 'Stop playing'. Then everything was fine. My friend said that maybe I scared it away. Now thinking back I am still shaken." Would she not make another ghost film again? Mak Ka Yu admitted that she would keep challenging herself. * (2019/08/10) Simon Yam Tat Wa last month was attacked at a promotion in Zhongshan and is in recovery. Yesterday Carol Cheng Yu Ling shared a photo of her Commercial Radio program guests. Brother Wa and his new film LITTLE Q (SIU Q)'s co-star Gigi Leung Wing Kei were her guests. Brother Wa appeared to be in good spirits and his fingers were no longer bandaged. * (2019/08/09) Michelle Wai Sze Nga earlier worked on the horror film WALK WITH YOU (SEUNG WON) in Malaysia, during which she visited one of "Kuala Lumpur's top three haunted houses". She said that the mansion was so haunted that the team arranged for a local exorcist to be on the set. "Because the second floor was the most haunted, the entire floor was sealed off. We only used the roof and third floor for the shoot. The team even arranged for a real exorcist to perform on camera. If anything would happen the exorcist would be able to help us." She even said that a doll that she worked with was rather cursed, as she did not expect herself to insist on bringing it back to Hong Kong. "Originally I was rather reluctant to the doll, but suddenly I wanted to bring it home. I even thought of where to put it. The crew and the master felt something wasn't right. In the end the master put a hex on the doll!" * (2019/08/09) Roger Kwok Chun On and Charlie Yeung Choi Nei earlier promoted their film LITTLE Q (SIU Q) and shared their dog experience. On Jai said that he had a dog. His children even witnessed its death and cried a lot. Charlie felt that pets could teach children to face life and death. On Jai looks back at two or three years ago before the dog passed away. When the children came home from school he told them to be prepared. "I told them the dog would go soon. At first we were fine, but we prayed. Children couldn't help but cry, which was good though as it was a suitable release." On Jai recalls, "I held back my tears, now I wouldn't have another. On the day when children witnessed my dog's death, I told them not to think it's fun to have a dog. If they do they have to be responsible." Charlie feels pets can actually teach children to face life and death. She has two dogs. Back then because her sons were born prematurely they had to be quarantined. Thus she added a gate over the babies' room. She was afraid that the dogs would feel neglected after she had the babies so she would chat with them. "They are very little, they can't play with you yet. Just wait. Mommy still love you very much. They are great bodyguards as they guard the gate. When the babies cry they would notify us." She is very grateful that the children are now healthy and play with the dogs. Now she instead has to teach her sons not to pull at the dogs, to love them and be gentleman like with them. Aside from dogs, On Jai and Charlie have another common topic -- parenthood. With a pair of twin sons Charlie recently ditched them for two or three days to promote the film in Hong Kong and the Mainland. She says, "I usually don't bring them with me to work, if I do I can't work." Her twins are already 2 and can walk and run. They love to climb up and down. Used to saying no to her sons, she now has learned to let go and let the children learn. "Now I wouldn't tell them no. Instead I would teach them and tell them to be careful when they climb. Because if I stop them and say no to everything, they would want to do it even more. I remember when they first climb the stairs, I would say no and they would still keep climbing. I might as well teach them to be more careful, of course I have to keep a close eye on them." With one son and one daughter On Jai agrees with Charlie and shares his experience. "Because children don't know what is no, I used to make that mistake too -- saying no and hurry up. Stuff like hurry up is not good, they are like curses. They don't know about the adult time concept, so they would be slow with putting on their socks and shoes. They are children, so they have no idea what hurry up is. Maybe they feel it is a curse." On Jai's children are 11 and 8. On Jai also admits that he was free. Yet humans are always conflicted. He honestly says that when the kids are grown he would miss their childhood, as each stage has been different he would miss them all. Would he have another? On Jai says, "I can't keep thinking about it, what is in the past is in the past. (Ada Choi Siu Fun is pregnant again after so many years?) She is sharp, I have to applaud her with encouragement." Speaking of his children On Jai becomes more talkative and reveals that his daughter has performance potential. After five or six years she can come out to sing and dance. Would he object to his daughter getting into the business? He said with an open mind, "I wouldn't, but I wouldn't explore it. I would let it be. (If your daughter wants to get into the business would you give her a hand?) If I can I would, she can be an extra behind me first. I would let her explore on her own. As a parent of course I want her to study first and worry about it after she finishes school. (How is her brother?) I haven't affected him yet, let's wait until he is a little older." Charlie says that her twins are still little, so she has not seen their desire to perform yet. However when she and her husband see them interact, they look like they are performing. She says, "Twins are actually wonderful, they have a lot of chemistry. They push each other back and forth so you would think they are fighting, but they aren't. When they eat there are a lot to see too, as they would feed each other. They sound cute when I talk about them now, but when they are sick I am very worried because they would spread it to each other." The only child Charlie says that the twins already have company in her belly and now they have someone to grow up with. She is very envious. * (2019/08/09) Nick Cheung Ka Fai in the action film BODIES AT REST (CHUM MUK DIK JING YUN) played a forensic scientist. In the film he and former co-star Sonija Kwok Sin Nei had a couple romance scene, but Kwok Sin Nei had to pay quite a price to be romantic with him. Originally they were on a walk but ran into robbery. Kwok Sin Nei in the film had to bust her head against the glass and shatter it. She was still shaken when asked about the experience. "I originally didn't think about any stunt, thinking that at most Ka Fai would be the one fighting and I would be cheering him on. I didn't expect that I would be the one with the stunt, as my head was bashed into the jewelry case window. I really personally performed the head butt through the glass stunt, I didn't use a stunt double." * (2019/08/09) Chin Kar Lok, Ben Yuen Wai Ho yesterday promoted their film LINE WALKER 2 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 2 DIP YING HUNG DONG) on the radio. As far as they knew, the film just opened in the Mainland but already reached 170 million RMB. It was a good start, like a shot of confidence! They revealed that earlier they promoted in Beijing. This time the two of them promoted on the radio while some went to Malaysia. Ben was very grateful to be able to participate again. He revealed, "I have a dramatic scene and two action scenes in Hong Kong and Myanmar. During the shoot I was very involved in the entire production process. Even when I wasn't in a scene I would go to the set to watch the shoot." Kar Lok revealed that Ben accompanied his co-star girlfriend Bowie Cheung on location in Spain. For the two day shoot the couple stayed for ten days. Ben explained that he happened to be free and went along for experience, which felt very fresh. Kar Lok said, "I am just joking, actually he was always paying attention to the monitor to see how the shoot was going." Ben in the film had scenes with all three Best Actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Francis Ng Chun Yu and Nick Cheung Ka Fai. He said, "Watching three Best Actors in a mental tug of war is priceless. I have the most scenes with Goo Jai. He is very nice. At first I didn't dare to get near the monitor to watch. Goo Jai would ask me to sit down and watch together instead of being shy. It felt very heart warming." Would they hope that the film would be selected for film festivals? Kar Lok said certainly. This was the first foreign film to be shot in Myanmar. As for the Mainland's Golden Rooster Award, he said that it would be up to the company. "As a filmmaker I want to participate in anything and everything. I just want to make the movie and try not to touch anything else. I hope Hong Kong film can be itself again." * (2019/08/08) LINE WALKER 2 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 2 DIP YING HUNG DONG) two nights ago held its premiere. Three Best Actors Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Francis Ng Chun Yu and Louis Koo Tin Lok along with producer Andrew Lau Wai Keung, director Jazz Boon (Man Wai Hung), action director Chin Kar Lok, actors Joe Ma Tak Chung, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Bowie Cheung, Grace Wong Kwan Hing and Joel Chan Shan Chung attended. Speaking of Kay Tse On Kay and Kristal Tin Yui Nei's guest performer invitation to Goo Jai for their concerts, Chun Yu "joined the fray" and joked, "My musical is short on people too, I would ask Goo Jai to guest star in a show or two." The film went to shoot an action scene on location in Myanmar. Ka Fai and Goo Jai both said that it was not tough because action director Master Chin (Chin Kar Lok) was well prepared. However Goo Jai accidentally injured his right hand during the explosion scene on the last day. He said, "After the explosion glass filled the ground. I accidentally put my hand down and it kept bleeding. Because we were afraid of nerve damage, I went to the hospital for three stitches." Ng Chun Yu had no sympathy for Goo Jai. "Three stitches? Then you are better off not mentioning it! I had two stitches just from a dramatic scene. In that scene when I was having steak in Yuen Long I hurt my pinky, but I was uneasy so I went to Princess Margaret Hospital and even took a helicopter there." Ka Fai also said that he did not get hurt or have stitches, he only had to "jump" a flight of stairs. Ka Fai and Goo Jai also went to shoot on location in Spain. Ka Fai said that he got quite a tan. Because Goo Jai was rather tan, Ka Fai could only deliberately get burnt to get closer to his tan. However it was still two degrees less. Goo Jai said that he worried about the lighting crew so he accommodated Ka Fai and kept doing facial treatments. Speaking of some fans said that they would only buy tickets to Kay Tse On Kay's concert when he would be a guest, Goo Jai replied, "I don't know, I probably would have other special jobs to do!" Goo Jai's manager said that they still did not know whether he would be a guest as they were still in negotiation. Kristal Tin Yui Nei also said that she would like to invite Goo Jai as a guest for her concert, Goo Jai still said, "I really don't know!" At the time Chun Yu joked, "My musical is short of people too, I would ask Goo Jai to guest star in one or two shows. As for which role it would depend on the daily menu. Tse On Kay and Tin Yui Nei should hold on and see what I would do. Music has competition in the open and in secrecy, you don't know who he will help!" He also mentioned that Goo Jai earlier was very involved as Sammi Cheng Sau Man's guest. Was he addicted to singing? Goo Jai joked, "I am not good at singing!" Bowie Cheung and her boyfriend Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho starred in the film LINE WALKER 2. Bowie for her first film already went to Spain for location shoot. Aside from work, her boyfriend also took time off to travel with her. Yuen Wai Ho admitted that after he finished his Myanmar scene he took time off to go with her. In addition he has not been to Spain before and he could learn about the film production process when he tag along. He waited until Bowie finished her role and stayed for a week. Were they scouting location for their wedding? He said, "For the wedding we may not choose Spain, but we can for the honeymoon. The climate there is very dry and comfortable, the air is good, coffee, red wine and ham are also quite enjoyable." As for Yuen Wai Ho's helicopter scene in Myanmar, he pointed out that he was a little afraid of heights. At the time the helicopter did not have any door. Even the safety belt opened up and he had to lean outside the cockpit. However he would smartly get attention to safety every time. Did Bowie know about her boyfriend's dangerous stunt? She said, " I didn't know, I was scared just from hearing about it. However he has always been a safe person. He has experience so I can trust him. Instead when I work on SIDEWALK SCIENTIST I would be careless!" Yuen Wai Ho said, "Yours is negligence, but I have a lot that she doesn't know about and I may not tell my family. Making money isn't easy!" Grace Wong Kwan Hing attended the premiere. She said that mainly her husband did not understand Chinese, she was afraid tha she had to translate nonstop at the movies. Thus she planned ot watch him once with him later. Kwan Hing had scenes with her on screen superior Francis Ng Chun Yu. With the first film, she said that at first she did not dare to look at him during their performance. She would become very nervous and forget her line. Yet this time Chun Yu took everyone to dinner and she realized that he was very friendly. Joe Ma Tak Chung said, "I am very friendly too, I will take you to dinner!" Wong Kwan Hing also said that she has not worked with Ma Tak Chung for six years. They first worked together on the series BORN RICH (FOON GWAI MOON). At the tie she did not dare to look at him either, mainly because she felt his acting would mesmerizing her. However he too took great care of herself and some new comers. Kwan Hing also took the chance to ask if her acting has improved? Ma Tak Chung said, "It's very sharp, it's always been good!" He also pointed ou that when they made LINE they did not have a complete script, so they felt just like that audience. Because the director did not wan to the story to leak out, even by the last scene they still did not know whether they were good or bad. In the end the director of course gave them an answer, but the audience would have to go to the movie to find out. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. TA KUNG PAO, AUGUST 8 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM LINE WALKER 2 STORMS THE SUMMER BEACH Stepping into August, summer vacation is already nearing its end. Last week with the help of many blockbusters, Hong Kong's total box office for the week was HK$ 55.88 million -- HK$ 10.05 million more than the previous week. Opening last week, the action blockbuster FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW immediately landed on first place. THE LION KING and TOY STORY 4 came in second and third. Instead ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD firmly remained in fourth place; WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS (SO DUK 2 TIN DEI DUI KUET) came in fifth. As for other new releases, the Lai Ho children's illustrated novel based Hong Kong animated film THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREATEST JAIL-BRAKER made HK$ 2.64 million in sixth place. With advanced screenings it made HK$ 2.68 million; the Japanese animated film PSYCHO-PASS SINNERS OF THE SYSTEM CASE 1: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT made HK$ 100,000 in seventeenth place; the Spanish film YULI made HK$ 60,000 in twenty second place; another Japanese animated film CITY HUNTER: SHINJUKU PRIVATE EYES made HK$ 57,000 in twenty third place. This week five new films will open. After WHITE STORM 2 another Chinese action blockbuster will come. Based on the television series, LINE WALKER 2 (SI TOH HUNG JEH 2 DIP YING HUNG DONG) starred Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Francis Ng Chun Yu again. The previous film was released two years ago, at the time in Hong Kong it made HK$ 10.96 million in an average show. Yet in the Mainland it was rather popular as it made 604.44 million RMB, thus the original team returned for another with larger scale of action scenes to compete with WHITE STORM 2. In addition, two Japanese animated films will open. YOUR NAME. director Makoto Shinkai's latest film, WEATHERING WITH YOU and the long running cartoon character's new film DORAEMON: NOBITA'S CHRONOICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION. WEATHERING WITH YOU on July 19th opened in Japan, made 5,908,460,000 yen and first place for three conservative weeks; NOBITA'S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION opened on March 1st in Japan and made 4,930,690,000 yen. Finally, two Korean films, the horror comedy THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE and the music documentary BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE. At the Mainland box office, NE ZHA again reached first place; the new release THE BRAVEST starred Huang Xiaoming and Du Jiang and came in second; LOOKING UP fell one place to third; the newly opened comedy that starred Yue Yunpeng and Tong Liya, COWARD HERO, came in fourth; THE LION KING came in fifth place. WEEKLY BOX OFFICE (Ending August 4 2018) Position(Previous Week), Film Title, Box Office, Cumulative Box Office HONG KONG 5(3) WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS, HK$ 6.79 M, HK$ 20.59 M 4(4) ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, HK$ 3.38 M, HK$ 3.38 M 3(2) TOY STORY 4, HK$ 13.25 M, HK$ 73.15 M 2(1) THE LION KING, HK$ 14.97 M, HK$ 14.97 M 1(0) FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW, HK$ M, HK$ M MAINLAND 5(3) THE LION KING, 29.07 M RMB, 819 M RMB 4(0) COWARD HERO, 60.24 M RMB, 61.49 M RMB 3(2) LOOKING UP, 100 M RMB, 839 M RMB 2(0) THE BRAVEST, 510 M RMB, 564 M RMB 1(1) NE ZHA, 1.632 B RMB, 2.35 B RMB - LAM KAM BO 2. TA KUNG PAO, AUGUST 8 2019, LIGHT SHADOW PATH THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THE FILM BOSS The screenwriter's comments can be summed up in two points, first the filmmaker does not want to be managed or interfered with creatively, secondly bosses are not too professional. Some film companies can truly achieve the first point. When the boss finds a famous director, not only do they have a mutual understanding on the subject but also the director's team completed the creation and the production. The performance was also decent. Only when a problem arose they realized it too late, as the investment might as well be tossed into the sea. This type of "no management" management format bets on luck, seemingly it is not too stable or appropriate; yet with the current film financing format, the company that controls the company can "bet" with other people's money as their risk is reduced to as low as even zero. This method already has little to do with the film industry. It is a financial technique, another type of being "professional". As for the second point, are film bosses all unprofessional? Bosses' management can be of two types, one is reasonable like subject, actor, budget decisions; the other is unreasonable, like last minute addition of "box office elements" or micro-managing creativity. Big data, stream rate and big intellectual property is not off limited, but they should be mentioned when deciding on the subject and the story. Once the film is in production it should not be disturbed. Film bosses are often criticized for not understanding film or creating, which is common in the Chinese film market. Because extremely few bosses started as directors or screenwriters, for them to make a movie is impossible. Yet they has to have a grasp of the market. Thus some (like Sir Run Run Shaw) would watch a lot of movies. Some companies also hire some "film production consultants". Creatively, bosses would mostly hire others. Ultimately the bosses' profession is sales, not production or creation. - TIN LIK 3. TA KUNG PAO, AUGUST 8 2019, THE WEEK IN FILM FAGARA: SCORE OF THE PAST AND FAMILY LOVE FAGARA (FA JU JI MEI) is a Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Megan Lai, Li Xiaofeng and Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) starred and Andy Lau Tak Wa and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) guest starred film. Based on Amy Cheung Siu Han's novel MY SPICY LOVE, but only retaining some elements of original as the film turns the content from love to family. - SIU LONG In the story a travel agency employee Yu Shu receives some sudden bad news -- her hot pot shop owner father passed away. Although all Yu Shu and her father had were each other, their father and daughter relationship was not all that close. Father and mother were divorced early on. Because her mother passed away, Yu Shu's father raised her. Yet this psychological scar has always left Yu Shu with a hatred for her father. Unbeknownst to her, she discovered that her father actually had two other daughters Yu Chi and Yu Gor. At their father's funeral three step sisters met for the first time. As their father vanished with the wind, how would the three daughters see their father? How should they face the harm from growing up without their father? Three Sisters Each Suffer Setback Growing Up A German writer once describes life and death like this: life is an existence and death is an eradication, but memory is the border between life and death. When you remember, you can experience something that has already been eradicated. The symbolic element of the hot pot shop is this in the film, not how the hot pot tastes but how they can relive their memories of their father again despite some of it are already flawed and requires time to find anew (the hidden meaning of the the process of the making the hot pot soup base). The film's structural design shows experience. Through the three sisters the writers and the director wisely uses the past, the present and the future to show the necessity, the timing and the importance of family communication. As Yu Shu says, she has never been able to forgive her father. Thus she deliberately gave her father the cold shoulder and led to the wall between father and daughter, trapping herself and damaging her family. Father returned to Hong Kong to care for the ailing Yu Shu's mother and hurt Yu Chi's mother, who married another but was full in hate; whenever she faced Yu Chi she could not help but air out the hate inside. Although it was beyond her control she also deeply hurt her daughter. Yu Chi due to no way to communicate with her mother felt even lonelier. Yu Gor was the most tragic. Her mother got married, moved to Canada and abandoned her, thus she was sent back to Chongqing to be raised by her grandmother. Her grandmother was already old and deeply afraid that her granddaughter would be alone and without anyone to take care of her. Thus she was in a hurry to find a reliable husband for Yu Gor. For Yu Gor, she feels that she has a responsibility to take care her grandmother until her last day. Thus they are also acting in opposite directions. How the three sisters leave their own troubles actually is decided on getting to know themselves anew. Do you truly understand what kind of person your father is? Do you truly feel that your family only hurt you and not love you, never taking the responsibility that they should for you? How would the trio evaluate their father in the end? The film has this interesting scene: three sisters in the room see a cockroach and speculate whether it was their late father's reincarnation? This symbol design is very intricate: everyone is afraid, despises and hates cockroach, but if it truly is your own father would you be willing to harm or kill it? When it leaves, everyone has another conflicting feeling, can father really not let us go and come back to see us? When the cockroach appears for the second time in front of the sisters, they immediately trap it in a glass then tell it all of setbacks and obstacles from their days of growing up...... Detailed and Touching, Deep Hidden Meaning The film's ending is the father's hot pot shop finally closes after a year. While the sisters return to their old living space, the trio already have found the support of family anew. The entire film is detailed and touching, the pace is slow but just right. The film structure design is unique, dialogue simple but full of hidden meanings. Looking back at their father's gradually fading shadow, they let go of their hatred and embraced family, stepping onto their own road of life to the future anew.....what father left was that smile that would forever be full of anticipation. Water is the most important part that makes up humans, and human life's nature is just like water -- going around tens of thousands of obstacles to flow into the sea. Whether it passes through rivers and streams or lakes and ponds, running into and creating wave splashes is inevitable. Yet this is all just a momentary condition. Perhaps we should be like the three sisters in the film, although we have grievances we can still face our own real life and sensibly find resolutions. In today's Hong Kong society, we need to let go of grievances and even hatred and give everyone more embrace -- not just to reduce further damage, but also for us to be able to let go of our own biases and existing burdens to step on our old road of life to the future anew. [ In Production Now/Soon ] SINGER AND STRANGER Can : Yum Sing Dik Nei Lit : Rebellious You Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Anthony Chan Yau 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 ] 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. CATS AND PEACHTOPIA Can : Mau Mi Ma Mi Home Lit : Kitty Mommy Home d. Gary Wang Animation Cantonese Voices: Nancy Sit Ka Yin, Jonathan Wong Chee-Hynn, Andrew Yuen Man Kit, Michael Chow Wa Kin Rating : I Length : 104 mins. Opening August 15 2019 DETECTIVE CONAN: THE FIST OF BLUE SAPPHIRE d. Tomoka Nagaoka Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 109 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 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xQiFld8GOtE [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bF4gEHaX-Ew [ 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 Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. 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... 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 Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/y9rbAVPX1uc [ BROADWAY CIRCUTS ] 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 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 Rating : I 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: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT d. Naoyoshi Shiotani Japanese Anmation Rating : IIA Length : 59 mins. Opening August 1 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ELqmFiqzL28 [ MCL CINEMA ] In the winter of 2117, a runaway vehicle crashes into the Public Safety Bureau Building and the driver has been identified as Izumi Yasaka, a counseling psychologist from "Sanctuary", which is a latent criminal isolation facility in Aomori. However, Inspector Mika Shimotsuki and Enforcer Nobuchika Ginoza are tasked with immediate escorting Izumi back to Santuary before the interrogation. But what is waiting them there is just an "imaginary paradise". 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/EB9b6FKYkK4 [ 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. 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. [ 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 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... 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/w5xp01ibqsw [ 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, Qi Yuwu, Emily Kwan Bo Wai, Carl Ng Ka Lung, Qin Shunyi, Zuang Xuemei, Zhu Jianmei, Chen Zhilin Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening August 22 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ibkcso_ppKo 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 Opening August 22 2019 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. RIDE YOUR WAVE Can : Long Jim Dik Yeuk Ding Lit : Date On The Tip of the Wave d. Yuasa Masaaki Japanese Animation Length : 95 mins. Opening August 29 2019 Site : http://cinefan.com.hk/movie/ride-your-wave/ [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CINE FAN ] A college girl who loves surfing has a crush on a selfless firefighter who rescues her from her flaming apartment. When he drowns saving a life, their first love amazingly survives as he reappears in water whenever she sings the song about their memories. But slowly, she realizes that she has to ride her own wave to set him free. THE DUDE IN ME Can : Dai Lo Seung Chor Sun Lit : Big Brother Possesses The Wrong Body d. Kang Hyo-Jin Jin Young, Park Sung-Woong, Ra Mi-Ran, Lee Soo-Min, Lee Joon-Hyuk, Kim Kwang-Kyu Opening August 29 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/w-bZPAzvyfk 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 Rating : IIB Length : 89 mins. Opening August 14 2019 (Preview) Opening September 5 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/gGSvVAW-1Ag [ 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? 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., Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening June 28 2019 in Malaysia Opening September 5 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/q1VcU0ZP8AE [ 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. 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 Length : 90 mins. 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 August 10 2019 (Preview) 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. OSSAN'S LOVE - LOVE OR DEAD Can : Dai Shook Dik Oi Lit : Uncle's Love d. Ruto Toichiro Kei Tanaka, Kotaro Yoshida, Kento Hayashi, Nene Otsuka, Jun Shison Opening September 9 2019 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! PEE NAK Can : Hak Gwai Pun Jun Lit : Ghost Scared Poor Monk d. Achira Nokthet Chinawut Indracusin, Chutima Naina, Wachara Pan-Iom, Paisarnkulwong Vachiravit Rating : IIB Opening September 26 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Qb_538i9R6I NO LONGER HUMAN d. Mika Ninagawa Shun Oguri, Rie Miyazawa, Erika Sawajiri, Fumi Nikaido Opening Septembr 2019 BENTO HARASSMENT d. Renpei Tsukamoto Ryoko Shinohara, Kyoko Yoshine, Rena Matsui, Kanta Sato, Ryuta Sato Opening October 31 2019 Opening August 22 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 ] * WE PART 2 LEO KU WORLD TOUR LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME : Saturday, November 30 2019 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Zappos Theater Planet Hollywood Las Vegas 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 148, 108, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://99concerts.com Ng Hing Kee www.nghingkee.com 518 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 284-4861 * ERIC MOO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, November 3 2019 @ 7 PM Monday, November 4 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-moo TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056FA14048EAC http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100056FA14068EAE * 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 * FEI YU CHIN ENCORE CHARITY CONCERT 2019 DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 29 2019 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St., Vancouver BC Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA $ 688, 488, 388, 288, 268, 238, 218, 198, 188, 178, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: MEGA box office https://www.megaboxoffice.com City Wear Optical Parker Place Unit 1715, 4380 No.3 Road Richmond BC Canada * 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 * FEI YU CHIN 2019 US FAREWELL TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 28 2019 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort Casino Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 288, 228, 188, 138, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: www.jadeticket.com * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 August 11 2019 10 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 9 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 8 THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES -- THE GREATEST JAIL-BREAKER 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 7 ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD d. Quentin Tarantino Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie 6 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 5 DORAEMON: NOBITA'S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION d. Shinnosuke Yakuwa Japanese Animation 4 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 3 THE LION KING d. Jon Favreau Disney Animation English Voices: Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, James Earl Jones 2 WEATHERING WITH YOU Can : Tin Hei Ji Ji Lit : Son of Weather d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation 1 FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW d. David Leitch Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS LINE WALKER 2 Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. Opening August 8 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bF4gEHaX-Ew [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] The police force is plagued by a conspiracy that involves a triad planting a mole within the force. WEATHERING WITH YOU Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. 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... DORAEMON: NOBITA'S CHRONICLE OF THE MOON EXPLORATION 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 CONFIDENCE MAN JP Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening July 25 2019 Trailer : https://youtu.be/EB9b6FKYkK4 [ 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"! THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES -- THE GREATEST JAIL-BREAKER AKA : SHERLOCK HOLMES Rating : I 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! WHITE STORM 2 DRUG LORDS 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. ------ GLOBAL CHINESE MUSIC CHART For the week starting August 10 2019 15 MISS U You Zhangjiang (Yau Cheung Ching) https://youtu.be/6zh2Hpi5O-4 14 SOLUTION Can : Gai Yau Jane Zhang Liangying https://youtu.be/5eXkJ00uBi0 13 HOUSE PARTY Can : House Party Ho Si Pai Dui Jia Jia (Ga Ga) feat. 0zi https://youtu.be/5HkZTZPbu24 12 GOLDEN STRAWBERRY Can : Gum Cho Mui Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/Bf3E21xjhvo 11 5:59 PM Can : Ng Dim Ng Sup Gau Fun Jun Kung Shek Leung and Yoyo Sham Ning Yi https://youtu.be/hDjjH5ExK94 10 JOURNEY TO LIGHT Can : Chui Guong Ho Chen Chusheng https://youtu.be/KhuHXQeBJlQ 9 BETTER DAYS Can : Ngor Moon Hung Ho JJ Lin (Lam Chun Kit) https://youtu.be/W-ulxMYL3ds 8 EVERYTHNG IS ALRIGHT Can : Gau Ming Gor Joyce Cheng Yun Yi https://youtu.be/hEsKDGxR7YE 7 THAT TIME Can : Bei Si Diamond Zhang Bichen https://youtu.be/Npeiwbk4Dnk 6 WA Chris Lee Yuchun https://youtu.be/L7-4GICzeYk 5 SONG OF ELEPHANT Can : Dai Jeung Ji Gor Bibi Zhang Bichang https://youtu.be/PCK6n3-DRrA 4 THE ONE WHO BELIEVES IN YOU Can : Seung Shun Nei Dik Yun Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/dIrC9S6LJVg 3 WE GREW THIS WAY Can : Ngor Moon Doh Si Jeh Yeung Jeung Dai Dik Sammi Cheng Sau Man https://youtu.be/kTzUwhPuIwg 2 PUPPET Can : Muk Au Yun Joker Xue (Sit Ji Him) https://youtu.be/Vw1xm7xdbgQ 1 LONELY DOORWAY Can : Goo Duk Moon Hau Gin Lee (Lee Hung Ngai) https://youtu.be/LkV97k3OMCw ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com