From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (July 28 2022) 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. Donnie Yen Chi Tan who celebrates his birthday on July 27th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2022/08/03) The Dayo Wong Tze Wa starred play THE LAST GIFT is currently running at the Academy of Performing Arts, his Mid Autumn Festival new film release TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM)'s brothers and sisters Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Ivana Wong Yuen Chi all went to support "Big Brother" Tze Wa. Back stage they even ran into Liza Wang Ming Chuen. Tze Wa met with everyone backstage. The TABLE team presented Tze Wa with a flower basket and a special Hong Kong minibus route plaque that said "Best Big Brother". Tze Wa thanked everyone and praised Ah Chung and Stephy's new song CHA CHA CHA LOVE SONG music video was very good. He also promoted Ivana's promo song BRUTALLY LOVE BRUTALLY LOVE YOU music video as outstanding. As TABLE will soon open on the Mid Autumn Festival, when asked if Tze Wa would adapt the film to the stage, he revealed, "I heard the play is being planned." When Tze Wa left he did not forget to take care of the fans who were waiting outside, revealing that he would definitely attend the TABLE premiere. * (2022/08/03) The Kaki Sham and Jennifer Yu Heung Ying starred film FAR FAR AWAY (LUEN LO SHAN KA LA) two nights ago (the 1st) held a premiere in Kowloon Tong. Yu Heung Ying said that she would remember this production for a lifetime, because when she first agreed to make this film she was not pregnant. Yet when it started she realized that she has a baby. When she told the director the news she thought that he might make a change, but the director actually chose to shoot her part in a hurry. She was also able to hide under winter clothing. Thus although her belly grew larger and larger, she was still able to finish the shoot. She also revealed that this romance originally arranged for a Valentine's Day release, but because of the pandemic it was postponed. Fortunately the release was still able to run into the Chinese Valentine's Day "Qixi", so she was very happy. Her sister Yu Kit Ying as well as Fish Liew Chi Yu also appeared. * (2022/08/02) The 40th Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actress, ANITA's Fish Liew Chi Yu 10 years old came to work in Hong Kong from Malaysia alone. Her early development was less than ideal, as she thought about going home three times. However each time something would always keep her here, thus she believed Hong Kong chose her. When she started in the business she had nude scenes in two films. she revealed that the pay was minimal and only in tens of thousands, but many crowned her "erotic star" and even her mother was biased against. Liew Chi Yu after becoming the Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actress received a lot of congratulatory text messages. She said, "I know everyone are happy for me, some friends are even moved to tears. It's such a huge honor, how can I deserve it?" She stated that after the award show she has been working nonstop. With her double nominations her workload doubled as well. This year would be her 14th year in the business, 10th in Hong Kong. This time with two Supporting Actress nominations, she felt it was the most suitable time to win. Looking back at when she was 21 and came to Hong Kong alone, she had a can't lose attitude. "Lately I looked back on the past 10 years, I felt Hong Kong chose me because when I sent out my resume Hong Kong responded the fastest. Each time I was hurting bad and thought about whether I should stay or leave, some little spark would keep her here to tell me to grasp the opportunity. (How many times did you want to leave?) Three times, in 2014 with DOOMSDAY PARTY (MOOT YUT PEI DUI) I was nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award Best New Performer, but it didn't bring me any performance opportunity, for an entire year I didn't make a movie. I only modeled. When I was questioning my abilities, I had the chance to star in the film LAZY HAZY CRAZY (TUNG BAN TUNG HOK). After the daring performance I didn't get much of a response, but I auditioned successful for SISTERHOOD (GWUT MUI) and I got a nomination. Ultimately each time at the key moment I would have a little hope. I could only comfort myself, maybe there would be more opportunities!" Fish worked in Hong Kong for many years, in her days of poverty she lived in an old Sham Shui Po building, and with only 20 bucks she had 3 days worth of instant noodle, eggs and enoki mushrooms. She said, "Even for nude scenes I only got tens of thousands, that's how little new comers got paid." When she made DOOMSDAY and LAZY they both had nude scenes, thus she was biased against. "Many people in conversation looked down upon you, saying they wouldn't pay those characters." One time was particularly memorable. "Mama told me, an Auntie said that I went to Hong Kong to become an erotic star. Mama said that next time when I take a role whether I could discuss it with them. At the time I was very mad, if I got to choose I too wanted to be the female lead! I didn't come to Hong Kong just for the category III movie. That time Mama and I didn't part amicably. I cried, Mama was teary eyed. Later when I looked back, my family had to take abuse for what I do. It was hard for Mama too." Now that she has the award recognition, she felt that this was the reward and also the best proof against those who looked upon on her back then. Liew Chi Yu felt that the worst part of this business was so many unknowns. After making one movie you would not know when the next one would be. You would not know how the response to the film would be. Sometimes the result would not be as expected; sometimes with both good reaction and word of mouth it still did not elevate her career right away. The feeling of not knowing was the hardest to take. She said, "So each time I would give my all, treat it like it is the final performance. However it would also make me scared, panic and hurt! I spent 10 full times to adjust to the difficult period, it's enough. In the future I would relax in my performance, not to give myself too much pressure and pain." She felt that she was very happy with now, still had room for improvement but better than before. Although her voyage to stardom has not been smooth sailing, it was not too bad either. At least she kept working, developed steadily. Earlier she even got to work with her idol Dayo Wong Tze Wa on the film DUK SIT DAI JONG (POISON TONGUE BIG LAWYER). She said, "My childhood idol actually becomes a co-worker, it felt like a dream." * (2022/08/02) At the fourth show of MIRROR's Hong Kong Coliseum concert a severe accident took place, after which all 12 members were rumored to have been ordered to complete silence. Thus no one updated their social media, until earlier the 23 dancers who participated in the MIRROR concert issued a joint statement and Several MIRROR members shared it. However they still have not spoken up about their status. Yesterday, MIRROR's captain Lokman Yeung finally posted, "We would take care of each other, don't worry about us." Fans could finally relax. Captain Lokman yesterday posted a black graphic on social media, asked everyone not to worry about MIRROR and urged everyone to pray for the injured. He wrote, "We would take care of each other, don't worry about us. At this moment, I wish everyone would gather their strength and wish Ah Mo, Ah Fung and Zisac an early recovery. Thank you very much to so many people who have been helping us, everyone at the company, show business elders and colleagues, those who we are familiar with or not, they all have done their best to be with us. We would keep an eye on ourselves, don't worry." Finally Lokman wished for everyone give time and space to the injured and their families. Members Anson Kong, Keung To, Jer, Stanley, Jeremy, Anson Lo, Alton, Frankie, Edan and Tiger then shared the Captain's post on their stories. Still in the Intensive Care Unit yesterday, the 27 year old injured dancer Lee Kai Yin (Ah Mo) already had 2 surgeries but still was listed as critical. Reportedly Ah Mo's condition was worse before the operations, many activity response abilities were weak. Now the medical team would need several months to observe the progress of his recovery, thus was unable to reveal Ah Mo's mobility and recovery status after the operations. Reportedly, Ah Mo's damaged function had room for improvement, the next few weeks to a month would be key to his self recovery. However the most important currently is to maintain stability in his various life support system to avoid deterioration in his condition. Anson Lo has taken the blunt of online criticism over this accident, fortunately many industry insiders have spoken up on his behalf and discussed the stage performance condition. Recently some on social media posted MIRROR concert footage, citing that Anson Lo during the performance on numerous occasions saved his teammates. In one video Anson Lo saw how excited Jer was in his performance on the bridge, got close to Jer and tapped him on his shoulder to remind him to be careful. During the duet, Anson Lo also extended his hand to hold onto Edan Lui from behind. When Frankie fell off the platform during the second show, someone caught Frankie when he fell into a big hole in the stage. Some online recognized the person who propped up Frankie was Anson Lo. * (2022/08/02) Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Louise Wong Dan Nei yesterday attended an insurance event. Lam Ka Tung mentioned "Sei Gor" Patrick Tse Yin's health issue, saying that "Sei Gor" before the award ceremony due to dental work had to adjust and clarified that he did not have a stroke. Lam Ka Tung and Wong Dan Nei after the film ANITA worked together again on a commercial as a special agent couple, with highly difficult stunts on the wire and bending. However the toughest for Ka Tung was asking Wong Dan Nei to wear flats to accommodate his height, which made him feel a little self pity. Earlier winning the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor, "Sei Gor" Tse Yin was accompanied by Ka Tung. "Sei Gor" did not speak to the media either. When he accepted the award his health condition did not appear to be as it was before, making people worry about his health. Ka Tung said, "As far as I know there is no need to worry. Maybe it's old age, and that night went really late, the elderly are used to going to bed and getting up early. I was afraid that he would get sleepy." Ka Tung revealed that he has always stayed in touch with "Sei Gor", occasionally they would meet for dinner. He looked very energetic, but he would easily get tired when it got too late. Many online praised Ka Tung for being closer to "Sei Gor" then his own son Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and called him "Tse Ka Tung". Ka Tung said, "Don't say that, Ting Fung called me and asked me to take care of his Papa. No one should prop me up to the pedestal, as the younger generation and producer it's my duty to take care of 'Sei Gor'." He was helping Sei Gor all night during the Hong Kong Film Awards. He said that "Sei Gor" was not immobile, just that he had to wear sunglasses so he naturally did not move as well. Ka Tung said, "I of course have to help him with keeping his image, so I could lend him a hand." "Sei Gor" in the past has been very lively in past interviews, but when he won the Best Actor awards he did not give a speech. Ka Tung said, "It's hard to say too much, which would lead to a lot of speculation. I told 'Sei Gor', say what you want to say, if you don't want to then don't. He might not be able to see the (live) director's gestures, so he was afraid that he would keep talking and be unable to stop." Some online noticed "Sei Gor" drooping lips and questioned whether he had a stroke? Ka Tung explained, "Don't worry, earlier he had a dental work done, a major one. The process would take a little time to get used to. He didn't have a stroke." Ka Tung even revealed that "Sei Gor" back stage even asked him when would the next movie be. In addition, Ka Tung earlier suffered an injury while working on a film. He said that he recovered very quickly. Men would always have some scars and he would not have any trauma from it. As for Wong Dan Nei she originally had to attend the ViuTV original series' production start ceremony, but because MIRROR's concert accident it was cancelled. She said that the team has been in production. She had scenes with both leads George Au Chun Ho and Marf Yau Yin Tung. The production was heating up, just without MIRROR members. She also pointed out that after finishing the jobs on hand, she would fly to Australia to cheer on her husband Sheldon Lo Hau Yung's return to school and travel. * (2022/08/02) The Media Asia film SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI) earlier held a special screening. Many film fanatics after hearing about it flocked to it as the tickets were rapidly sold out. The reason was the forum after the screening, with directors Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Yuen Wo Ping (Lord Eight) and Johnnie To Kei Fung (To Sir) shared their production experience and asked questions from around 300 viewers. to commemorate this special screening, the film company even presented each viewer with a very valuable SEPTET celluloid film. After the show many viewers surrounded them for photos. At the forum To Sir was asked, who was the first director he invited? he said, "I couldn't believe that when I asked everyone, everyone agreed right away. I felt very honored. The first one I asked was (the late Ringo) Lam Lan Tung, a friend of over 40 years, almost half a century......" At this time almost every microphone emitted a strange low frequent sound. To Sir joked, "I shouldn't talk nonsense, it was him!" The audience reacted with laughter. As for casting new actors, To Sir said, "I don't want people to say I always use the same few key actors in my movies. I should change myself a little. I worked with young people in hopes of encouraging them. Hong Kong needs new blood. When they have some achievement, don't stomp on them! Sure, they may not be mature enough, not ready yet, but don't stomp on them. Whether new director or actor, they should be given more opportunities. When we started out as kids people said we weren't there yet either, who can tell who is ready or not? Without opportunities they definitely won't be ready." Some viewers questioned the difficult subject of the Tsui Hark directed chapter CONVERSATION IN DEPTH. Director Hung Kam Bo humorously responded, "I really appreciate Director Tsui Hark's story, because it doesn't make sense -- just like the society is now! Tsui Hark, good job!" The audience applauded and laughed, as both Lord Eight and To Sir both nodded. When did he choose his son Timmy Hung Tin Ming to play his master Yu Jim Yuen? Director Hung Kam Bo joked, "He looks like his old man! Ha, actually physically he resembles (Master Yu), but his dominance is no match for me! He (Hung Tin Ming) is easy to control, if he doesn't listen I would just pound him. Now when you teach children you can't hit them, my master was lucky. If he is teaching kids now, he would still be in jail right now!" The crowd cracked up. Why are there fewer and fewer Hong Kong action films? Famous action director and director Lord Eight lamented that Hong Kong martial art action actors have no successor. He said, "For example (Donnie) Yen Chi Tan and Wu Jing studied martial arts overseas, then trained with the Mainland wushu team. After that we used them. Martial art actors required a very long time to cultivate. For example Chi Tan is almost all done, so I have to find someone else. However I can't find anyone. Thus martial art films and kung fu film's future will be rather difficult." * (2022/08/02) The film WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) will open on the 25th. The film would also be the 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival's opening film. An avid science fiction film fan, Louis Koo Tin Lok this time bet everything on producing the first Hong Kong science fiction film, an entirely domestic team production; Goo Jai and Sean Lau Ching Wan's powered armors was designed by domestic concept designers who have participated in Hollywood films. Director Ng Yuen Fai said, "Just the helmet alone had over 200 pieces. The biggest difficulty of the armor was for actors to more even more at will with it on." Thus the entire team spent a tremendous effort on producing this powered armor. In order to make a science fiction film, overcoming various difficulties and challenges were inevitable. The high temperature and the armors were absolutely Goo Jai and Ching Wan's big enemies. Goo Jai recalled when he put on the armors it felt like a heatwave rushed up. "During the shoot it was indeed tough, the powered armor weighed over 33 pounds. With all the action scenes and the scorching climate, the deepest impression was when I first put on the armor it took over half a hour each time. After becoming familiar with it I still needed 15 minutes." Ching Wan agreed. "I have to be very powerful to be able to put on this powered armor, my body would constantly feel very heavy. Often after the company I would need to stretch a lot." During the shoot Goo Jai and Ching Wan were unable to causally remove the armor. In order to grasp onto the tight shoot schedule they could not causally go to the bathroom. The temperature at the time of the production was close to that of the recent heat. Being in thick and stuffy costumes, their body temperature reached 40 degree Celsius without any exaggeration. Everyday they were on the edge of sun stroke. Goo Jai found how he lowered his temperature memorable. He said, "I remember that at the time the set had three air conditioners, with three hoses aimed at me. Ching Wan stared at me and said, 'You are crazy! Lowering your temperature like this.' So everyone should be able to imagine how special the feeling of being in stuffy vehicle, the narrow environment, the tripod head kept moving, unable to remove clothing, unable to go to the bathroom. It was an unprecedented experience in my film career. * (2022/08/01) MIRROR members Keung To and Jer Lau Ying Ting, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan starred, Kearen Pang Sau Wai directed film MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR) will open on August 11th. Due to MIRROR's Hong Kong Coliseum concert had a severe accident, two nights ago the film held its low key Hong Kong premiere as Pang Sau Wai met with the audience. Pang Sau Wai said that the MAMA'S AFFAIR release when from the originally planned May this year, to later due to the pandemic production delay and cinema closure changing many times. Finally with Keung To and Jer's focus on the concert in mind it was set for August. When she and the team were preparing to bring the film to the world, suddenly an unhappy accident happened. She had to digest a lot of emotions and received many messages about whether the film would be released as scheduled? Would a premiere take place? Pang Sau Wai after detailed considerations felt that if she issued a statement that claimed due to an emergency the ticket sales plan was changed, it would only mention the accident again and that might not be a good thing. In addition perhaps many friends were already prepared to buy tickets, and she did not want to further disappoint everyone. The response was to cancel the promotion that covered everywhere and handle everything in a low key manner. She said, "Finally I saw all the shows (advanced screenings) were sold out. I suddenly felt a comfort that was more than just selling out a cinema but the feeling of being related to." Pang Sau Wai agreed with what Vincent Kok Tak Chiu said, "The tragedy occurred, we only rely on ourselves and tell ourselves, everyone want to have the right to be happy again......seeing us hanging tough, perhaps it would become the motivation for them to stand up again." She said that what she could do now was her responsibilities, to continue to do well what was within her abilities to do, to cheer on each other, to embrace hope, kindness and wish those hurt and in pain a speedy recovery. * (2022/07/31) The director Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin) directed FAR FAR AWAY (LUEN LO SHAN KA LA) due to the fifth wave of the pandemic went postponed from Valentine's Day to a summer release. Wong Ho Yin was not worried that the film would be outdated because love had no time limit. Making this movie, the way to success was to lower the cost and complete production within the production budget. He was not afraid of the journey to get a movie made would be difficult. He would continue to direct. Currently he had four or five subjects on hand. Once financing would be raised, production would likely begin within this year. The film FAR FAR AWAY (LUEN LO SHAN KA LA) earlier had no release date. Director Wong Ho Yin never thought about putting it on streaming platforms. He said, "I definitely wouldn't. Many online asked why, because they didn't know that if it was placed on a streaming platform, only that platform would make money. We would have no way to break even. The theatrical release revenue would have Heaven and Earth difference with the streaming platform proceeds. Thus the film must be released on the big screen." FAR was the third feature film Wong Ho Yin directed. He made it with the in it to win it mentality, because his two previous films DOT 2 DOT (DIM DUI DIM) and NAPPING KID (YIK HEUNG YAU GWAI) both lost money. He said, "FAR's producer Tsang Lai Fan was right, as a director the resume couldn't be every movie you directed lost money but you still wanted to keep making movies. Such talk wouldn't be valid; just like if I went to play ball, I already lost 2 balls, 2 to 0. I too would want to close the distance, I don't want to keep losing to 3 to 0 or even as brutal as 4 to 0. If you show a little performance, in the future you would be able to make riskier subjects again. Not to mention that the Hong Kong film industry isn't in the charity business, there is no reason for every movie to lose money. Thus you have to make commercial films that are certain to make money." Wong Ho Yin revealed that this time the way to success was to lower the cost, strictly completion the production within budget. "When I wrote the script, I already though about how to lower the cost without sacrificing film quality. Thus I came up with a guy who met girls who lived very far away. Actually it could be done with one story, but I was worried that the audience would feel bored. So I chose to multiple by 5 and add 4 more actresses. Keep switching girlfriends would make the film much richer. The 5 relationships were shot separately. With 80% of the scenes actors were one on one, the film had no time wasting ensemble scenes. In addition we tried to finish in one location, saving on people, time and money." However the originally HK$ 2.5 million production budget was finally exceeded. In the end he went HK$ 200,000 over. Wong Ho Yin revealed that during the production, some of the staff felt that under such a tight production budget, completing a film would be rather difficult. Thus they volunteered to help him find several more investors and increased the budget to 5 million. He declined on the spot. "With looser production budget, undoubtedly the production could be more luxurious. However it would need even higher box office to break even. Then my original intent of making a profitable movie would be even harder to achieve." Wong Ho Yin admitted that at first some investors did not like this "Beauty and the Beast" pairing of Jennifer Yu Heung Ying and Kaki Sham. He then approached a tall and handsome actor but was rejected. Later he found a handsome actor, but not tall. Unfortunately he did not have a driver's license and was unable to make the film. He finally realized that many Hong Kong actors did not have driver's licenses. In addition they did not know anything at all. Thus he could only return to the original idea. "Actually from the ancient to modern times and both China and overseas had many love stories about Beauty and the Beast. In addition Jennifer helped with persuasion, the investor finally accepted Kaki Sham." The five actresses included Jennifer, Hanna Chan, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Cecilia So Lai Shan and Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Wong Ho Yin knew that they would be able to achieve what he wanted before inviting them. Due to the tight schedule they only had 10 days to shoot, he did not have the time to teach the actors how to act. Wong Ho Yin only made one film in 4 years, he joked that he wanted to make two a year. He revealed that FAR once applied for assistance from the government, but was neither approved nor declined as it dragged on for over a year. However when big companies applied, they were approved between 3 months to half a year. Did any unfair phenomenon appear? He said, "I wasn't approved for a reason. I can't say whether it was fair or not, making Hong Kong film is like this." He was not afraid of how difficult the journey of getting a movie made has been. He would continue to make movies. Currently he already had four or five subjects on his hands. Once financing has been raised, the production would likely begin within the year. * (2022/07/30) At the MIRROR Hong Kong Coliseum concert two nights ago a severe accident took place, a giant monitor fell from above and injured two dancers Ah Mo (Lee Kai Yin) and Ah Fung (Cheung Chi Fung). Ah Mo's condition is serious and remains in the intensive care unit. Aside from MIRROR members and the concert team are worried about the dancers' conditions, many in show business and fans all showed their support for the injured and wish them a speedy recovery. Video of the accident spread nonstop online, upsetting many after watching it. Louis Koo Tin Lok urged those online to stop posting and spreading it. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing called for serious attention to performer safety. As the Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild president, Koo Tin Lok posted on social media after the accident. "Tonight a serious stage accident took place in Hong Kong show business and has shaken and saddened everyone. I plead for everyone to pray for the injured together, and stop posting or spreading the video that upsets everyone. No one want an accident to happen, even once is too many. The most important right now is focusing on handling and coordinating the matter, then fully pay attention and examine the safety issues for all the performance's on and off screen staff to keep it from happening again. secondly, I wish for everyone to positively pray for the injured, for them to overcome the difficult times soon. May everyone be safe." Dancer and singer Kwok Fu Sing spoke up for the two injured dancers. "This serious stage accident took place in show business, which is very heartbreaking and shocking. Right now everyone should try their best to use positive thinking and pray for the two injured dancers, wish them a speedy recovery! At the time I wish the industry would solemnly pay attention to the safety of all stage performers! Life is more important than everything! Be safe!" Anson Lo Hon Ting and one of the injured Ah Fung were dancers on Kwok Fu Sing's Nanjing concert in 2018. Reportedly, Ah Fung yesterday was already released from the hospital. In addition, the Performing Industry Association, which promoted domestic entertainment and performance industry's healthy development, provided support for its members and ensured their benefits, issued a statement that the accident has caught the attention of the Association and the Association would like to send their deepest well wishes to the injured performance team members. Because the Association has yet to be informed of the accident details, commenting on the cause of the accident would be difficult. The Association believed that performance safety would be very important to the industry in general, full safety measures would be taken before any public performance. The accident was an isolated case. In the end, the Association urged the industry to pay attention to personal and equipment safety during the performance. Before the accident Anson Lo and Edan Lui Chuek On were performing ELEVATOR with many dancers. When the monitor fell it happened behind Anson Lo. Although the live music suddenly halted, he continued to finish that verse. At the same time Edan suddenly s screamed into the microphone "OH!" Anson Lo thus was attacked online, with some calling him "cold blooded" and "pretending to be professional". However some concert industry insiders explained that at the time Anson Lo was singing to the audience. Singers during the performance were required to wear an earphone to receive any information from the staff. At the time he could not possibly heard the noise from the accident. In addition the lights suddenly went out on the stage, from the video people surrounded the injured. From his angle he could not have seen the giant monitor's fall, thus he probably did not know an accident occurred at the time. "The spotlights on the stage actually would make performers unable to see a lot. Thus when the accident suddenly happened, the performer would have difficulty with finding out right away." Hoping that everyone would not target the performer, some fans said that after witnessing the accident, when Anson Lo left the stage he looked stunned -- proving that Anson Lo was not indifferent. After the accident, MIRROR's 12 members have been silenced and not made any response. However member Stanley Yau turned his social media profile photo black and was found to have stopped following the related company Makerville perhaps to express his displeasure over the accident. Anson Kong and Edan Lui Cheuk On's social media have all gone black as well. Since MIRROR members rarely kept silence, fans have expressed their concern. MIRROR's colleagues ERROR and COLLAR continued to make their voices heard online. COLLAR's Winka Chan in black and white posted, "Please could everyone stop sharing?" Group mate Marf Yau and GAO shared the Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder assistance hotline, while Day yesterday asked in her story in black and white, "Are accidents that can be predicted considered accidents?" ERROR's Fatboy in black and white posted, "Pray for everything has to be OK"; Dee Ho Kai Wa posted, "GOD BLESS", while Poki posted the praying hands emoji to pray for the injured. MIRROR's concert accident has caught overseas media's attention as CCTV, People's Daily, Reuters, New York Post, BBC, Variety, even media in Brazil, Sweden, Argentina, Holland and other places have recovered the news and brought attention to stage safety issue around the world. Aside from those from Hong Kong showed their support for Ah Mo online, messages that wished for his recovery were left of Ah Mo's IG from the Mainland and overseas. The 27 year old Ah Mo is MIRROR member Anson Lo's university classmate and friend. They in 2018 both participated in the first season of ViuTV's talent show KING MAKER, Ah Mo was eliminated in the top 55. Ah Mo's dance skill was outstanding and was able to play the violin. He was the official dancer for many of Anson Lo's songs, including the hit MEGAHIT music video and the guy group ERROR. Ah Mo's girlfriend is COLLAR member So Chi Ching, So Ching after the accident immediately arrived at the hospital for an update and waited outside the room for news. Many online also flooded So Ching's IG with messages of comfort and well wishes for her boyfriend Ah Mo. COLLAR's official social media two days go announced the cancellation of all events and interviews yesterday, including member Marf's first MakerVille original series production start worship ceremony. Reportedly before the first show of the MIRROR Hong Kong Coliseum concert series, someone on the dance team was already injured and complained about stage safety issues and went on full blast on social media. The stage then for consecutive days had mishaps. By the second show, MIRROR member Frankie Chan was bruised after a misstep. Then two nights ago the severe accident took place and left two dancers injured. Despite the frequently accidents before the concerts, the concert organizers and the related productions were still unwilling to "halt" the concerts for detailed inspections. Many online angrily blasted them for neglecting performer safety. "Tough and sloppy production that has never paid attention performer safety, how can there be no accident? For several days accidents kept happening. The organizers never paid attention. The shows are cursed, these are mankind factors." "Why would this production company be so haphazard? Shouldn't these concerts be suspended and they be demanded to inspect all of the equipment before they would permitted to continue the performance? The safety of performers or dancers is very important!" Some online also flooded ViuTV's social media platforms to air their displeasure, even clearing the board with comments on unrelated posts. Among them many were extremely strongly worded and mixed with foul language, blaming the company for "grabbing as much money as it can, neglecting artist and dancer safety", and "Rubbish! Neglecting Human Lives". * (2022/07/28) William Chan Wai Ting after over a decade returned to Hong Kong film. Recently he has been busy with the new film BAU LIT DIM (EXPLOSION POINT) with Nick Cheung Ka Fai. Two days ago he worked on location in Sham Shui Po in a super short flat top cut and silver hair color, red floral print shirt. The look was rather eye catching. Reportedly in the film his brotherly relationship with Ka Fai would be complicated, in the end they would go their separate ways. Chan Wai Ting worked on tailing Ka Fai that day. The former disguised himself as a street vendor and a pedestrian. Chan Wai Ting was very gracious with passerby taking photos. Before taking his mark he often smiled and communicated with the staff. Some posted a video on social media and praised the vicious look in his eyes while in character. * (2022/07/28) The film SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI) today officially opened, seven Hong Kong master directors Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Ann Hui On Wa, Yuen Wo Ping, Johnnie To Kei Fung, Tsui Hark, Patrick Tam Ka Ming and (the late) Ringo Lam Lan Tung teamed up to document "Hong Kong stories" of each different eras with film and "jammed" out this nostalgia that never changed among Hong Kong people. Hung Kam Bo, To Kei Fung, Hui On Wa and Yuen Wo Ping spoke to the press. To Kei Fung admitted that from making SEPTET he saw the unity of the Hong Kong film industry and felt very warm. He also advised the new generation of directors to mutually respect and appreciate each other, not to see each other as enemies. Project founder To Kei Fung said that by coincidence this alliance took place. In the current digital era, he was sad that the film production era has become a thing of the past. However it still brought a little excitement, because Hong Kong directors and actors only through film were able to go all over the world and become internationally renowned. Thus he daringly invited many directors to again with film "remember" the Hong Kong nostalgia and salute to film. Hui On Wa said that at first when the seen directors met, they drew straw for a decade to make the story about. She chose the 60's that gave her her start and even chose an established script HEADMASTER (HAU JEUNG) and shrank it down to a 15 minute story about a rooftop school. Ann said that she once taught herself, and understood the teacher student relationship very well. As for asking Francis Ng Chun Yu to play the headmaster, she said, "Actually it's not too suitable for his range, but I still deliberately asked him to perform because Chun Yu's quality was a little evil yet very energetic. Playing a righteous headmaster he would not be so boring. He could a 30 year old and had the acting skills of a 60 or 70 year old, so he had to play the role. The impression of Ma Choi as the female teacher is that she isn't considered too pretty, but she is thin and petite like a 60s woman. In a qipiao she looked rather good." The Sammo Hung Kam Bo (Big Brother Sammo) directed EXERCISE (LIN GUNG) was the experience of the "Seven Little Fortunes" training as well as his childhood memories. He chose his son Timmy Hung Tin Ming to play Master Yu Jim Yuen. Big Brother Sammo said that Tin Ming indeed looked a little like Master, but for Tin Ming to play Master it was very easy to handle because as soon as someone was disobedient he would beat them. The toughest was to accommodate the child actors' schedules. They had to wait until the weekends to be able to begin work; Big Brother said that he would always think of the seven years of his life at school. This time in the short film he did not want to bring out any particular message, he only felt that the new and old ways of education were already two different matter. "My master was lucky, in this era he probably would be in jail." Thus Big Brother felt that children now are very fortunate, the social climate and the resources are better. However he hoped that they would understand that success would depend on them working for it, like Master used to say, "Master brought you through the door, discipline would depend on you yourself!" He hoped the most for everyone to be able to see how Hung Kam Bo, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao were like as children, in comparison to current society, knowing how to grow up healthily to achieve the success. However Big Brother also admitted that he would not use the old way to teach his grandchildren, he would not even dare to teach them. "If I was just a little meaner he would say he doesn't want to see me anymore. Once he wouldn't go to sleep at my home, I strictly told him to go to sleep. He then told everyone on the streets that Grandpa yelled at me!" Excelling in action films, Yuen Wo Ping (Lord Eight)'s HOMECOMING (WUI GWAI) this time told about the warmth and conflict of family. Lord Eight said that it told a heartwarming story of a granddaughter spending a few days with Grandpa before going to study abroad, going from a generation gap to blending in together. He particularly felt that the granddaughter on the screen Ashley Lam Ho Ling's performance was decent. To Kei Fung (To Sir)'s BONANZA (PIN DEI WONG GUM) talked about how Hong Kong was full of opportunities. However he joked, "I spent my life going after a free lunch, but not only each time it didn't work, but I also made things worse!" To Sir pointed out that the biggest pillars of the Hong Kong economy came from property and finance. Each era has experienced multiple drastic rises and falls. At those times people would always been filled with greed and fear, but when greed and fear were improperly handled, even with a BONANZA of opportunities they would all be missed out. Only Hong Kong had these opportunities, he even predicted the in the future something similar would happen again. At that time he would have to see how he would "play" this role. He was very philosophical. With SEPTET's successful release, To Sir admitted that after finishing the film he was happy to death because he saw the unity of the Hong Kong film industry and felt very warm. "The days of Hong Kong past, we all have gone through them. They were very worth reminiscing. These Hong Kong stories hopefully would bring warmth to everyone!" To Sir would not eliminate the possibility of working together again. He joked, "I of course want to, one more time 20 years later!" Ann answered, "After 20 years if I am not dead yet I definitely would make it with you!" Lord Eight also said, "It doesn't have to be so far, 3 years are enough!" To Sir immediately responded, "I have to stock up on ammunition!" The four great directors on hand also mutually respected and appreciated each other. To Sir pointed out that before each director came from different companies, but they would meet to talk about movies. They even really appreciated each other's movies and rushed for the late night preview show tickets for an early glimpse. Their friendship was built on film. This was due to the film industry's atmosphere then. As long as you loved film, you would be able to mix in with everyone. He joked that only big bosses could not become friends. To Sir advised the new generation of directors to also mutually respect and appreciate each other, not to see each other as enemies. Targeting anyone would give no one any advantage. Ann added, "We would argue too, but it would be for the good of film. We wouldn't talk about anyone, we wouldn't exclude anyone." To Sir and Ann also caught a glimpse of how harmonious the new generation got along. Lord Eight felt that with the new generation the compatible ones would become friends, otherwise they would act on their own. * (2022/07/28) Somewhat regrettable about SEPTET this time was the late director Ringo Lam Lan Tung's final film ASTRAY (MAI LO). To Sir admitted that he would remember this good brother in particular, but he still lightly joked that he hid two things from him. "Fat Jai (Chow Yun Fat) and I both called him 'Dai Lo' (big brother). He admitted it and said that his sign was the Horse. Actually he was a sheep in horse's clothing. After calling him 'Dai Lo' for over 40 years, only when he passed did we realize that he actually the youngest!" After watching Lam Lan Tung's short film, To Sir realized that the always very "tough" Lam Lan Tung suddenly became Ann Hui On Wa. "He shot it in such minute details, I never knew that he had this in him. It was a variation in his film world, if developed further it definitely would be different. No more, he said it once and then passed. However in his bones he had tenderness, humanity and hometown love. For over 40 years I didn't know about these." * (2022/07/28) SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI) was originally titled EIGHT AND A HALF (BAK BO BOON), telling Hong Kong stories over the span of the 1950s to the 2020s, making a dozen or so minute short films with 35 mm film, at the same time saluting the "film" and past eras and using half a story to forecast the future as the ending. However John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) due to health reasons backed out. The film then was made anew in 2019 with the new title SEPTET. The 1970s era themed short film that Ng Yu Sum drew the straw for was regrettably left blank. Director Ng Yu Sum yesterday appeared in a video to support SEPTET's Hong Kong release. He said, "The Hong Kong film spirit contains a type of innovative power that runs free, able to accept everyone so each creators would be able to express their own experience, belief, and views on life in each of their films. In addition, it also has a type of very strong sense of era, and a cherished nostalgia. Each film worker is able to work with each other and demonstrate their team spirit, which makes Hong Kong films more and more entertaining. Congratulations to the seven directors on jointly making SEPTET. I wish them a successful release and to be able to make viewers sense that real emotions and experience from each director's segment, to be able to look back at what's good in the past so we would think of something even better in the future." * (2022/07/28) The 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival will open with two major Hong Kong features WHEN THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI)'s world premiere and the largest scale production in Hong Kong history, the science fiction epic WARRIORS OF TOMORROW (MING YUT JIN GEI). The film festival ambassador Aaron Kwok Fu Sing yesterday attended the press conference. He revealed that he just finished the film NOI MOK (INSIDE INFORMATION), during the production of which he injured his ribs. Luckily his two daughters made him feel better. As for WARRIORS OF FUTURE, Louis Koo Tin Lok produced the film. Even star Carina Lau Ka Ling lamented how much the investment cost. Koo Tin Lok stated that Hong Kong film should expand into even more genres and urged viewers to support more Hong Kong films. Yesterday the press conference took place at the West Kowloon Cultural District's Freespace. The film festival ambassador for the 4th year in a row and the star of WHEN THE WIND BLOWS, Best Actor Kwok Fu Sing, youth ambassador Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, WARRIORS OF FUTURE director Ng Yuen Fai, producer and star Koo Tin Lok and two opening films' actors including Lau Ka Ling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Michael Chow Man Kin, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tse Kwan Ho, Lam Yiu Sing and Michael Ning (Bak Ji). 3 gala premiere directors appeared as well, including THE SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG)'s Ho Cheuk Tin, TALES OF THE OCCULT (SUT HUNG HUNG GAN)'s Fung Chih Chiang, and the documentary TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF (CUP SUP GAU SHUI DIK NGOR)'s Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting. Cheung Yuen Ting shared the production highlight on the stage. She said that the film took almost ten years to produce. When the film was shot the student actors were in their rebellious stage and would get in her face and yell at her, which made her feel disrespected. Thus she asked the headmaster for help and tried to use love to accept them. The 17 day long 46th Hong Kong International Film Festival would again be held in a physical and online mixed format. With over 200 films from 67 countries and regions selected, 4 would be world premieres and 32 Asian premieres. Almost 300 shows would be screened the cinemas and over 40 would be selected for online platform broadcast. This year's film festival filmmaker in focus would be Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, with a retrospective of 10 of her films and a special program. Kwan Yu would not be in Hong Kong and would be unable to attend, but she also shot a video to show her support. Aaron Kwok Fu sing shared highlights from the WIND production. This was his second film with director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong. He hoped to be able to set off spark. He also mentioned that he had to play the role in the film from its youth to senior years. In middle age he even had to weight gain, but later he had to lose his belly in a short time. It was quite a challenge for him. Sing Sing was interviewed afterward. Last year due to the pandemic there was no physical events. He was very happy bout the physical stage's return. He would be able to see many filmmakers again and the atmosphere would be much more cheerful. Mainly viewers would be able to go to the movies and watch. He also revealed that he just completed another film NOI MOK (INSIDE INFORMATION), during the production of which he injured his rib. "In one scene I was spinning on wires. After the 10th take my ribs couldn't take anymore. The doctor said that the ribs did not fracture, but I had to keep shooting in pain for several months. It would hurt even when I turned in my sleep. However now it's much better. No production has been affected." He said that when his daughters learned that Papa was hurt they tried to make him feel better. Speaking of the luxury home he resided in had an unit that was burglarized, he said that actually it was the neighbors of his parent in laws' unit. He said, "That morning I got home after work, the security guard downstairs already told me. I was prepared. That morning when I went to my father in law's home I saw all the windows opened in the next unit, so I told security to call the police. My staff saw someone jumped to the balcony of my in law's unit to escape. Although no one was caught and the neighbor suffered a little loss. We were already very lucky." He revealed that afterward his wife and daughter were a little worried. The building has already strengthened security and posted notice to remind residents to lock their doors and close their windows. The other opening film WARRIORS OF FUTURE was produced by and starred Louis Koo Tin Lok. Goo Jai told the reason of making a science fiction film. "Because I like it, don't always watch foreign films. Watch Hong Kong films. We could use more production genres, don't always make crime film, romance, we can more subject. Science fiction films took a lot of time and investment. Someone had to take the first step and widen the genres." Ka Ling revealed that in the film she would play a military officer who was all about efficiency. It was also her first military officer role. She thought the uniform was very cool, and thanked the director and the producer for giving her this chance. Goo Jai was asked how much the total investment amount was on WARRIORS OF FUTURE? He said, "As long as it's entertaining it's fine, don't ask so many questions. It's all spent, all dried." Lau Ka Ling joked, "Very, very, very expensive! Even the post production cost a lot, because you would be able to see so much future Hong Kong street scenery." Goo Jai said that he has already seen the movie over 1,000 times. Ka Ling said that she still has not seen it yet but she would insist on watching it at the cinema. Was Goo Jai very pleased? Goo Jai said that he already did his best. Of course it had room for improvement. This time a Hong Kong team was used to produce to properly learn the lesson. With the first experience, the second and third times they would improve even more." Goo Jai also revealed that he was planning another space travel subject science fiction film TIN TAI (STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN) and would construct a set in Hengqin for the production and space would be virtual. The technology would be even more complicated. Before hand he would have to go to Japan or the U.S. to study for a month. Ka Ling said that after completing WARRIORS promotion and the premiere on August 22nd, she would leave Hong Kong to meet up with her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai. Wai Jai later would head to Canada for a Netflix series. 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Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Lai Chun, Macy Ma Sihui, Chung Ching, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Master Seven (Chut Sin Yu) THE NARROW ROAD Can : Jat Lo Mei Chun Lit : Narrow Road Miniscule Dust d. Lam Sum Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Chu Pak Hong [ SCREEN DAILY ] This social drama focuses on the owner of a small cleaning company who can barely make ends meet. A new hire of a young single mother helps keep his business afloat until the pandemic worsens. REMEMBER ME, REMEMBER LOVE Can : Oi Wan Gei Dut Lit : Love Still Remembers d. Ho Fung Penny Chan Kwok Fung, Snow Suen Man Suet, Wong Man Piu, Snowy Bai Yun, Tony Wong Wai Tung, Clorinda Chan Wing Lan, Lucas Chui Ho Dik, Meka (O Mai Ka Yi), Natalie Chan Bui Yi, Winnie So Yat Chi, Kelly Lin Kai Lai, Ho Pui Lam, Tsang Wing Kei, Kam Sun Fung, Moonna Tam Mung Na, Lai Chun Tat Can : Sum Siu Sim Bei Kau Lit : Late Night Dodgeball d. 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Felix Chong Man Keung Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Philip Keung Ho Man, Ken Hung Cheuk Lap, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Chin Ka Lok, Dee Ho Kai Wa [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In the 1980's, a stock market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company. Elite anti-corruption investigator Lau uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company founder Ching, who built the company from the ground up. Little does Lau know that he's about to meet his match in a HK$200 million investigation that will entangle him for years to come. [ SCREEN DAILY ] the film is set in Hong Kong in the 1980s when a stock-market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company. An anticorruption investigator uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company's founder, and becomes entangled in a long-running investigation. A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT Can : Dun For Lan Shan d. Anastasia Chan Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), Simon Yam Tat Wa, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Henick Chou Han Ning TOURNAMENT 9 LUNA DRAGON Can : Gik Dau 9 Lung Yuet Leung d. Sam Leong Sing Chi Opening 2021 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_gsBE33wH3A Can : Jing Yi Wai Long Lit : Justice Cloister d. Ho Cheuk Tin Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Louisa So Yuk Wa, Michael Chow Man Kin, Xenia Chong Wan Ching, Yeung Wai Leun, Mak Pui Tung TALES FROM THE OCCULT Can : Suk Hung Hung Gan Lit : Lost Balance Murderous Space d. Fruit Chan Gor, Fung Chih Chiang, Wesley Hui Yip Sun Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Sofiee Ng Hoi Yan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Paul Che Bo Law Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Van Chan, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui Cecilia So Lai Shan, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung Rating : IIB Length : 107 mins. 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Wong Hing Fan Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Megan Lai Ya-Yen, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching, Terrence Huang (Wong Yiu Wong) Opening 2021 Teaser : https://youtu.be/E-k_F8quEWA [ SCREEN DAILY ] A cyber security engineer develops a powerful AI program, but then has to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. BARRACK O'KARMA Can : Gum Siu Dai Ha d. Fung Chi Keung Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Alex Fong, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chrissie Chau Sau Na O.C.T.B Can : Fan Hak Fung Bo d. David Lam Tak Luk Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Kevin Cheng Ka Wing [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Superintendent Lau is transferred to the O.C.T.B. and commanded to disintegrate the gang led by Yam. At the same time drug dealer Chun raises the attention of Investigator Ching from I.C.A.C. Lau and Ching decide to work together and determine to bring them to justice. Can : Chuk Sing Lit : Seven Saints d. Jingle Ma Chor Sing Andy Lau Tak Wa, Justin Wang Minghao, Elane Zong, Li Chengru NEW WORLD Can : Sai Gei Fung Bo Lit : Storm of the Century d. Danny Pang Fat Francis Ng Chun Yu, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Pavarit Mongkolpisit (Bank) Can : Sik Yun Kong Mor Lit : Human Eating Maniac d. Cheng Man Fai Gloria Wong Yung, Aki Chan Yi Man, Lau Shek Yin, Pang Sze Yin, Shum Yu SINGER AND STRANGER Can : Yum Sing Dik Nei Lit : Rebellious You d. Yip Hei Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Anthony Chan Yau, Candy Yu On On, Bella Lo (Law Chi Kiu), James Li Kin Sum 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 : 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 Wai, Michael Kwan Lai Kit, Vinci Wong Yin Chi, Connie Man Hoi Ling, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man SALVATION Can : Bit Giu Ngor "Doh Sun" Lit : Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers" AKA : BE WATER, MY FRIEND AKA : 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, Will Or Wai Lam, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Liu Kai Chi, Kenny Wong Tak Bun Trailer : https://youtu.be/rKWzFBrHkSk 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. 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 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...... 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) 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 (Postponed) [ 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 proteges 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 proteges 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 ECHOES OF THE THUNDER Can : Chook Jin: Yu Mung Tung Hung Lit : Speed War: Walk With Dreams d. Tony 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) 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... PRISON FLOWERS AKA : WOMEN IN GRID Can : Nui Ji Gam Yuk Lit : Women Prison d. Lui Mei Fung Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Jeannie Chan Ying, Toby Chan Ting Yan, Anika Xia Yan (Janelle Sing), Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Candy Yuen Ka Man, Kelly Chan Ka Lei, Rain Li Choi Wa Rating : IIB 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... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : 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, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Wong Man Piu fb : https://www.facebook.com/BackToThePastMovie Teaser : https://youtu.be/hbvB1tzqzRo [ 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. 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. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Venus Wong Man Yik, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Angel Lam Ting, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Laring Tang Yueping, Karena Lam Ka Yan fb : https://www.facebook.com/beyondthesinmovie/ ig : https://www.instagram.com/beyondthesinmovie/ [ SCREEN DAILY ] This crime thriller follows a former police inspector who begins to suspect that his daughter's killer is still at large when more girls are found brutally murdered in Macau. YOLO d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, 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... 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. WALKING IN THE DARK Can : Hak Um Jung Tung Hung d. Judy Chu Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Anita Yuen Wing Yee [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsz Yan, whose parents are blind and has a childhood seems no different from other children. However, as she is growing up, she realizes her life is different from her friends since she has to take care of her blinded parents, which is a great pressure for her. She wishes to study abroad and lives her own life in order to stay away from her parents. When the day finally comes, she realizes she could not easily let go of her family... GOLDEN ROBE CHAMPION Can : Gum Po Kuen Wong Lit : Golden Robe Fist King d. Yuen Kai Chi Ip Kim, Yuri Chan, Tyson Chak, Chin Siu Ho [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is an autobiographical movie based on the true story of famous Master Kim Ip. Kim is a extra. During the shooting of a film, inspired by a famous action star, he determines to become a boxing champion. After training with several masters, he raises from an amateur to a professional boxer. In the end, he becomes the golden robe champion. MASTER Z: THE IP MAN LEGACY 2 Can : Cheung Tin Chi 2 Max Zhang Jin [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Continue the legend of Cheung Tin Chi... [FILMART 2021 ] ONE COOL FILM UNDER CONTROL Can : Yut Sin Sun Gei Lit : A Thread Of Survival d. Siu Kwan Lai, Wing Tai Lau, Sze Pak Lam Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Philip Keung Ho Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung [ SCREEN DAILY ] A bank heist VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hok Sau PERSONAL BEST Can : Yik Yau Yun Sun Lit : Walk Against Life Louis Cheung Kai Chung MEDIA ASIA THE ARCH ENEMIES (working title) d. Kam Ka Wai Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Detective Guts is an upstanding and uncompromising old-timer at the police force, having unraveled num erous tough cases over the years through unrelenting determination and sleepless investigations . But his maverick style soon lands him in serious trouble with his new boss, a high-flyer many years his junior, who is well versed in principles and protocols but in lack of hands-on field experience. Tiger is a brainy and meticulous former master of heists recently released from jail. Although he finally regains his freedom, he realizes the world is no longer the same. His previous comrades in crime have dwindled into barely surviving street rats shunned and spurned by humanity. He decides to stage a perfect heist with his band of brothers, only to come into full-on collision with his nemesis from hell: Detective Guts. Both at the twilight of their careers, in an ever changing world increasingly at odds with their priorities and predilections, these arch-enemies must outsmart each other on pain of death for the ultimate holy grail. THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE 2 d. Ng Sze Yuen Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] In this official follow up to Jet Li's The Shaolin Temple, a Shaolin novice monk wannabe must fight against Japanese ninjas to rescue Chinese students in Okinawa. SEPTETTE: MORE STORIES OF HONG KONG d. Frank Hui, Vicky Wong, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Wong Chun, Nicole Hoi Ying Chu, Lee Cheuk Pan, Jonathan Li Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] After unprecedentedly assembling 7 of Hong Kong's most revered directors in Septet: the Story of Hong Kong to collaborate on a film about Hong Kong, Johnnie To will reprise his role as producer in this follow-up by inviting 7 up-and-coming Hong Kong directors to look back on Hong Kong’s history from their unique perspectives. Like the previous film, each director will direct a short film on a specific decade in Hong Kong’s history. TALES FROM THE OCCULT 2 d. Frank Hui, Doris Wong, Daniel Chan Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Wong Yau Nam, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Kevin Chu, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Terence Lau Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rapunzel" (directed by Frank HUI) When a hair model’s tresses are sullied in a carouse, she walks into a hair salon to salvage her sole pride and joy, only to meet her most macabre end. "Cheshire Cat" (directed by Daniel CHAN) A man that is asked by an animal lover to investigate incidents of cat torture turns out to be the perpetrator himself, whose next target could be human. "Tooth Fairy" (directed by Doris WONG) The death of a philandering dentist initially suggests a crime of passion, but it soon comes to light that a patient of his might not be as innocent as she looks. TALES FROM THE OCCULT 3 d. Lee Chi Ngai, Peter Lee, Pater Wong Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Killing me Softly" (directed by Chi-Ngai LEE): After putting on an AR visor, a woman sees the image of his best friend, who was abducted and murdered. She determines to use this latest contraption to find the perpetrator. "Escape from the Labyrinth" (directed by Peter LEE): A man wakes up from his sleep to find himself in a huge shipyard filled with corpses, spirits, and his own dead ex-w ife. He must fight his way out of this labyrinth before too late. "Memento Mori" (directed by Pater WONG): Two close friends find themselves unappreciated in the film world despite years of dedication. When one accidentally kills the other, he finally becomes a director. UNIVERSE HIGH FORCES Can : NGAI GEI HONG SIN Lit : Crisis Flight d. Oxide Pang Chun Andy Lau Tak Wa, Zhang Zifeng, Qu Chuxiao, Liu Tao [ SCREEN DAILY ] This action thriller takes places on a plane where a former SWAT member is caught up in a mid-air hijack with hostages including his own daughter. MANDARIN MOTION PICTURES UNTITLED (Storm franchise spin-off) d. Terry Ng Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Adam Pak Tin Nam [ SCREEN DAILY ] The new feature follows an anti-corruption investigator who must prove his innocence after he being suspended from duties when his father is implicated in a customs corruption case. mm2 TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Can : Nin Siu Yut Gei d. Nick Cheuk Yik Him Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa) --- [ NOW SHOWING ] DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S LITTLE STAR WARS 2021 d. Yamaguchi Susumu Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 109 mins. Opening August 4 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/cJTMmISouFM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day during summer vacation, a palm-sized alien named Papi appears from a small rocket that Nobita picks up. He is the president of Pirika, a small planet in outer space, and has come to Earth to escape the rebels. Doraemon and his friends are puzzled by Papi's small size, but as they play together using the secret tool "Small Light", they gradually become friends. However, a whale-shaped space battleship comes to earth and attacks Doraemon, Nobita and the others in order to capture Papi. Feeling responsible for getting everyone involved, Papi tries to stand up to the rebels. Doraemon and his friends leave for the planet Pirika to protect their dear friend and his home. EVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE d. Kazuya Tsurumaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening August 4 2022 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Mari Makinami Illustrioous pilots Provisional Unit-05 to defeat the excavated Third Angel. Asuka Shikinami Langley and EVA-02 defeat the Seventh Angel. The Eighth Angel appears and attacks NERV HQ. EVA-03 is taken over by the Ninth Angel during testing and Shinji deploys to stop it, but learns Asuka is aboard. Gendoh switches EVA-01's controls over to the Dummy System and begins fighting EVA-03... EMERGENCY DECLARATION Can : Gung Gup Bei Gong d. Han Jae-rim Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Nam-gil, Yim Si-wan, Kim So-jin, Park Hae-joon Rating : IIB Length : 141 mins. Opening August 4 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AoF_kGQIXS8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 'Emergency Declaration': If an aircraft faces a potential disaster, and normal flight can no longer be maintained, the pilot calls for an unconditional landing. Veteran chief police detective In-ho receives a tip about a man threatening a terrorist attack against a plane. While investigating, he discovers that the suspect has actually boarded flight no. KI501. Despite his phobia of flying, Jae-hyuk decides to go to Hawaii for the sake for his daughter's health. At the airport, he is distracted by a strange man who hangs around, speaking to them in a menacing way. Flight no. KI501 departs Incheon Airport for Hawaii, but soon afterwards a man dies for mysterious reasons. Fear and chaos spread quickly, not only inside the plane, but also on land. Hearing this news, Transport Minister Sook-hee sets up a counterterrorism task force and calls an emergency meeting in order to find a way to land the airplane. POMPO: THE CINEPHILE d. Takayuki Hirao Japanese Animation Cantonese Voices: Jessica Chan Yee Chun, KidNey (Hui Yin), MC $OHO (So Chi Ho), Length : 94 mins. Opening July 30 2022 SEPTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG Can : Chuk Yun Lok Dui Lit : Seven Person Band AKA : OCTET: THE STORY OF HONG KONG AKA : Bak Bo Boon AKA : Eight and a Half d. Johnnie To Kei Fung (BONANZA), Tsui Hark (CONVERSATON IN DEPTH), Ann Hui On Wa (HEADMASTER), Ringo Lam Lan Tung (ASTRAY), Patrick Tam Ka Ming (TENDER IS THE NIGHT), Sammo Hung Kam Bo (EXERCISE), Yuen Wo Ping (HOMECOMING) Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Sire Ma Choi, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Gouw Ian Iskandar (Ng King Toh), Yuen Wah, Ashley Lam Hoi Ling, Ng Wing Sze, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Eric Tsui Ho Cheung, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Royce Lam Yu Hin, Chung King Fai, Cheung Tat Ming, Emotion Cheung Kam Ching, Lam Suet, Lawrence Lau Kwok Cheung, Rating : IIB Length : 111 mins. Opening October 21 2020 at the Busan International Film Festival Opening April 1 2021 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 28 2022 Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=937 Trailer : https://youtu.be/SIKsNK5Ce4M [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] 7 of Hong Kong's most renowned directors explore the history of Hong Kong through their unique artistic visions. [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Johnnie To ropes in six fellow veteran Hong Kong filmmakers for this highly anticipated omnibus. Each one of the short films covers a different period in the city's recent history, including Sammo Hung's nostalgia-tinged piece about his martial arts training, the late Ringo Lam's poignant tribute to his hometown, Ann Hui's quietly moving ode to the educators, and To's dark comedy about three friends' bonanza. Shot entirely on 35mm film, this is a momentous cinematic event that no Hong Kong film fan will want to miss. DEATH NOTICE Can : Um Sat Fung Bo Lit : Assassination Storm AKA : DEATH NOTIFY AKA : 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, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Philip Keung Ho Man, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Pakho Chau, Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik 6 Wing (Lok Wing), Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Length : 100 mins. Opening December 2019 (POSTPONED) Opening December 9 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening March 31 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening July 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KJkRLYQgTu4 [ 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. PRETTY HEART Can : Sum Loi Mei d. Ng Ka Wai Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Vincent Wong Ho Shun, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Tyson Chak Hoi Tai, Johnny Hui Pok Man, Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Henick Chou Han Ning, Fong Kai Yin, Suen Chi Wai, Law Kar Ying, Astrid Chan Chi Ching, Lelia Chow Mei Fung Rating : IIA Length : 98 mins. Opening July 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bEAWfd8Jfdg [ GOLDEN HARVEST ] Mr. K.K. Ho, is a leading "star tutor" with remarkable achievements. Lee Lung Kei, the stingy boss and principal of the cram school, regards Mr. Ho as a trump card. Chloe, a traditional high school teacher, has always tried her best in teaching. Chloe despises K.K.'s teaching methods and refers to them as deviant. The two of them give tit for tat in class. DETECTIVE CONAN: THE BRIDE OF HALLOWEEN d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening July 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/45eKXKr69m8 EVANGELION: 1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE d. Kazuya Tsurumaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening July 28 2022 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Scarred by the Second Impact, the Fourth Angel attacks Tokyo III and humanity's fate is left in Special Government Agency NERV's hands. Young Shinji Ikari is forced to pilot EVA-01. He and EVA-00 pilot Rei Ayanami are tasked to fight, but EVA-01 is damaged by the Sixth Angel. Misato Katsuragi draws up a plan to focus all of Japan's electricity into EVA-01's positron cannon to defeat the Angel. TOMB OF THE RIVER Can : Gong Ling d. Yoon Young-bin Jang Hyuk, Yu Oh-Seong Rating : IIB Length : 120 mins. Opening July 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/sOacoY8VOt4 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Gil-suk is a member of the biggest gang in Gangneung. He values peace, loyalty and following rules. But Min-suk, a young gangster from Seoul with brain and ambitionn, who's after the shares of the biggest resort in Gangneung, suddenly shows up in front of him. Their first meeting is icy, and Min-suk starts taking action to get what he wants. War ensues between their gangs... Two men with rough fates ahead of them Their story is about to begin... VIETNAMESE HORROR STORY Can : Gwai Jau Lit : Ghost Curse d. Tran Huu tan Van Trang, Huynh Thanh Truc, Le Be La, Mac Can, Nguyen Ngoc Hiep, Nguyen Huu Tien, Tran Kha Nhu, Huynh Nhu Dan, Tran Phong, Trinh Tai Rating : IIA Length : 108 mins. Opening July 28 2022 [ CINEMA CITY ] Sets the highest ticket presales record in Vietnam film industry and achieves the biggest opening weekend in 2022, this incredible movie is the first movie in the Vietnamese horror cinematic universe to be inspired by urban legends and ghost stories rumored in folklore. The 3 interwoven stories unfold the terrifying Vietnamese urban legends revolving around an ill-fated superstar behind the iconic sugarcane lady poster, a has-been circus magician worshipping the devil, and a sinister spirit trapped in an old battlefield. TABLE FOR SIX Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum Lit : Rice Drama Invades The Heart d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Minchen Lin, Peter Chan Charm Man Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 24 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 23 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening July 23 2022 (Preview) Opening September 8 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/k7BdhlOT0ME Teaser : https://youtu.be/TgfcHM8rHuM Music Video : https://youtu.be/B_RXfmvKYrE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Men of the Dragon" helmer Sunny Chan directs this ensemble comedy that revolves around a family gathering gone sour. To big brother Dai, nothing is more satisfying than dining with his two younger half-siblings. But when his old flame shows up as his brother's girlfriend, kitchen nightmare strikes and it’s up to his part-time girlfriend to simmer down the situation. JUST 1 DAY Can : Cup Ngor Yut Tin Lit : Give Me One Day d. Erica Li Man Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wong Cho Lam, Kaki Leung, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Michelle Wai Sze Nga Rating : IIA Length : 98 mins. Opening March 7 2021 at the Dublin International Film Festival Opening June 2021 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 23 2022 Teaser : https://youtu.be/4ariqqcgCE8 Site : https://watch.eventive.org/vmdiff/play/602bbfd9e11dee0061a959de [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Mosaic, an urban sketcher suffering from ALS, reunites with Angelfish, a bank teller and his old primary school classmate, at a school function. When his condition worsens, Mosaic asks Angelfish to fulfill his one last wish: To be his girlfriend for just one day. Over the course of the day, Angelfish's appreciation of this city and of life is reignited. [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORT FILMART ] a woman agrees to be a dying man's girlfriend for one day. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening April 2 2022 in Mainland China (POSTPONED) Opening July 8 2022 in Mainland China Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/vLo3Qfu0p0M facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DetectiveVS.Sleuths [ 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... [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Wer mit Ungeheuern kämpft, mag zusehn, dass er nicht dabei zum Ungeheuer wird." (He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.) Jenseits von Gut und Böse: Vorspiel einer Philosophie der Zukunft (Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future) Friedrich Nietzsche Hong Kong is rocked by a series of brutal murders. The victims are suspects of cold cases who have eluded arrest for many years. The group of killers, who call themselves "The Chosen Sleuths", are vigilantes who are taking justice in their own hands and openly challenging the Hong Kong police. In response, the police form a task force of their own "chosen sleuths" to stop the criminals. Jun Lee was a legend in the police force as an ace detective before the onset of his mental illness. Once nicknamed "The Chosen Sleuth", Jun now lives as a hobo on the streets after he was disgracefully dismissed from the force. To prove that he is not a lunatic, but the real "Chosen Sleuth", Jun joins the fight against "The Chosen Sleuths" to stop their elaborately laid plans. Racing against time, Jun and pregnant police detective Yee must race against time to solve cases both new and old to bring "The Chosen Sleuths" to justice. DECISION TO LEAVE Can : Fun Sau Dik Kuet Sum Lit : Determination for Breakup AKA : Po Fook Sik Fun Sau Lit : Revenge Style Breakup d. Park Chan-wook Tang wei, Park Hae-il Rating : IIB Length : 138 mins. Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qPqyUmp91SQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Kind and polite detective Haejun is entrusted with a case of unnatural death in the mountains. While investigating the case, he meets Seorae, the dead victim's wife, and can't help but both suspect and develop an interest in her. CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: THE TORNADO LEGEND OF NINJA MONONOKE d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Length : 100 mins. Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YQVCD6_gH8o [ CINEMA CITY ] One day, a woman named Chiyome Hesogakure visits the Nohara family with a 5-year-old called Chinzo. Chiyome claims that she is the actual birth mother of Shinnosuke! But before Misae and Hiroshi figure out the truth, a group of mysterious ninjas come to the Nohara family and take Chiyome and Shinchan away to a Ninja Village! Chiyome tells Shinchan that there is powerful energy stored inside the Earth. To prevent energy loss from the "Navel of the Earth", descendants of the Hesogakure block it with a pure gold plug by using "Ninpo: The Art of Mononoke". The Earth will wither, and the rotation will stop if it comes off! Can Shinchan protect the future of the Earth and the "tomorrow" of his family? MAMA'S AFFAIR Can : Ah Ma Yau Jor Dai Yi Gor Lit : Ma Has Someone Else AKA : K Fung Bo Lit : K Storm d. Kearen Pang Sau Wai Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Keung To, Jer Lau Ying Ting Length : 127 mins. Opening at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 Opening July 26 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 11 2022 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] As MEI-FUNG, housewife and former top artiste manager, unearths a new star in CHING, she also draws jealousy from her teenage son HIN. Can a single mother find a balance between her family and her career? Is her dedication driven by love or responsibility? [ SCREEN DAILY ] A former talent manager, now a single mother, discovers a new star. She has to overcome her teenage son's jealousy and find the balance between career and family. LEGENDARY IN ACTION! Can : Dai Hup Action! Lit : Big Hero Action! Aka : Sun Gaing Dai Hup Lit : Crazy Great Hero d. Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Li Ho Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Chen Kuan Tai, Lam Yiu Sing, Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Wiyona Yeung Lau Ching Length : 92 mins. Opening April 28 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 17 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.fareastfilm.com/eng/film/legendary-in-action/?IDLYT=7505 [ UDINE FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL ] Bill "Tiger" Cheung is a Hong Kong film director who suffered an immense career comedown. Years ago he’d won a best director trophy at the Bucheon film fest in Korea and he was riding high with promise. But an early feature flopped at the box office, investors lost interest and he became mired in shooting crummy shorts. When the chance comes to make a wuxia film for a dodgy backer, he leaps at the opportunity and gives it a shot – not for financial gain, but for deeply personal reasons. As a child, Cheung had been enthralled by the martial arts TV series Seven-Star Sword. Yet his memories of the show were soured by its sudden turn in the 30th and final episode. Star Master Dragon had been booted out for that instalment and now, decades later, Cheung still feels the show is incomplete. Studio space is booked for a remake, and through chance encounters Cheung stumbles into hiring the now elderly Master Dragon as lead actor and a beer girl without acting experience as co-star. As the production moves from minor farce to the risk of failure, and with Cheung's devotion to the film causing marital strife at home, the director must work miracles to make everything come together. WE ARE FAMILY Can : Chook Jo Ga Yun Lit : Family For Rent d. Benny Lau Wai Hang Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Tian Niu, Yeung Chin Yau, Shek Sau, Angela Hui Ching Wan, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Eugina Lau Mei Guen, Elly (Ai Nei), Leung Oi Opening July 16 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] "Rent-a-Family" specializes in offering family and friends for rent. The company consists of Carlos, the founder; Catherine, the drama coach; and Chi Kwong, the passionate small-time actor. Carlos and Catherine disapprove of Chi Kwong's overwhelming care for their clients, but they begin to rethink the meaning of "Rent-a-Family" when they see the results of Chi Kwong’s kindness... FAR FAR AWAY Can : Yuen Lo Shan Ka La d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin) Kaki Sham, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Hanna Chan, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Crystal Cheung Man Ka Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening November 14 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 24 2021 (Preview) Opening February 10 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 27 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening May 30 2022 (Advanced Screening) Opening July 16 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 4 2022 Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/59 [ MCL CINEMA ] A 28-year-old IT geek, Hau, is a mediocre but warm-hearted introvert, and so far, he has only been in love once. Surprisingly, this year he ends up getting romantically involved with five different women. The one thing they have in common is that they all live in far flung parts of Hong Kong. After taking 5 intensive relationship courses within these 365 days, will he find "the-one"? [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Indie writer-director Amos Why (Dot 2 Dot, Napping Kid) literally traveled to the far-flung corners of Hong Kong for this sweet coming-of-age romantic comedy. After years as a prominent sidekick, Kaki Shum finally gets his first crack at playing the lead. A computer- savvy Casanova to boot, with his turn as a 28-year-old I.T. geek who suddenly finds himself the object of affection for five attractive women within the same year. The quintet share virtually no similar traits except one quirky thing: they all live in remote corners of Hong Kong. Seeing our heartthrob's struggles in getting there's half the fun, though: all that travelling allows Why to offer his audience a chance to see and appreciate parts of the city they rarely get to experience. CHILLI LAUGH STORY Can : Hap Ga Lat Lit : Spicy Whole Family d. Coba Cheng Chun Him Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chun Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Lo Hoi Pang, Tam Yuk Ying, Donald Tong Kim Hong Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening July 14 2022 Opening July 20 2022 at the New York Asian Film Festival Trailer : https://youtu.be/xQC60x_Fbbs Teaser : https://youtu.be/ZPRMeWKIZKg [ MCL CINEMA ] The COVID-19 pandemic offered white-collar workers everywhere the chance to work from home. At first, it seemed like a luxury to be able to work outside the shackles of the office, but people quickly realized that it could also drive them insane. For Coba, work-from-home has led to a daily cage match with his family. When he inadvertently learns that his mother's homemade chili sauce is a hit with his co-workers, he convinces his family to turn the chili sauce into an online business in order to divert their attention away from conflicts. However, Coba didn’t expect that the sauce would become a timely internet sensation, thanks to families eating at home more often during the pandemic. From deciding which type of bottle to use for the chili sauce, long-hidden family conflicts are on the verge of erupting again. Soon enough, the family's daily tug-of-wars become even spicier than chili sauce...... FREE! - THE FINAL STROKE - THE SECOND VOLUME d. Eisaku Kawanami Japanese Animation Length : 106 mins. Opening July 14 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pV89zOVdCLc [ GOLDEN HARVEST ] After the first World Stage Competition, Haruka Nanase has been captive by the swimming of the Absolute Champion Alberto Volandel. He has been struggling to find the meaning of swimming, but has no way out. The path to becoming stronger is paved with adversities. Haruka puts himself through a rigorous and intensive training regiment, relentlessly devoting himself to practice. But Albert's swimming keeps replaying in his mind. What can Haruka see at the end of this struggle? URBAN MYTHS Can : Sau Yi Gwai Tam Lit : Seoul Strange Tales d. Hong Won-ki Kim Do-yoon, Bong Jae-hyun, Seo Ji-soo, SEOlA, SHOWNU, ARIN, AleXa, EXY, Oh Ryoong, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Soo-min, Lee Yul-eum, Rie Young-zin, Lee Ho-won, Jung Won-chang, Ju Hak-nyeon Rating : IIB Length : 123 mins. Opening : July 7 2022 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Composed with 10 urban tales including TUNNEL?THE WOMAN IN RED, TOOTH WORMS, NECROMANCY, THE WALL, THE CLOSET, GHOST MARRIAGE, THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR, A MANNEQUIN and ESCAPE GAMES which take you into the realm of darkness.... LOVE IS BLIND, HATE TOO Can : Ji Ming 24 Siu Si Lit : Fatal 24 Hours AKA : Man Hak Lit : Blind Scare AKA : Mang Nui Gaing Won Lit : Blind Girl Thriller d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Poon Chan Leung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Kaki Sham, Snow Suen Wai Suet, Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening January 6 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening June 30 2022 Teaser : https://youtu.be/CHI7lYkoGeM Trailer : https://youtu.be/FWAmF0nkwLU [ CINEMA CITY ] After losing 90% of her vision in a car accident, Bo has adapting to a new life as a blind woman. While her husband is away on a business trip, a stranger enters her home and takes her hostage. As the invader puts her through a series of mental and psychological torture, Bo must rely on her wits to survive. BURNING AKA : OBSESSED Can : Fun Sun Lit : Burning Body d. Benny Lau Wai Hung Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Dada Chan Jing, Rebecca Zhu, Helen Law Lan, Torio Wong Chi Shun, Katherine Chan Ka Sin, Kendy Cheung King Yan Rating : IIB Length : 86 mins. Opening June 30 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xp2GS8uo8_c [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Doctor Chi leads a steady and joyful life with his son and wife, Ching, until he meets Yu in a birthday party. Yu falls in love at first sight with Chi and they have a one-night stand. Chi feels guilty for his betrayal as he is always so faithful to Ching. One day, Yu pays a visit to Chi's clinic. Chi thinks that they are about to let bygones be bygones so he does not mind to have dinner with Yu. However, Chi's behaviour gives a false impression to Yu and she thinks that Chi is interested in her. Yu believes that Chi is the destinated one and tries hard to get close to Chi's family, threatening their life...so she could be with Chi. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] It is set in an old apartment building that has a mysterious and supernatural aura. The story follows the supernatural journeys of 10 residents, including the mysterious disappearance of a single mother's son, the strange movements of a bookstore owner, an otaku who stalks his neighbor, and the mysterious appearance of a young wife who pushes a sealed-up baby carriage. CHARACTER d. Akira Nagai Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata, Shido Nakamura, Shun Oguri Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins. Opening June 30 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VcWh-PISHf8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Reality and fiction clash in demented ways in this serial killer thriller by award-winning advertisement director Akira Nagai. Reuniting with Nagai after his maniacally fun performance in Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High, Japanese cinema's "It Boy", Masaki Suda, reveals his dark side as Keigo, a talented illustrator who is way too nice to write a villain in his comics. After witnessing the death of a family at the hands of a terrifying murderer, Keigo draws the murderer into his comic 34 and ends up creating a runaway hit. Co-starring Shun Oguri as a police detective chasing the serial killer, Character is a hair-raising chiller packed with unpredictable twists. PRIOR CONVICTIONS Can : Chin For Jeh d. Yoshiyuki Kishi Kasumi Arimura, Shizuka Ishibashi, Hayato Isomura Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Openng June 13 2022 (Preview) Opening June 30 2022 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Kaya has worked as a probation officer for 3 years, she finds her job rewarding. But one client, Makoto, an ex-murderer, suddenly disappears around the time that the police are investigating a series of murders committed by a mystery man. DEEMO MEMORIAL KEYS Can : Ying Sik Suen Leuk -Nei Tan Jau Dik Kam Sing, Ji Gum Ying Joi Wui Heung- Lit : Cherry Melody -the piano music you played is still echoing now- d. Junichi Fujisaku, Shuhei Matsushita Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 88 mins. Opening June 30 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/TBqH6u3tKeo [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Alice, a taciturn and withdrawn girl, attracts everyone's attention with her piano. But something changes in her heart after she meets Sania and Rosalia. At the same time, a little girl falls from a window located high in Deemo's castle. Although she loses her memory, she somehow knows the name Deemo. She also meets Mirai, Nutcracker, and Fragrant Sachet in the castle. To cultivate a sacred tree by the melody of piano so that the girl can leave the castle, they decide to collect sheet music all over the castle. While they are looking for sheet music, the girl meets Masked Lady. What is the relationship between them? [ 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 Opening December 2021 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. 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 (POSTPONED) [ 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? 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 April 2020 (POSTPONED) 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... WHERE THE WIND BLOWS AKA : 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, Belinda Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rose Chan Ka Wun Rating : IIB Length : 143 mins. Opening April 1 2021 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival (CANCELLED) Site: https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=935 [ 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 naivete, 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? TWELVE DAYS Can : 12 Yut d. Aubrey Lam Oi Wa Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Edward Ma Chi Wai Length : 89 mins. Opening October 27 2021 at the 18th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening April 23 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival fb : https://www.facebook.com/film.Twelvedays Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/57 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] In 2000, screenwriter Aubrey Lam made her directorial debut with Twelve Nights, a heartrending romantic drama that unravels a doomed relationship over a dozen episodes. Two decades later, Lam offers up another searing dissection of modern romance with this long-awaited thematic continuation. Like Twelve Nights, Twelve Days depicts 12 scenes of a tumultuous marriage, from its blissful beginning through its bitter collapse. On day one, Jeannie and Simon seem to have the makings of a perfect marriage, but the following 11 vignettes reveal the various conflicts, both big and small, that slowly eat away at their bond. Love may build a marriage, but Twelve Days shows that reality can just as easily shatter it. THE DISHWASHER SQUAD Can : Sai Woon Tin Tuen Lit : Dish Washing Heavenly Team AKA : Dai Sun Yi Lit : Big Business AKA : Dai Project d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Poon Chan Leung, Will Lee Ho Hin, Wayi, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Charmaine Lee Si Yan, Wong Jing Man, Length : 100 mins. Opening September 27 2012 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening October 28 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/dishwasher Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/60 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After seeing yet another of his ham-fisted start-ups go belly up, slacker-scion Kuen is lured by his best friend, Lun, to buy up a dishwashing business. When they realise the deal's a scam, they decide to pull a quick one too: they sign up mentally disabled people to the payroll to pocket subsidies from the government. But with the help of a tenacious social worker, this motley crew thrive thanks to their compassion and a lot of hard work. Scriptwriter Toni Shum Sek-yin's directorial debut is an inspiring fact-based tale about the importance of giving everyone a chance to be their best selves. Acting together for the first time, Cheng and Jen make a winning team in this breezy local comedy. [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA ] Chan Shi Kyun and Yu Chi Lun have been long time friends . They recklessly bought a dishwashing factory on the cheap but discover that the business is in a financial ruin and has no employees while existing contracts must be honored at the risk of financial penalty. To solve their problem, they decided to hire through a social worker so they will be eligible "special social enterprise" government subsidy in this crowd-pleasing comedy. (windowsonworlds.com) SHADOWS Can : Chan Ying Hung Gan Lit : Ruined Shadow Space d. Glenn Chan Chi Man Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Philip Keung Ho Man, Tse Kwan Ho, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Ling Man Lung, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Philip Ng Won Lung, Wong Sze Nga, Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins Opening October 31 2020 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 18 2020 (POSTPONED) Opening December 20 2021 The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site: https://bit.ly/hkiff44fullprog [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A social worker commits suicide after killing his family, but he fails and behaves madly in the hospital. Ching, a forensic psychiatrist with special power that can see into people's subconscious space performed an appraisal of him. She finds a voice in his subconscious space inducing him to do all kinds of cruel acts. Ching investigates the social worker's last visited psychiatrist, Doctor Yan. She suspected that he is the voice that taught the patient to kill! Ching asks Crime Unit Sergeant Fat to investigate. Due to patient confidentiality, Ching cannot provide any evidence. When the second murder case happens, Fat investigates Ching's childhood and reveals her traumatized past. Fat begins her question her justice and her motivation...... [ THE 44TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] With the mystical power to delve into people's subconscious, Ching, a psychiatrist, discovers that a social worker is compelled by an inner voice to kill his family and commit suicide. Suspecting his former psychiatrist, Ching collaborates with a cop to investigate, which leads to a revelation from her own traumatized past and casts a doubt over her motivation. In his first big-screen adventure, Glenn Chan delivers an exceptional psychological crime thriller that explores the dichotomy of good and evil urking in our shadows. POKEMON THE MOVIE: KOKO d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. SOCIAL DISTANCING AKA : SOCIAL DISTANCE Can : Din Ji Ling d. Gilitte Leung Bik Chi Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Zeno Koo Ting Hin, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Paco Wong Hing Nam, Moss Wu (Ng Chi Mak), Lee Li, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Opening January 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening July 11 2022 at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=6244&sc_category_seq=5020&sc_num=1&actEvent=view [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Cherry is a typical internet-obsessed woman who spends her days on her phone. After seeing a warning about an "e-ghost" in YouTube, she encounters numerous strange occurrences that force her to believe its existence. When the "e-ghost" takes control of her family, she must reach into the demons in her memories to free herself of the demon in her phone. TOKYO REVENGERS d. Tsutomu Hanabusa Takumi Kitamura, Yuki Yamada, Ryo Yoshizawa, Yosuke Sugino, Mio Imada Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening January 20 2022 (POSTPONED) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Takemichi Hanagaki leads a dead-end life in a run-down apartment while working part-time at a job for a younger manager who treats him like an idiot. Then one day, he learns that a girl he used to date during his hooligan days in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, and her brother, Naoto, have been murdered by the Kanto area's most illainous hoodlums, Tokyo Manji. The very next day, Takemichi is standing on a train platform when he is suddenly pushed onto the tracks. But instead of dying, Takemichi is transported ten years into the past where he is reunited with Hinata's younger brother, Naoto. "10 years from now, Hinata and you will be killed" he tells Naoto, thus altering the future. Hinata still doesn't survive, but Naoto does, becoming a police detective. Returning to the present day, Takemichi recruits Naoto's help in returning to the past to crush Tokyo Manji and save his Hinata's life once and for all. All Takemichi needs to do to travel through time is to shake hands with Naoto in either the present or the past. But to save Hinata and break free from a life of running away, Takemichi must take on Kanto's most powerful syndicate, the Tokyo Manji gang! NEW KUNG FU CULT MASTER 1 Can : SUN YI TIN TOH LUNG GEI JI GAU YEUNG SUN GUNG d. Wong Jing , Keung Kwok Man Raymond Lam Fung, Janice Man, Yun Qianqian, Sabrina Qiu, Tsui Kam Kong, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Rebecca Zhu, Lok Ying Kwan, Jade Leung Jung, Tin Kai Man, Lam Tze Chung, Derek Kwok Ching Hung, Louis Fan Siu Wong, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Chen Zhan, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ken Hung Cheuk Lap Opening January 28 2022 in Singapore Opening January 31 2022 online in Mainland China [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber have set off numerous bloodbaths and carnage in the kungfu world. Wudang master Zhang Cuishan lives in the Shangri-La Ice and Fire Island with his family, away from the dissension and bloodshed. Twelve years later, they were ambushed when returning to Wudang for the 100-year-old birthday celebration of his master Zhang Sanfeng. Their young son Zhang Wuji was orphaned. A secret power tries to instigate the Big Six Sects to annihilate the Ming Sect. Wuji shows up to rescue, eventually emerges as Lord of Ming Sect. The Big Six Sects are attacked one after another, Wuji sets off for Dadu for rescue. Everyone around Wuji has their own plot. His perspective of good and evil have switched. Shall he trust the princess of the Yuan Empire Zhao Min, the master of Emei Sect Zhiruo or the holy lady of the Ming Sect Xiaozhao? LOVE SUDDENLY Can : Fut Yin Sum Dung d. Mak Ho Bong Roxanne Tong Lok Man, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Anson Kong Yip Sang, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Chloe So Ho Yi, Shirley Chan Yan Yin Trailer : https://youtu.be/XXwfWDvdf5Y ig : https://www.instagram.com/movie_lovesuddenly/ Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) BLUE ISLAND Can : Yau Wat Ji Doh Lit : Depression Island d. Chan Tze-woon Length : 95 mins. Opening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam Bright Future Site : https://iffr.com/en/expanded/2022/films/blue-island [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. "A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island", as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it. In four chapters, Chan looks back at previous moments of resistance and revolution on the island: in 1967, 1973, and 1989. He shows how the activists of then are faring now. Some still burn with righteous fire, while others are disillusioned or have been bought off by the system. The past is presented in fictional scenes, with today's activists playing those of yesteryear. As one of the young demonstrators observes of her predecessor: "All the hardships he endured seem to be repeating in our generation." BACK HOME Can : Chut Yuet Fan Gwai Lit : July Return d. Nate Ki (Tse Ka Kei) Anson Kong, Bai Ling, Tai Po, Tam Yuk Ying Opening August 11 2022 EVANGELION: 3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO d. Kazuya Tsurumaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening August 11 2022 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] After 14 years, Shinji wakes on the battleship AAA Wunder. It belongs to WILLE, an anti-NERV organization founded by former NERV members. Shinji hears Rei's voice coming from EVA Mark.09, sent to rescue her, so he leaves Wunder and heads to NERV. Kaworu Nagisa shows Shinji the transformed land. He learns that saving Rei triggered the Near Third Impact that caused catastrophic damage to Earth. BUTT DETECTIVE: SHIRIARTY d. Kado Yuriko Japanese Animation Length : 74 mins. Opening August 18 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/IL2HLmZGcVo [ CINEMA CITY ] A baffling series of crimes turns out to be the work of Shiriarty, a villain who seeks to steal a mysterious treasure known as the "O-PARTS". Oshiri Tantei along with his assistant, Brown, enlist the aid of Audrey, an investigator from the international police organization Wanterpol, in an effort to prevent the "O-PARTS" from falling into the wrong hands while Shiriarty strives to plunge the world into darkness. The owner of Cafe Lucky Cat, located on the first floor of the Oshiri Tantei office, has a back injury and so he cannot do an interview and so Oshiri Tantei takes over for the day. During the interview, a huge order of food arrives by mistake. In order not to let the ingredients go to waste, Oshiri Tantei works everyone in town to make a super-sized sweet potato. EVANGELION: 3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME d. Kazuya Tsurumaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 155 mins. Opening August 18 2022 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The 4th and final installment of Rebuild of Evangelion. Misato and her anti-NERV group WILLE arrive at Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from AAA Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV EVAS appear, Mari’s improved EVA Unit-08 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (provisional name) wander about Japan. ALIENOID Can : Jo Jung Gau Jin Oi Sing Yun d. Choi Dong-Hoon Ryu Jun-Yeol, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Tae-ri, So Ji-sub, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung Opening August 18 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/BbKjDyU-Td8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the year 2022, Guard and Thunder live on Earth, managing alien prisoners who have been locked up in humans' brains. One day, a spacecraft appears in the sky over Seoul, and the police detective Moon witnesses a strange sight... Meanwhile 630 years earlier during the Goryeo Dynasty, the hapless dosa (Korean tao magician) Muruk and Ean, the so-called "The Girl Who Shoots Thunder", each scramble to outwit each other in pursuit of the mystical Divine Blade, for which a huge reward is being offered. Two sorcerers in search of the Divine Blade's secrets, Madam Black and Mr. Blue, as well as the masked Jajang, also set out on a desperate scramble to obtain the Blade. Meanwhile, a spacecraft emerges from a deep river, emitting light... Those who pursue alien prisoners locked in human bodies in the year 2022, and the sorcerers who pursue the legendary Divine Blade in the year 1391...When the door of time opens, everything becomes entangled! MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CUCURUZ DOAN'S ISLAND d. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Japanese Animation Length : 109 mins. Opening August 13 2022 at MOViE MOViE anifest Opening August 18 2022 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 15th episode of "Mobile Suit Gundam" (1979), "Cucuruz Doan's Island" has been adapted into a feature film after more than 40 years from its initial release. The story revolves around Amuro Ray, and Doan, a Zeon deserter meeting and seeing the sorrows of war. Director of the film is "Yoshikazu Yasuhiko", who was the character designer for the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" TV series. Voice acting is done by "Toru Furuya", "Toshio Furukawa", "Hideki Nakanishi", "Megumi Han", "Misato Fukuen" and more... WHERE THE WIND BLOWS AKA : 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, Belinda Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Rose Chan Ka Wun Rating : IIB Length : 143 mins. Opening April 1 2021 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival (CANCELLED) Opening August 15 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Site: https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=935 [ 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 naivete, 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? 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 Rating : IIB Length : 112 MINS. Opening June 27 2019 (POSTPONED) Opening July 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening August 25 2022 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. TALES FROM THE OCCULT Can : Suk Hung Hung Gan Lit : Lost Balance Murderous Space d. Fruit Chan Gor (DEAD MALL), Fung Chih Chiang (THE TENEMENT), Wesley Hoi (Hui Yip Sun) (THE CHINK) Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Sofiee Ng Hoi Yan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Paul Che Bo Law Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Van Chan, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui Cecilia So Lai Shan, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung Rating : IIB Length : 107 mins. Opening April 29 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening August 19 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Trailer : https://youtu.be/VoO6ydss3Mw [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This omnibus thriller consists of three short films about the hidden horrors that lurk behind the urban landscape of Hong Kong: "The Mall" (directed by Fruit CHAN): In the wake of a publicity event at a shopping mall, a social media influencer is spooked by paranormal sightings. It turns out that this mall was the site of a conflagration a decade ago and he happened to be a survivor among the multiple casualties. "The Tenement" (directed by FUNG Chih Chiang): While the owners of a tenement building are impatiently waiting for the imminent acquisition of their property for redevelopment, they are terrified to find a monster-looking creature standing at the corner of the stairs from morning till night. "The Chink" (directed by Wesley HOI): After witnessing as a young girl a dying man being stuck inside the chink of a wall, it took her years to get rid of the memories of his ghastly gaze. Years later, she feels his piercing gaze penetrating into the depths of her heart once again. [ SCREEN DAILY ] This psychological thriller comprises three short films from three directors about the hidden horrors that lurk behind the urban landscape of Hong Kong. TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF Can : Cup Sup Gau Shui Dik Ngor d. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting Length : 136 mins. Opening August 21 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ THE 46TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Sparked by the demolition and reconstruction of its century old campus, Ying Wa Girls' School embarks on a project to chronicle the transformation of its students through the penetrating camera of director Mabel Cheung, its distinguished alumni. Following a group of young students since 2011, the documentary captures the trials and tribulations that go with the most turbulent decade in Hong Kong's history. An up-close and honest coming-of-age saga, with fascinating stories to tell, and personal journeys of self-discovery and realisation. ONE PIECE FILM: RED d. Goro Taniguchi Cantonese Voices: Anson Kong, Marf@COLLAR Japanese Animation Opening August 25 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/d7dAf4thd9o THE SPARRING PARTNER Can : Jing Yi Wai Long Lit : Justice Cloister d. Ho Cheuk Tin Yeung Wai Lun, Mak Pui Tung, Louisa So Yuk Wa, Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Michael Chow Man Kin, Xenia Chong Wan Ching, Length : 135 mins. Opening August 30 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ THE 46TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. Pleading not guilty, the defense attorneys soon turn on each other, as the defendants play the devil and idiot game. Meanwhile, heated debates emerge inside the jury room, where nine jurors grapple with the truth. Crafting a complex, multi-layered narrative with surprising twists and turns, Ho Cheuk-tin sets himself a formidable challenge in this directorial debut. SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE Can : Yut Lo Tung Hung d. Judy Chu Fung Han Kara Wai Ying Hung, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Karena Ng Chin Yu, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Janis Chan Bui Yi Opening September 2021 (POSTPONED) Opening March 31 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening April 26 2022 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening September 29 2022 [ SCREEN DAILY ] In this family drama, the young protagonist wants to get away from her blind parents at all costs, but when the opportunity comes, she realizes that she cannot cut all ties with them. --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JOEY YUNG "LOVE IN VANCOUVER" CONCERT IN CANADA DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 19 2021 @ 8 PM Monday, December 7 2020 @ 8 PM (POSTPONED) Wednesday, May 27 2020 @ 8 PM (Postponed) Wednesday, April 20, 2022 @ 8PM (POSTPONED) Sunday, November 13 2022 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St., Vancouver BC Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA $ 168, 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Canton Productions http://cantonproductions.com/JoeyYung.html * MAYDAY "FLY TO 2022" TOUR IN USA DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 19 2022 @ 9PM VENUE LOCATION: Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn NY TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 328, 288, 238, 198, 158, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 * MAYDAY "FLY TO 2022" TOUR IN USA DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 12 2022 @ 9PM VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 388, 328, 288, 238, 198, 158, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 * ERIC CHOU WORLD TOUR IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday, November 5 2022 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St., Pasadena CA TICKET PRICES: $ 228, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/eric-chou-la * EMIL WAKIN CHAU "WAKIN TOGETHER" CONCERT IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday, September 11 2022 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Tropicana Showroom Tropicana Atlantic City 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 228, 168, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-ac * EMIL WAKIN CHAU "WAKIN TOGETHER" CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, September 4 2022 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday July 31 2022 10 DETECTIVE CONAN: THE BRIDE OF HALLOWEEN d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation 9 DECISION TO LEAVE Can : Fun Sau Dik Kuet Sum Lit : Determination for Breakup d. Park Chan-wook Tang Wei, Park Hae-il 8 CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: THE TORNADO LEGEND OF NINJA MONONOKE d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation 7 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 d. Jeff Fowler James Marsden, Ben Schwartz (English Voice), Tika Sumpter Colleen O'Shaughnessey (English Voice), Idris Elba (English Voice), Jim Carrey 6 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S LITTLE STAR WARS 2021 d. Yamaguchi Susumu Japanese Animation 5 TOP GUN MAVERICK d. Joseph Kosinski Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro, Val Kilmer, Lew Pullman, Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris 4 THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER d. Taika Waititi Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi (English Voice), Russell Crowe, Jaimie Alexander, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Vin Diesel (English Voice), Bradley Cooper (English Voice), 3 MINIONS : THE RISE OF GRU d. Kyle Balda Illumination Animation English Voices: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Alan Arkin Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, 2 DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS 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 1 CHILLI LAUGH STORY Can : Hap Ga Lat Lit : Spicy Whole Family d. Coba Cheng Chun Him Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Ronald Cheng Chun Kei, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Matthew Chow Hoi Kwong, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Lo Hoi Pang, Tam Yuk Ying, Donald Tong Kim Hong ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS DETECTIVE CONAN: THE BRIDE OF HALLOWEEN Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening July 28 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/45eKXKr69m8 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S LITTLE STAR WARS 2021 Rating : I Length : 109 mins. Opening August 4 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/cJTMmISouFM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day during summer vacation, a palm-sized alien named Papi appears from a small rocket that Nobita picks up. He is the president of Pirika, a small planet in outer space, and has come to Earth to escape the rebels. Doraemon and his friends are puzzled by Papi's small size, but as they play together using the secret tool "Small Light", they gradually become friends. However, a whale-shaped space battleship comes to earth and attacks Doraemon, Nobita and the others in order to capture Papi. Feeling responsible for getting everyone involved, Papi tries to stand up to the rebels. Doraemon and his friends leave for the planet Pirika to protect their dear friend and his home. DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS AKA : COLD DETECTIVE Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening April 2 2022 in Mainland China (POSTPONED) Opening July 8 2022 in Mainland China Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/vLo3Qfu0p0M facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DetectiveVS.Sleuths [ 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... [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Wer mit Ungeheuern kämpft, mag zusehn, dass er nicht dabei zum Ungeheuer wird." (He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.) Jenseits von Gut und Böse: Vorspiel einer Philosophie der Zukunft (Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future) Friedrich Nietzsche Hong Kong is rocked by a series of brutal murders. The victims are suspects of cold cases who have eluded arrest for many years. The group of killers, who call themselves "The Chosen Sleuths", are vigilantes who are taking justice in their own hands and openly challenging the Hong Kong police. In response, the police form a task force of their own "chosen sleuths" to stop the criminals. Jun Lee was a legend in the police force as an ace detective before the onset of his mental illness. Once nicknamed "The Chosen Sleuth", Jun now lives as a hobo on the streets after he was disgracefully dismissed from the force. To prove that he is not a lunatic, but the real "Chosen Sleuth", Jun joins the fight against "The Chosen Sleuths" to stop their elaborately laid plans. Racing against time, Jun and pregnant police detective Yee must race against time to solve cases both new and old to bring "The Chosen Sleuths" to justice. DECISION TO LEAVE AKA : Po Fook Sik Fun Sau Lit : Revenge Style Breakup Rating : IIB Length : 138 mins. Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qPqyUmp91SQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Kind and polite detective Haejun is entrusted with a case of unnatural death in the mountains. While investigating the case, he meets Seorae, the dead victim's wife, and can't help but both suspect and develop an interest in her. CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: THE TORNADO LEGEND OF NINJA MONONOKE Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening July 21 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YQVCD6_gH8o [ CINEMA CITY ] One day, a woman named Chiyome Hesogakure visits the Nohara family with a 5-year-old called Chinzo. Chiyome claims that she is the actual birth mother of Shinnosuke! But before Misae and Hiroshi figure out the truth, a group of mysterious ninjas come to the Nohara family and take Chiyome and Shinchan away to a Ninja Village! Chiyome tells Shinchan that there is powerful energy stored inside the Earth. To prevent energy loss from the "Navel of the Earth", descendants of the Hesogakure block it with a pure gold plug by using "Ninpo: The Art of Mononoke". The Earth will wither, and the rotation will stop if it comes off! Can Shinchan protect the future of the Earth and the "tomorrow" of his family? CHILLI LAUGH STORY Rating : IIA Length : 91 mins. Opening February 1 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening July 14 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xQC60x_Fbbs Teaser : https://youtu.be/ZPRMeWKIZKg [ MCL CINEMA ] The COVID-19 pandemic offered white-collar workers everywhere the chance to work from home. At first, it seemed like a luxury to be able to work outside the shackles of the office, but people quickly realized that it could also drive them insane. For Coba, work-from-home has led to a daily cage match with his family. When he inadvertently learns that his mother's homemade chili sauce is a hit with his co-workers, he convinces his family to turn the chili sauce into an online business in order to divert their attention away from conflicts. However, Coba didn’t expect that the sauce would become a timely internet sensation, thanks to families eating at home more often during the pandemic. From deciding which type of bottle to use for the chili sauce, long-hidden family conflicts are on the verge of erupting again. Soon enough, the family's daily tug-of-wars become even spicier than chili sauce...... ------------ For the week starting July 30 2022 (Week 31) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 BLOODY WARMTH Can : Jo Seung 37.2 Doh Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/eoRzrwXJWn8 4 BEING HERE Can : Jeh Lei Yoyo Sham Ning Yi https://youtu.be/sTt6awCBD2k 3 THE SPARK Can : Sim Lim per se https://youtu.be/7c65bLMVg-Y 2 MY PLACE Can : Ngor Dei Joyce Cheng Yun Yi https://youtu.be/4MpRwbiBbBI 1 FLY Can : Fei Mag Lam Yun Tung https://youtu.be/z6MEvNbF9jE TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 CREATE NEW CHAPTER TOGETHER Can : Gung Chong Sun Pin Supper Moment https://youtu.be/LB1vzPSqS50 4 SLOW MOTION Can : Man Gan Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei https://youtu.be/wEOlKo2UqCA 3 THE WORLD HAS KISSED MY SOUL WITH ITS PAIN, ASKING FOR ITS RETURN IN SONGS Can : Sai Gai Yi Tung Mun Ngor Yi Ngor Gor Cheung Cath Wong Yin https://youtu.be/Ic_-Bbvp8Ts 2 PAPA Can : Ba Ba Fong Sum Ngor Chook Ga Lesley Chiang Lai Man https://youtu.be/VnjYWTtFBR8 1 LOVE 101 Can : Yin Doi Luen Oi Ong Chuen Sau Chak Janice Vidal (Wai Lan) https://youtu.be/qiixtk9XlSU METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 THE SPARK Can : Sim Lim per se https://youtu.be/7c65bLMVg-Y 4 FLY Can : Fei Mag Lam Yun Tung https://youtu.be/z6MEvNbF9jE 3 OLD SCHOOL Can : Moot Yau Chuen Hau Fook Dik Yut Ji Dark Wong Ming Tak https://youtu.be/iht6RksgJUw 2 VANITY Can : Hui Wing Gin Lee https://youtu.be/Kzd6hVZ1Ofg 1 INNERSPACE MIRROR https://youtu.be/1iaaxf76GZ8 COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 UGLY? Can : Bin Gor Wa Nei Chau ILUB https://youtu.be/gCwaZl3fnWE 4 SUMMER Can : Ha Ji Fung Mut Sze Terence Lam Ka Chun https://youtu.be/eL5bXSfB-K0 3 FLOATING CLASSROOM Can : Piu Lau Gau Sut Leo Ku Kui Ke, Edan Lui Cheuk On https://youtu.be/B1dDPfs6cXo 2 XY Zeno Koo Ting Hin https://youtu.be/uR8omrA6n2c 1 MY PLACE Can : Ngor Dei Joyce Cheng Yun Yi https://youtu.be/4MpRwbiBbBI RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 FLOATING CLASSROOM Can : Piu Lau Gau Sut Leo Ku Kui Ke, Edan Lui Cheuk On https://youtu.be/B1dDPfs6cXo 4 KING KONG Anson Lo Hon Ting https://youtu.be/VPhieoNkiec 3 TO BE LOVED Can : Jap Guan Bei Oi Elly https://youtu.be/FhUYTCGEQpU 2 NO MONEY NO HAPPY Jaime Cheung Tin Wing https://youtu.be/bCR5y2pKXBA 1 CREATE NEW CHAPTER TOGETHER Can : Gung Chong Sun Pin Supper Moment https://youtu.be/LB1vzPSqS50 --------------------- DETECTIVE VS SLEUTHS https://www.fandango.com/detective-vs-sleuths-228562/movie-overview Opening July 22 2022 in the U.S. and Canada UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES Regal Irvine Spectrum ScreenX, 4Dx, IMAX, RPX and VIP AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orange 30 AMC DINE-IN Ontario Mills 30 AMC Burbank 16 DUBLIN CA Regal Hacienda Crossings IMAx, ScreenX and RPX SACRAMENTO CA Regal UA Laguna Village SAN FRANCISCO CA AMC Metreon 16 OAKLAND CA AMC Bay Street 16 SAN JOSE CA AMC Mercado 20 AMC Eastridge 15 SAN DIEGO CA AMC UTC 14 AMC Mission Valley 20 Regal Edwards Mira Mesa IMAX, 4DX, and RPX SEATTLE WA Regal Meridian and 4DX AMC Pacific Place 11 Las Vegas NV Regal Village Square AMC Town Square 18 EUGENE OR Regal Valley River Center and IMAX HOUSTON TX AMC Fountains 18 AMC Gulf Pointe 30 DALLAS TX AMC DINE-IN Garpevine Mills 30 AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 DENVER CO AMC Westminster Promenade 24 NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 25 AMC Jersey Garden 20 Regal Tangram 4DX SYRACUSE NY Regal Destiny USA IMAX, 4DX and RPX BOSTON AMC Boston Common 19 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 ATLANTA GA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 Regal Hollywood @ North I-85 CARY NC Regal Crossroads and IMAX - Cary CHARLOTTE NC AMC Concord MIlls 24 DURHAM NC AMC CLASSIC Durham 15 DETROIT MI AMC Star Great Lakes 25 CHERRY HILL NJ AMC Cherry Hill 24 PITTSBURGH PA AMC Waterfront 22 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN AMC Inver Grove 16 ALEXANDRIA DMV AMC Hoffman Center 22 ROCKVILLE DMV Regal Rockville Center Gaithersburg DMV AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 HONOLULU HI Regal Dole Cannery IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX and RPX CANADA VANCOUVER Cineplex SilverCity Riverport Cinemas Cineplex International Village MARKHAM ON Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP TORONTO ON Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP RICHMOND HILL ON SilverCity Richmond HIll Cinemas OTTAWA ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas RICHMOND BC SilverCity Riverport Cinemas VANCOUVER BC Cineplex Cinemas marine Gateway and VIP EDMONTON AB Cinema City Movies 12 CALGARY AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook WINNIPEG MB SilverCity St. Vital Cinemas MONTREAL QC Cinema Cineplex Forum et VIP HALIFAX NS Scotiabank Theatre Halifax EDMONTON Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Cineplex City Movie 12 --- CHILLI LAUGH STORY https://trinitycineasia.com/films/chilli-laugh-story/ Opening July 22 2022 in the U.S. and Canada UNITED STATES NEW YORK AREA AMC Empire 25 College Point Multiplex Cinemas LOS ANGELES AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Orang 30 AMC Tustin 14 SAN FRANCISCO AMC Metreon 16 AMC Mercado 20 CHICAGO AMC River East 21 BOSTON AMC Boston Common 19 PHILADELPHIA AMC Cherry Hill 24 SEATTLE MAC Pacific Place 11 CANADA VANCOUVER Cineplex SilverCity Riverport Cinemas Cineplex International Village TORONTO Cineplex Markham Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill EDMONTON Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Cineplex City Movie 12 UNITED KINGDOM ENGLAND Cineworld Birmingham – Broad Street Odeon Birmingham New Street Showcase Cinema de Lux, Bristol Showcase Cinema de Lux, Leeds Odeon Manchester Great Northern Cineworld Nottingham Showcase Cinema de Lux, Reading Cineworld Sheffield Odeon Luxe Sheffield Showcase Cinema de Lux, Southampton LONDON Cineworld Leicester Square Cineworld O2 Greenwich Odeon Luxe Haymarket SCOTLAND Odeon Edinburgh Lothian Road --- [ WHAT IS YOUR CHAFFING EDITOR LISTENING TO ] I AIN'T WORRIED OneRepublic https://youtu.be/mNEUkkoUoIA ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com