From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (August 4 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. Faye Wong who celebrates her birthday on August 8th B. Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) who celebrates her birthday on August 6th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2022/08/10) Within the HK$ 1.5 billion the Shaw Film Studio, the innovative creative space Shaw Creative Hub yesterday held an opening ceremony. Shaw Foundation president and Shaw Film Studio CEO Chan Wai Man, HKDI president Wong Lai Lin, Golden Scene film CEO Winnie Tsang Lai Fan, film director Adam Wong Sau Ping and VS Media founder and Shaw Creative Hub operator Wong Nga Fan were the guest of the ceremony. The late Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) vice president, TVB non executive director Mona Fong Yat Wa's sisters Choi Man Chi and Lee Kit Yi also attended. Chan Wai Man said, "The Shaw Foundation's guiding principle would be promoting culture and art preservation and heritage. Shaw Film Studio has always operated under the Foundation's support. Its proceeds would also be turned over to the Foundation for charitable purposes. They would continue on Sir and Mrs. Run Run Shaw (Siu Yat Fu)'s passion for film and hope to develop more variety at the Shaw Film Studio, provide even more well rounded support to filmmakers, encourage even more domestic film productions and further elevate Hong Kong film's position." The hub would be at the Shaw Film Studio in Tseung Kwan O. It would occupy 11,000 square feet. Chan Wai Man pointed out that the Hub would provide active work space for the industry, like activity space and conference room, as well as post production media production facilities like green screen production sets, mixing and recording studio and editing room, to elevate the domestic production abilities. He also hoped that through the Hub Hong Kong production, distribution, film festival, film technical company and professional talent would gather together, provided with working space and facilities, create an entertainment ecological system that would be full of energy. this time the Studio in order to elevate the facilities invested HK$ 300 million. When would the budget be balanced? He said, "We have always carried the original intent to support and repay the film industry, worked hard to create a platform to provide assistance to the film industry, so I never thought about when we would be able to break even." He continued that the Shaw Foundation would bear the cost of the Shaw Film Studio, all future proceeds would go to the Foundation for charitable purposes. Artist Sam Chan Yu Sam yesterday also attended the hub's opening ceremony. He said that this time he came to visit the facilities as a creator. When the Studio opened he was also there. This time he mainly wanted to see if they would have any opportunity to work together in the future. He pointed out that the competition in the entertainment industry was growing, as an artist he would have to work in many different areas. Soon to be a father, he said that his wife was already in the 19th week of pregnancy. The expectant date would be December 29th. For now they would choose a natural birth. He also said that now he would treat his wife like a queen and revealed that his wife worried that after the birth of their baby girl she would be out of favor and be jealous. Chan Yu Sam earlier worked with MIRROR's Stanley Yau and Frankie Chan on a ViuTV series. He revealed that the series was originally scheduled for a November release, but he did not know whether it has been affected. He said that the concert accident shocked him. He worked with the injured dancer Ah Mo (Lee Kai Yin) on a music video. Although they were not considered close, his heart still ached for him. He said, "MIRROR needs to recover physically and emotionally. I wish for more space for them to pick up their emotions and for the injured dancers a speedy recovery." Golden Scene chief Tsang Lai Fan and director Wong Sau Ping yesterday attended the Shaw Creative Hub opening ceremony. They felt that the new generation of directors had creativity and cared about society very much. Speaking of the Hong Kong film FAR FAR AWAY (LUEN LO SHAN KA LA), Golden Scene was the distributor and the investor. Tsang Lai Fan said that the box office was already over HK$ 1 million. The performance was considered decent and the company would arrange for more shows. "At first we worried about lead actor Kaki Sham not being attractive enough and not well known enough, but the audience response has already represented everything." As for Kaki Sham being attacked online for being ugly? She said that the audience had the freedom to criticize, but FAR was about not too handsome guy paired with pretty girls. Now the outside response could be seen as marketing, which was not a bad thing. Wong Sau Ping said that he has always had bias against good looking people. Perhaps his film subjects were more real, he did not feel they needed to be too pretty. Some actors did not get their roles after the auditions because they were too pretty. Wong Sau Ping worked with MIRROR captain Lokman Yeung on THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI). He said that the accident has affected him as well. After the accident he texted Lokman to comfort him. "From what I have heard so far they are pretty quiet, and they wish the injured would be able to recover soon." Meanwhile, the Keung To and Jer Lau starred film MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR) would hold a premiere today. Emperor Motion Pictures has already confirmed that they would not appear. * (2022/08/09) Kaki Sham in his new film FAR FAR AWAY (YUEN LO SHAN KA LA) got very lucky, as he developed relationships with Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Hanna Chan, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Cecilia So Lai Shan and Crystal Cheung Man Ka. The film used 5 romantic experiences to document the growth of the protagonist. Kaki even said that being to able to work with the 5 beauties was the luck of three lifetimes. However Kaki Sham recently was criticized for being "ugly". He with high EQ responded with "I am sorry to have affected you" and received strong support online. The film critic known as "Rose" earlier wrote a long post to criticize the film and Kaki Sham's appearance. After the personal attack Kaki Sham gave a high EQ response. "Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that my ugly appearance upset you and affected you, but I really, really like to be an actor. Even if you time travel back to when I was little and bullied me, I still would want to be an actor. The ugly appearance I can't change, but i would work hard on performing better, hopefully in the future I would be able to have your support." Many online supported Kaki Sham. "Rose" also later commented and thanked Sham for being gracious, and that Sham's acting was not the issue. "Rose" only felt that the film was not persuasive. Earlier Kaki Sham, Yu Heung Ying, Hanna Chan and Leung Yung Ting promoted FAR. Kaki happily described that it was the luckiest he has ever gotten in a movie. "My character dated 5 girls, and these 5 relationship experiences gave me growth. From not knowing how to get a date to slowly understanding more about love, understanding that not every girl is suitable for me. Even if I treat her like a goddess, she might not be my true love. In the end I realize that the Ms. Right was actually the one I get along the most comfortably with." As for being seen by Kaki as the goddess in the film, Hanna Chan said that she was somewhat resistant before taking the role. "Being a goddess requires a lot of self confidence, but I don't feel I do. It's like a trap, so I worked very hard in convincing myself to turn to be fairy like and unconventional like the character. Actually he would treat me like a goddess because he never had any contact with or understanding of me. Many guys think goddesses are hard to get, but they only like that feeling of distance. (Are you hard to get?) I am not a girl who has to take a long time to get. I am all about the feeling. If everyone is very compatible then we would naturally be together. Each time I dated it started very naturally." Now of course they do not live far far away, but the 3 girls have different views of the transportation issue. Yu Heung Ying admitted that she liked the feeling of being taken care of, so she would hope that he would take her home. Hanna Chan was afraid of troubling others, so she was more afraid of getting a ride home. Direct Leung Yung Ting stated that she did not need to, instead she liked taking people home. She thought a relationship needed to be fair. Kaki felt that the goal of taking girls home was to spend even more time together, but since the birth of his son he and his wife rarely had time alone. He inevitably would be jealous. Kaki Sham's management company also posted on social media, "I believe in an actor's ability and potential. I don't just look to his appearance, but his nature. This world has too many standards and ways to judge beauty, the only thing we can do is make ourselves better, respectfully appreciate each person is unique and embrace our own uniqueness. At the same time I thank the viewers who support and have watched Kaki grow. His dream and profession is to be an actor. He has struggled to this stage, I look forward to his continuing hard work to do his part as an actor and play each role well." Friend Neo Yau Hok Sau said in support, "Stepping on an actor who doesn't rely on his looks for his looks is like praising him as for his substance." Earlier Kaki Sham and Yu Heung Ying worked together on the film DISTINCTION (FEI TUNG FAN HEUNG). He already joked that he had a crush on her long ago, finally in FAR it came to fruition. Yu Heung Ying mentioned that investors originally had opinions about the director's casting of Kaki Sham as the male lead and suggested finding a "tall and handsome man". She however disagreed, feeling that handsome guy's required pairing with a beauty was too dull! Kaki Sham described now as if he was the Atsushi Ito played Train Man in Japanese drama who landed Miskai Ito played Miss Hermes. He hoped to have a trilogy and work with Yu Heung Ying again. In real life, Kaki Sham's romantic journey was just as treacherous. Two years ago he and his wife Lee Kwai Man got married, and their relationship was not smooth sailing. He said, "We dated for seven years, in the first two years she suggested breaking up countless times. Because she was in the business, she felt my work format had no sense of security. In the middle of the night I still had to go to work, like a man who was having an affair. She grew suspicious and couldn't accept it." He admitted that after meeting his wife, he already considered her his lifetime companion. Thus each time she suggested breaking up, he would do everything to save it. Kaki Sham now has an one year and a half old son and the family of three is very happy. Since FAR's release, director Amos why (Wong Ho Yin) and the cast have been working hard at audience appreciation events. With word of mouth almost every show was sold out. However it was in danger at the box office because it was only released on a few cinemas and not to mentioned many were "heaven and earth shows" (two shows daily, the earliest and the latest). Its opening box office was only HK$ 110,000. Two days ago (Sunday) it rose to over HK$ 300,000, but still quite far from breaking even. Would Amos Why ask cinemas to add shows? He said, "Actually I have no way of doing that, our situation is very passive. Now more people are watching FAR FAR AWAY, the cinema owners have already added shows. Last Thursday when it opened it only had 60 something shows, now it has 80 something." He continued, "I know the distribution company has been actively pursuing that. On the fourth day in release the movie had 10 more cinemas, but not too many shows. In comparison to the better box office performers now, each day they have 150 to 300 shows. So FAR has no way to fight. What can I do? The only hope is to spread the word of mouth, attracting more and more viewer support. Actually business is all about business, cinemas only look at numbers. If we can't keep the audience, whatever we say would be a waste." Amos Why predicted that yesterday's cumulative box office should be around HK$ 1.3 million. The film cost HK$ 2.7 million to make. Without marketing that covers heaven and earth, the most effective promotion would be audience word of mouth and shares. * (2022/08/08) Recently two "blockbusters" appeared online to raise funding, one was said to star Chow Yun Fat and Louis Koo Tin Lok; the other was a sequel to one of Wong Jing's earlier films. However both film projects were fake, obviously scammers were using artists' names in their scam! Wong Jing called the swindlers despicable, while Julian Cheung Chi Lam urged everyone to be more alert. In recent years due to the pandemic every step in the film industry difficult to take. Many directors wanted to start productions but often due to the lack of funding their projects were scrapped. Famous director Ann Hui On Wa earlier in an interview said that she shot one of the segments HEADMASTER for the film SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI). Actually that segment's script was originally a movie, unfortunately due to the lack of funding it could only be set aside until SEPTET. When she was invited to shoot one of the segment, she shrank this script into a short film and her work could finally be seen. Even a big time Hong Kong Film Award winning director has difficulties galore, one could imagine how risky the situation has been for the film industry. In recent years many scammers made the situation worse, as they pushed out many "fake movies" to raise fund. Some also wanted to repackage scrapped film projects into "new films" that would not be released to swindle money, which made finding funding for filmmakers who truly wanted to make movies even harder! Recently two "blockbusters" were rumored to be raising fund in the Mainland online, one was said to star film superstar Chow Yun Fat, with Louis Koo Tin Lok, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Mainland star Sweet Li Qin in MAI JUI (MYSTERY CRIME). The directors would be Alan Mak Siu Fai and Felix Chong Man Keung. The project claimed that it would be another crime suspense film since the directors' classic film INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH). In addition it had script content and character break down. Another film was FUTURE COPS 2 (CHIU CUP HOK HAU BA WONG 2). The film claimed to be the sequel to the Wong Jing directed 1993 film FUTURE COPS that starred Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Chingmy Yau Suk Ching and others. It also had detailed script content and character break down, and even cited that Cheung Wai King and Yau Suk Ching would not be a part of the new film. Hence Mainland artists Wong Yibo and Li Qin would take their parts. Two film projects sounded convincing, but the plot thickened in the end. The author said, "The film company in order to actively respond to national policies and the implementation of the Film Promotion Law allows individuals or enterprises to participate. Currently many producers have already participated in it from all over the world." Obviously there is a desire to raise funds from individuals and small businesses. Reporters contacted the related actors and directors for confirmation about two "blockbusters". Reportedly in the cast of MAI JUI, Francis Ng Chun Yu's management company said that no one has contacted them. Julian Cheung Chi Lam and director Alan Mak Siu Fai also said that they have never heard of this project and reminded everyone to be careless to avoid being scammed! As for FUTURE COPS' director, Wong Jing denied a plan for a sequel and called the poster a swindler, the action despicable and urged everyone not to fall for the scam. Koo Tin Lok's film industry position is getting higher and higher. In recent years he invested and starred in numerous films, perhaps thus he became the target swindlers utilized. Goo Jai lately has been busy with his new film WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI)'s promotion. As actor and producer he "did everything" during the shoot, he even had his hands on props. He also often rode the electric bicycle all over the set, observing every corner of it. Also in the film was Sean Lau Ching Wan. He, like Goo Jai, even when not in a scene would loved to linger on the set and help out, no wonder Goo Jai praised him as a very thoughtful good actor. Speaking of the production, Goo Jai pointed out that because the costume was armor, he was constantly at the air conditioner and drank a massive amount of cold beverages to lower his temperature. However Ching Wan shook his hands and head, as he joked, "He can easily get sick like that!" * (2022/08/07) Popular guy group MIRROR's Keung To starred in the Emperor Motion Picture MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU GOR DAI YI GOR), which will open soon. Although his appearance at the premiere remained unknown, earlier he recorded an interview to promote the film. In it he made some minor adjustment about his "retirement plan"; he even declared that he could be an actor if he didn't sing, because he liked that actors could let go of their "idol baggage" and focused on what he liked to do! After the concert accident, the 12 members of MIRROR faced the greatest darkness since the start of their career. They needed time to recover and they are still working hard at it. The Keung To, Jer Lau and Teresa Mo Shun Kwan starred Emperor Motion Picture MAMA'S AFFAIR will hold its premiere on the 10th. Currently it is unknown whether Keung To and Jer would appear, but the actors earlier shot a production special and shared their production experience. In it Keung To talked about his "plan to retire before age 30' and even made minor adjustments because he wanted to keep acting. When sked if he liked acting, Keung To said, "Before I always say I want to retire, now I would say maybe I won't be a singer, I would become an actor. Because I discover the life of an actor is freer, without so many frames to put myself in. The identity of an idol may have a lot more restrictions, and not have my own life. I feel being an actor would be much more fun." For his first film, of course he would need time to slowly explore and would have many new ideas. Because the first day of production to its wrap, Keung To's idea of acting also changed. From being fully suspicious to becoming in character as soon as he took his mark, the process was very interesting. He said, "I feel in every work there is certain regret, but these regrets would make me want to do a little better the next time I act. I was full of suspicions when I started making movies, by the middle I slowly trusted the character. Later on as soon as I took my mark I would become the character. I thought this process was a lot of fun. Acting is more fun than I imagine, from now on I would want to continue to try acting." Keung To stated that he still had a long way to go from becoming a real actor, but he would work hard at it. "After seeing Sister Mo, I realize an actor really isn't a random job. You have to respect this profession very much." As for Jer in the film he played Mo Shun Kwan's son "Chi Hin", who grew up in a broken home. Jer stated that at first this character was hard to relate to. "Actually 'Chi Hin' and I have differences. He has experienced a lot, I myself come from a happy family. Daddy Mommy are very supportive of me. I never thought how growing up in a broken home would be like. Luckily I am more sentimental, I very easily can relate to how the character feels. I can feel that if Daddy and Mommy split up it would really hurt. Although it really hurt, you still have to learn to move on and accept it." Two strong female filmmakers, director Kearen Pang Sau Wai and Best Actress Mo Shun Kwan appreciated each other on this collaboration. Mo Shun Kwan stated, "I really like to work with a director who started as an actor, because directors who have been actors can grasp the roles and the actor's expression easier. In particular this movie is about women, so there is a bond." Pang Sau Wai also said that working with Mo Shun Kwan was very pleasant. "From talking about this story on the first day, I discover that 'actually women really can talk about anything'. Then on the set, do you think I have any pressure from having to direct Mo Shun Kwan? Of course! However very strangely she didn't give me any pressure, and she would agree with me a little. For example sometime I would say 'This take wasn't as good as the one before', and she would say, 'I didn't think so either'. This is our common evaluation, similar views, so this is how trust is built." Aside from Keung to and Jer, group mate Anson Lo is also working in film, television and music. Reportedly, Anson Lo originally would work on a famous Korean director's film. The investor would be the film company of his film debut SHOWBIZ SPY (GA MO NUI TUEN), WUCulture. The company representative Charlie Wong Wing Fung admitted that the company has had initial discussions with Anson Lo, but because it has not been confirmed they had no further news. As for when would the production begin? He said, "Because of the pandemic in Korea, the director doesn't know when he would be able to come." Because Wong Wing Fung earlier revealed in public that the company would work with Korean director Kwak Jae-Yong, some speculated that he would be Anson Lo's new film director. Kwak Jae-Yong made Jeon Ji-Hyun and Sun Ye-Jin stars with Korean films MY SASSY GIRL and THE CLASSIC, his Hong Kong film would certainly set off spark. Aside from Anson Lo's new film production start date has yet to be confirmed, captain Lokman Yeung and Gordon Lam Ka Tung's new film has already been wrapped up but no release date. * (2022/08/05) Guy group MIRROR's 4th show of their Hong Kong Coliseum concert series had a serious accident, as a giant monitor fell from above and injured two dancers Lee Kai Yin (Ah Mo) and Cheung Chi Fung. They remained hospitalized. Ah Mo is the boyfriend of girl group COLLAR's member So Ching. After the accident MIRROR and COLLAR immediately suspended their jobs, until two days ago when they returned to PCCW for a meeting. After that Keung To posted on social media, "We would never give up, we definitely stand up". COLLAR yesterday returned to work first as they appeared on a Commercial Radio interview. So Ching did not appear. The members said that they were OK and wished for everyone to be safe. After the MIRROR HK Coliseum accident, their and COLLAR's jobs, as well as ViuTV's marketing all were suspended. The outside were not only concerned with the dancers' injuries but also MIRROR's emotional states. Earlier captain Lokman Yeung posted on social media, "We would watch ourselves, don't worry about us." Then other members shared the post. MIRROR and COLLAR two days ago were called to the company. Around 9:45 PM everyone left through the parking lot. Ian Chan drove away with a serious look. Edan Lui and Anson Lo were expressionless as they left in manager Sister Fa (Wong Wai Kwan)'s vehicle. Other members Anson Kong, Frankie Chan, Keung To and others left in two vehicles without speaking. Keung To early yesterday morning posted on social media, "Never give up, we would never give up, definitely would stand up, together face everything" to shatter the breakup rumors. Ian yesterday posted a photo of the sky. "Stay positive, pray." Frankie shared on social media, "Don't believe it's impossible for you to do, you don't have to be talented, you don't have to be great, just when faced with challenged don't give up first. Believe in yourself, then anything is possible." Edan posted, "Over the past few days I received a lot of concerns, thank you everyone, relax I am fine. Now I only wish for a speedy recovery for the injured, only ask for them to be fine. God please help us." Jeremy said, "We are one and all, we would keep going, no matter how difficult, keep praying." The dancer who was injured before the concert and did not perform, Zisac Law Tak Chi yesterday posted his concert staff pass. "This show, although in the end I never performed on the stage, absolutely must be remembered. I never thought that 24 people could be united as one. In the future the 24 of us would definitely be able to return to the stage, with the 12 guys, 36 as one! Finally I wish for all those injured, whether physically or spiritually, a speedy recovery and live on." So Ching's boyfriend Ah Mo currently remained in the intensive care unit at the hospital. COLLAR yesterday returned to work for an interview at the Commercial Radio. She did not appear, only the remaining 7 members went to the station. As they got out of the vehicle they darted into the station without saying a world, but they waved to the waiting media. When the program began, COLLAR spoke about the accident. Captain Gao said, "We very sincerely thank everyone for caring about us. We have received encouragement from people from different walks of life, and received your love. We are OK, we wish everyone to be safe, we wish for something good to happen. We would carry everyone's energy and work hard, keep doing well, spread positive energy. Thank you everyone for caring about So Ching. We hope that everyone would continue to believe in and support us." On her birthday yesterday, Ivy So said that she never believed in birthday wishes, but this year she would make two wishes: for everyone to be healthy and for So Ching, the injured and all performers to be safe. MIRROR originally was scheduled to perform at the Summer Sonic 2022 music festival in Tokyo on the 20th, reportedly they have already cancelled. As for their September Commercial Radio concerts and basketball game, Commercial Radio replied to the media that they had no update. * (2022/08/05) Famous screenwriter and director Alex Law Kai Yui passed away early last month at age 69. Yesterday a farewell ceremony took place at the Methodist International Churt. Law Kai Yui's friends Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Shi Nansun and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) were among his pallbearers. Director Fruit Chan Gor, Ann Hui On Wa, Joe Chan Sin Chi, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Tina Lau Tin Lam and Winnie Yu Tsang saw their friend off on his final journey. None spoke to the media. The farewell ceremony was completed around 11AM. Law Kai Yui's nephew carried his photo out of the church. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting followed in sorrow and remained silent throughout, she followed the hearse as a part of the family and headed toward the Diamond Hill Crematorium. * (2022/08/05) The Louis Koo Tin Lok produced and starred, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Philip Keung Ho Man, Tse Kwan Ho starred, Nick Cheung Ka Fai guest starred first Hong Kong science fiction film WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) will open on August 25th. Goo Jai stressed, "Hong Kong has never seriously made a very quality science fiction film. Actually when we started to conceive a science fiction film production, we first set a good foundation to have a special effect company to support the project. The shots that this science fiction movie would require might exceed the quantity that past Asian films have done......the most time consuming was special effects, then story creation as we tried to avoid become 'fake Hollywood'. Through this film, Hong Kong from now on not only had certain types of subjects. It could make some fantasy movie or science fiction films." Lau Ching Wan admired Goo Jai's courage to try, feeling that everyone would have the ability to complete it; Lau Ka Ling greatly praised the film's art as very science fiction, cool; Cheung Ka Fai was deeply won over, because Hong Kong has never made such a high quality special effect film, not to mention a science fiction subject. It was a daring attempt. * (2022/08/04) Famous Hong Kong art director, costume and make up designer Bruce Yu Ka On passed away on July 28th (Thursday). Winner of the Hong Kong Film Award Best Costume and Make Up Design Award three times, he was also the late superstars Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing and Anita Mui Yim Fong's official designer. The classic looks of Ah Mui's record MIRROR FLOWER WATER MOON and Chow Yun Fat's A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK) Mark Gor all came from his hands. Tsui Hark, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Vivian Chow Wai Man, directors and actors who have worked with him yesterday eulogized him upon receiving the news. The Hong Kong Film Art Society last night issued the obituary on behalf of Yu Ka On's family. "It is with a heavy heart that we inform everyone, Mr. Yu Ka On left us peacefully on July 28th 2022. The most beautiful is life is on top; it is the scenery along the journey. All the beautiful scenery he has already been to, he must have no regret. Life is unexpected, there is a time for everything. Cherish the present. The family thanks everyone for their concern and sincerely plead with friends to give us some quiet space. In regard to Mr. Yu Ka On's funeral arrangement, further notice will be made later." Director Tsui Hark worked with Yu Ka On on YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON (DIK YUN KIT ji SUN DOH LUNG WONG) and other films. Yesterday he posted, "Mr. Yu Ka On, a war buddy of many years. Now we reluctantly part. Thank you for your care over the years. May you rest in peace in Heaven." Shi Nansun felt the news of Yu Ka On's death was very sudden and expressed that she was very heartbroken. Tin Kai Man confirmed the news of Yu Ka On's death to the media and said that he was very saddened. He described Yu Ka On as the main pillar of the film art scene. His passing would be a tremendous loss to the industry. Kok Tak Chiu uploaded a photo with Yu Ka On and wrote, "Dear Brother Bruce, from my first time as a director you taught me many, many things. You were a good teacher and friend. My dear friend, RIP, miss you much!" Gordon Chan Ka Seung also wrote, "I met Bruce while working on A BETTER TOMRROW. Several clueless guys' numerous mess ups fortunately had the tolerance and the encouragement of the elders. I miss my days with him too much, but all I can do is only wish you a safe journey." Mainland actress Yao Chen wrote, "In 2009 when I went to Hong Kong to make a movie for the first time, a stranger in a strange place, you were the only friend on the team who was willing to chat with me everyday. As we parted, you even gave me a book FANTASTIC DEER MAN, which remained on my bookshelf today. Later we reunited on the set of JOURNEY TO THE WEST: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK, you were as happy as a child. I never thought that today when I read the news about you, it would be a passing. Mr. Yu Ka On, may you continue to be in the company of beauty in another world." The Hong Kong Film Awards in 1993 (the 12th) first added the Best Costume and Make Up Design category. Yu Ka On with JUSTICE MY FOOT (SHUM SEI GUOON) and with THE SWORDSMAN II (SIU NGO GONG WU II DONG FONG BUT BAI) with William Chang Suk Ping received two nominations. In the end with THE SWORDSMAN II with Chang Suk Ping he became one of the first winners of this award; then with DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (DIK YUN KIT ji TUNG TIN DAI GOK) and JOURNEY TO THE WEST: DEMONS STRIKE BACK (SEI YAU FONG YIU PIN) he won the Best Costume and Make Up Design award again as well as being nominated on multiple occasions. In 2018 for example, he won with JOURNEY both was nominated for WU KONG and CHASING THE DRAGON (JUI LUNG) as well. At the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards last month, Yu Ka On with Yip Ka Yan with LIMBO (JI CHI) was nominated, but in the end lost to ANITA. He also was nominated for Best Art Direction many times and for the Golden Horse Award for Best Costume and Make Up Design and Best Art Direction. Movies like EIGHTEEN SPRINGS (BOON SUN YUEN), CITY OF GLASS (BOR LEI JI SING), WU YAN (CHUNG MO YIM), THE HEROIC TRIO (DONG FONG SAM HUP), SHANGHAI GRAND (SUN SEUNG HOI TAN), GEN X COPS (DUT GAING SUN YUN LUI) and RUNNING ON KARMA (DAI JET LO) all had Yu Ka On in charge of art direction or costume and make up design. * (2022/08/04) "The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan earlier announced that he would work on the 200 million yuan epic SAKRA (TIN LUNG BAK BO ji KIU FUNG JUEN). The female roles have always been the focus. Yesterday Grace Wong Kwan Hing was rumored to be the lead actress, but she immediately clarified and said that she would only play a role. Reportedly, the fresh out of the oven Best Actress Cya Liu would be the real lead actress as "Ah Chi". Mainland star Yukee Chen Yuqi would play "Ah Chu" The Wong Jing produced wuxia film SAKRA is in production in Zhejiang. Yen Chi Tan would play "Kiu Fung" while the female roles remained mysteries. Earlier Chi Tan insisted in an interview against "artificial beauties" as he hoped to find an actress who could act and had a fresh aura. Yesterday Wong Kwan Hing who earlier left TVB was rumored to be the lead! Wong Kwan Hing posted a photo from Hengdian and wrote, "Actress Wong Kwan Hing reports in." She deliberately wore a tee shirt with the SAKRA poster and also tagged Yen Chi Tan, which led to speculation that she was the female lead. She clarified, "The production has begun now, but I signed a confidentiality agreement so I can't say too much. I am not the female lead though, please don't misunderstand. This time I am very happy to be able to work with Mr. Yen and in such a classic film. He is very nice but also very demanding! Wish us a pleasant collaboration." Reportedly, the lead actress has been set. The role of Ah Chu would go to the Mainland series HEAVEN SWORD AND DRAGON SABRE's "most beautiful Chiu Man" Yukee Chen Yuqi. Ah Chi would be the fresh out of the oven Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress Cya Liu. Because she just finished her film in Hong Kong and would need to be in quarantine in the Mainland later, she has yet to join the team. Wong Kwan Hing would play Lady Ma. The other Best Actress Kara Wai Ying Hung would play "Ah Chu" and "Ah Chi"'s mother. Reportedly, the roles have been offered as early as 2 months ago. Cya Liu already confirmed her performance before winning the Best Actress Awards. Wong Jing and Chi Tan really had sharp eyes! However, the team still kept the cast confidential. Yen Chi Tan's staff replied, "In regards to Wong Hing Kwan's character, film audition and other details, they would wait the official response. Currently we are rushing to handle the set and locations and for now we are not at liberty to respond." * (2022/08/04) The Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred new film BAU LIT DIM (EXPLOSION POINT) earlier officially started production. Stationed in the Mainland for work in recent years and away from Hong Kong for over two and a half years, Chan Wai Ting's return to the Hong Kong film industry became the focus. Chan Wai Ting's previous Hong Kong film was the 2014 release GOLDEN BROTHER (NAM YUN NG HOR YI KUNG). Reportedly he in order to return to Hong Kong for this over HK$ 200 million film investment even turned down the opportunity to participate in the Mainland variety program CALL ME BY FIRE 2. Two nights ago around 7 PM Chan Wai Ting and Cheung Ka Fai were working on a shoot at the popular Golden Shopping Center in Sham Shui Po. Chan Wai Ting in the company of the staff arrived first. He wore a colorful top, silver flat top hair and caught a lot of attention. He also rehearsed with the group 24 Herbs member Brian. In the film they walked around on the second floor of the shopping center and darted in and out of the crowd. Chan Wai Ting had a very vicious look in his eyes and a dominating presence. The staff brought spray bottles to spray water on Chan Wai Ting for the sweating effect. During the break, the avid fan of trendy items Chan Wai Ting was checking out plastic model figures in the display windows. Because the shopping center was crowded, several dozen people looked on. The team also invited a dozen or so "extras", so the scene was somewhat chaotic. The staff had to often maintain order. Many recognized Chan Wai Ting, who has not been in Hong Kong for awhile, and said, "Taxi Chan!" Around 8 PM, the other lead Cheung Ka Fai also arrived. Ka Fai upon arriving immediately went to the make up car to dress up. After about a hour Cheung Ka Fai stuck his head out of the car for a glimpse of the situation. Soon he put his mask back on and went to the shopping center for the shoot. The most surprising of the shoot all night had to be Eddie Peng Yu-Yan's surprise set visit. Peng Yu-Yan in 2013 worked with Cheung Ka Fai on the film UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) and last year on a Mainland series with Chan Wai Ting. Since Peng Yu-Yan was in Hong Kong for the Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG), last time he spent his free time to surprise his two friends. Peng Yu-Yan wore a blue cap and a black top, despite his low key clothing his strong Kirin arms were very eye catching; during the break, the trip sat at a corner of the shopping center, chatted and laughed. When not on the set, both leads were immediately put on masks. * (2022/08/04) Two time Hong Kong Film Award Best Screenplay winner for films AN AUTUMN'S TALE (CHAU TIN DIK TUNG WA) and ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW (SHUI YUET SUN TAU), famous director and screenwriter Alex Law Kai Yui passed away from illness on July 2nd at age 69. His funeral took place yesterday at the Methodist International Church. At 6 PM a memorial was held. The farewell ceremony was set for the next day, after which the remans would be transported to the Diamond Hill Crematorium. Law Kai Yui's beloved Director Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting arrived after 3 PM to take care of the events, but the media was kept from covering them inside. Yesterday around 4:44 PM, the hearse that carried Law Kai Yui's coffin arrived at the Church. Due to the numerous media outlet members, the staff erected boards to prevent media photos. After almost ten minutes, the staff finally carried out the coffin, deep brown with a golden cross and with Law Kai Yui's coffin written below. From the official photos, the church had simple and clean decorations. At the center was a color photo of a smiling Law Kai Yui. Next to the photo was Cheung Yuen Ting's heart shaped floral arrangement, which wrote, "Dear Kai Yui, Till we meet again......" signed Yuen Ting. On the other side was the heart shaped floral arrangement from Mother Law. Industry insiders who attended included Cherie Chung Chor Hung, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Director Johnnie To Kei Fung, Tin Kai Man, Director Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Shi Nansun, Manfred Wong (Man Jun), Cindy Yeung Lok Si, Director Teddy Chan Tak Sum, Araif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting)'s parents and sister. Dressed in black, Hung Goo did not speak to the media but stopped for photos. Hung Kam Bo arrived with a cane in hand and also declined any interview. Due to the pandemic remaining severe, family and friends must scan their Leave Home Safe app at the door before entering. Yesterday many industry insiders sent floral arrangements in remembrance. They included Director Ang Lee, Leon Lai Ming, Stephen Fung Tak Lun and Shu Qi, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Tang Wei, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Director Ann Hui On Wa, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Joe Chan Sin Chi, Chung Chor Hung and Claudie Chung Chun. Tin Kai Man last night spoke of Director Law's passing. He stated that it felt very sudden. Did you know that he had health problems? He said, "No, even he himself didn't know. If he did he would have taken care of it. It probably was a heart problem." He also said that earlier they even chatted about movies and he encouraged him to make more movies. Did they have any plan to make movies? Tin Kai Man said, "Because we have a group, President Ng See Yuen told him to make more films of his expertise. He said that he would think about what subject to make." Tin Kai Man said that Law Kai Yui wanted to cultivate the new generation of young people the most, hoping to give young people even more creative space. He also said that he knew Cheung Yuen Ting was very heartbroken. As for she was still willing to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards, he felt that she handled her emotions very well. The memorial event also distributed programs to guests. The program cover was titled MASTER THIEF'S TALE (a mix of the Chinese title of ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW and AN AUTUMN'S TALE). Inside were a biography of the director's life, childhood photos, classic film stills from ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW, AN AUTUMN'S TALE, CITY OF GLASS and other films, photos of Director Law with many superstars like Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Chow Yun Fat and Cherie Chung Chor Hung, many life and travel photos with his beloved Cheung Yuen Ting. It also had Cheung Yuen Ting's thoughts on Law Kai Yui's sudden passing. "Dear Kai Yui On that stormy afternoon of wind and rain, you suddenly left......more than half a lifetime together, you were like sunshine and water. Everything was so matter of fact! Without sunshine and water, how do you live on? After one day and one night, I just sat here, neither eating nor drinking, life has come to a quiet stop...... Suddenly I think, would you be hungry? So I went to the kitchen for the dinner that would have been yours that day, cooked it, opened the table, put it in your place. I too sat in my original spot, just like this, I again just sat there for awhile. Suddenly, I heard your voice, from a certain corner......you are actually still here! I was mad with joy as I looked everywhere, actually the television was showing your life......wow......can it be a little more exaggerated? Were you really that mighty? They really thought of you like this? Calm down, this perhaps was the toleration for those who passed! No matter what, I am really happy for you. Your life seemingly hasn't been wasted! Watching it on screen, it was exciting and colorful! Although in real life we didn't notice! It doesn't matter! Since you said: the galaxy is where your soul wanders......then in the company of your light and shadow, I ate the dinner and washed my face! From now on you are in Heaven, and I am on Earth. Everyone continues to properly live on......Till we meet again......Yuen Ting" [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jonathan Cheung Wing Hong, Adrien Yau Tsz Him FATAL FATE Can : Ming Ong d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Lokman Yeung, Berg Ng Yin Yip, Ng Wing Sze, Peter Chan Cham Man I DID IT MY WAY Can : Chim Hung Lit : Undercover Walk d. Jason Kwan Chi Yiu Andy Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Cya Liu, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Lam Suet, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Chu Kam Yin, Philip Keung Ho Man Opening 2023 TRIAD 3 Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL Can : Yeh Hau Lit : Night School d. Lau Yung MC Cheung Tin Fu, Candy Wong Hei Yi, Ling Man Lung, Heidi Lee Ching Yi, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Fong Wing Lam, Ng Siu Hin, Tsui Ho Cheong, Lai Hok Kun, Ken Law Ho Ming, Tsim Shui Man, Eric Kot Man Fai, Summer Chan Chi Huen READY OR KNOT 2 Can : But Yut Sing Fung 2 d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Chu Pak Hong, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Michael Ning (Bak Ji) Can : Duk Sit Dai Jong Lit : Poison Tongued Lawyer d. Jack Ng Wai Lun Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Tse Kwan Ho, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Michael Wong Man Tak, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Vincent Kok Tak Siu OVER MY DEAD BODY Can : Sei Si Sei Si Sei Sup Sei Lit : Corpse Died At Forty Four d. Ho Cheuk Tin Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Lau Kong, Wong Man Wai, Wong Yau Nam, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Josie Ho Chiu Yi Can : Noi Mok Lit : Inside Information d. Alan Mak Siu Fai Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan, Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun CUSTOMS FRONTLINE Can : Hoi Guan Jin Sin Lit : Customs Front Line d. Herman Yau Lai To Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Cya Liu, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Shek Sau, Amanda S. Opening 2023 AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, WALLED IN AKA : KOWLOON WALLED CITY (Working title) Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Wai Sing d. Soi Cheang Po Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Philip Ng Won Lung, German Cheung Man Kit, Max Zhang Jin Length : 100 mins. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted from the award-winning Hong Kong cult manga series "City of Darkness", this action thriller is set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong. The walled city is populated by people in the lowest strata of society, among whom are various colorful and kung-fu savvy characters: e.g. a Vietnamese immigrant biding time for revenge, an ex-boxer on the lookout for his kidnapped girlfriend, a katana wielding martial arts boy wonder from Temple Street, as well as a local gang leader and his loyal friend. When the British Hong Kong government tries to demolish the Walled City once and for all with the help of a Triad kingpin and his ruffian underlings, they gather all the residents in the enclave behind them to fight against the invaders and protect their homes and properties. TRIAD 2 Can : Jat Jik 2 d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Ka Chung, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Kenneth Lai Chun, German Cheung Man Kit [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Seventeen years ago, triad member Chai helped his childhood friend Meow flee Hong Kong after Meow attempted to kill Chai's boss. Now a successful triad figure, Chai runs into Meow, who has returned to Hong Kong to make an honest living. Caught between his duty to his gang and his loyalty to his friend once again, how will Chai choose? ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Gordon Lam Ka Tung,Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Lam Suet, Leung Chung Hang, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Nina Paw Hee Ching, John Chiang Dai Wai, Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ LET IT GHOST AKA : SCA3RY Can : Man Gwai 3 Bo d. Wong Hoi Ling Man Lung, Chung Suet Ying, Kaki Sham, So Chi Ho, Hui Yin, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Master Seven, Chloe So Ho Yi, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, fb : https://www.facebook.com/Sca3ry ig : https://www.instagram.com/Sca3ry Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Candy Yu On On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Jacquelin Chong Si Man Can : Fun Sau Juen Ga Lit : Break Up Expert d. 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) 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. Ying Chi Wan Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Chin Kar Lok, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Isabella Chang Hoi Ning, Cloud Wan Ho Ying, Feanna Wong Suk Man, Chung Suet Ying, Song Ka Yi, Viann Li Yu Tsun, Wong Yee LONELY EIGHTEEN Can : Ngor Moon Dik 18 Shui Lit : Our Eighteen d. Tracy Choi Yan Chi Irene Wan Bik Ha, Lam Ting, Ti Lung, Candy Man Suet Yi Moses Chan Ho, Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Can : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu THE WHITE STORM 3 Can : So Duk 3 d. Herman Yau Lai To Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yang Caiyu, Tse Kwan Ho, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Lam Suet, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Gallen Lo (Law Ka Leung), Chan Kwok Bong, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, James Kazama, Kumer So (Fui Hung), Edward Chui Woei Dong, DELIVERANCE Can : Yuen Sun Jui d. Sham Ka Yin Summer Chan Chi Huen, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Tim Wong Tin Ngo facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deliverance.hk STAND UP STORY Can : Suet Siu Ji Yun Lit : Person who Tells Jokes d. Au Cheuk man Ng Siu Hin, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Ng Wing Sze [ SCREEN DAILY ] The film tells the story of a man who gets involved in stand-up comedy, as an emotional outlet after becoming the primary caregiver to his intellectually disabled father. MAN ON THE EDGE Can : Bin Yuen Hung Jeh Lit : Edge Walker d. Sam Wong Ming Sing Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung, Karena Lam Ka Yun Opening April 15 2022 in Mainland China THE GOLDFINGER AKA : ONCE UPON A TIME IN HONG KONG Can : Gum Sau Ji Lit : Gold Finger d. 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 WE CONNECT Can : Si Doi Lit : Era d. Aden Chak Ai Dun Mat Yeung Ming, Lisa Chong Sze Ming, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Raymond Cho Wing Lim, Glen Lee Lam Yan, Gill Mohinderpaul Singh (Kiu Bo Bo), Brian Thomas Burrell (Bui Wai Kit), Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. CYBER HEIST AKA : DISCONNECTED AKA : DISCONNECT'D Can : Duen Mong Lit : Broken Net d. 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 ] 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 Rating : I 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. 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. 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. 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/YSsNw4P7C0w [ 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. 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? 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. 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... 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. 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... 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 (POSTPONED) 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. 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 ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 MASHIN HERO WATARU: THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF RYUJINMAUR -REUNION- Japanese Animation Opening August 11 2022 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 15 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 116 mins. Opening August 15 2022 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival Site : https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/index.php/2022/narrow-road/08-18_14-00#booking-panel [ EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In the early days of the pandemic, Chak, struggling to keep his cleaning company afloat, hires single mother Candy. But as the chemistry between them develops, Candy finds it hard to abandon the survival tactics of deception she’s always needed to get by. Featuring gorgeous cinematography of night-time Hong Kong and a trio of exceptional performances, The Narrow Road is a humanist charmer, sensitive to the tough reality of lives lived with no margin for error. [15] Kate Taylor [ 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. 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), Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Sofiee Ng Hoi Yan, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui Peter Chan Charm Man, Paul Che Bo Law, Van Chan 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 Opening September 15 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pOYXJuzxhmU [ 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. BUTT DETECTIVE: SHIRIARTY + THE DREAM JUMBO SWEET POTATO CAKE FESTIVAL d. Kado Yuriko Japanese Animation Rating : I 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! MOZART FROM SPACE d. Chen Sicheng Huang Bo, Rong Zishan, Yao Chen, Fan Wei, Mei Ting, Huang Jue Rating : IIA Length : 136 mins. Opening August 25 2022 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. LAAL SINGH CHANDDHA d. Advait Chandan Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Opening September 18 2022 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In 1994, Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump became an Oscar-winning smash hit, charming audiences around the world with its story of a simple man whose goodness improves the lives of all he meets. Its story has lost none of its power. Arguably, its message of kindness has never been more important. That story is given a new spin by legendary Bollywood actor Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha, the realisation of a long-held dream. 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. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday August 7 2022 10 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 9 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), 8 TOP GUN MAVERICK d. Joseph Kosinski Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro, Val Kilmer, Lew Pullman, Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris 7 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, 6 DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS d. Jared Stern, Sam Levine DC Animation English Voices: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart 5 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 4 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 3 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 2 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S LITTLE STAR WARS 2021 d. Yamaguchi Susumu Japanese Animation 1 BULLET TRAIN d. David Leitch Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS 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. EMERGENCY DECLARATION 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. FAR FAR AWAY 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. 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. 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 August 6 2022 (Week 32) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 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 4 THE SPARK Can : Sim Lim per se https://youtu.be/7c65bLMVg-Y 3 MY PLACE Can : Ngor Dei Joyce Cheng Yun Yi https://youtu.be/4MpRwbiBbBI 2 BEING HERE Can : Jeh Lei Yoyo Sham Ning Yi https://youtu.be/sTt6awCBD2k 1 BLOODY WARMTH Can : Jo Seung 37.2 Doh Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) https://youtu.be/eoRzrwXJWn8 TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 SONG FOR THE ABSENTEES Can : Cup Kuet Jik Dik Yun Cheung Gor Jay Fung Won Fung https://youtu.be/YjgeLmX-6HE 4 JOY AMONG SADNESS Can : Bei Jung Dai Hei Justin Lo (Juk Tin) https://youtu.be/hL0vEPtSGYk 3 UNBREAKABLE Can : But San Kayee Tam https://youtu.be/yBUfQ_NZQ78 2 CREATE NEW CHAPTER TOGETHER Can : Gung Chong Sun Pin Supper Moment https://youtu.be/LB1vzPSqS50 1 SLOW MOTION Can : Man Gan Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei https://youtu.be/wEOlKo2UqCA METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 FLOATING CLASSROOM Can : Piu Lau Gau Sut Leo Ku Kui Ke, Edan Lui Cheuk On https://youtu.be/B1dDPfs6cXo 4 THUNDERLESS Can : Lui Gung iii (iRiSLiU)/On Chan Kin On https://youtu.be/eqD7U7ULLrw 3 THE UNNAMED Can : Mo Jing Keh Ji Rock Ho Chun Lok https://youtu.be/wNM27Zar5d0 2 I THOUGHT Can : Ngor Yi Wai Mike Tsang Bei Tak https://youtu.be/ulevRDwU-IE 1 BIRDMAN Can : Fei Liu Hup Alan Po Chi Lun https://youtu.be/wLbyDxzGyEA COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 SUMMER Can : Ha Ji Fung Mut Sze Terence Lam Ka Chun https://youtu.be/eL5bXSfB-K0 4 LIFE JUST GOES ON Can : Yik Nin Kay Tse On Kay https://youtu.be/nLMGY4KGn8E 3 A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO OLD-FASHIONED DATING Can : Lo Pai Yeuk Wui Ji Bit Yiu MC Cheung Tin Fu https://youtu.be/qgyCRU3RNtg 2 SONG FOR THE ABSENTEES Can : Cup Kuet Jik Dik Yun Cheung Gor Jay Fung Won Fung https://youtu.be/YjgeLmX-6HE 1 FLOATING CLASSROOM Can : Piu Lau Gau Sut Leo Ku Kui Ke, Edan Lui Cheuk On https://youtu.be/B1dDPfs6cXo RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 PANDA Gigi Cheung Man Chi https://youtu.be/eNP9cR8Nqts 4 CREATE NEW CHAPTER TOGETHER Can : Gung Chong Sun Pin Supper Moment https://youtu.be/LB1vzPSqS50 3 NEXT YEAR'S ROOKIE WON'T BE ME Can : Ming Nin Sun Yun But Si Ngor Alex Kwong Sing Yu https://youtu.be/VsoqgZwNcII 2 THE GREATEST WORK OF ART Can : Jui Wai Dai Dik Jok Bun Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun) https://youtu.be/1emA1EFsPMM 1 KING KONG Anson Lo Hon Ting https://youtu.be/VPhieoNkiec --------------------- 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