From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (February 16 2023) 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. Maria Cordero who celebrates her birthday on February 18th B. Peter Chan Ho Sun whose father passed away on February 9th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2023/02/22) As the pandemic eased and the social distancing measures fully lifted, many Hong Kong films have been successful and repeatedly set box office records. The Dayo Wong Tze Wa starred A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) even passed the HK$ 100 million mark. In the Mainland, many Spring Festival film releases also were big successes, including the Zhang Yimou directed costume film FULL RIVER RED. Since its release it has made over 4.4 billion RMB. The Andy Lau Tak Wa and Jason Wu Jing starred THE WANDERING EARTH II made 3.8 billon RMB. The Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Mainland artist Wang Yibo starred SILENT BLADE made 900 million RMB. The Deng Chao and Sun Li starred PING PONG: THE TRIUMPH earlier retreated from the Spring Festival slot and opened again on the 17th, reportedly to an average box office performance. All 4 Mainland films would open in Hong Kong. Ultimately the Hong Kong and the Mainland audience had different tastes in movies, their box office performance would be difficult to predict. THE WANDERING EARTH II opened in Hong Kong on February 9th. As of Monday (the 20th) after 12 days in release its box office was HK$ 4.5 million, a less than ideal performance. However many who have seen it has praised the special effect as well done, but minded the 3 hour run time being too long. The story revolved around the first film. The sun would soon be destroyed. Humanity on the surface of Earth constructed a large drive engine to find a new home, but danger lurked on the journey around the universe. In order to save Earth, Wu Jing, Lau Tak Wa and other rose up and fought for survival. FULL RIVER RED would open on March 2nd, previews on February 4th made HK$ 480,000. Perhaps because the subject was not able to attract local viewers. In the story during the Southern Song Dynasty, four years of Yue Fei's death, traitorous minister Qin Hui led his army to the border for talks with a Jurchen mission. The night before the meeting the Jurchen missionary died and his confidential documents vanished. Zhang Yimou cut into a legendary story with an unique angle, started with a mystery, told the story with visuals. The actors in the film Shen Teng, Jackson Yee, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayi, Wang Jiayi and Yue Yunpeng each carried a secret mission that no one would guess, bringing sensory stimulation and requiring viewers to burn their brains. The spy war SILENT BLADE will open on March 9th. The Chinese Communist Party began its struggles in Shanghai in the 20s, led an underground organization against various forces. In the process of marching toward victory, the irreplaceable contributions of those anonymous heroes deserved the credit. Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Wang Yibo starred. PING PONG: THE TRIUMPH would open on March 16th. Between 1992 and 1995, Cai Zhenhua, who was sent to coach a table tennis team in Italy, was hired to return and lead players new and old to strike back and rescue the men's table tennis team. The film was based on the real story behind the 1995 Tianjun table tennis world championship. Den Chao directed and starred in the film. From not knowing how to play ping pong at all, he trained until he was able to even play with his left hand. Sun Li played Deng Chao's wife, supporting her husband on and off camera. * (2023/02/22) The film A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) since its release has broken numerous box office records. Yesterday it even made a historical moment in Hong Kong film history! As of 6 PM yesterday, A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's Hong Kong cumulative box office has reached HK$ 100,017,474 as it strongly charged past the HK$ 100 million mark. Not only did it firmly sat atop the Hong Kong film history but also became the first Hong Kong film to break HK$ 100 million in Hong Kong history. Dayo Wong Tze Wa thanked the audience for granting them 100 million. "For me personally it's like finding a winning lottery ticket, even though I didn't buy the ticket if I did perhaps I would feel I deserved it. The feeling is like it fell from the Heavens, drifted into my hand and won. It is also like going to Mars, I still have to thank everyone for granting us this wonderful feeling." Fish Liew Chi Yu said, "I am now a HK$ 100 million box office female star!" Dee Ho Kai Wa said, "I am very honored to be able to participate in a HK$ 100 million production. I am very afraid of using up my luck. I hope that it isn't finished and is just the beginning. My fans can change their tunes and chant 'Support Ho Kai Wa 100 million'." * (2023/02/22) Two Best Actors Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Gordon Lam Ka Tung were known for giving their all. In their new film they fought hard. Sing Sing personally performed high aerial stunts, while Ka Tung fought in close combat with an injury. Their passion for the film industry could be seen. Sing Sing even revealed that he already had a complete plan, hoping to fulfill his dream before his "6 landing" and get a taste of directing. Kwok Fu Sing and Lam Ka Tung earlier spoke about their film CYBER HEIST (DUEN MONG) and shared their production experience. In the film Sing Sing through the internet battled hackers and began a series of fights with assassins sent by Ka Tung. He said that this time was the movie with the most fight scenes since THE MONKEY KING 2 (SAI YAU GEI ji SUEN NG HUNG SAM DA BAK GWUT JING). In addition he performed all the stunts himself. "I fought for the full 7 days for the Central chase scene. (Did you get hurt?) Bruises all over are inevitable. CYBER HEIST is real fighting, absolutely no trick. The first two days really took some getting used to, I had to jump over walls and fight on scaffolds. I took all the protective measure with all the padding." Speaking of the scene in which their close combat under a bed in a narrow room, both complained about how hot and tight it was. Ka Tung even performed with an injury. "The night before while working on another film my nose was injured and all swollen. The colleagues told me to take a photo and sent it to producer Cheang Pou Soi to cancel. I said, 'Trust me, because it's Cheang Pou Soi he would still tell me to go." Sing Sing added, "The place really was too narrow, just enough for us two actors and a cinematographer. I had to grab the other's gun and had to use real strength, I was very afraid of hurting him." Was it finished in one take? Ka Tung joked, "Of course not, it's Cheang Pou Soi!" Ka Tung said that both he and Sing Sing were film fanatics, constantly talking about movies. He even revealed that Sing Sing wanted to director, and Sing Sing also admitted that he already had the whole thing planned. "I thought about it for 8 years, I already have a script in mind. It would be about revenge, with friendship, love and family, of course it would also have action. Maybe I would direct and star, I hope to fulfill the dream before age 60." * (2023/02/22) The Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai directed new film THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION (SHOOK MUNG) earlier held a production wrap celebration. Terrance Lau Chun Him, Rebecca Zhu Chen Li (Chu Chu), Ben Yuen Fu Wa and Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) were among the attendees. The youngest Natalie was very active, even brought her own Polaroid camera and flew all over the venue. Later she and Chu Chu even won prizes at the lucky drawing. Ka Fai was reluctant to part as the new film wrapped. "Everyone put in a lot of effort into their performance, some actors after finishing their roles were unwilling to leave; they wanted to play a little longer together." Natalie also shared the same sentiment. "I really want to make more movies with everyone, I believe very soon we would have the chance to see each other again." Ka Fai heard and encouraged her. "You are so popular, so many movies would have roles for you." Chu Chu who did not have much screen time pointed out that during the shoot she was unable to see all the participating cast and crew, not until the wrap banquet did she realize how large the team was. She was grateful to be able to be a part of it. * (2023/02/21) The Dayo Wong Tze Wa starred A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) after 31 days in release yesterday afternoon passed HK$ 90 million and HK$ 100 million was within reach. Many online posted ticket stubs to help. A GUILTY CONSCIENCE will open Friday (the 24th) in the Mainland, director Jack Ng Wai Lun led actors Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Louise Wong Dan Nei to begin the north to south promotional tour. Mainland film sites had rather high scores for the film, Sina had 9.3 while Douban gave 8. A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's social media platform yesterday posted a Wong Tze Wa played "Lam Leung Shui" photo with the words "Breaking past HK$ 99 million and boldly marching toward 100 million, thank you for creating the Hong Kong film miracle" and wrote, "Just one more step, A GUILTY CONSCIENCE after 31 days in release has already broken past HK$ 99 million at the current box office -- just 1 million to reach 100 million. It is the Asian and Hong Kong Film record in Hong Kong history, absolutely unprecedented! Viewers going today and tomorrow would have a chance to be the 100 million box office creator. The comment section welcomes everyone to post their ticket stubs. Thank you everyone for taking the journey and creating history with us." Many viewers posted their tickets and were excited about the box office soon reaching 100 million. Some said that they have already seen it more than 3 times. Some online asked why earlier media reports said that the box office has already passed 100 million. The editor explained that the outside report included the Macau box office, thus the film company counted the Hong Kong box office for accuracy. A GUILTY CONSCIENCE earlier held a premiere in Beijing. Director Ng Wai Lun with Louise Wong Dan Nei and Gardner Tse Kwan Ho attended. Then they went to Guangzhou and Shenzehn to continue to promote. Although it would not open until Friday, but the advanced screening word of mouth has been decent. According to A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's Weibo page, the preview box office has exceeded 4 million RMB, in the past weekend the admission rate rapidly increased. The Sina film review score was 9.3, Douban's was 8. With 2.3 million fans on Weibo, Mainland film producer and critic Tan Fei praised A GUILTY CONSCIENCE at the Beijing premiere, repeatedly said it was too great twice and said that while watching this film he wanted to stand up and applaud several times. Then he recommended on Weibo and mentioned "must watch the Cantonese version" in particular. He wrote, "A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's Wong Tze Wa, Tse Kwan Ho stage kings' duel had too many golden lines. The most memorable one was 'Originally in the eyes of the law everyone is equal, but in the end in the eyes of the law poor people are done for' You must watch the Cantonese version!" * (2023/02/21) Two Best Actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Tony Leung Chiu Wai starred, Philip Yung Tsz Kwong directed WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) opened last Friday in Hong Kong. Two days ago the director and Lam Yiu Sing attended an audience appreciation event. The overseas Leung Chiu Wai even appeared via video to attend the audience appreciation show. Two days ago the audience appreciation show not only had the young Nam Kong actor Lam Yiu Sing and director Yung Tsz Kong, but the currently overseas Detective Nam Kong actor Leung Chiu Wai also attended the audience appreciation show via video. He also accepted questions from the audience and interacted with the audience for half the hour. The audience was greatly gratified. With two generations of Nam Kong on hand, the Leung Chiu Wai fan Lam Yiu Sing was very excited. He said that he had to collect several lifetimes of luck to be able to play this character. When asked about Lam Yiu Sing's performance, Leung Chiu Wai praised Lam Yu Sing. "Very good, he shows promise at a young age!" Although the two generations of Nam Kong had no scene together, because the scene in which Nam Kong set the piano on fire would add an important memory of young Nam Kong. Thus two generations of Nam Kong must have certain chemistry. Lam Yiu Sing revealed that back then in order to understand Nam Kong's emotional journey in detail, he became one with Nam Kong and deliberately observed while Leung Chiu Wai was working. Shot with a romantic style, WHERE THE WIND BLOWS added many romantic experience of the two great detectives. When asked how he explored how Nam Kong was in love, Leung Chiu Wai revealed that he would add his crush experience into the role. "The feeling of Nam Kong's crush on Choi Chun is a little like my childhood crush on a female classmate, that hidden in the heart experience of silently seeing her happy was already very fulfilling. Back then we lived in the same district, every afternoon I would pass by the building she lived in and secretly watched her appear. Then I would be very pleased. I just projected the secret crush feeling on Nam Kong." * (2023/02/21) The film MAD FATE (MING ONG) was invited to take place in the Berline International Film Festival - Berlinale Special. Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi, stars Gordon Lam Ka Tung and MIRROR captain Lokman Yeung and others two days ago attended the world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Director Cheang Pou Soi said, "I am very happy to be able to bring MAD FATE to the Berlin Film Festival for the international audience. I see many reporter friends and viewers are very interested in MAD FATE and also praised Lokman and Ka Tung's performance. For this movie it is a very good start. I hope from now on it would be able to go even further!" Lokman was pleasantly surprised that MAD FATE was selected to take part in one of the three great European film festival -- the Berlin Film Festival. "This time coming to the Berlin Film Festival, several things left very deep impressions. During interviews, when I heard Director Soi and Ka Tung's answers I heard how in depth and spellbound to film they were. They made me realize that I had to rethink a lot, a lot. Sincerely, I am not kissing up, no BS! The other was that the world premiere cinema was a 60s construction, that heavy flavor strengthened this film festival journey's sense of ceremony several folds! Finally in a several hundred people cinema watching my own performance, after the ending I myself had a very long, very special 'shiver'. I knew that being able to participate in the Berlin Film Festival was a type of a pleasant surprise. After participating the Berlin Festival Film was a kind of happiness." Lam Ka Tung said on the Berlin Film Festival red carpet. "Thank you Director and the film company, for me to be able to come to Berlin, attend MAD FATE's international premiere. To be able to take place is indeed a honor, I sincerely wish the director even better performance." * (2023/02/20) The Philip Yung Tsz Kwong directed, two Best Actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing starred WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) cost over HK$ 200 million to make. Its Mainland box office was less than expected and the film received negative reviews. Director Yung Tsz Kwong earlier on social media wrote an over 2,700 word post, saying that because of "co-production film" he was sentenced to death and being boycotted because he spoke up for Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting. He questioned whether he should keep making movies and wished that everyone would give him a chance and go to the movie. Yung Tsz Kwong two days ago with Kwok Fu Sing and Patrick Tam Yiu Man attended 7 audience appreciation shows. Criticized online for making a co-production film in order to make money, he emotionally stressed that he truly wanted to make a movie for Hong Kong. Seeing the audience's negative reviews and response broke his heart. He and Kwok Fu Sing both hoped that everyone would use their hearts to experience WHERE THE WIND BLOWS and not be influenced by others. WHERE THE WIND BLOWS officially opened in Hong Kong on the 17th, as of two days ago (the 18th) it made HK$ 3 million. Yung Tsz Kwong two days ago along with actors Kwok Fu Sing and Tam Yiu Man attended 7 shows in Kowloon and the New Territories for audience appreciation events and share their production experience with the viewers. The 5 PM show was almost sold out. After the screening, Sing Sing was in glasses and casually dressed when he appeared. The entire audience applauded and cheered and he waved and smiled in response. Yung Tsz Kwong revealed that when he worked with Sing Sing on PORT OF CALL (DAP HUET CHUM MUI), he has already conceived a movie that wanted to express Hong Kong nostalgia without any fighting, killing or commercial elements. He wanted to take the audience to relive certain major event that passed in Hong Kong decades ago, and hoped that the audience would have their own thoughts after watching. That was the original intentions of making WHERE THE WIND BLOWS for him. Sing Sing agreed, "In the past many people have already made movies about the Four Great Detectives. This film didn't have planes and cannons; it depicted love, spoke of many human nature problems, interpersonal relationships. I felt that it was another layer, as long as one shot, one line touched everyone I felt it was already successful." Tam Yiu Man described his character as a little devious and crass. He admired the well written script and the outstanding co-stars. The most memorable was the mahjong scene with Sing Sing in which he was slapped. He stressed that the cast and the crew for the good of the film contributed a lot of effort and sweat. He hoped that everyone would agree and go to support the movie. Tam Yiu Man and Sing Sing were good partners in the film and good friend off the camera. During the audience appreciation event they happily embraced. A great dancer, Sing Sing revealed that for the tap dancing scene he before the shoot went to a teacher for a refresher. He revealed that after his concert performance in 1994 for years he has not tried to tap dance again. He revealed that for the opium scene, he relied on his father recalling how his grandfather and great grandfather used opium and then added in some imagination. Some viewers said that the most surprising was the big belly on the always fit Sing Sing. Sing Sing rubbed his belly and joked, "The big belly is real, no special effect. When for a week you had hot pot every night then went straight to bed, before the shoot you downed a liter of water you would be able to achieve this result. However after the shoot I had to go to the bathroom like mad." Sing Sing recalled the first day when WHERE THE WIND BLOWS started rolling happened to run into the birth of his daughter. Now she is already 3 years old. The memory of this film for him was particularly deep. He said that the film was shot in a romantic style, which echoed how he felt. "What everyone pursue in life in the end are still family, love, then they would be able to pass on and develop their dream. WHERE THE WIND BLOWS is a Hong Kong film that is seen less and less, a movie that truly belongs to Hong Kong and its people." Some viewers praised Michael Hui Koon Man's smart dialogue was well performance, and were shocked to hear Sing Sing and Leung Chiu Wai use foul language for the first time in the film. Yung Tsz Kwong said that WHERE THE WIND BLOWS was 10 times more difficult and tougher than when he made PORT OF CALL (DAP HUET CHUM MUI). As for online criticism that he made the co-production film to make money, he somewhat emotionally said, "What I made from shooting two commercials is definitely more than the director job of making this movie for 6 years. I didn't make this movie to make money, I really wanted to make a movie for Hong Kong. Seeing the audience's negative review and response, I felt very heartbroken. I have considered whether I should keep being a director. Whether everyone like it or not, I really hope that everyone would watch and experience their heart what I want to express in the end." Yung Tsz Kwong said that if he wanted to screen a director's or an extended cut, he would need to pass inspection and some restrictions. The "concentrated edition" that is in release now he was also very pleased with. Sing Sing strongly supported Yung Tsz Kwong. "I know the internet has a lot of frauds or keyboard warriors, maybe they feel they don't like it so they leave negative reviews. I really hope that everyone would watch with their hearts, not to be influenced by others. I want them to know that we wholeheartedly gave our all to make a good movie." Later they posed for a group photo with the audience and left. * (2023/02/20) The movie about the Hong Kong neon light story, A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT (DUN FOR LAN SHAN) will open in Hong Kong on April 13th. Two nights ago stars Sylvia Chang, Henick Chou Han Ning, director Anastasia Tsang Hin Ning and producer Saville Chan Sum Yiu appeared in Sham Shui Po, visited the Nam Cheung neon light sign that appeared in the film but would be removed soon, and took a photo as a final farewell. Hong Kong neon light signs would be removed one after another, even the Nam Cheung pawn store's neon light sign would not be spared despite its history. Sylvia Chang admitted the feeling was regrettable. "Several decades neon light signs filled Portland Street and Nathan Road, they were so numerous that they were somewhat dangerous. If they could be properly repaired they probably wouldn't have too big of a problem, but now LED lights would replace them." Sister Chang said that she had too many memories from the previous eras, especially during the holidays. She looked from Kowloon toward the neon light filled Hong Kong, which was truly beautiful. "Now the LED ones are just big, neon light signs were thoughtfully crafted by hand. Each one is an artwork." Sister Chang and Chou Han Ning earlier for the movie went to learn to make neon lights. Sister Chang said that after finishing the film she no longer had contact with neon light. Instead Chou Han Ning continued to learn and even successfully made a heart shaped neon light. Was it for his girlfriend? He said, "I don't have a girlfriend yet, when I do I would give it." Sister Chang pretended to be jealous and said, "You said it would give it to me but you didn't, you are all talk!" Chou Han Ning awkwardly said, "Relax, for Mother's Day I would make another light sign that could be on the table for you. It would be a surprise." Sister Chang joked that she knew his skills were limited, so she would not ask for too much. Sylvia Chang with LIGHT would compete for the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress, while Henick Chou Han Ning received a Best New Performer nomination. Was Sister Chang confident about winning the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress afer winning the Golden Horse Award? Sister Chang said, "The good performance is something that I should give, winning an award is luck. Don't ask me this question again. Since I have answered it for decades, I won't answer it anymore. Actually I already did pretty well to be nominated, even if I wasn't I still did pretty well." However Sister Chang was the happiest for Chou Han Ning and also picked him to win. Sister Chang joked, "I am pretty mad, at the earlier advanced screenings everyone only talked about him and praised him for his good performance1" Chou Han Ning received praised from his elder but would still remain humble. * (2023/02/20) TVB and the Hong Kong Jockeys' Club organized TVB Race Day 2023 took place at the Sha Tin Race Track yesterday. TVB executives like general manager (programming content operation) Eric Tsang Chi Wai led over 40 artists in attendance. They included the 2022 Miss Hong Kong Denice Lam, first runner up and Miss International Goodwill Cecca Xu, second runner up and Miss Photogenic Joey Leung, Miss Friendship Sharon Ying, Liza Wang Ming Chuen, Moses Chan Ho, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Ruco Chan Chin Pang, Lai Lok Yi, Elena Kong Mei Yee, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Eileen Yiu Chi Ling, Alice Chan Wai, Jinny Ng Jeuk Hei, Erica Chan Ka Wai, James Ng Yip Kwan, Lau Tan, Amy Fan Yik Man, Andrew Chan Chun Ting, Matthew Ko Kwan Yin, Ben Wong Chi Yin, Rebecca Zhu Lichen, Kristy Shaw, Heidi Chu Hoi Ting and others, the MIDLIFE, SING AND SHINE competitors also performed live. Recently the Communication Authority announced the free television and radio station license mid term review. According to the 2021 survey, some viewers have complained that TVB series and variety programs rather were nostalgic and lacked new ideas, catering mainly to the middle aged audience. When asked whether the programming in the new year would have more new ideas, Chi Wai promised that it definitely would, "Our company's principal is for the audience level, which is mostly family viewers. Thus for example although the SUPER TRIO has been running for over 20 years, it is still a program for the whole family. The company has several departments that would continue to research and develop new programs and stories, marching with the times is very important." After the border was openly opened, Chi Wai also flew to the Mainland and talked with television stations there. Everyone thought that the programming had to keep up and change with the times. Speaking of Radio and Television Hong Kong would independently hold a Top Ten Chinese Gold Song Awards, would TVB this year hold TVB Jade Solid Gold Awards? Chi Wai revealed that the Jade Solid Gold Awards would become biannual, between them would be the Greater Bay Area Music Awards. Would Hong Kong singers have less opportunities to compete for awards? Chi Wai said that many Hong Kong singers are very popular in the Greater Bay Area. This year the Great Bay Area Music Awards would take place. Singers from Hong Kong, Mainland, and Southeast Asia would participate. The event is currently still under preparation and estimated to take place in August or September this year. * (2023/02/20) Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Alan Luk Chun Kwong in the film LOST LOVE (LAU SHUI LOK FA) played a couple. Earlier they spoke about the film. Both are already married in real life, would she project their real life couple life into their character? She said, "Because Auntie Tin Mei is a very tough woman. After experiencing such an enormous pain in life, she almost forgot how to laugh until after she met her foster child. After hearing Siu Fa call me Mama, I unknowingly smiled. Auntie Tin Mei doesn't like to express what is insider her, but in real life I really enjoy sharing. When I get home I would have a lot to talk about, so it's relatively hard to project my actual personality into the film." Already married for years, Sammi admitted that she absolutely had no desire to be a mother and did not look forward to someone calling her Mama. "Everyone's experience of love is different. Some would only feel life would be complete through being a Mama, but I feel life now is already very complete. The most important is that I found the ideal life format, with the other half and pets for me they are already enough, because I am someone who needs absolute freedom, whether it's spiritual, physical or time freedom." Sammi also said that she had a moment when she considered being a foster family, but not an adoptive family. However when she thought of her personality, having pets was still more suitable. Has she thought about being a Mama? Sammi said, "In my 20s I have, but not strongly, by age 30 I haven't because after gradual exploration I was very certain what my nature would want." Sammi in the film spanned 13 years with many different looks and even near no make up performance. Sammi felt that for actresses honestly facing themselves would be very important. "The big screen is very cruel. Actresses with the passage of time definitely can see their appearances change. They definitely don't look 20 something, which instead would become acting experience and nutrients. The word old is very taboo for actresses, but when the character now needs to appear 50 something they have to honestly appear that way. If the role wants wrinkles it gets wrinkles, older then older, at this level I can accept myself very much. I am very willing to show my most honest me without any disguise, which is exactly the truth that viewers feel is entertaining. It is a milestone. When an actress reaches a certain level still cannot accept herself, then she should stop. She might as well quit." Sammi hoped to be foreign actresses and performed into her 50s and 60s with their real appearance. Luk Chun Kwong also felt that this would be very beautiful. Finally, Sammi hoped that viewers after watching the film would understand the noble love of being a mother. * (2023/02/19) Johnnie To Kei Fung in on the 73rd Berlin Film Festival competition jury. Earlier at the press conference before the opening ceremony, a reporter asked about the importance of film. He responded in Cantonese, stated that when the authoritarian regimes take over, films are always first to suffer. "I think for Hong Kong, no, sorry...every individual and country fighting for freedom...they should back movies, because they are speaking for you." His comments have led to heated debates. Two days ago some online in the Mainland realized that the "To Kei Fung bot" weibo account that relayed To Kei Fung news and comments suddenly has been banned. The Mainland media reported the related story, claiming that the ban on the "To Kei Fung bot" account was suspected to be related to the controversy around To Kei Fung's inappropriate comments at the Berlin Film Festival. After the "To Kei Fung bot" vanished, a search for "To Kei Fung bot" on Weibo would result in a page that showed "this account due to complaints of the 'Weibo community guidance" violation can no long be found." Reportedly 9 movies that To Kei Fung has either produced or directed have not been released yet. Some were concerned that the movies would be banned as well. * (2023/02/18) The Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing starred WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) cost over HK$ 200 million to make. This film on the 5th open first in the Mainland, but its box office performance has been brutal and reviews negative. After 13 days its box office was only 47 million RMB. WHERE THE WIND BLOWS yesterday officially opened in Hong Kong. Director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong before the release on a social media platform with the subject "See you, see you never again" wrote a 2,700 word post, in which he mentioned getting a death sentence over "co-production film" and being boycotted for speaking up for Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting. He said he lost sleep not because he was tense about WHERE's response, but of self suspicion of whether he should keep making movies? Finally he pleaded with the audience for a chance. "I plead to everyone, give me a chance, watch this movie!" As of 6 PM yesterday its cumulative box office was near HK$ 560,000. WHERE THE WIND BLOWS starred two Best Actor and received 8 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations, but nothing would save its Mainland box office. According to Maoyan film box office, after 13 days its box office was 47.109 million RMB. Its scheduling occupancy rate went from 12.6% on its opening day down to only 0.3% due to poor box office. Some pointed out that the film was not the expected Hong Kong criminal commercial film but a drama. The director wanted to express too much, which left the film obviously in bits and pieces. Yung Tsz Kwong reported his concerns over the box office to Wai Jai. Wai Jai comforted him and said, "Every movie is an experiment that makes us even better." Yung Tze Wa yesterday on social media platform made a long post, saying that this film took 3 years to make then waited another 3 years before it was finally released. However the result was "falling flat on its face" at the Mainland box office. The Mainland film scheduling situation was in the early morning or late at night. The online reviews have been thoroughly polarized, some gave it 4 to 5 stars while others only gave it 1 star "Directly fell sleep, left the show early" and described it as "a piece of dung". He said that after returning to Hong Kong he once felt like he saw the light at the end of the tunnel, as industry insiders gave him good reviews and encouragement. However what left him angry and speechless was the attack on his political stance, as he was made out to be someone who would "ingratiate himself to others." He said, "It's as if they never knew me, neglecting the me who has always dared to speak up in any area, triggering me......if 'co-production' is punished by death, then the first person to die would definitely be me." He said that he toiled to borrow resources in order to bring the Hong Kong of yore with art, fashion and cinematography, was that not an effort? He firmly believed that in this era, "even if you are unable to tell the truth, you can't lie either." He made a "Hong Kong film" that belonged to his own range of perception, without any guilt in his heart. Earlier Yung Tze Wa expressed his opinion about the TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF (CUP SUP GAU SHUI DIK NGOR) incident, which led to him being boycotted against. He said, "All I said that I wish everyone wouldn't lump an elder director who made what I felt was a good movie with the others. I didn't say she didn't make a mistake, even she admitted it. The film also finally ended its run. I only thought that it wouldn't be necessary to knock her down to the 18th level of hell. The matter could be resolved with civility. Then it turned into me and this elder had a 'profitable relationship'...... Hong Kong, is it still the place I know? Do I still need to make movies for this city?" Making WHERE THE WIND BLOWS was his dream since childhood for Hong Kong and Hong Kong film. It also expressed his view on life. "Life is like morning fog and smoke in the cloud, when the wind blows it would vanish." Yung Tze also responded to the numerous shade and metonymy that many viewers saw as "speaking in an undetailed manner". Film distribution asked for the film to be screened in 2 hours, but he asked for 2 and a half hours and expressed the feeling that he wanted to express. However in the end the film was accused of editing "troubles". He explained that it was not an editing issue, but his own. He thought that since he only had one chance, he was being greedy. He could not accept an even shorter edited version. He believed that someone would be able to see the deeply hidden meaning and emotions in the film, thus he took the risk and made such a decision. Some online criticized him as the low class version of Wong Kar Wai. He said that he was much, much worse. Wong Kar Wai was direct and carefree, with talent oozing out of him. He pointlessly but stubbornly created just like a stupid and clumsy elementary school student. He also explained why a child would pass by during a gun fight. "That child who isn't afraid to die, I can tell you with embarrassment, that is me." Yung Tsz Kwong gave a salute to the film's cast and crew, and apologized to viewers who did not like this movie. He said that this movie was made for the big screen. If you plan to watch it on the computer in the future, then you might as well not watch it. If after watching it once you felt like it was like looking at flowers in the fog, then he hoped that everyone would watch it once more. He would be willing to buy a drink or coffee to make up for it. In the end he said, "A movie like this, I would and could only make once. Thus, see you, see you never again." * (2023/02/18) Tony Leung Chiu Wai worked with Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Michael Hui Koon Man in the film WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI). He spoke with HOY TV anchor Vanessa Wong Ling Yin and mentioned that his idol Hui Koon Man in the film played an Independent Commission Against Corruption official. He said, "When I was little I started watching Hui Brothers' movies since THE HUI BROTHERS SHOW. I think many people are their fans, I am too. Whenever they have a new movie I would go. I never imagined that decades later I would have the chance to act with Hui Koon Man, and with so many scenes together too. It was rather interesting." Wai Jai in the film had a piano playing scene. He said, "I didn't play any instrument before. This movie wanted me to play 3 songs. In one scene I played the piano while Kwok Fu Sing danced. When I played I didn't make any sound because it was an antique piano. In addition I had to coordinate with Kwok Fu Sing's choreography. I have never had to make mock gestures while making a movie, like making a music video. I feel that chasing the mock gesture while playing the piano is very hard, because when I played, I thought I played rather well. I was able to control the rhythm, but playing with the music I couldn't make any mistake." He said that working with Kwok Fu Sing was very pleasant. He had a lot of his own ideas. Lately he had several movies waiting for release. Wai Jai said, "I have not set work schedule, If I don't run into anything I want to make then I don't work. When I do, I do. It so happened that during this period I had several movies that I really wanted to try, sometimes because of the story, sometimes because of the director, or my special preference. I wouldn't just have one reason. Sometimes I would go two or three years without making a movie. Sometimes I would make many movies in a year. I feel making a movie is fate." * (2023/02/18) Dayo Wong Tze Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Louise Wong Dan Nei and Adam Pak Tin Nam starred Lunar New Year film A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) since opening on the Lunar New Year's Eve (January 21st) has been going strong at the box office. As of yesterday after 28 days in release its box office has exceeded HK$ 95 million, the Asian and Hong Kong film record in Hong Kong film history with only HK$ 5 million to go before reaching HK$ 100 million. The film company yesterday on social media announced the good news that A GUILTY CONSCIENCE passed HK$ 95 million and later would count down to welcome HK$ 100 million at the box office. "Thank you everyone for your continuing support. We know everyone is watching the box office as intensely as the stock market, so later we would count down with every HK$ 1 million, 96 mil! 97 mil! 98 mil! 99 mil! 100 mil! and witness this Hong Kong film historic new chapter together. Thank you again to every viewer, we will keep seeing you at the movies." Wong Tze Wa posted on social media, "Humans are addicted to round numbers, we are in the middle of jonesing for it." Many online said that they looked forward to breaking HK$ 100 million at the box office, and some said that they would go to see the movies again then to celebrate. * (2023/02/18) In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of a superstar of a generation, "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's passing, Gor Gor's friend Chan Suk Fun starting last year has already begun planning a series of memorial events, including the Mainland singer Yu Yi performed memorial single NEVER GONE FAR, hot rice meals for low income families, the MISS YOU MUCH 20 YEARS CONCERT at the Hong Kong Coliseum on April 1st, two versions of the Leslie Cheung 20th anniversary retro commemorative badges: the rose edition and the origami crane edition, the limited edition commemorative MTR ticket, and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum's MISS YOU MUCH LESLIE EXHIBITION. At the press conference yesterday, Chan Suk Fun announced that on April 1st, the 20th anniversary of Cheung Kwok Wing's passing, at 8:15 PM at the Hong Kong Coliseum the MISS YOU MUCH 20 YEARS CONCERT would take place. Speaking of invited guests who all would wholeheartedly gather at the Hong Kong Coliseum for Gor Gor, she was moved and once got choked up. She even wished that Gor Gor's beloved Daffy Tong Hok Tak would attend and remember together. Fun Entertainment CEO Chan Suk Fun at the press conference revealed that the concept of the concert on April 1st came from Cheung Kwok Wing's SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER, a metaphor of Cheung Kwok Wing's four stages of life journey and show business career. 4 of Cheung Kwok Wing's friends would guide the entire journey with their voices. Chan Suk Fun revealed that on the night of the concert from 6 PM to 7:15 PM a memorial ceremony would take place outside the Hong Kong Coliseum, with a moment of silence on 6:43 PM. She asked if "Gor" fans would like to present flowers, they could bring a single stem of red or white rose and present it at the venue. The concert tickets were priced at HK$ 880 and HK$ 480. The advanced ticket sales are sold out. Tickets would be available to the general public staring February 22nd on URBTIX. Chan Suk Fun thanked all the fans who have already purchased tickets and all the guest performers, all of whom came because of their love for Cheung Kwok Wing. She got choked up at this point. When asked about the performer list of the 3 hour show? She said that because some of the guests were still trying to work on their schedules, she wanted to announce them all at once later. "However I am very touched that everyone would come for Cheung Kwok Wing, wanting to gather together to remember Cheung Kwok Wing! So when you see the song lists then, with more people everyone would sing a little shorter. The wish is to make a good show." Would Gor Gor's beloved Tong Hok Tak appear on the stage? Chan Suk Fun said, "I don't dare to say, and I don't know; but when he came to the 10th anniversary it was a last minute notice. However it's very hard, I know his appearance would be more difficult. Of course I wish that he would come and experience everyone's love." Would MIRROR member Anson Lo Hon Ting who recently remade Gor Gor's THE AFFAIR be invited to perform? She said that so far he is not on the list. She believed that he would be able to participate in other organizations' related memorial events. She would not try to force anything. Yesterday at the press conference past memorial events were also remembered in video. Chan Suk Fun said that the 20th memorial event started at the end of last year with the release of Mainland singer Yu Yi's memorial single NEVER GONE FAR. In the music video Chan Suk Fan's voice narrated, recounting in detail her emotions on the day of Gor Gor's passing. At the end Tong Hok Tak even spoke, "We have to properly live life, only that would be the best blessing to him (Cheung Kwok Wing)." In addition, early this year through the launch of a program that worked with restaurants and community centers, the event distributed hot rice meals to Hong Kong low income families and also fulfilled the sincerity, kindness and beauty that Gor Gor wanted to achieve in life. Chan Suk Fun also revealed that earlier two versions of the Leslie Cheung 20th anniversary retro commemorative badges, the HK$ 480 rose edition and the HK$ 1,680 origami crane edition, were released. Origami crane had a special symbolic meaning for Cheung Kwok Wing and "Gor" fans, because at the 10th anniversary memorial event they once set the Guinness World Record for the "largest scale origami crane exhibit" in order to send their blessing to Gor Gor. Thus the special origami crane commemorative silver badges were made. On one side would be the image of Cheung Kwok Wing, and on the other a red 3D origami crane. Chan Suk Fun pointed out that choosing the photo of Gor Gor for the silver badge also took a long time. Finally they selected a photo of him smiling. Chan Suk Fun said that the memorial events would also include the release of 10,000 limited edition commemorative MTR tickets with the image of Gor Gor on March 9, the price would be HK$ 120. In addition from March 29 to October, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum would hold the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" for everyone to reminisce Gor Gor's show business achievements and his influence on popular culture. Chan Suk Fun, famous designer William Chang Suk Ping and famous photographer Wing Shya would be the exhibition planners. Tong Hok Tak would also share his personal Cheung Kwok Wing collection. Reportedly Universal Record would also hold a Cheung Kwok Wing concert on April 1st, the location would be the Convention Center and no ticket would be available for sale. Confirmed guest performers would include Leon Lai Ming, Andy Hui Chi On, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, AGA (Kong Hoi Ka), Peter Tsang Pei Tat and others. As for the supposed fight for singers between rival shows, Miss You Much 20 Years Concert director Siu Chiu Shun said that the nature of the two concerts would be completely different. "The HK Coliseum concert would be like a group of Gor Gor's friends who would gather together every ten years, the family and fans would be together to remember Gor Gor. The performer list has not yet been announced, because we won't be getting people to buy tickets due to how famous the guests would be. Why would we fight for guest performers?" * (2023/02/17) The 73rd Berlin Film Festival would take place between the 16th and the 26th. Director Johnnie To Kei Fung became another Hong Kong filmmaker after Maggie Cheung Man Yuk to be on the jury of three major European Film Festival in Berlin, Cannes and Venice. Before the opening ceremony, the jury last night met with the media; reporters asked what memorable movies they have seen in recent years. To Kei Fung said that he would be able to answer questions easier in Cantonese. He did so then the translator interpreted. To Kei Fung said that movies have gotten worse now, all around the world. He said that the movie watching world seems to be gradually disappearing, unlike it was before. "I hope this is only temporary, perhaps what I say is very daring but those words are truly from my heart." Someone asked the jury after 3 years, the Berlin Film Festival returned to normal again. Why did they think film would be so important to everyone? To Kei Fung spoke again in Cantonese, saying that films are always be in the forefront. "When the authoritarian regimes take over, when the citizens are losing their freedom, films are always first to suffer. The regimes will strangle the freedom of creativity. The films are impacting the souls directly, so the dictators must eliminate cinemas and movies. I think for Hong Kong, no, sorry...every individual and country fighting for freedom...they should back movies, because they are speaking for you." To Kei Fung later said that films could not be gauged by money. "I have made several movies with less than HK$ 2 million, I felt very happy and comfortable while making them. I think the most important thing in film is talking about passion and vision. Without passion and vision, artists wouldn't be able to do what they should do; even if I give you HK$ 10 billion, if you don't have them you don't, if you do you do." * (2023/02/17) Peter Chan Ho Sun's father Chan Tung Man passed away on the morning of the 9th. Chan Ho Sun yesterday published an obituary on the newspaper, stating that the services would take place from two days ago (the 15th) to Sunday (the 19th) in Thailand. Next Monday (the 20th) the funeral and the cremation ceremony would take place. Chan Ho Sun, his wife Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, daughter Chan Ji Si have already gone there for the services. The over 90 year old Chan Tung Man was a Thai Chinese. In 1950s he studied drama in Beijing and later emigrated to Hong Kong, where he worked as a newspaper editor, film company screenwriter and director among others jobs. When Chan Ho Sun was 12, the family moved back to Thailand. When Chan Ho Sun was little his father took him to the movies with him. The father and son got along like friends and their relationship was great. He was influenced since childhood and as an adult he joined the film industry. Chan Tung Man once said in an interview that he warned his son as someone who has been there, saying that this journey of film would not be easy. "As a parent I wish my child would like a carefree and happy life, not to suffer too much. The journey that I have been through in film was a very tough one. I didn't want him to make a mistake." Chan Ho Sun in the film industry performed well, which pleased him very much. * (2023/02/17) Simon Yam Tat Wa and his wife Qi Qi yesterday attended an event at the Asia Expo with Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To). Brother B was a guest performer, but the event did not arrange for Brother B to speak to the media. Yam Tat Wa said that he was happy to see the market return to normal, hoping to see people around the world to visit Hong Kong. He would also welcome foreign films to shoot on location in Hong Kong, which would be able to motivate Hong Kong's economy. He described the charm of Hong Kong as irreplaceable. Speaking of his film A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT (DUN FOR LAN SHAN)'s co-star Sylvia Chang was nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress, Yam Tat Wa praised Sylvia Chang for her great performance. He was confident that she would win. "In the film my role is very small, mainly it was to help a new comer." Seeing recently many Hong Kong films have performed ideally at the box office, Yam Tat Wa felt that it was a good thing. It proved that the Hong Kong film and market was still thriving. His good friend Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting directed documentary film has caused controversy as it has suspended its release and withdrawn from the Hong Kong Film Award Best Film competition. Yam Tat Wa said that he just returned to Hong Kong from overseas and has not seen the film yet. He was uncertain about the matter and thus declined to comment. * (2023/02/17) "Universe Heavenly Group" ERROR yesterday got together to attend their new film's worship ceremony, during which they ganged up on Ah Dee. They boasted that if the box office would reach HK$ 45 million, they would team up to take off Ah Dee's underwear. As for colleagues MIRROR also teaming up to make a movie, the quartet said that they belonged to different categories so there would be no need for comparison. ERROR, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Suey Kwok Sze and others yesterday attended the Emperor Motion Picture YUM MUK JING SHUN (DARK EYE DETECTIVE LETTER)'s production start ceremony. Since the movie would be ERROR's first film lead together, the quartet was particularly excited. Members Fatboy, 193 and Poky first boasted that Ah Dee would become a "HK$ 100 million box office male star" and talked over him to keep him silent. Poki said, "Ah Dee took off his pants for HK$ 80 million. If this movie would reach HK$ 45 million, the three of us would team up and take off his underwear! (Then what would you three take off?) We would have raised HK$ 1 million each, of course we wouldn't have to!" 193 joked that Ah Dee would play the lead this time, they would only be extras; Fatboy called himself a "film rookie", saying that Ah Dee has been in the film industry for years so the three of them as supporting players would be normal. Facing the brothers' words, Ah Dee helplessly said, "It's like picking on the film industry new comer for them. Ultimately all 4 are lead actors." 193 followed and asked if Ah Dee would win the Hong Kong Film Awards, would he again take off his pants to celebrate? Ah Dee said, "After taking off my pants to pay the bill last time, I won't make any response anymore. However I would at different times take off their pants, since if I take off my pants again it wouldn't be a surprise." Speaking of MIRROR also teaming up for a movie, would they be afraid of the competition? The quartet joked that the two groups belonged to different categories, no need to compare. The most important would be for Hong Kong film to have more productive. 193 even took the opportunity to invite MIRROR to guest star. "Maybe we will have HK$ 200 million box office, it would be better than borrowing from the Goddess of Mercy." What challenge would the quarter have in the film? Fatboy complained that they would all have stunt doubles except him. The other 3 countered and said that they would personally perform the wire work and even got scars all over. They joked that Fatboy was fast asleep so he could not see. 193 said that the biggest challenge might be having diabetes, because he came up with some ideas for the role like kept having lollipop. He joked that he hoped to be able to get a sponsorship. 193 got a hair cut for the role, but claimed that it would not cover up his beauty. Speaking of relationship scenes, 193 complained that his 3 brothers were very happy but he would not be. Fatboy revealed that 193 would have a relationship with Grandma. 193 revealed that he added that in as she did not want to be so dry. Ah Dee was revealed to have a passionate kiss scene. The quartet could not help but break into laughter as they talked. Chau Ka Yi, Mandy and Kwok Sze would play neighbors. Would they have any relationship scene? Ka Yi joked that she would be just as dry as in real life, luckily Fatboy continued to cheer her up. "He is always flirting with me, saying he loves me and I am very cute. However I am used to it. Because earlier when we worked on the series THE PARENTS LEAGUE, he is always playing pranks on me." For her second movie Tam Man Suen said that this time felt a little different because it would be a comedy. In the film she would have many scenes with Ah Dee. Would she be able to follow Ah Dee's improvisation? She said, "I think I would be able to, Ah Dee is a good elder, good teacher. He was able to bring me into character, working with him has been very comfortable. I hope to be able to get a touch of his luck too." Due to her height, would she need to lower her head to accommodate Ah Dee in their scenes? She said that they were close in height and sight line. Kwok Sze said that the character would require a lot of shorts. During the shoot she would not dare to eat to much, but with all the food from ERROR fans holding back would be different. One day Poki even joked that she had a belly, luckily she has kept up with her work out. * (2023/02/16) Some of the popular music group MIRROR members like Keung To, Edan and others last year started in film and performed well. This year their company intended for them to further break into the film industry as it planned for a movie for all 12 members to be in. In it everyone would have to compete against each other! Many MIRROR members like Keung To, Edan, Jer last year all broke into the film industry and performed decently. Their films brought almost HK$ 85 million to the Hong Kong box office. Edan and Jer even with HONG KONG FAMILY (GOR SI GOR JIK), CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HAP GA LAT) and MAMA'S AFFAIRS (AH MA YAU GOR DAI YI GOR) were nominated for this year's Hong Kong Film Award Best New Performer. Reportedly, MIRROR's company MakerVille this year wanted to further expand MIRROR's repertoire and was planning a movie for all of MIRROR to be in. Preparations have already begun last year. Because few genres would be able to accommodate all 12 members, the initial concept would be similar to how MIRROR started -- with a large scale competition. However they would not compete in singing and dancing like in KING MAKER but in a competition of trendiness and coolness. However due to Keung To's earlier injury and a lot of details that would need to be discussed, everything has been very initial for now. The movie track would be subject to change and would start production this year. Recently, MIRROR members have been attending events frequently. Wherever they went they would draw a crowd. Edan yesterday attended the West Kowloon music festival press conference, over 100 fans showed their support outdoors. Also performing at the music festival, Keung To did not make an appearance but sent a video. Aside from Edan and Keung To, Anson Lo and Ian would also performed at the festival. Edan revealed that he would perform 5 solo songs at the music festival but did not know whether he would perform with Ian. He looked forward to it very much though, as he especially liked Ian's slow song ANOTHER NOBEL. Would he show off his muscles at the outdoors show? He joked, "No, they have already melted." Would he innovatively performed popping pimples? He joked, "That would really hurt, I would rather sing PARIS' GANG GANG." For the just past Valentine's Day, Edan enjoyed the heart shaped steak Mama made him. However he did not feel Mama was rushing him to date, as he said Mama would not ask about his love life. Has she asked about his rumor with Angela Yuen Lai Lam? He said, "Of course, she is very nosy. She really likes to read news about me, of course I told her it was fake." Edan was caught online to be appreciating buxom girls on social media. When he responded he misspoke and sounded like he was using foul language. "Sigh! Someone set me up X, those bad secondary school friends really liked to send stuff to people. I carelessly clicked and got into trouble. I have already left the group. Something like this wouldn't happen again." Anson Lo did not appear at the music festival press conference, but yesterday afternoon he attended another event that drew over 1,000 fans. He played games with fans on the stage and gave away heart as he took captive of the "Disciples" (Anson Lo fan nickname). On the eve of Valentine's Day after working on a music video he attended his own fashion label event. Fans were rather worried about him after he worked for 30 hours straight. He pointed out that lately he did not have to work on a series. His average work day was around 10 hours and had 5 to 6 hours of rest. In comparison to when he was working on a series and only had a hour to sleep it was already much better. Speaking of him missing the West Kowloon Music Festival event, he said that because he had to attend an event in the morning he had to make time. Thus he did not arranged for other jobs. Would he perform on the same day as Keung To at the music festival? He said, "Keung To and I have been confirmed to perform on April 2nd. At our first show we tried to perform together, I hope this time we would have the chance to work together again. If we have time of course I would like to work with other members on the performance." Has Keung To successfully slimmed down? He said, "Yes, I just saw him last week. His diet has been very healthy, very light. However his legs just got better, so I wouldn't suggest for him to run, play basketball, and avoid not eating. A controlled diet would be OK." Aside from all of MIRROR, the group ERRROR's Leung Yip (Fatboy), 193 (Derek Kwok Ka Chun), Dee Ho Kai Wa and Poki Ng earlier also said that they were planning to make movie as a group. 193 said that he would want all of MIRROR to guest star. Poki also said that they would go to Europe and America for the "Gold Packaged Four Great Lawyers". They seemed to be all talk, but actually the quartet in recent months truly would work on the Emperor Motion Picture YUM MUK JING SHUN (DARK EYE DETECTIVE LETTER). In order to accommodate everyone's schedule, the movie has been in production in an old building in Wong Tai Sin. Yesterday they even worked 16 straight hours and challenged their limits! The quartet however was full of energy, the more they worked the more alert they became. Fans even sent beverages to cheer them on. The film would be a suspense and supernatural comedy. Earlier the film company has already released a promo, deliberately maintaining the mystery as none of the quartet showed their faces. Dee who has been receiving good reviews with his recent films would start off. The story would start with a detective agency that specializes in catching ghosts. Also in the film would be Mandy Tam Man Huen, Suey Kwok Sze and others. The production would begin today. * (2023/02/16) The Soi Cheang Pou Soi produced, Wong Hing Fan directed film CYBER HEIST (DUEN MONG) would be about internet world crime, thus the film used a lot of computer graphics special effects to bring the audience into the virtual internet world. Yet in order to preserve the Hong Kong film characteristics, the film had its share of car chases and explosions for visual impact for the audience. Two lead actors Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Gordon Lam Ka Tung even with their rich imagination interpreted being in the virtual world, so the audience would fully immersed in the film as well. The hacker crime film CYBER HEIST was Cheang Pou Soi directed and Wong Hing Fan directed. Best Actors Kwok Fu Sing and Lam Ka Tung played internet experts who traveled between the online and the real world, and began a battle of brains and brawn with Simon Yam Tat Wa and other police personnel. Cheang Pou Soi explained the original intent before the production began was to bring the internet world as well as entertainment to the audience, unlike the usual Hong Kong action films with car chases, pursuit of criminals and nothing to do with the internet. "Why not be a little more daring, enter the internet world and see how to solve the crime and bring the audience. however the difficulty would be what kind of visuals would be used so the audience would understand easily. Later we thought of going into a forest, feeling that the internet world was full of life -- very virtual but existed. We couldn't control it, and felt like a forest. So we daringly decided to use the forest to replace the internet and added special effects." Sing Sing and Ka Tung in the film often had to enter the internet world. During the performance they had to perform solo scenes. Director Wong Hing Fan said that he communicated with them but he also needed the actors' rich imagination to be able to understand and interpret easily. Cheang Pou Soi also pointed out that the directing was already difficult. Actor would think what would actually be happening, so the director had to have great communication with the actors for the actors to know what was happening. During the production process, Ka Tung injured the bridge of his nose on another film, BEYOND THE SIN (NGOK HUNG JI OI) but still came to work. Wong Hing Fan pointed out that his face was very obviously swollen, so he could only change the shoot from the original dramatic scene to shoot a fight scene first. He then shot the close up after he recovered. Cheang Pou Soi also said, "Our hearts ached but he was in good spirits. He was able to work on the movie." Wong Hing Fan said that they had the responsibility to protect actor safety. Each actor basically was not hurt on the set, except Sing Sing who injured his fingernail during a stunt. He praised every actor for putting in quite an effort. Even Tony Wu Tsz Tung was exactly like a nerd who only faces the computer. Even professionals praises him for how convincing he was. A lot of computer graphics were used to bring about the virtual internet world, and physical locations needed to show layers. Whether it was the internet forest or the actual office set, they both cost a lot of money. With the pandemic, Cheang Pou Soi stated that the production had difficulty after difficulty. The film indeed went over budget and schedule. As for the future development of computer graphics in Hong Kong film, Cheang Pou Soi felt that it would be inevitable and could be said as an opportunity. "I really respect WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI), it's too hard. Ours is very 'virtual', but I already had a headache from thinking about it. Theirs have to be very great, which is very hard. It's very hard to convince people. This is the direction, and maybe the way out for film. Should creators still have car chases and explosions? We have to learn to take a step forward, if we have the skills why not take a step forward. It's not a huge step, some can be preserved. We would try to join a new world and make the audience have new opinions about Hong Kong films. Special effect is the way!" However aside from making the virtual world, the film also needs realism. Cheang Pou Soi hoped to preserved the Hong Kong film flavor, thus CYBER HEIST still has car chases and explosions. For example in a car crash scene a car was truly burnt and destroyed, but actually the car scene was not done yet. He immediately apologized to the director. "I helped him with one shot, but didn't expect to burn the car." As the team was preparing to put it out, the fire engine already arrived. * (2023/02/16) The Hou Hsiao-Hsien directed A CITY OF SADNESS (FEI CHING SING SI)'s digital edition would open in Taiwan on the 24th. The film won the 46th Venice Film Festival Best Film Golden Lion Award, Taiwan's first film to win an award at one of the three major international film festivals. For the release of a 4K digitally restored edition after 33 years, Hong Kong Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai visited Taiwan 10 years after his previous one for the premiere of A CITY OF SADNESS digital edition and was happy to see his colleagues and the team. The premiere was like a class reunion, as producer Chiu Fu-sheng, actors Leung Chiu Wai, Jack Kao, Chen Shu-Fang, Wu Yi-fang, writer Chu T'ien-wen, editor Liao Ching-song, sound recordist Tuu Duu-Chih, cinematographer Chen Hwai-en and other members gathered. After the event ended Leung Chiu Wai caught up with his on screen "third brother" Jack Kao, as they dined on special cold noodle and even planned to ride bicycles in Japan together later. Leung Chiu Wai was only 26 in 1989 when he played Li Tian-lu's youngest son "Lin Wen-Ching", a deaf-mute who made a living from a photo studio. His young appearance was preserved on film. Leung Chiu Wai before the film began shared his experience from the production on the stage. He thanked director Hou Hsiao-Hsien for his numerous encouragement at the time. He even said that he fell in love with literary novels because of Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Hou Hsiao-Hsien did not appear at the premiere and everyone was concerned with his health. Screenwriter Chu T'ien-wen revealed, "Before ocming here I had a discussion with Director Hou, because after he tested positive for COVID in September his health has deteriorated. For 3 months Director Hou has been taking walks everyday, now his health is gradually returning to form. However after evaluation he still decided agains attending the event today." Playing the Lam family big brother Chen Sung-Young's wife, Golden Horse Award Best Actress Chen Shu-Fang sentimentally said, "After 33 years, some colleagues who used their lives to make this classic have extraordinary achievements, some are old, some are gone, they all leave with their respect, praises and nostalgia." Born in the location of the production Jiufen, Chen Shu-Fang also gratefully said, "33 years ago Director Hou led a group of people who loved film passionately, used their passion and effort, injected new life into this once bustling and exciting but gradually declining multi-facet city, created 'A City of Sadness', added color again to Jiufan and moved people's heart in show business." When Chen Shu-Fang left the stage, Leung Chiu Wai attentively lent her a hand . After the premiere ended, Leung Chiu Wai, Jack Kao and others went to a famous restaurant for its special cold noodle. Actully when he came to Taiwan to make A CITY OF SADNESS, on the first day of work an older sister in the hair department shared a box of cold noodle with him. Since then everyday on the set he thought about having the Taiwan delicacy. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : YUM MUK JING SHUN Lit : DARK EYE DETECTIVE LETTER d. Leung Kwok Fai Dee Ho Kai Wa, 193 (Derek Kwok Ka Chun), Poki Ng, Leung Yip (Fatboy), Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Mandy Tam Man Suen, Suey Kwok Sze, Tai Po, Law Wing Cheong, Max Cheung Tat Lun Can : Chung Fung d. Ng Ka Wai Ray Lui Leung Wai, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chin Kar Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi BAND FOUR Can : 4 PAK 4 GA JOOK d. Mo Lai Yan Chi Kay Tse On Kay, Teddy Robin Kwan, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Manson Cheung Chun Hiu, Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Anna hisbbuR, Lung Siu Kwan, Michael Chu Pak Hei THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Can : Mong Yuet Lit : Gaze at the Moon d. Law Yiu Fai Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Li Sum Ling Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit Can : Kui Mor Lung Jook Ma Siu Ling Lit : Demon Slaying Dragon Clan Ma Siu Ling AKA : MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE AKA : Ngor Wor Geung Si Yau Gor Yeuk Wui d. Robert Chan Sap Sam Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jacky Cai Jie, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, THE GAMESTER Can : Chin Fong Man Gai Lit : Thousand Lies Ten Thousand Schemes d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Lam Suet, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Kaki Sham FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yiu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Ling Man Lung, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, A HIDDEN SPY Can : Ngor Dai Dik Tui Yun Sun Woot Lit : Undercover's Retirement Life d. Ricky Ko Tsz Pun Kay Tse On Kay, Natalie Tong Sze Wing, Larine Tang Yueping, ANSONBEAN, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Rik Ching Yan Fu@Pomato,Kwan Ho Kit@Pomato fb: https://facebook.com/ahiddenspy A CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yi Lam Chung Suet Ying, Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Henick Chou Han Ning, Sabrina Ng Ping IMPRISONED 2 Can : Yut Yuk Yi: Gip So Lan Toh d. Sun Lap Kei Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Wong Kwong Leung, Babyjohn Choi BURSTING POINT Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point d. Calvin Tong Wai Hon Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Tony Yang, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Wong Yau Nam, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Sunny Dai Yu Ming, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jonathan Cheung Wing Hong, Aiden Hung Hung Jor Sing, Adrien Yau Tsz Him [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] This is the story of a chief inspector in the anti-narcotics unit who holds true to his beliefs as a police officer. He puts everything on the line to crack down on drugs and bring drug traffickers to justice. How will our hero resolve this "bursting point" crisis? 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 ROT AKA : READY OR KNOT 2 Can : But Yut Sing Fun 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) UNDER CURRENT 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses... 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department officers Chow Ching-lai and Cheung Wan-nam share a close mentor-student relationship. On a case involving seized smuggled arms, Ching-lai is sent to take part in a joint operation with Interpol to capture a reclusive arms dealer. However, Wan-nam makes a drastic decision that complicates the case even further. 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, TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: 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 ] Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City, which was a de jure Chinese enclave within British colonial Hong Kong, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way. In the Walled City, he becomes close friends with Shin, Twelfth Master and AV. Under the leadership of Tornado, they resist against the invasion of villain Mr. Big in a series of fierce battles. Together, they vow to protect the safe haven that is Kowloon Walled City. [ 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/ INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, 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 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, 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. 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. 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... 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 ] 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 Opening February 23 2023 The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site: https://bit.ly/hkiff44fullprog Trailer : https://youtu.be/BujyiNw2MAI [ 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. LOVE IS PLAN B Can : Oi Plan B d. Henry Poon Ben Wong Chi Yin, Elena Kong Mei Yee Rating : I Length : 104 mins. Opening February 23 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Hc5lYVXI_qA GAGA Can : Ha Yung Ga d. Laha Mebow Ling Ting-li, Esther Hung, Buya Watan, Kagaw Piling, Yukan Losing Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening February 23 2023 Site : https://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/3420 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A widely-revered elder of an indigenous community in northeastern Taiwan, Hayung passes away in his sleep, leaving behind a family troubled with a land dispute and financial problems. His widow, two sons, and their loved ones must stick together to overcome whatever challenges lying ahead. Unplanned, one of Hayung's granddaughters gets pregnant with a baby boy, whom Hayung's widow decides to name after her late husband. What will become of Hayung's family through their stuggles to finance a risky mayoral campaign, the stake of which is so high that Hayung's sons would resort to anything to win? What are the consequences of violating Ga Ga, the forgotten traditional tribal norms? [ GOLDEN HORSE FILM FESTIVAL ] Hayung's family faces a mysterious atmosphere, just like the mist surrounding the tribe in September. He had been practicing GAGA for eighty years, but his descendants deviate from it when he passes away... His first son Pasang is determined to go into politics, against his family's wishes, and his second son and farmer is dragged into it. Now the family is falling apart... PING PONG: THE TRIUMPH d. Deng Chao Deng Chao, Sun Li, Timmy Xu Opening February 23 2023 DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE- d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins Opening February 23 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] Uzui, Sound Hashira, Tanjiro and his comrades face off against Upper Six demons, Daki and Gyutaro during the new mission. Despite the hard battle they were forced into, they defeat the demons. While Tanjiro and his comrades rest and heal their battle wounds at the Butterfly Mansion, the first death of an Upper Rank demon in 100 years causes wide repercussions among the rest of the Upper Ranks... MAD FATE AKA : FATAL FATE Can : Ming Ong d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Lokman Yeung, Berg Ng Yin Yip, Peter Chan Cham Man, Ng Wing Sze, Bonnie Wong Man Wai, Ko Tin Lung Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening February 19 2023 at the Berlin Film Festival Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2023/programme/202307420.html [ BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The sky above Hong Kong is not just heavy with clouds and rain, it also contains astral signs and dark omens in this esoteric neo-noir. In a radical and counter-intuitive move, rather than having the characters' trajectories converge towards the end, the plot instead knits their fates together from the start. Crossing paths at the scene of a heinous crime in a brothel are the serial killer perpetrator and the upstanding detective chasing him, but also a delivery boy obsessed with blood and knives and an occultist feng shui master who had predicted the victim's gory fate without being able to prevent it. The last two quickly form an unlikely pair, and this transforms the film into a surreal, hyperkinetic, expressionist buddy thriller. The horoscopes confirm that the boy will soon succumb to his bloodthirsty temptations, but to redeem past failures and save him from his fate, the fortune teller is willing to do anything. As the investigations gather pace, the pair sinks into delirium in a whirlwind of superstitions, rituals and distortions, against a backdrop of an alchemical metropolis. 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 Ji), 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 Opening November 21 2022 (Preview) Opening February 10 2022 (Preview) Opening February 17 2023 Site: https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=935 fb: https://www.facebook.com/wherethewindblows2021 [ 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? WHISPER OF THE HEART Can : Mung Wan Gai Siu Nin d. Yuichiro Hirakawa Nana Seino, Tori Matsuzaka Rating : I Length : 114 mins. Opening February 16 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Shizuku Tsukishima, a third-year middle school student who loves to read, meets her classmate, Seiji Amasawa, her impression of him couldn't be worse. But as she watches him pursue his dream, she's gradually drawn to him. Seiji also gives his heart to Shizuku, when he learns about her dream to become a novelist. The two promise each other they’ll make their dreams come true. And after ten years...24-year-old Shizuku has become an editor of children's books at a publisher. Having given up her dream of becoming a novelist, her days now pass selling books. Seiji, on the other hand, is still pursuing his dream abroad, and the two are gradually growing apart... RETURN TO SEOUL d. Davy Chou Park Ji-min, Oh Kwang-rok, Guka Han, Louis-Do De Lencquesaing Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening February 16 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Born in South Korea and raised in France by French foster parents, 25-year-old Freddie gets a chance to visit her motherland when she is rerouted by a typhoon. Stepping on Korean soil for the first time as an adult with little knowledge of her native language and culture, Freddie begins an unpredictable journey in search of her biological parents. In his follow-up to the acclaimed Diamond Island, Cambodian-French director Davy Chou drew from the experiences of other Korean adoptees to craft this engrossing voyage of a restless wanderer in search of the roots she left behind. SOMEDAY OR ONE DAY d. Huang Tien-Jen Greg Hsu, Alice Ko, Patrick Shih, Kim Scar, Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening February 9 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After reunion with LI Ziwei, HUANG Yu-Hsuan and LI live a peaceful life in Taiwan. But the calm days are broken when HUANG is informed one day she will be on secondment to Shanghai. Though the couple is parted in discord, HUANG still misses LI deeply, and she even usually dreams of a scene where LI falls from a building. One day when she wakes up again from the nightmare, she finds all trails of LI are simply vanished, and it looks like she has never been together with LI. Worse, her nightmare is soon proved to be true by Mo Jun-Jie, the closest friend of LI, that LI is actually died from falling a building several years ago. On her way to find out the truth, HUANG receives a mysterious cassette player. By pressing the play button of the song Last Dance, is HUANG able to change their fate and save LI by traveling through time and space? THE WANDERING EARTH II AKA : THE WANDERING EARTII d. Frant Gwo Andy Lau Tak Wa, Wu JUing, Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, Ning Li, Wang Zhi, Zhu Yanmanzi Length : 173 mins. Opening February 9 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] The sun is about to destroyed, and humans have built huge engines on the Earth's surface to help them find a new home. However, the road out into the universe is perilous. In order to save the Earth, a group of young people once again stepped forward to begin a life and death battle. KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR -THE FIRST KISS THAT NEVER ENDS- d. Shinichi Omata Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Opening February 9 2023 [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] After a long battle of love, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their first kiss after their fated meeting in Shuchiin Academy's Student Council room. However, despite the kiss, the two have still yet to officially confess their love to the other. As both stumble around this half-relationship, Christmas arrives and sweeps them up into a festive whirlpool. Though Shirogane tries to make this year "the perfect Christmas", Kaguya seems to be working against exactly that. AJOOMA Can : Fa Lo Ah Ju Ma d. He Shuming Hong Hui Fang, Kang Hyung-seok, Jung Dong-hwan, Yeo Jin-goo, Shane Pow Length : 90 mins. Opening December 15 2022 Opening February 9 2023 [ GOLDEN SCENE ] Inspired by the director's mother, Ajoomma is the story of a middle-aged, Korean-drama obsessed widow from Singapore, who travels out of the country for the first time to Seoul in South Korea and ends up getting lost. Her journey becomes an unexpected road of self-discovery, as she comes to terms with the life that she truly wants to have for herself. I CHING MASTER Can : Yik Gaing Fung Won Lok Opening February 4 2023 TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF Can : Cup Sup Gau Shui Dik Ngor d. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting Rating : IIA Length : 136 mins. Opening August 21 2022 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening October 12 2022 (Preview) Opening December 23 2022 (Preview) Opening February 2 2003 Trailer : https://youtu.be/-0bJrj98-Gw [ 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. THE POINT MEN d. Yim Soon-Rye Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Kang Ki-young Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening February 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DAYR54nG24A [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A group of Korean tourists is taken hostage by an extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan. The Korean government dispatches Jae-ho, known as one of Korea's most skilled diplomats, in order to handle the situation. Once he arrives, he asks for the Afghan government's cooperation and uses every means possible to free the hostages. However, his efforts go in vain. Due to his failure, he's forced to work with Dae-sik, a special agent who is an expert on the Middle East. As they begin making their move to get to the Taliban, the first hostage death occurs. With nowhere else to turn, the two become unlikely allies in a race against time to save the rest of the hostages. SWITCH d. Ma Dae-Yoon Kwon Sang-Woo, Oh Jung-Se, Lee Min-Jung, Park So-Yi, Kim Jun Rating : IIA Length : 113 mins. Opening February 2 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] "PARK Kang", a top scandal maker and the most sought-after actor who has brought in over 10 million at the box-office, enjoys a lavish, single life. However, the only thing he has to embrace on Christmas Eve is his Best Actor trophy he had won at the year-end acting awards. He clings to his only friend "JOE Yoon," who deals with his mess as his manager, has drinks with him, then catches a taxi to go home. The next morning, "PARK Kang" wakes up in an unfamiliar house and gets hugged by two kids he's never seen before. His first love, "Soo-hyun," whom he had broken up with 10 years earlier for his acting career, nags him non-stop and smacks his back hard. Not only that, his best friend and manager, "JOE Yoon", has become the hottest box-office sensation and taken over his life... What kind of absurd situation is this? Confused by his life turned upside down, "PARK Kang" suddenly remembers something that the taxi driver said the night before... SAY I DO TO ME Can : 1 Yun Fun Lai Lit : 1 Person Wedding d. Kiwi Chow Koon Wai Sabrina Ng Ping, Kelvin Chan Kin Long, Candy Lo Hau Yam, Jacky Tong Hoo Yin, Mixson Wong Bo Cheung, Isabel Chan Yat Ning, Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, J Lou (Lam Yun) Rating : IIA Length : 115 mins. Opening January 20 2023 (Preview) Opening January 26 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/vtT9kXFhVis [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I want to marry myself!" To plan for a solo wedding, to marry myself, to declare my forever love for myself to the world! Attractive comedienne Ping vows to become a viral Youtuber. She concocts a plan to put on a show of marrying herself in what was meant to secure both money and likes! However, the scam ultimately ended up in the discovery of her true self in this coming-of-age fairy tale comedy. To love others, I must love myself. Simple enough, right? But who am I? In a pageant of love, four contest as lovers, each one goodhearted in their own right. Does Ping want all four or none at all? By marrying herself, can she figure out who she really is? And who she really loves? Ping will tell it all on the day of the solo wedding... In this satire of marriage and the individual self, nothing is left untouched: women, men, organised religion, homosexuality, the filthy rich, not to mention ye good old mother! Love yourself in Say I do to me, won't you? PINKFONG SING-ALONG MOVIE 2: WONDERSTAR CONCERT Rating : I Length : 72 mins. Opening January 26 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] The Pinkfong Co., makers of the incredibly popular "Baby Shark" song, is bringing all the joy of singing to theaters! Pinkfong and Fathom Events are teaming up to release Pinkfong Sing-Along Movie 2: Wonderstar Concert. This movie, a sequel to Pinkfong and Baby Shark's Space Adventure, sees the beloved musical characters making their big-screen debut. A Really Happy Film is distributing the film in Hong Kong and have slated the film for the release beginning January 26, 2023. The film follows plucky little pink fox Pinkfong as he and his best friend, green hedgehog Hogi, put together a sing-along concert. Will mischievous cougar Billi cause them too much trouble or will they manage to put on a show-stopping performance? A GUILTY CONSCIENCE 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, Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung) Rating : IIB Length : 135 mins. Opening January 7, 14 2023 (Preview) Opening January 21 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JRUKWIv59Uw Trailer : https://youtu.be/DYJ828h8k4M [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A simple supermodel's child abuse case becomes the battleground of justice, power, and fame. When the apex society exercises every network and resource to save itself, how will the barristers pursue justice? EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL Can : Chiu Sun Gaing Hai Gip Ong Ha Lit : Under Super Crazy Armed Robbery Case AKA : Fei Sun Gaing Hai Gip Ong Ha Lit : Under Not Crazy Armed Robbery Case AKA : Chiu Sun Gaing Hai Gip Ong Lit : Super Crazy Armed Robbery Case d. Ying Chi Wan Hins Cheung King Hin, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Kaho Hung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Bonnie Wong Ching Yi, Yau Chung Wai, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Carl Ao Ieong Chun Hou (Hou Dee), Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Suey Kwok Sze Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening January 21 2023 Teaser: https://youtu.be/wByEEMOrAcg [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] During a diamond heist, one of the security escorts steals the diamonds and flees. Fellow security escorts Yau Shing and Jelly are forced to help the robber track down the diamond. Tracking the diamonds, they stumble into a secluded village. While they clash with the weird villagers, the three men suspect that they are being haunted by a female ghost. SAKRA Can : Tin Lung Bak Bo ji Kiu Fung Juen d. Steve Cheng, Donnie Yen Chi Tan Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Yukee Chen Yuqi, Cya Liu, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Wu Yue, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Ray Lui Leung Wai Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. Opening January 16 2023 in Malaysia Opening January 19 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/9xuJkDlBWI4 [ CINEMA CITY ] During the Northern Song dynasty, Qiao Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, was a heroic and chivalrous man who was respected by the whole martial arts world. But he was suddenly accused of being a Khitan, which made him isolated by friends and allies. Qiao Feng met Azhu the maid from Murong family on his journey to find out about his origin and enemies... [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Under the reign of Emperor Zhe Zong, an unlikely bond is formed between three very different men. The first is Qiao Feng, the courageous leader of the beggar clan. His clan looks up to him for always defending them, but when he is accused of being of Khitan descent and labelled a traitor, he is shunned by his fellow martial artists. The second is Duan Yu, the cheerful young prince of Dali. He avoids learning martial arts due to his hatred of conflict, and often runs away from his problems. The third man is Shaolin Monk Xu Zhu, who is a skilled martial artist torn between 2 powerful clans. As these three embark on their personal journeys of self-discovery, they find their way into each other's lives. MY SMALL LAND Can : Fong Chuen Ji Dei d. Emma Kawawada Lina Arashi, Daiken Okudaira, Takashi Fujii, Sei Hiraizumi Rating : IIA Length : 115 mins. Opening January 19 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ifZFuKBToss [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] For Sarya (17), a Kurdish refugee girl in Japan, life seems to be looking up; her grades at school are enough to pursue college, she's surrounded with good friends and her relationship with Sota is becoming special. Sarya's life becomes upside down, however, when she learns that her family's refugee status is turned down, restricting her family from work and traveling across the city. Her father, who had continued to work to sustain a living, is taken into custody for illegal employment. Sarya is now suddenly forced into a situation where she is responsible not only for her younger siblings but for her very existence. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK d. Takehiko Inoue, Yasuyuki Ebara Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 12 2023 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Slam Dunk is a shonen manga by Takehiko Inoue that was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990, issue No. 42, to 1996, issue No. 27. The series, which depicts the personal growth of several high school basketball players, has sold more than 120 million copies in Japan. It has inspired numerous boys and girls to get into basketball. An anime series (that ran from October 1993 to March 1996), several video games, and other media based on the manga have also been produced. The Slam Dunk Scholarship was established in 2006 to support young basketball players in Japan. In 2018, a new, 20-volume shinsoban edition with all new cover illustrations was published, with volume divisions at each milestone in the story. An artwork compilation, PLUS / SLAM DUNK ILLUSTRATIONS 2, was released in 2020 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series' launch. THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES d. Tomohisa Taguchi Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 83 minutes Opening January 5 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/cBReT-3kUVE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Urashima Tunnel grants a wish to those who enter... with a price. Kaoru Tono appears elusive but has a heavy heart rooted in a traumatic accident in the past. Anzu Hanashiro seems stronghearted but suffers from the gap between her ideal self and reality. The two team up as allies to investigate the mysterious tunnel in order to get what they want. It is an unforgettable, nostalgic story that sweeps past a summer in the countryside. UTANO*PRINCESAMA MAJI LOVE ST*RISH TOURS d. Chika Nagaoka Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 66 mins. Opening January 5 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/aBIw16zH0YI [ GOLDEN HARVEST ] Based on a popular Japanese visual novel game released on June 2010, the "Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE" TV anime series broadcasted from 2011 to 2016, and the first movie in 2019. In these 10 years, the boys cultivate love and dream with fans. And now, they are going to come back to theaters! Come with ST*RISH, departure to the love tour! THE NARROW ROAD Can : Jat Lo Mei Chun Lit : Narrow Road Miniscule Dust d. Lam Sum Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Patra Au, Chu Pak Hong Rating : IIB Length : 116 mins. Opening August 15 2022 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival Opening October 25th 2002 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 29th 2022 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening December 22nd 2022 Site : https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/index.php/2022/narrow-road/08-18_14-00#booking-panel Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2022/detail/129 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2uIPwTmAKwQ [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, honest cleaning service owner Chak hits tough times as a terrible economy and a dearth of supplies threatens his business. In need of an assistant, he hires Candy, a young single mother with a penchant for stealing. The two slowly forge a bond, but the cruel realities of the pandemic loom on the horizon. Painfully timely but also tender in parts, Lam Sum's film is a poignant portrait of what happens when modern poverty is further exacerbated by an unprecedented calamity. It's a remarkably assured directorial effort enhanced by moving performances. [ 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. [ 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) 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! 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 Ip-sang, Bai Ling, Tai Po, Tam Yuk Ying Opening August 11 2022 (POSTPONED) ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YZzA65LK7GQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] New student Lin Xiangzhi transferred to ShengHua High School's repeating class. She is quiet and smart but always alone, without making friends with other students. However, she attracts the attention of Xu Youshu, who is not a good student in her class. In the process of trying to be friends with Lin Xiangzhi, he and another two students Song Xiaonan and Jiang Wu, found the secret of Lin Xiangzhi. In order to help this lonely girl, four of them formed a "doomsday survival" team to create surprises for her and their memories. Unbeknownst to them, there is an even sadder secret behind Lin Xiangzhi's illness ...... REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT Can : Chun Gaing Yung Yau Lit : Once Owned AKA : Din Ying Chi Lit : Film Crazed AKA : Din Ying Chi Hon Lit : Film Fanatic d. Keian Chui Tze Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Dada Chan Jing, Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Kelly Chen Ka Lei Length : 84 mins. Opening October 9 2022 at the Asian Cinerama Hong Kong Focus in Malaysia Trailer : https://youtu.be/RG9WEI3IRFI [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Everyone in the Hong Kong film industry knows 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 comes from. Ginger Keung, a producer of a reality show, suspects that Kim is a film critic who pans movies to extort advertising dollars from film companies. She zeroes in on him as her next target and decides to dig into his elusive past. [ 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... DELIVERANCE Can : Yuen Sun Jui d. Kelvin Shum Ka Yin Simon Yam Tat Wa, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Kaki Sham, Anna Ng Yuen Yee, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Tim Wong Tin Ngo Length : 99 mins. facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deliverance.hk Opening October 29th 2022 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Chicago Opening 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VMxSRmF0Oy8 [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 15 ] A fractured family of four brothers and one sister confront haunting memories of their mother's passing fifteen years ago. Fifteen years had passed, as Nicole returns home to Hong Kong to be reunited with her three brothers, clinging to the shattered memory from the night of her mother's passing. Through hypnosis sessions with her big brother Joseph, the trauma that the family sustained is unexpectedly reawakened when she desires to connect back with the memories. Then, the whole world around this family takes on a dark form and love becomes almost undefinable. LOST LOVE AKA : FOSTER LOVE Can : Lau Shui Lok Fa Lit : Flowing Water Fallen Flower d. Ka Sing Fung Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Lee Yun Wai, Phoebe Ng Chi Kiu, Matt Jiu Kai Lam, Chui Ka Him, Maya Tsang Yui Tung, Wong Tsz Hin, Gordon Lau Chiu Kin Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening November 13 2022 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 28 2022 (Preview) Opening March 2 2023 fb: https://www.facebook.com/LostLoveMovieOfficial/ Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2022/detail/130 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Parenting means raising and nurturing children, but oftentimes children enrich and enlighten the lives of parents instead. Chan Tin Mei and Ho Bun’s son passed away abruptly at three years old due to a congenital heart disease. Still in pain over the loss, Mei resists having another child. One day, Mei finds out that they can become a foster family. Her desolate heart finds sustenance from possibly regaining the feeling of being a mother. But when she discovers the emotional scars on the children caused by their harsh realities, she starts to adjust her expectations. Bun's extramarital affair leads to a big fight between the couple, but it also reveals the feelings concealed in Bun's heart. Mei realizes her selfishness; she has neglected Bun's feelings and the true needs of her wards. In the end, the foster children inspire her and help the couple to redeem their relationship. Although Mei is praised for her dedication to her foster children, she knows she has been saved by the children instead. When the couple finally settles into a simple and happy life with their foster child, Mei suffers a heart attack. In the final stage of her life, Mei's seven foster children reappear. She seems to see her son grow in these foster children. [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] For his project under the lauded First Feature Film Initiative programme, director Ka Sing- fung tells the heartrending journey of a woman whose life is forever changed by the children she takes in as a temporary foster carer. In a career-best performance, Sammi Cheng stars as Mei, a woman trying to get over the death of her young son through the children she welcomes into her home. Each ward offers Mei a different challenge and a newfound appreciation for the difficulties of motherhood, but when her dedication to the job causes her marriage to turn sour, Mei is forced to make a choice. FULL RIVER RED Can : Moon Gong Hung d. Zhang Yimou Shen Teng, Jackson Yee, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiahyin Rating : IIB Length : 157 mins. Opening February 4 2023 (Preview) Opening March 2 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 12th century China, during the Song Dynasty, set against a brewing rebellion by the Jin people against the Imperial Court. Two hours before a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Song Prime Minister Qin Hui and a high level Jin delegation, the Jin Ambassador is murdered. An important letter destined for the Emperor is stolen from him. As the search for the letter unfolds, alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can stop the truth that is destined to leave its mark in history. SUZUME d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 121 mins. Opening March 2 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] Suzume, a 17-year-old girl who lives in a quiet town in Kyushu, meets Souta, a young man looking for a door. Following Souta, Suzume finds an old door in the mountains and reaches out her hands towards the door as if pulled by something. This opened door will bring disaster; thus, Souta must travel round to lock the door to avoid disaster. But then, a mysterious kitten turns Souta into a broken wooden chair. To catch the kitten, Suzume and Souta follow it and travel from Kyushu to Tokyo. "Doors of disaster" begin to appear across Japan simultaneously, and Suzume needs to close and lock the doors one by one to stop the disasters. Unexpectedly, a forgotten truth is waiting for her. 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) Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening December 1 2022 in Malaysia (POSTPONED) Opening March 9 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/E-k_F8quEWA [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Hackers release a virus onto the web and unleash a large-scale cyber attack. Fortunately, cyber security engineer and IT whiz, Cheuk Ka-Chun, uses a firewall he developed to resolve the crisis. Unbeknownst to Ka-Chun, the mastermind behind this virus is his superior, Chan Ming-Chi. As the two begin to butt heads, Ka-Chun secretly develops a rival virus and Ming-Chi plots to have Ka-Chun's wife and daughter kidnapped. As Ka-Chun panics, his new virus starts to spread across every computer in Hong Kong - threatening the entire city's future. [ SCREEN DAILY ] A cyber security engineer develops a powerful AI program, but then has to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. HIDDEN BLADE Can : Mo Ming Lit : Anonymous d. Cheng Er Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wang Yibo, Chengpeng Dong (Dapeng), Zhou Xun, Eric Wang Fujian, Huang Lei Length : 131 mins. Opening March 9 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] In the 1920s, the Chinese Communist Party begins its struggle in Shanghai, leading the covert front of the Chinese Communist Party's Special Branch, the Party strive in their deadly battle against various forces. The unsung heroes march towards victory through irreplaceable and inimitable courage and contributions. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Chinese Communist Party's Special Branch in Shanghai circles between Chongqing, Wang Puppet Government and Japanese espionage agencies. Through an intricate system of intelligence behind enemy lines, they recruit the enemy, obtain information, kill traitors, and establish a broader united front line, charging towards Yan 'an on the eve of the victory of the War of Resistance... A MAN Can : Na Gor Nam Yun d. Kei Ishikawa Satoshi Tsumabuki, Sakura Ando, Masataka Kubota, Hidekazu Mashima Rating : IIA Length : 122 mins. Opening March 16 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with Rie who was his client. She asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke. After Rie got a divorce, she raised her child alone and returned to her hometown. There, she met Daisuke and married him. She enjoyed a happy family life with Daisuke and their 2 children. Suddenly, Daisuke died in an accident. While she was grieving, Daisuke's older brother Kyoichi visited his funeral. The two brothers had been estranged for many years. When Kyoichi saw Daisuke's picture, he stated that the person in the picture was not his brother. THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET Can : Bak Yut Ching Chun Lit : White Sun Youth d. Lau Kok-Rui (Lau Kwok Shui) Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Inderjeet Singh (Poon Man Sing), Kireanjeet Gill (Kiu Ka Wan) Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening December 2 2022 (Preview) Opening March 30 2023 Site : https://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/3478?r=en&search_year=2022&search_category=FF&ghff_id=579 Trailer : https://youtu.be/q0HX9xPbVco [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A refugee boy is helped by a local taxi driver to flee Hong Kong. They develop the father-son relationship until the boy finds the driver is the murderer of his father. [ TAIPEI GOLDEN HORSE FILM FESTIVAL 2022 ] Hassan is a Hong Kong-born Pakistani kid waiting for refugee status to Canada. His father died in a car accident that Yat is involved in, who himself was a refugee from China in the 1970s. When Hassan joins a refugees' gang and gets entangled with the police, Yat decides to help him flee, but Hassan finds out the truth about his father's death. Can their journey continue? FATE Can : Sai Seung Ji Yau Ba Ba Ho d. Gurt Wong Lui Lok Liu Kai Chi, Chiu Sin Hang, Koo Ming Wa, Nina Paw Hee Ching Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening March 30 2023 A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT Can : Dun For Lan Shan d. Anastasia Tsang Hin Ning Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), Simon Yam Tat Wa, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Henick Chou Han Ning Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening October 25 2022 at the Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 13 2022 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 2 2022 (Preview) Opening April 13 2023 fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/%E7%87%88%E7%81%AB%E9%97%8C%E7%8F%8A-A-Light-Never-Goes-Out/100063961423671/ Tokyo International Film Festival Site : https://2022.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3502ASF06 Tokyo International Film Festival Trailer : https://youtu.be/UxHsOEU0xNs Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2022/detail/131 [ 2022 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Devastated by the loss of her skilled neon sign-making husband, a wife decides to carry on his unfinished dream of making neon signs. Simon Yam and Sylvia Chang star in this remarkable HK film. [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Radiant neon signs once served as icons of Hong Kong's prosperity and vitality. However, such signs have gradually disappeared over the years, along with the craftsmen who spent decades mastering the craft of blowing neon lights. Director Anastasia Tsang revives this long-time tradition in her poignant directorial debut, telling the touching story of a widow who discovers secrets her late husband Bill buried within his neon lights workshop. While reminiscing about Bill, she sets out to fulfill his final wish of recreating a famous demolished neon sign with the help of Bill's young protege. 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, Wong Yau Nam, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Lau Kong, Bonnie Wong Man Wai, Wu Lai Ying, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Hanna Chan, Jiro Leung Sheung Ching, Kenneth Cheung Moon Ting, Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Length : 119 mins. Opening March 10 2023 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival Opening Easter 2023 Site : https://www.oaff.jp/2023/en/program/op.html [ OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 ] Welcome to Seaside Heights, a fancy residential building where a group of residents experience a night of chaos and comedy after the nude body of a man appears and threatens to cause scandal and plunging property values! It all begins when Ming, together with his wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, finds an anonymous naked body lying at their doorstep. Fearing that the presence of a corpse will turn their unit into a "murder home" and its property value will nosedive and impoverish them, their bickering family unite to pass the buck to their neighbours by moving the corpse to other units on the same floor. Their fiendish plot ropes in a motley bunch of people, including retired elderly couple, Mr. & Mrs. CHAN; a single lady and her maid; the CHEUNG's, an irascible father and his cantankerous son; and an overzealous security guard. Last but not least, is a mysterious chain smoking woman named Sue who might hold the key to helping get the body out of the building... A dark comedy of manners and Hong Kong home-ownership woes ensues in "Over My Dead Body" as each of these vividly portrayed characters turns on each other in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for both the body and their own personal problems. --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : May 12 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Berlin * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : May 10 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Amsterdam * ANTHONY WONG YIU MING WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : May 7 2023 VENUE LOCATION: London * ANTHONY WONG YIU MAN WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : May 4 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Manchester * VIVIAN CHOW DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 22 2023 VENUE LOCATION: The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/vivian-chow-sf San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1623 Chinatown Visitor Informtion Center 625 Kearny Street 415.395.9060 New Leaf Media 3008 Taraval St. 415.682.8293 Oakland Oakland Chinese Book Store 388 9th St Suite 102 510.465.9865 Printing Service 510.289.9539 Milpitas Evergreen Bookstore 306 Barber Ln. 408.383.9798 * VIVIAN CHOW DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 15 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 84245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio CA TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/vivian-chow-la * JJ LIN JJ20 WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 15 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Qudos Bank Arena Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney VIC AU 2127 TICKET PRICES: AU $ 398, 298, 248, 188, 148, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://ticketek.com.au * CROWD LU - 2023 C'MON LIVE AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 12 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Fortitude Music Hall 312 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 https://thefortitude.com.au/event/crowd-lu-%e5%8d%a2%e5%b9%bf%e4%bb%b22023-cmon-live-australia/ TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER AUSTRALIA https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13005D67E0F9771B * GRASSHOPPER RE:GRASSHOPPER RENO CONCER DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 8 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday February 19 2023 10 AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER d. James Cameron Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet 9 SAY I DO TO ME Can : 1 Yun Fun Lai Lit : 1 Person Wedding d. Kiwi Chow Koon Wai Sabrina Ng Ping, Kelvin Chan Kin Long, Candy Lo Hau Yam, Jacky Tong Hoo Yin, Mixson Wong Bo Cheung, Isabel Chan Yat Ning, Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, J Lou (Lam Yun) 8 PLANE d. Jean-Francois Richet Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Daniella Pineda 7 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK d. Takehiko Inoue, Yasuyuki Ebara Japanese Animation 6 TITANIC d. James Cameron Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane 5 THE WANDERING EARTH II d. Frant Gwo Andy Lau Tak Wa, Wu JUing, Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, Ning Li, Wang Zhi, Zhu Yanmanzi 4 WHERE THE WIND BLOWS Can : Fung Joi Hei Si Lit : When Storm Rises Again 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 Ji), 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, 3 SOMEDAY OR ONE DAY d. Huang Tien-Jen Greg Hsu, Alice Ko, Patrick Shih, Kim Scar, Length : 107 mins. 2 A GUILTY CONSCIENCE 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, Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung) 1 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA d. Peyton Reed Paul Rudd, Evangline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Bill Murray, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS WHERE THE WIND BLOWS AKA : WHEN THE WIND BLOWS AKA : THEORY OF AMBITIONS AKA : Chuen Kau Tung Chup Ling Lit : Global Wanted List 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 Opening November 21 2022 (Preview) Opening February 10 2022 (Preview) Opening February 17 2023 Site: https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=935 fb: https://www.facebook.com/wherethewindblows2021 [ 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? THE WANDERING EARTH II AKA : THE WANDERING EARTII Rating : IIA Length : 173 mins. Opening February 9 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] The sun is about to destroyed, and humans have built huge engines on the Earth's surface to help them find a new home. However, the road out into the universe is perilous. In order to save the Earth, a group of young people once again stepped forward to begin a life and death battle. SOMEDAY OR ONE DAY Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening February 9 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After reunion with LI Ziwei, HUANG Yu-Hsuan and LI live a peaceful life in Taiwan. But the calm days are broken when HUANG is informed one day she will be on secondment to Shanghai. Though the couple is parted in discord, HUANG still misses LI deeply, and she even usually dreams of a scene where LI falls from a building. One day when she wakes up again from the nightmare, she finds all trails of LI are simply vanished, and it looks like she has never been together with LI. Worse, her nightmare is soon proved to be true by Mo Jun-Jie, the closest friend of LI, that LI is actually died from falling a building several years ago. On her way to find out the truth, HUANG receives a mysterious cassette player. By pressing the play button of the song Last Dance, is HUANG able to change their fate and save LI by traveling through time and space? SAY I DO TO ME Can : 1 Yun Fun Lai Lit : 1 Person Wedding d. Kiwi Chow Koon Wai Sabrina Ng Ping, Kelvin Chan Kin Long, Candy Lo Hau Yam, Jacky Tong Hoo Yin, Mixson Wong Bo Cheung, Isabel Chan Yat Ning, Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, J Lou (Lam Yun) Rating : IIA Length : 115 mins. Opening January 20 2023 (Preview) Opening January 26 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CLZKC2n5Z78 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I want to marry myself!" To plan for a solo wedding, to marry myself, to declare my forever love for myself to the world! Attractive comedienne Ping vows to become a viral Youtuber. She concocts a plan to put on a show of marrying herself in what was meant to secure both money and likes! However, the scam ultimately ended up in the discovery of her true self in this coming-of-age fairy tale comedy. To love others, I must love myself. Simple enough, right? But who am I? In a pageant of love, four contest as lovers, each one goodhearted in their own right. Does Ping want all four or none at all? By marrying herself, can she figure out who she really is? And who she really loves? Ping will tell it all on the day of the solo wedding... In this satire of marriage and the individual self, nothing is left untouched: women, men, organised religion, homosexuality, the filthy rich, not to mention ye good old mother! Love yourself in Say I do to me, won't you? A GUILTY CONSCIENCE 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, Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung) Rating : IIB Length : 135 mins. Opening January 7, 14 2023 (Preview) Opening January 21 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JRUKWIv59Uw Trailer : https://youtu.be/DYJ828h8k4M [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A simple supermodel's child abuse case becomes the battleground of justice, power, and fame. When the apex society exercises every network and resource to save itself, how will the barristers pursue justice? THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 12 2023 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Slam Dunk is a shonen manga by Takehiko Inoue that was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990, issue No. 42, to 1996, issue No. 27. The series, which depicts the personal growth of several high school basketball players, has sold more than 120 million copies in Japan. It has inspired numerous boys and girls to get into basketball. An anime series (that ran from October 1993 to March 1996), several video games, and other media based on the manga have also been produced. The Slam Dunk Scholarship was established in 2006 to support young basketball players in Japan. In 2018, a new, 20-volume shinsoban edition with all new cover illustrations was published, with volume divisions at each milestone in the story. 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