From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (March 9 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. Kay Tse On Kay who celebrates her birthday on March 12th B. Jason Chan Pak Yu and Leanne Fu Hiu Mei who announced the birth of their younger daughter Audrey C. Ronald Cheng Chung Kei who celebrates his birthday on March 9th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2023/03/15) Emperor Motion Pictures yesterday held a new film showcase at this year's Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) with many Best Actors and stars. Nicholas Tse Ting Fung would have 4 new films waiting in the wings and even making his directing debut, in a salute to his mentor Benny Chan Muk Sing. Emperor Motion Pictures announced its 2023 slate yesterday, inviting Hong Kong film and television company bosses and executives Louis Koo Tin Lok, Hui Tao, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Elaine Lok Yi Ling, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Daneil Lam Siu Ming, Bill Kong Chi Keung, directors and producers Dante Lam Chiu Yin, Felix Chong Man Keung, Alan Mak Siu Fai, Tin Kai Man, Herman Yau Lai To, Best Actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, and stars Jackie Chan, William Chan Wai Ting Wai, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Cya Liu, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun and Angus Yeung Tin Yue to attend. Jackie Chan who has not been seen in Hong Kong in a long time also made a surprise appearance. Reportedly Emperor boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing since investing in his first film in 1980, the Danny Chan Pak Keung, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing and Paul Chung Bo Law starred NOMAD (HOK CHOI) has spared no effort in promotion film productions. In 2000 he founded the Emperor Motion Pictures and his original intention has never changed over the years, with the primary goals being making good movies and entertaining the general public. In 2023 the company even slated to release several major productions, including THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI), CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN), UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) and BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM). At the same time, Emperor would cultivate new film industry forces. Many new directors including Steve Yuen Kim Wai, Anselm Chan Mau Yin, Law Yiu Fai, Ng Ka Wai, Benny Lau Wai Hang and Leung Kwok Fai would start new productions. Yuen Kim Fai would work with MIRROR members Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk Yin and Keung To on the film DOH YUET JEH (THE MOON THIEVES), which currently has started production in Japan. Other movies would include READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2), (MONG YUET), WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN), TRIAD 2 (JAT JIK 2), TRIAD 3, ULTIMATE REVENGE (CHUNG FUNG), YUM INVESTIGATION (YUM MUK JING SHUN) and INEXTERNAL (LUI YING OI HUP). Several productions would being with major star power, which would get the attention of film companies around the world. They included Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's directing debut, as he would team up with Jackie Chan and Choi Cheuk Yin on NEW POLICE STORY 2. The Derek Kwok Chi Kin directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred film with Ting Fung, NO FOR MAN YIN (RAGING FIRE SPREADS), and Dante Lam Chiu Yin after breaking the Mainland Chinese box office record with LAKE CHANGJIN would direct the new film MO HAN YUM MO (OPERATION INFINITY) with Ting Fung and William Chan Wai Ting. Ting Fung yesterday with Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Karena Lam Ka Yan and Cya Liu promoted their film CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN). The firs trailer was unveiled. Agile in the film, Hok Yau joked, "What you see is what you get, how can I compete with Ting Fung and them!" Ting Fung while talking about directing and starring in NEW POLICE STORY 2 sentimentally said, "Each time I would decline this spot (director). On a rare occasion our entire team and actors, including Ng Yin Cho (Daniel Wu) and Choi Cheuk Yin are all here. However Director (Benny) Chan Muk Sing is already gone. I had a very long talk with Jackie Chan, he told me to make it. There is no reason not to. (Would you get all of the actor to return?) Of course, but it would also have new actors. Actually I wrote the story too. (Would you shoot it in Hong Kong?) Yes, other movies would also be shot in Hong Kong. (Would you move back?) I would fly back and forth. (Would girlfriend Faye Wong return to Hong Kong with you?) Let's talk about the movies. (Would Faye Wong fly back and forth with you to make movies?) No. (Would you make a movie with Faye Wong?) Definitely not." Ting Fung was the action director in CUSTOMS and praised each actor for their hard work. Has he become addicted to directing? He said, "Actually I have worked on action films for so many years, I would come up with stunts for myself. This time I just helped the other actors too. It wouldn't be too different." Lam Ka Yan revealed before CUSTOMS began production, she went for shooting training. "I fired 100 shots in a row, actually you could get addicted to it. (Your husband Yuen Kim Wai went to Japan to make DOH YUET JEH), would you visit the set?) No, being independent is a little better." Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau Tak Wa worked together again after 20 years in the Emperor Motion Picture THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI). They attended the Emperor Motion Pictures 2023 showcase yesterday. Wa Jai joked, "This time Wai Jai would be very different. You have to evaluate him anew. He has an extra air of evil. Everyone have matured!" In the trailer the corner of Wai Jai's eye was bleeding from being beaten. His character's "eyes would open when he saw money". They and Ah Sa spoke with the press. Wai Jai described working with Wa Jai again was "very pleasant and well matched". Speaking of the most memorable part, he said, "Each time we have worked together something would be different. This time we flipped good and evil. My character would go from an ordinary people with higher education to a conman and crime lord who makes money from the loopholes in the system." Reporters suggested that next time they could be on the same side. They both responded, "That's good too!" Ah Sa was asked about working with the two hunks. Was she dizzy from being under their spell? She said, "I try not to think about that. We are really very professional. From them I have learned a lot." What did she learn from them? Wai Jai joked, "She has learned to be late, cheat and talk back to the director." Ah Sa would take part in the Ting Fung directed NEW POLICE STORY 2. "One day I got Ting Fung's call, I told him to count me in. However I don't know about any detail." Actually Wai Jai and Wa Jai rarely had any contact privately, but Wai Jai revealed, "Wa Jai would take me to dinner and give red wine to me." Wa Jai said, "I have to congratulate him on another award, I would give red wine to him again." Ah Sa said, "Then I would give white wine!" As for friend Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King)'s Best Actress Oscar victory, Wai Jai said, "I sent a text to congratulate her, actually every time she won she would let me know. Once when she made a video call I was still in bed. She was with a whole group of people. I had to immediately comb my hair." Wai Jai said that he would leave the Oscar race to its natural course. "I feel making movies really depends on fate. I wouldn't deliberately plan what I want to do next. Anything that would happen would naturally happen. I only hope to be able to work with different teams and set off spark." When asked about a television series again, Wai Jai said, "Originally I would have to work, but I suddenly wanted more time off. I want to take another year off." Wa Jai later would produce and star in the new film NO FOR MAN YIN (RAGING FIRE SPREADS). Would Wai Jai follow suit and produce? Wai Jai said, "I really enjoy being an actor, I haven't thought about anything else." The film would extend the late director Benny Chan Muk Sing's spirit. Producer Wa Jai said, "This would be another way to work with Chan Muk Sing. After an era or so I would work with him once. I would work together with Ting Fung again after NEW SHAOLIN TEMPLE." Wong Tak Bun said that he was very surprised to share the stage with the two Best Actors. Fong Chung Shun even said that with so many Best Actors in the film, he would make the money for free! The Dante Lam Chiu Yin produced and directed film BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM) became one of the major features. Actors Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin and Chrissie Chau Sau Na made appearance. However Isabella Leong Lok Si was absent due to illness. Ka Fai said that since UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) he and Lam Chiu Yin have not worked together for 10 years. He said "Lam Chiu Yin works even harder than when he was young, which would be tougher for me. After making UNBEATABLE, whenever I was mining (cleaning his nose) at home I would think of him. Because back then my fingers couldn't be used for mining from all the fighting. This time I only had a sprain, which I counted as lucky for me!" Speaking of the team's location shoot in Malaysia, it was not only tough but also ran into a flood. Producer and chief director Lam Chiu Yin said that every place would have different difficulties. The location in Malaysia was remote, everyday they had to take over a thousand steps of stairs. Shaun Tam Chun Yin said that in the film he had to hit people and take hits. He even had to jump off a building and torture William, which broke his heart. He too had some minor injuries from the stunt scenes. Chan Wai Ting was rather professional as he personally performed every shot. While shooting in the cavern flooding suddenly began. The water mark in a ten minutes went from Tam's ankle to his waist. Luckily the production team was strong, immediately packed up and retreated. Chan Wai Ting said that he already wrapped up his production before the scene and returned to Hong Kong. When he heard the news he was surprised and immediately called the team. Chrissie Chau Sau Na said that with the two actors in front of her, she would not feel right to complain. Lam Chiu Yin revealed aside from BURSTING, he would tailor a role for William in another film MO HAN YUM MO (OPERATION INFINITY). "Of course it would be more than fighting, fighting alone wouldn't be enough." Chan Wai Ting shared the share with his old flame Ah Sa. He admitted that he and Ah Sa have not have a chance to chat, but running into each other would not be awkward for them. If they would work together on a movie how would he feel? He said, "It would depend on the boss' wishes. (What about you?) I would still depend on the boss' wishes, but I guess that the boss might not make such an arrangement." As for rumors that he and model girlfriend He Sui have broken up, he said that he had no comment and asked the reporter to call him privately. Simon Yam Tat Yu, Francis Ng Chun Yu and Alex Fong Chung Shun worked together in the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed new film UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK). They all appeared at the event. Although star Aaron Kwok Fu Sing was unable to attend due to his North American concert tour, he sent a video to show his support. Chun Yu on the stage said that working with Sing Sing again after 22 years, it felt like a lifetime has gone by. He joked that he realized Aaron grew. "I am talking about his acting." During the interview, Yam Tat Wa revealed that suicide by hanging scene was very tough. "Because I really hung myself, after the shoot 20 some people immediately rushed up to release me." Fong Chung Fung joked, "You are not young anymore!' Chun Yu in the film had to jump from the 6th floor to 5th floor of the building across. He even had to jump 2 or three times. Personally performing he joked that he completely forgot he had stunt doubles. He joked, "For the job, I didn't care how high. Go Go Go!" He also said that because he saw the stunt team pulling his wire behind him were all people he was familiar with. No one was chatting and they were very reliable. As for Fong Chung Shun he joked that his character was very bad and not likable. Yam Tat Wa joked, "His language violence was very horrible, just like himself." Fong Chung Shun asked everyone not to discriminate against him, because he still wanted to work a few more years to raise his daughter. In addition, Chun Yu's son has become an internet star in recent years. He often interacted with people online. Chun Yu revealed that his 15 year old son now is already 1.82 meter tall and weighs 90 kilograms. "He doesn't exercise, he just likes to eat. I don't dare to say anything to him at home, since I am afraid of him taking revenge in the future." Yam Tat Wa immediately suggested to him to train his son into a wrestler. However when asked whether he would like his daughter join show business, Yam Tat Wa said, "Today I have no personal secret to reveal!" Emperor Motion Pictures aside from several major productions at the same time has worked with many new directors on a variety of exciting films, including Anselm Chan Mau Yin's READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2), Law Yiu Fai's MONG YUET, Benny Lau Wai Hang's WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN), Ng Ka Wai's TRIAD 2 (JAT JIK 2), TRIAD 3, and ULTIMATE REVENGE (CHUNG FUNG), Leung Kwok Fai's YUM INVESTIGATION (YUM MUK JING SHUN) and Steve Yuen Kim Fi's INEXTERNAL (LUI YING OI HUP). One of the most catching has to be the Steve Yuen Kim Wai directed, popular guy group MIRROR's three major gods Anson Lo, Edan Lui and Keung To starred film DOH YUET JEH (THE MOON THIEVES). Although they have already left to shoot on location in Japan and was unable to attend the event, they shot a video to show their support. The trio in front of the director behaved mischievously. When Keung To said to count him in, Edan questioned, "You? Do you have the time?" Keung To pouted and said, "Then I would shoot a little less!" In the film a second hand watch expert was threatened by his colleague to go to Tokyo and steal a watch that Picasso has worn before, with an experienced thief, an explosive expert and young lock pick. Each with their own agenda, they began a journey with dangers at every turn without any trust at all. * (2023/03/14) The fresh out of the oven Asian Film Award Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai two nights ago continued to express that he never thought about winning the award back stage. "My mind is a blank, I am very surprised. (Have you had any exchange with your opponents?) Not yet, I hope later at the after party I would be able to. Actually I really like the performance of DECISION TO LEAVE and DRIVE MY CAR's lead actors. (How would you celebrate?) I would call the director." As for DRIVE MY CAR's lead actor Hidetoshi Nishijima, he conceded to Wai Jai. "To be able to be on the same stage with him and Hung Kam Bo is a honor. I grew up watching Leung Chiu Wai's movies. (Leung Chiu Wai said that he has seen your movie, and felt that he might not have a chance to win.) Really? He has seen my movie, I am already very pleased." BROKER's Best Director Hirokazu Kore-eda said that he did not attend for the award. "This time is the film industry event's return after the pandemic. It has brought together many Asian filmmakers. I hope to be able to have exchanges with everyone in person. (You have made French and Korean films, would you make a Chinese film?) The next one is already set to be Japanese, of course I want to work with Hong Kong and the Mainland's outstanding actors -- especially Leung Chiu Wai." * (2023/03/14) All of the popular guy group MIRROR would step foot into the film industry, as their first film's costume look was unveiled. The 12 stood in a row, with the two "popularity king" Anson Lo and Keung To in the center. However in term of "Likes" Anson Kong led! In the battle of the 12, the biggest winner must be its company as yesterday the MIRROR effect brought its stock price up. Yesterday MIRROR's official company site posted their new film WE 12 (12 GWAI DOH) photos. The 12 appeared in black and gray, but no film genre or story content was revealed. Keung To and Anson Lo stood in the center, with Edan, Lokman, Jeremy, Anson Kong and the rest around them. Anson Lo and AK both showed off their Kirin arms. Although Keung To covered up in a big coast, he appeared to have returned to his handsome form. Solo photos of the 12 attracted MIRROR fans to give hearts like mad. As of last night Anson Kong had over 17,000 hearts to become the "Like King". Ian followed with 11,000. Keung To and Edan also had over 10,000. Anson Lo instead in a slight surprise came in fifth. However no matter how many "likes" they got, the 12 have already brought the company stock price higher. As for closing yesterday it rose 2.8% at HK$ 4 per share. In order to promote the new film, aside from Anson Lo and Edan who will be shooting on location in Japan, the other 10 members tomorrow would attend the Filmart press conference. MakerVille at the Filmart yesterday drew in fans with beautiful photos of MIRROR, ERROR and the girl ground COLLAR. The company promoted the film and the ViuTV drama like GANGSTER GOOD MAN, WARRIORS WITHIN 2 and SPARK as wellas variety programs like KING MAKER V and BE ON GAME Season 3. In the video for SPARK, Ian as an ice hockey player gave an explosive performance as his face was all twisted up as he cried. At the Filmart opening ceremony, the Hong Kong Film Awards vice president John Chong Ching announced that ViuTV would broadcast the Hong Kong Film Awards live from the Cultural Center on April 16th. In addition, Anson Lo and Edan yesterday morning headed for Japan in "black and white". Over 100 fans filled the airport departure lobby. The duo kept waving as they walked and slowed down for fans to take photos. * (2023/03/14) The 4 day long Hong Kong International Film and Television exhibit (FILMART) would resume its physical exhibition since the pandemic. It attracted around 20 nations and regions and 330 Mainland exhibitors to participate. Various Hong Kong film and television platforms including Emperor Motion Pictures and One Cool Pictures promoted their major features heavily. The Nicholas Tse Ting Fung starred CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN), the Nick Cheung Ka Fai and William Chan Wai Ting starred BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM) both had giant billboards that could easily be seen. Chan Wai Ting's Mainland fans after learning that BURSTING has officially begun its promotional tour even successfully made it a subject of the top searches! As for the Louis Koo Tin Lok, in his new film THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW (SHUI BIN JAU LIU DAI FUT)'s poster sat right under the eyes of the Big Buddha with a deep symbolism. Media Asia Films also designed its promotional stall with its new film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIOR: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI: WAI SING) as its theme and brought back the look of the classic set with "Louis Koo store", "Richie Jen barbecue restaurant", and "Raymond Lam barber shop" and other store names with the film's creative team names in them. With the Walled City's narrow alleys filled with Media Asia classic films posters, the stall became a visitors' photo hot spot. Many new film posters were on display, including TALES FROM THE OCCULT 2 (SUT HUNG HUNG GAN ji JUI YU SAT), AN ABANDONED TEAM (GAU CHUEN YUN SUN), TALES FROM THE OCCULT 3 (SUT HUNG HUNG GAN ji NGOK LIM JI JUI) and STINKY TOFU (CHAU DAU FU). OCCULT 3 would consist of three short stories that would uncover the most terrifying and ugliest side of humanity; the poster had a male corpse wrapped in plastic wrap in a closet. Today Emperor would hold a press conference with over 30 artists like Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Cya Liu and Isabella Leong Lok Si. Universe cooked up 5 new films for future releases, including Louis Koo Tin Lok, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Sean Lau Ching Wan's THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL (SO DUK 3: YUN JOI TIN NGOK), Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Eddie Peng Yu Yan's I DID IT MY WAY (CHUM HUNG), the Oxide Pang Shun directed HIGH FORCES (NGAI GEI HONG SIN) and FLASH OVER (GAING TIN GAU WOON), and the Herman Yau Lai To directed (DONG FONG WA YI GAI). Mei Ah displayed this year's aces WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) and THE SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG)'s posters, as well as Leung Chiu Wai and Kwok Fu Sing's police props from WHERE and introduced the Philip Yung Tsz Kwong produced new film THE BIGGEST HOLDUP (JO SAI GAI). Leon Lai Ming as the promotional ambassador attended the launch ceremony and said that after 3 years of the pandemic, he was happy that the Filmart would return. "I have participated in this event for so many years, I just kept learning. Film and television entertainment is a creation with multiple elements. After different time and trends it would change creative concepts. It really needs new people to join the creative process. I wish for new people to continue to join in and perform better and better, for productions to have even more variety of entertainment for the audience and to be brought all over the world." * (2023/03/14) Wong Yau Nam and Jennifer Yu Heung Ying in their new film OVER MY DEAD BODY (SEI SI SEI SI SEI SUP SEI) would play a couple, in their first collaboration they would already have bed scenes. Yu Heung Ying in the film played uniform seduction in a flight attendant uniform. She revealed that in childhood she has fantasized about being a flight attendant when she grew up. In the movie she was able to fulfill her wish, so she was very happy and took many photos. "This costume is the prettiest in the entire film, the other looks are very ferocious. I have to push the corpse very forcefully. This film took a long time to shoot, but the subject was very fun." However, the married Yu Heung Ying admitted, "Bed scenes aren't awkward, but are a little stressful. Because during the table read Sister Mo (Teresa Mo Shun Kwan) saw this scene was the opening of the entire film, she said, 'We all depend on you two, the entire comedy would rely on your start.' I was really afraid that I wouldn't perform well. Luckily this scene wasn't shot until like a dozen days into the shoot. Everyone was very familiar, and in that condition we could play very wildly. Thus this scene was pretty fun." Yau Nam stated that he was afraid of sweating and felt awkward. "Because I am very sweaty and we had to shoot in the studio in the summer, I also had to move around under the blanket and make a lot of poses. My upper body was naked. I really was afraid that I would drop sweat onto Yu Heung Ying. Very luckily I didn't get her wet." The 39 year old Yau Nam is single currently and revealed that he was in a hurry to get married and start a family. "When I was 25 or 26, I once imagined getting married before age 30 and having two children. My manager encouraged me a lot, but now I am almost 40. I still don't have a girlfriend. Meeting girls is very hard, it's about fate. When I made this movie I saw someone behind the scenes met their mate for 7 days and got married. I was very happy for them. I am more traditional, I feel I wouldn't get married in a flash. I have to get to know the other person clearly. Actually I am not too demanding, normal looking, the most important is being filial." Yu Heung Ying promised that if she would find someone suitable, she would introduce her to Yau Nam. Yu Heung Ying revealed that Yau Nam was very talkative and joked that he was long-winded. "Once we were waiting to take our marks on the set. Yau Nam and I talked continuously for over a hour. I like listening to people talk though." Yau Nam praised the child star who played their daughter as very well behaved, and revealed that he was envious of Yu Heung Ying having a daughter after getting married. He learned from her the state of mind of a parent. In the film every home owner was afraid of a reduction in property value. Yau Nam revealed that he was terrible in investing. Once he and his family chipped in to buy off-plan property but ended up bruised and battered, leaving him traumatized. "I have no lucky with buying properties. Once I bought a home with my family, originally I planned for my sister to move into it after getting married, but at the time the property market was terrible. After paying for a year we decided to list the property. When it was sold we lost HK$ 200,000. If we waited for half a year, we could have made HK$ 4 million. I really was punching myself." Yau Nam also complained about how expensive Hong Kong home prices are. He once thought that the dream of home ownership grew farther and farther away, but under the pandemic the property market was on a down trend. He again thought about "getting on". "However I have talked with my manager, feeling the market have uncertain factors. Now having cash on hand is safer." The 29 year Yu Heung Ying wanted to buy a home for her mother before age 35. "I wish Mama could live a little closer to me, so she would be able to play with her granddaughter more. If by age 35 I wouldn't be successful, I would push the plan to age 40. Buying a home in Hong Kong is truly too hard." * (2023/03/13) The Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) will open today at the Convention Center, a return to a physical exhibition after 2019. 30 nations and regions and over 700 exhibitors would participate. Louis Koo Tin Lok's company "One Cool Film" would strike hard as it released its list of 10 different genre films yesterday. Playing a magician in THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW (SHUI BIN JAU LIU DAI FUT). Koo Tin Lok's mustache look made its first appearance. He said, "Everyone is looking forward to how I make the Big Buddha disappear." Josie Ho Chiu Yi's company "852" will make a zombie film with the FULL STRIKE (CHUEN LIK KAU SAT) team. The company will invest in 4 films, including two Hong Kong science fiction animations. One Cool Film, aside from THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW, would also release the Koo Tin Lok and Yau Hawk Sau starred VITAL SIGN (SUNG YUEN TOH JUNG), and the Best Actors Koo Tin Lok and Gordon Lam Ka Tung starred BEYOND THE SIN (NGOK HUNG JI OI). The Derek Yee Tung Sing produced, Bowie Lam Bo Yi and Jennifer Yu Heung Ying starred IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) would be based on a real events and uncover the truth before a home for the handicapped and the sick; also Kay Tse On Kay and Natalie Tong Sze Wing's ONE OF THE SHADOW (NGOR DAI DIK YUN TOH SUN WOOT), OVER MY DEAD BODY (SEI SI SEI SI SEI SUP SEI), REMEMBER WHAT I FORGOT (CHUN GAING YUNG YAU), LONELY EIGHTEEN (NGOR MOON DIK SUP BAK SHUI), WISH COMES TRUE (BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM) and BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI). Koo Tin Lok would work with Wilson Yip Wai Shun 5 years since PARADOX (SAT POR LONG TAM LONG). "Working with Yip Wai Shun again after 5 years, the subject is different but the chemistry is the same. THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW script is one of the most touching to me in my film career. After completing its production, I would look forward to it very much." Director and screenwriter Yip Wai Shun revealed that 30 years go he watched a magician made the Statue of Liberty disappear. At the time he thought if he would make a movie, what would he make disappear in order for it to have symbolic meaning. In the end he thought of the Big Buddha statue, from Big Buddha he thought of another story and said that the story would be about how to release and let go -- instead of being stubborn with one idea, grasping it tight and not let go. The Ho Chiu Yi and her husband Conroy Chan Chi Chung founded the 852 film company 15 years ago. The original team of the 2016 film FULL STRIKE (CHUEN LIK KAU SAT) would return with an all new story CHUEN LIK SI SAT (FULL FORCE CORPSE KILL) directed and written by Derek Kwok Chi Kin. It would be a comedy that would be a mixture of inspirational, action, zombie, and dark humor. In addition the company would also make two Hong Kong animated films, an adventure fantasy THE BATTLE OF MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS (SHAN HOI WAN JIN) and future robots and aliens conflict CHRONICLES OF THE GALACTIC GRANARY (YU JAU DAI LEUNG); and the Ho Chiu Yi starred MEI FUNG. In it a woman in order to find his daughter fought mutants in a post nuclear disaster background. * (2023/03/13) Film star Tony Leung Chiu Wai won Best Actor at this year's Asian Film Awards. On the eve of the award ceremony the event announced that he would receive the "Asian Film Contribution Award" as well. With double the happiness, no wonder last night when he appeared on the red walk he looked sassy. As for becoming the target of all artists' photos, he even humorously asked if it was true or not. Obviously he was in great spirits. Personally presenting the award to Wai Jai, his wife Carina Lau Ka Ling was emotional and even said that in her heart she has already given him the award long ago. The 16th Asian Film Awards took place last night at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, attracted stars from the Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South and overseas to attend. They included Korean Best Actor Park Hae-Il, Yim Si-wan, Japanese Best Actor Hiroshi Abe, famous director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Taiwan star Gingle Wang, Vivian Sung, Austin Lin, Tseng Jing-hua, Hong Kong Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Louise Wong Dan Nei and members of the guy group MIRROR. Guest performers for the awards included Japan's traditional performance art group ORIENTARHYTHM, and famous pianist Niu Niu who create a medley of 8 Chinese, Japanese and Korean classic and film songs that included PAST YEAR LOVE and FIRST LOVE. Best Actor nominee Leung Chiu Wai finally defeated Park Hae-il, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Ryohei Suzuki, Zhang Yi, and Mohsen Tanabandeh to win Best Actor. When guest presenter Lau Ka Ling opened the envelope she could not help but laugh, then said that the winner's name was very hard to say. It's Tony Leung. He appeared to be surprised and said, "Really?" Then when he accepted the award on the stage he said in Cantonese, "I never even thought about winning this award. Because I really admire the actors in the nominated films, I didn't prepare a speech. I can only say thank you, everyone." Best Actress went to DECISION TO LEAVE's Tang Wei. The film also won Best Production Design and Best Screenplay. Leung Chiu Wai spoke to the press back stage with Ka Ling. Wai Jai admitted that he never even thought about winning Best Actor and was very surprised. As for the 6 Best Actor nominees, Wai Jai said that he has not yet have the chance to speak with other nominees and hoped to be able to meet them at the after party. Did the award feel extra heavy from Ka Ling? Ka Ling said, "When I opened the envelope I was emotional. Although I wanted Wai Jai to win, I also wanted to give the chance to others. Of course Wai Jai is the best in my heart." Wai Jai said that when the result was announced his mind went blank and he felt very emotional. Would he make more movies in the future? He said, "I want to work with teams from different places, only this way would there be new excitement, new inspiration and new spark." Wai Jai said that he was very happy to represent WHERE THE WIND BLOWS, and would call Yung Tsz Kwong with the good news. Presenting the award for the first time in person to Wai Jai, Ka Ling even said that in her heart she already gave him the award long ago. Wai Jai also received the "Asian Film Contribution Award". A video of director Johnnie To Kei Fung was shown. To Kei Fung said, "Many people say Wai Jai ignores people, actually he is trying to understand and brew the role. From working with him, I learned what an actor is. With his 40 years of experience, he is the No. 1 actor in Hong Kong." Wai Jai appeared on the red carpet in a black suit and sneakers. Many artists have said that they would like a photo with him. He humorously said, "Really? I am very happy!" Then when he stepped onto the award stage he received cheer from the entire crowd. Wai Jai even joked, "Luckily I get to be on stage." He even said that the credit of the award belonged to all the cast and the crew he has worked with in 40 year acting career. Best Actor nominee Park Hae-il revealed before the show that each time he attended an award show he would like to pay attention of the surrounding of his hotel and take walks nearby. This time was not exception. He especially wanted to send his well wishes to the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Hung Kam Bo. "His movies have been a tremendous influence on me. I remember before I became an actor, I already watched many Hung Kam Bo movies. The LUCKY STARS series was particularly memorable, I thought he was very energetic." Speaking of his opponents, Park Hae-il said that he has seen Wai Jai's IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (FA YEUNG NIN WA) and admitted that the film's mood moved him. Maggie Cheung man Yuk was also very charming. Japanese Best Actor Hidetoshi Nishijima also left a deep impression with him, as he praised his performance to be very sincere and convincing. He even recommended his film CUT. DRIVE MY CAR's director Ryusuke Hamaguchi said that since completing the film he has not seen lead actor Hidetoshi Nishijima. Seeing him again at the award show brought back memories from the shoot. He praised the actor as friendly and very gentle. Would the director adapt more Haruki Murakmai's work to the silver screen? He said that for now he had no plan, and thought that whether literary work could be made into a movie would mainly depend on whether the director was able to relate and feel the work. It would also depend on whether the subject would be suitable for a film adaptation. Ryusuke Hamaguchi also said that in high school he has already noticed Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai. This time he was happy to see Hidetoshi Nishijima and Leung Chiu Wai in competition for Best Actor, which was quite an experience for him. The award jury president, director Zhang Yimou presented Best Director to Hirokazu Kore-eda for the Korean film BROKER. Hirokazu Kore-eda was very popular with the actors on hand and even became their top photo target. For that he said thank you repeatedly. Which Asian actor would he like to work with? He said, "There are so many, earlier at the Golden Horse Award I presented an award with Kwai Lun-Mei, I thought she was very pretty, very charming, but for now we still don't have any plan to work together." As for a Japanese director being able to direct a Korean film, Hirokazu Kore-eda explained that the Korean film company did not approach him with BROKER, but Korean star Song Kang-ho wanted to work with him and made it happen. In addition he also had a connection with Taiwan, because his father was born there. Thus in the future he would like to work with Taiwan filmmakers. When asked about working with Korean actors, Hirokazu Kore-eda praised every actor in BROKER was very professional. He stated that the production format in Korea is even better than in Japan; without long period shoots, the cast and the crew would have ample time to rest. Hirokazu Kore-eda was also happy to see more and more Asian films to be able to take part in the Oscars. Previously nominated, he was fortunate to be one of the members. He felt that the era is different now. The Oscars aside from American films would also have films from different places to give the film industry even more variety and make it international. Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress went to EGOIST' Hio Miyazawa and EMERGENCY DECLARATION's Kim So-jin. Although Yim Si-Wan did not win Supporting Actor, he was not disappointed. During his interview he even shared his production experience. Speaking of his recent interview with Carol Cheng Yui Ling, her social media account only followed three accounts. Yim Si-wan was one. He said, "In Korea I watched many of her comedy, I was surprised that she knew my work like the back of her hand. She has followed me on social media, for which I feel very proud. (Would you like to work with her?) If I can, it would be a great honor for me." Yim Si-wan was happy to be able to participate in the award show, which gave him the chance to meet and have exchanges with elder actors and directors he respected. When asked what secret he had about playing a villain, Yim Si-wan said that he would do more homework before hand, get an in-depth understanding of the role's motives. Lately he played mostly dark characters. He joked that actually he dd not like playing this type of characters. Instead he liked to play kind heroes. However if the film or the director felt that he was suitable to play the villain, he would not resist. Korean star Ji Chang-wook received the AFA Next Generation Award. He said that he was very honored to receive this award. What did he feel being a Next Generation actor would take? He said, "This award represents continuing persistence and challenges. I would hold this state of mind to continue acting. (Would you meet with Hong Kong directors and work on Hong Kong films on this trip?) With a good role and work they can talk to me at anytime. Because I have always made movies in Korea, I too want to accept overseas film challenges." He had many Hong Kong actors he would like to work with. He would like to work with elder Leung Chu Wai the most. Earlier in the waiting room they ran into each other and took a photo. He felt very happy. If he would have a chance to work with him he would feel very lucky. The 71 year old Hung Kam Bo received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 62 years in film. The event before presenting the award showed a video of his past work. Yuen Woo Ping and director Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting presented the award. Then when he reached the stage with a cane, the audience gave a standing ovation. He stated, "Originally I was very peaceful, but now I suddenly wanted to cry. Over these 3 years of the pandemic, our film industry, action films have been very quiet. We couldn't do anything. Everyday I shop for food, cook, eat, all movies seem to have nothing to do with me. However suddenly the event said that it would present this award to me, I was very surprised, very happy." He got choked up through his speech, as his wife Joyce Godenzi (Go Lai Hung) also got teary in the audience. He joked that he dressed up for the occasion, which he wanted to save for when he would win Best Actor. "My wife says I was being silly, I would need several decades before I would have a chance at the Lifetime Achievement Award. It's even more important than Best Actor." He congratulated A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) for being the highest grossing Hong Kong film and joked that his next goal would be making A GUILTY BODYGUARD (DUK SIT DUT GUNG YEH YEH). Hung Kam Bo walked the red carpet earlier with his wife Go Lai Hung, and Lord Eight Yuen Woo Ping. Hung Kam Bo was asked about the quality of current action actors. He humbly said that now he made less movies and watched less movies, only Lord Eight was still working hard. Lord Eight said, "Being an action actor now is very difficult. Because there are too many, they are always the same few. So we have to start cultivating newcomers." How would he help actors without an action background? Hung Kam Bo said that he would first see how much background he would have, then decide on how to use the cameras to accommodate during the shoot. He even praised PARADOX (SAT POR LONG TAM LONG)'s Louis Koo Tin Lok. Originally the team prepared many stunt doubles for him, but in the end Goo Jai insisted on performing personally. Thus actors' effort was just as important. As for Best Newcomer Mak Pui Tung knocked off favorites Wong Dan Nei and IU. He got choked up as he said, "Actually I never thought about winning, because all the opponents have performed very well. Thank you producer (Philip) Yung Tsz Kwong. This role originally didn't belong to me. Thanks to him and the director, they have never seen any of my work but chose me to play this character with a very complicated background. They are very brave. I also thank my co-star Yeung Wai Lun who recommended me for this role, proving that he has a great eye." Then he thanked his wife and parents, saying that while unemployed during the pandemic his wife said to him, "You don't have a job, I have a full time one. I will take the load." He hoped that from now on he would be able to carry the load by himself. Stars Fish Liew Chi Yu, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Lin Minchen, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Grace Wong Kwan Hing, Grace Chan Hoi Lam and others last night walked the red carpet. With her boyfriend Lo Chun Yip, Liew Chi Yu easily stole the spotlight. Having made a category III film early in her career, she joked, "I started as a sex symbol, so I have to show off a little." She even said that she worked out for a few days to get into shape for the dress. Instead earlier declaring that she would be "ultimate sexy", Lin Minchen appeared in a high cut dress. Many online were disappointed and jeered. Often surprising, Chrissie Chau also misfired this time. She stated that she deliberately "fasted" for a day for her dress, but the result was mixed. Wong Dan Nei said that due to the Oscars, getting a loan from designers has been very difficult. "Mine is by a Lebanese designer. The dress was shipped to Hong Kong after just finishing the Paris fashion week. It makes me look so pretty." She also talked about her diamond accessories, just her diamond earrings were already a dozen carat or so. Event hosts Grace Chan Hoi Lam and Sammy walked the red carpet together. She said that she would be responsible for the English portion, so she would have less opportunity to make a mistake. She was also very at ease that her partner Sammy would cover her back. Male group MIRROR's Edan Lui Cheuk On, Anson Lo, Lokman Yeung and Stanley Yau yesterday were guest presenters. Many fans held up signs to support their idols. Edan's fans showed up in droves. Red carpet host Eric Cheng Kai Tai even said that their fans were already there several days ago to stake their claim to a spot. Perhaps Anson had too much make up on, some online said that he was as pale as a wax figure. The quartet said that they were very honored to be able to attend. Edan said that he might look peaceful but have butterflies inside. He also said that he would like to see Taiwan star Greg Hsu and work with him, because his manager Sister Fa really likes him. Later even he joked that he looked a little like Patrick Hsu and his group mates jeered. Stanley hoped famous director Zhang Yimou would be able to see himself. Anson Lo was very nervous, whenever he spoke he stuttered. Reportedly he and Edan would shoot on location in Japan, but they did not know when they would go. Edan said, "In early April I have to come back for a show, so we can't stay too long." The Excellence in Asian Cinema Award and the AFA X SIT Best Dressed Award recipient, Japanese Best Actor Hiroshi Abe, famous Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda and Korean star Ji Chang-Wook came to Hong Kong to attend the event. Hiroshi Abe praised his TOKYO RAIDERS (DONG GAING GUNG LEUK) co-star Leung Chu Wai as very excellent, and enjoyed many of his films. Would he like to participate in another Hong Kong film? Hiroshi Abe said, "I would, I want to have different experiences. However I don't know what genre of movies would be right for me. Comedy is good, but Hong Kong film is very fast paced. I don't know if I would be able to keep up." Hiroshi Abe also said that he really liked costume films. In the past Akira Kurosawa directed many costume films, but now they are fewer and fewer. He worried that costume films would be eliminated. He said, "I am 59 this year. I really hope to be able to make more costume films." Currently busy with the drama VIVANT with Japanese star Masato Sakai, Hiroshi Abe was said to have zero exchange with him at work. Hiroshi Abe joked, "Someone wrote that? Actually the shoot took place in an alley, and we had to act and deliver our lines. I would try to be a little more focused. Actually we have a lot to talk about on the set." Hiroshi Abe revealed that he never thought about receiving two awards, so he was still dawdling in the audience. When he was called to accept the awards he was very surprised and happy. Best Supporting Actor Hio Miyazawa won his first prize. Speaking of his film EGOIST and its share of daring scenes, he said that when he got the script he just took the role without even considering it. However he did a lot of preparation and research. He also had a lot of exchanges with co-star Ryohei Suzuki. Because he was playing a homosexual and had a lot of daring scenes, it was a huge challenge for him. The even greater challenge was a very long scene in the film that took at least 20 takes. As a new actor he felt fortunate and happy. Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin was unable to attend. Hit U.S. series EMILY IN PARIS' star Lucas Bravo yesterday was a guest presenter for the Asian Film Awards with Gingle Wang, Tseng Jing-hua and Vivian Sung. Lucas was happy that Asian films have continued to grow, unfortunately he only arrived two days ago and has not have the chance to come in contact with Asian filmmakers. He hoped to have even more opportunities to communicate and have exchanges during the award show. Lucas said that he grew up watching Leung Chiu Wai's IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Although it is already 20 years old, Wai Jai and his co-star Maggie Cheung Man Yuk have always been his idols. "I know Leung Chiu Wai has been nominated, so I look forward to meeting him at the award show. (Would you like to work on a Hong Kong film?) Earlier I have always focused on European and American films. The world is so big, I look forward to be able to have new excitement and experience in Asia. Hong Kong can be the starting point in Asia." Recently revealing her romance, Gingle Wang sweetly said that her love life has been decent. As for online criticism of her boyfriend Tsao Yu-ning's photography skills, she joked, "Then he has to learn from the photographer big brothers here. (Are you pleased with it?) Whether I am pleased or not it's unimportant, the most important is making me look very beautiful today!" THE 16TH ASIAN FILM AWARDS (PARTIAL) https://www.afa-academy.com/ BEST FILM: DRIVE MY CAR BEST DIRECTOR: Hirokazu Kore-eda (BROKER) BEST ACTOR: Tony Leung Chiu Wai (WHERE THE WIND BLOWS) BES ACTRESS: Tang Wei (DECISION TO LEAVE) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Hio Miyazawa (EGOIST) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Kim So-jin (EMERGENCY DECLARATION) BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Jigme Trinley (ONE AND FOUR) BEST NEWCOMER: Mak Pui Tung (THE SPARRING PARTNER) BEST SCREENPLAY: Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook (DECISION TO LEAVE) BEST EDITING: Azusa Yamazaki (DRIVE MY CAR) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: LV Songye (ONE AND FOUR) BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC: Eiko Ishibashi (DRIVE MY CAR) BEST COSTUEM DESIGN: Dora Ng, Karen Yip (ANITA) BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Ryu Seong-hie (DECISION TO LEAVE) BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Chas Chau, Leung Wai Kit, Kwok Tai, May Law (WARRIORS OF FUTURE) BEST SOUND: Tu Duu-Chih, Wu Shu-Yao (ANITA) EXCELLENCE IN ASIAN CINEMA AWARD: Hiroshi Abe LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Sammo Hung Kam Bo AFA NEXT GENERATION AWARD: Ji Chang-Wook ASIAN FILM CONTRIBUTION AWARD: Tony Leung Chiu Wai * (2023/03/12) Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen and her sister Brandy Lim, Taiwan star Vivian Sung yesterday appeared at the 16th Asian Film Awards event. Minchen said that she has prepared what she would wear for the show. She said, "I want to be very sexy, but I don't know where the standard would be for everyone. I haven't tried this standard before." Speaking of all the gods at the award show, which one would she like a photo with? She greedily said, "All of them. My camera is ready. I would get a photo with whoever I see." She also looked forward to meeting directors Zhang Yimou, Hirokazu Kore-eda and female star Tang Wei. Speaking of her new home in Hong Kong, Minchen revealed that it was still in the design phase. Would she rent or buy? She admitted, "Rent, who has the money to buy! Hong Kong homes are so expensive, and I don't have a Hong Kong identification card. I would have to pay a lot of taxes, so it wouldn't be worth it. I would wait until I have a Hong Kong identification card before I buy. (The internet says that you would be Keung To' neighbor.) I really don't know. (Have you seen Keung To?) No, I haven't moved it yet." Speaking of recently remaking a commercial song, she said that it would be released soon. Earlier when she performed Ivana Wong Yuen Chi's song, people joked that she sounded like she was singing in Thai. She hoped that this time without subtitles people would still understand her. J2 would broadcast this year's Asian Film Awards. Minchen admitted that her entire family liked Hong Kong films, especially Stephen Chow Sing Chi's movies. "I thought FIGHT BACK TO SCHOOL's Chow Sing Chi was very handsome; the most memorable first film was HAPPY GHOST; the first time I cried from watching a movie was ALL ABOUT AH LONG." She also said that her childhood idols were Chow Sing Chi and Chow Yun Fat. "I of course hope to have the chance to be able to work with my childhood idol Chow Sing Chi and Chow Yun Fat, or see them in person. Then I would be fully satisfied. After watching GOD OF COOKERY (SIK SUN), I took the cooked meat balls at my sister's home and kept hitting them with a ping pong paddle. Then I said with a lot of disappointment why it wasn't a 'mighty' as the meatballs in GOD OF COOKERY. I have countless Asian directors and actors I like, including Indian star Alia Bhatt and famous Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda." Guest presenter Vivian Sung revealed that the last time she came to Hong Kong was in 2017. "This time I would only stay for two or three days. I hope to try the cuisine." She was very happy to see everyone after the pandemic after 6 years. She also really missed Hong Kong food like roast pork rice, congee, rice noodle, desserts and milk tea. Unfortunately due to the length of the trip, she would be busy with interviews and the film festival. She would not have time to personally go out and try them, as colleagues would have to get take out for her. With all the stars from all over Asia here, she said that she was looking forward to this event. "(Have you prepared what you would wear?) I have, so today I wouldn't dare to eat too much. The costume would be very different from the impression I give everyone normally." Which Hong Kong actors would she like to work with? She immediately said that she has always wanted to make a romance with Andy Lau Tak Wa, then added that as long as they could work together any genre would be fine. She would like the most for them to have an unexpected relationship in the film. If it would happen she would have fulfilled her 2023 wish. She also said that she has seen the film BEYOND THE DREAM (WAN OI) and praised both leads Terrance Lau Chun Him and Cecilia Choi Sze Wan for their performance. Speaking of her friend Kai Ko Chen Tung's earlier injury on the set, she said that as soon as she read the news she immediately consoled him and wished him a speedy recovery. * (2023/03/12) Best Actor Sean Lau Ching Wan is a film industry hot property, with one film offer after another he has never completely stopped. Yesterday he was in the Western Central district, Sham Shui Po and other locations for a new film, which would likely take place in the 80s and the 90s. The locations were all stores and streets with a nostalgic flavor. Ching Wan is known for being completely focused on the set. As he frowned on the street, many pedestrians saw the Best Actor's sudden appearance, took out their cameras and posted on social media. Perhaps due to the costume and the make up, many online said that Ching Wan was much older. However some of those present said that it was a lighting issue and praised Ching Wan as handsome. * (2023/03/12) Superstar of a generation Danny Chan Pak Keung passed away in 1993, and his fans still deeply miss him. Some loyal fans started an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their idol's passing and held a Danny Chan Never Say Goodbye memorial music share yesterday at a restaurant. Almost 200 fans sang their idol's classic songs together. Danny's siblings, veteran music makers Chris Babida (Pau Pei Tat), Mahmood Ramjahn (Lam Mo Tak) and Cheng Kwok Kong attended. Louie Castro (Ga Si Lok) was the host. A fan of Danny, Hins Cheung King Hin due to work was unable to appear in person. He sent a video instead. Hin Jai said that he liked many of the idol's songs, in particular each time he would pass a MTR station he would remember DATE OF SEVERAL MINUTES and praised Danny's musical influence as far reaching and everywhere. "Aside from his songs, I also really admired his aura. The elders say that Danny liked to buy furniture and pretty things, from which you can see how tasteful his life was. I believe even after many eras, everyone would still remember Danny's music." Ga Si Lok said that this was the first time he participated in Danny's memorial event. Looking back he and Danny started almost around the same time. They were even guest performers together at the Miss Hong Kong pageant. The most memorable time was inviting Danny to be a guest on his program, and he realized that the mild mannered Danny could be very playful. "I remember back then we went to a disco, as soon as Danny arrived he would start dancing. He completely ignored other people, had a strong desire to perform, and I also admired his fashion sense." Ga Si Lok planned to perform a concert next year at the Cultural Center. He wanted everything to be perfect and beautiful, but now finding sponsors has been difficult. He might have to pay out of his pocket at anytime. * (2023/03/11) The 12 day long 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival would again take place with a mix of physical and online format. This year almost 200 films from 64 nations and regions were selected, including 9 world premieres, 6 international premieres and 67 Asian premieres, over 320 shows would be screened at the movies and online. The opening film would the filmmaker in focus Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed, Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Lokman Yeung starred dark thriller MAD FATE (MING ONG) and the Ann Hui On Wa directed documentary ELEGIES (SI). The two new films would open the show on March 30th at the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The closing film would be the Louis Koo Tin Lok and Angela Yuen Lai Lam starred VITAL SIGN (SUNG YUEN TOH JUNG). The film festival ambassador Aaron Kwok Fu Sing did not appear, but still sent a video in support. Yesterday attending the press conference were director Cheang Pou Si, director Hui On Wa, Lokman Yeung, Ng Wing Sze, Berg Ng Ting Yip, Peter Chan Charm Man, Birdy Wong Ching Yan, Yuen Lai Lam and others, and the youth ambassador Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, and two Hong Kong documentary film premieres' directors, WINTER CHANTS (DONG MEI LOI)'s Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan and TO BE CONTINUED (SEUNG MEI YUEN CHEUNG)'s Dora Choi (Tsui Toi Ling) and Haider Kikabhoy (Hoi Tat). Director Cheang Pou Soi led the film MAD FATE (MING ONG)'s cast in sharing their production experience. He joked that only after making it did he realize that the movie was an inspirational film. Lokman Yeung joked that it was dark inspirational film, and he learned a lot from working with Lam Ka Tung. Yeung Lok Man's eyes in MAD FATE were chilling. He said that when he watched his performance for the first time at the Berlin Film Festival, he could not believe that he was able to go so far. He also joked that if next year he would be nominated for Best Actor with the film, he would already feel that he has done very well. Ng Ting Yip said that in the film he had many chase scenes, as he had to run on the roof, in one scene he had to on an overpass, three straight roads, then descend on the escalator. After that his legs hurt so much that he was limping. It could be considered an extreme challenge. Chan Charm Man said that this was his second film, which he felt was very challenging. In addition, since 2019, many overseas filmmakers would come to Hong Kong and have face to face exchanges with viewers. This year's filmmaker in focus would be Cheang Pou Soi, as 12 of his films would be screened. On April 8th he would attend the Hong Kong face to face forum at the Hong Kong Cultural Center and shared what he has learned and experience on his performing art journey. Yuen Lai Lam and Yu Heung Ying this year have been nominated respectively for the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. They both said that they have not prepared what they would wear. Yuen Lai Lam said that she would quit sugar to lose weight, hoping her curves would be a little firmer. She said that earlier she attended the Golden Horse Awards, met with creators and talked about working on a streaming platform's mini series. She hoped to have a chance to give it a try and savor the local cuisine. She just said that she had to lose weight though? She joked, "Let me finish drinking bubble tea in the next few days first. I wouldn't start losing weight until a month before the award show. If I would win I would drink bubble tea as a reward." Yu Heung Ying said that she still has not thought about what style she would wear that night. Would she show it to her husband first? She said, "I would, but my husband would say that I look good no matter what I would wear." Yu Heung Ying said that she would walk the red carpet with her husband, which she felt would be very sweet. As for their daughter she might have to wait until next year or the year after, but she believed that she would still have a chance. She also revealed that her daughter had a very strong desire to perform and already had commercial offer, but she felt that her daughter might not be able to handle it. * (2023/03/11) Louis Koo Tin Lok, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Janice Man Wing Shan, Kary Ng Yu Fei, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Tyson Yoshi, kayan9896 (Jeannie Ng Ka Yan), Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Gigi Cheung Man Chi and others last night attended an event in Tsim Sha Tsui. Koo Tin Lok last night dressed up to attend and said that he just finished a movie, in which he played a magician. He has never played such a role before. He had to practice until he would be well versed, which was very hard. In one scene he had to shoot an underwater escape scene, which was dangerous already. The fan blade in the water tank cut his right finger and he needed nine stitched. Although the diving scene as rough, he liked diving. Speaking of his film VITAL SIGN (SUNG YUEN TOH JUNG) has been chosen to be the Hong Kong International Film Festival closing film. Goo Jai said that the child star who played his daughter in WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) earlier would play his daughter again this time, so they already had great chemistry. His other film THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL (SO DUK 3) would battle THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) in the summer. Goo Jai said that he was happy that so many big films would be released. In addition, the person of interest in the Abby Choi Tin Fung dismemberment case, internet influencer Poon Hau Yin who introduced a boating company employee to the victim's former husband Kwong Kong Chi was captured in the Mainland. On her social media page was a photo with Goo Jai. Did Goo Jai know her? Goo Jai did not respond. Recently focused on making movies in the Mainland, Janice Man said that due to the pandemic, she and her husband only went on their honeymoon almost three years after they got married. Then she and her family went on vacation too, because after 3 years of the pandemic she cherished the time to spend with her family even more. When would she have a baby? She said that both she and her husband are very busy, they have an understanding and plan to have a baby. This year however she would have a lot of promotional work. Next month her film MANIFESTO (MONG DOH) would open in the Mainland. She has been waiting for a chance to return to Hong Kong and make a movie as well. * (2023/03/10) Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Edan Lui Cheuk On and others starred dark comedy film OVER MY DEAD BODY (SEI SI SEI SI SEI SUP SEI) yesterday released both its trailer and poster. The trailer only had Jan Lamb Hoi Fung's guest voice appearance, but also Sister Mo and Jennifer Yu Heung Ying in palace costumes, Cheng Chung Kei avoiding the corpse, Edan's dominating arrival, Jer Lau Ying Ting and Hanna Chan's romance, and Lau Kong's use of foul language out of fright, completely reflecting how Hong Kong people used their lifelong saving to buy a home. Because of a corpse, the home became haunted and led to a series of jokes about illegal handling of a corpse. Yesterday was Cheng Chung Kei's 51st birthday. Earlier he began promoting the film. Director Ho Cheuk Tin, Edan, Yeung Wai Lun and others surprised the birthday boy. As Cheng Chung Kei completed his job and was about to leave the building, everyone suddenly appeared with a birthday cake and sang the birthday song. Cheng Chung Kei not only was surprised but his first response was also a long sigh. He explained that he originally wanted to forget that he was another year older. Edan and Cheng Chung Kei in the film lived a private estate's unit 14D. Edan presented the birthday cake with the words "14D Dad" and gave a hug to celebrate with "Papa". He even joked that Cheng gave a long sigh because he had to celebrate and was unable to return home early. * (2023/03/09) The Emperor Motion Pictures distributed HIDDEN BLADE starred Tony Leung Chiu Wai. The film made over HK$ 1.04 billion at the Mainland box office. Last night its Hong Kong premiere took place. Emperor Group chief Dr. and Mrs. Albert Yeung Sau Sing, chief producer Yu Dong, director Cheng Er and lead actor Leung Chiu Wai, along with artists Chan Kwok Bong, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Angela Hui Ching Wan, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Suey Kwok Sze, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Lai Chun, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Elly, Aiden Hung Jor Sing, Chu Tin Sing attended. Director Cheng Er praised every time Wai Jai appeared on the set he would make people happy, because he really cared about everyone like an angel. Having rested awhile already, Wai Jai revealed that he planned to return to work. However he joked that he still wanted to be on vacation. Although he did not have any plan to travel, he would exercise more. Wai Jai with WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI) was nominated for Asian Film Award Best Actor. He was already happy just to be nominated. Since he has only seen DECISION TO LEAVE and DRIVE MY CAR, if he had to choose a winner he would pick Hidetoshi Nishijima. His performance was truly outstanding. When asked about earlier when Wai Jai participated in the Busan Film Festival, he met and dined with THE SQUID GAME's director. Did they talk about working on a film together? He revealed that it was only a friendly get together, they did not discuss any collaboration. Wai Jai has said that he would be interested in working on television series again. He said, "Several years ago I started to think, my performance career has entered its final stage. I wanted to review that I have done before. If 20 years was a period, I have worked for 40 years. It's almost time." Wai Jai explained that acting required a lot of energy and physical abilities, when he would be older he might not have enough energy to support himself. Making another television series would fulfill his wish. Would he return home to TVB? Wai Jai said, "Probably not, now is different from before. There are many streaming platforms, I can make American series, even Japanese and Korean series would be OK." Taking place in Hong Kong next month, the Hong Kong Film Awards did not nominate the five time Best Actor Wai Jai. He was not disappointed and said, "People would always have different views, the Hong Kong Film Awards has already encouraged me many times. They would be able to encourage other new actors." * (2023/03/09) The Hong Kong Film Critic Society organized the 29th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award yesterday took place at the Hong Kong Film Archives theater. Best Actor and Actress went to Louis Cheung Kai Chung (THE NARROW ROAD) and Sammi Cheng Sau Man (LOST LOVE), while the Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting directed documentary TO MY NINETEEN -YEAR-OLD SELF won Best Film. This film earlier caused a stir and halted its release. Yesterday Cheung Yuen Ting did not attend any award show. This film producer Wong Wai and joint directors Kwok Wai Lun appeared on the stage. They did not speak of the media outlets afterwards. The film TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF in early February caused a series of production and release arrangement controversy. Yesterday the Hong Kong Film Critic Society still presented Best Film to the film. President Cheng Ching Hang said that the event would only decide with the completed film. After nine hours of fierce discussion, and the film had the support of more than half of the third round, finally Best Film was decided to be presented to TO. Ying Wah Girls' School on March 7th issued a statement, the Hong Kong Film Awards earlier asked them to provide the film TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF for the organizers to show to the second round voters. The school after careful consideration and in-depth communications with the six participating alumni, the production team and the Hong Kong Film Awards examined the screening related matters. However in the end they could not come to an agreement, thus the film was not provided to the Hong Kong Film Awards. The school has already informed the six alumni, the production team and the Hong Kong Film Awards about the decision. The school would respect the goal, the principles and the usual rules of the film industry presentation of the related awards. However the school would have to consider the willingness of those involved. Thus it would reiterate that the school would no as the copyright owner to participate in any format of award and accept the award. TO MY NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF caused controversy when it was released without some of the subjects' permission. On February 6th it halted its release. Producer Wong Wai thanked the event for the award. "This may extremely likely be our only and final award. After the event decided the result, everyone knew the incident that followed. The school had a need to remain silent and wait for the matter to settle." Director Kwok Wai Lun thanked the awards for recognizing the film's performance. "Today a small regret is that our director (Mabel) Cheung Yuen Ting doesn't have a chance to attend because "big trouble" showed up, but I accept this award on her behalf. I also thank the protagonists who participated in the production, students, including those who support us, opposed us, are upset at us. We thank them all." Kwok Wai Lun revealed that initially he wanted to make a movie about growing up. "How would you shoot growing up, even I was clueless. During the 10 years of the production, I kept asking students which was 'growing up'. How do you feel growing up is like? The students' answers are I am fatter, taller, thinner. I am not too pleased with these answers. After the film was done, after its release, I suddenly understood, after the troubles, actually growing up should be learning to face yourself, face your own faults, dissatisfactions, joy and sorrow. When we can positive respond, positively face them, only then would growing up appear. These include a person, a society, and a country. We need to bravely face our own growing up, how to start, how to stop." Kwok Wai Lun stressed that on the first day of the production, all of the stories could not be set up in advanced. They could only be recorded as they developed. He said, "When I thought the entire film was done, actually it wasn't done yet. The film was still happening, because something even bigger happened to coordinate. We continue to observe, continue to respond to these things. We bear the responsibility, without any regret or shame. We actually didn't coerce students to shoot. I believe Hong Kong is still a just society, a society that still has reason. The chance would arise when we would explain what is called fact to everyone. Finally, we thank the guests and the media on hand, for your interest in our film. A movie that still has yet to have a chance at a Hong Kong release, we would continue to work hard and enable the entire world's audience to see the film." This year the event invited director Alfred Cheung Kin Ting to present the five major awards, including Best Film TO MY NINETEEN- YEAR-OLD SELF, Best Director Wai Ka Fai (DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS), Lam Sum (THE NARROW ROAD), Best Screenplay Wai Ka Fai, Chan Wai Bun, Au Tin Au (DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS), Best Actor Louis Cheung Kai Chung (THE NARROW ROAD) and Best Actress Sammi Cheng Sau Man (LOST LOVE). This year's nine recommended films were THE NARROW ROAD, THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET (BAK YUN CHING CHUN), LOST LOVE (LAU SHUI LOK FA), DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN), SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI), TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM), HONG KONG HOLIDAY (GOR SI GOR JIK), THE SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG) and WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI). Lather the society president Cheng Ching Hang presented the awards to various film representatives. Cheung Kai Chung with THE NARROW ROAD won his first Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actor. Yesterday he wore a white tee shirt with an image of his idol Marlon Brando. When asked whether he would be confident about winning at the Hong Kong Film Awards next month, he said, "What is beyond my control I very rarely think about, if I do it would just be wild daydreams and create pressure for myself. Then I would have dry mouth, frequent urination, my health would be affected. I always think what is within my control I would do my best, after I am done then leave it up to fate. The nomination is already a recognition." He stated that winning his first actor award was very happy and very touching, he felt that someone was able to see his effort. He said that he would attend the Hong Kong Film Awards like going to a party. He would go with his wife. Because he was nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for the first time, for him it would be an important moment. I would like his wife to be by his side for the experience, no matter what would happen. However he did not dare to think about winning the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor. "Nominee (Anthony) Wong Chau Sun is known for his good acting, (Sean) Lau Ching Wan is my idol, Mak Pui Tung and Yeung Wai Lun are Academy for Performing Artists good brothers. To be nominated with them I am already very happy. It would depend on the voters' tastes." Cheng Sau Man with LOST LOVE again won the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actress. Sammi was so happy that when she got to the stage she already started her speech before accepting her award. The host had to remind her. Winning for a second time, Sammi said that the award's meaning to her was extraordinary and an enormous encouragement. She also joked, "Today I am no longer humble. The award is already no longer an encouragement, but a recognition." She said that as an actor sometimes she would question herself, but being recognized for the role of "Auntie Tin Mei" she thanked the director, the producer and the screenwriter for their trust in her. Sammi also said that she was very afraid to see reviews referring to LOST as her best performance, she went "jinx" and hoped she would be an actor who kept on improving. She also mentioned that Cheung Kai Chung pointed out that when he went to theset he was the oldest one there. When she heard she too thought of something. "Because when even the auntie in catering is almost younger than me, I would be a little scared. However I would say to myself, no matter at what age, actors would have one day that they could have room to improve and be recognized." Sammi was asked whether she would have more confidence in winning the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress? She felt that each award ceremony had different evaluation tastes, the two awards would be very hard to be mentioned in the same breath. She felt that this award was very heavy, a great encouragement, and gave her a lot of revelation. She hoped that this time would be a milestone in her acting career, but not her best performance. She would put the award in the most obvious place at home, to remind herself not to give up on improving. No matter at what age as long as she was serious and passionate about work, she would be able to maintain the freshness, breakthrough and recognition. * (2023/03/09) The all new hacker action crime film CYBER HEIST (DUEN MONG) has been slated for a March 9th release, starring the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Gordon Lam Ka Tung. They were guests on Carol Cheng Yui Ling's radio program WHEN I WAS YOUNG I LISTEN TO THE RADIO and shared their production experience. Sister Do stated that she would interview Ka Tung at least once every year. Instead with Sing Sing it has been a very long time, so she was extra happy about being able to make this interview happen. Sing Sing said that CYBER HEIST was made during the peak of the pandemic, and repeatedly experienced work stoppage. For everyone the production had certain difficulties. This time the script drew in him since he has never played this type of characters. He said, "Playing a genius internet security chief in the film, I rarely use computers in real life. However I had to show that I really understood computers, like how bugs came about, building a firewall and writing programs." For him the entire story and the production method were rather fresh, especially using the internet forest to represent the internet world. The entire thing was put on display with dimensions. Playing Sing Sing's superior, Ka Tung played a villain. In the film he had a younger brother with health problems, at work he started to get greedy and went down the wrong path. He pointed out that the team with the contrast of light and shadow and transparent masks to explain the "dark web", which was also surprising and shocking. When Sister Do asked which scene was the hardest to make, Sing Sing stated that CYBER HEIST for him had a lot of fight scenes. He said, "Aside from fighting Ka Tung I also had to fight his subordinates, I had to fight and run. From the ground floor I fought to the fourth floor, then was tossed and had to roll down the stairway. The worst part was I fought for a full week. After the shoot the old shoulder wound was infected again. Even when I went home I had to walk slowly, my legs did not seem to be mine." Ka Tung on the night before the fight scene shoot was injured on the set of another film. Even the bridge of his nose was swollen. 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Leung Kwok Fai Dee Ho Kai Wa, 193 (Denis 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 [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Based on a popular web novel, the story revolves around detective agency Yum Investigation, which specialises in supernatural cases run by a trio who all possess different special powers. ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : Chung Fung d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] This action cop thriller follows three serial robber brothers who are setting up yet another heist, not knowing that a nearby police crime unit is ready to apprehend them, sparking a fierce firefight. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James 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 [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. 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 [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] This music-themed drama is about a broken family reunited as a rock band, and follows a single mother with a young son who reconnects with her long-absent guitarist father. 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 CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yi Lam Chung Suet Ying, Eric Kot Man Fai, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Sabrina Ng Ping, Shannon Chan Shu Yan, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Henick Chou Han Ning, Luna Shaw (Siu Mei Kwan), Ernest Poon Chung Hau, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Yeung Wai Lun, Kayan9896 (Ng Ka Yan), Leung Chung Hang, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Chu Pak Hong, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jessey Tsang Tsui Shan, Oscar Chiu (Yau Chi Yu), 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, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Philip Ng Won Lung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, 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 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... 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. 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 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. 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 Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa) [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] This drama follows a high-school teacher who recalls his traumatic childhood after he finds an anonymous suicide note and must find the troubled student before tragedy strikes. [FILMART 2023] ONE COOL PICTURES THE DREAM, THE BUBBLE AND THE SHADOW Can : SHUI BIN JAU LIU DAI FUT Lit : Who Made Big Buddha Disappear d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eric Kot man Fai, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] The upcoming suspense drama follows a fugitive magician hiding out on an island where he meets a young boy who may unlock his past and bring his magic tricks back to life. 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. IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Can : BAK YUN JI HA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, John Chiang Dai Wai, Leung Chung Hang, Peter Chan Charm Man, Rachel Leung Yung Ting [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Based on true events, In Broad Daylight follows an investigative journalist who goes undercover to expose the abuse of residents in a nursing home OUT OF THE SHADOW AKA : 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 [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a mother who has to come out of retirement when the secluded life with her daughter in a seaside village is disturbed, unravelling a long-held family secret. 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 [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Lonely Eighteen by director Tracy Choi, tracking two young girls who enter showbusiness during the golden age of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s WISH COMES TRUE Can : BA HUNG FOOK LAI GUNG YUT DIM Lit : Pull Happiness A Little Closer AKA : Yuen Mong Nau Dan Gei Lit : Wish Claw Machine d. Ling Chi Man Ling Man Lung, Lin Minchen, Coffee Lam Chin Yu [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes 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. 852 film company Can : CHUEN LIK SI SAT Lit : FULL FORCE CORPSE KILL d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin, Henri Wong Chi Hung Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Andrew Lam Man Chung, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Edmond Leung Hon Man, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Susan Shaw Yam Yam THE BATTLE OF MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS Can : SHAN HOI WAN JIN Lit : MOUNTAIN SEA FANTASY WAR CHRONICLES OF THE GALACTIC GRANARY Can : YU JAU DAI LEUNG CHONG Lit : GALAXY GRAIN SILO Can : MEI FUNG Josie Ho Chiu Yi MEDIA ASIA TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN TALES FROM THE OCCULT: BODY AND SOUL Can : Sut Hung Hung Gan ji Jui Yu Sat AKA : TALES FROM THE OCCULT 2 d. Frank Hui Hok Man, Daniel Chan Yu Hang, Doris Wong Chin Hin Karena Lam Ka Yan, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Wong Yau Nam, Chu Kam Hong, Kevin Chu Ka Yin, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun) 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. AN ABANDONED TEAM Can : Gau Juen Yun Sun Lit : Dog Turns Life Upside Down d. Thomas Lee Chi Wai, Daniel Ho Ying Ngai Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Amy Lo Wai Man, LITTLE (Mixed Breed Dog) Jay Fung Won Him, Wong Ching Yi, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Fish Liew Chi Yu, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun) [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A feature about a lonely retired man who finds a new purpose in life, rescuing abandoned animals after he befriends a stray dog and an animal shelter volunteer. TALES FROM THE OCCULT: ULTIMATE MALEVOLENCE Can : Sut Hung Hung Gan Ngok Lim Ji Jui AKA : TALES FROM THE OCCULT 3 d. Lee Chi Ngai, Peter Lee Kui Yuen, Pater Wong Bing Yiu Philip Keung Ho Man, Chu Pak Him, Peter Chan Charm Man, Will Or Wai Lam, Hunny Ho Wing Suen, Angel Lam Chin Ting, Amy Lo Wai Man, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Ng Fung Ming, Kiki Cheung Hoi Kei, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Kelvin Wong Ting Kong 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. STINKY TOFU Can : Chau Dau Fu d. Jack Lai Chun Lung, Gary Poon Chun Lam Raymond Wong Ho Yin, ANSONBEN (Chan Ngai Sun), Mandy Tam Man Huen, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Jo Kuk Cho Lam, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Michael Wong Man Tak, Danny Summer (Ha Siu Sing) [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] a young man becomes his father's apprentice in the family's tofu business EMPEROR MOTION PICTURES NEW POLICE STORY 2 d. Nicholas Tse Ting Fung Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin CAUGHT IN TIME 2 Can : Chui Bo 2 d. Lau Ho Leung Can : Doh Yuet Jeh Lit : Moon Stealer d. Steven Yuen Kim Wai Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Keung To Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung Can : Mo Han Yum Mo Lit : Infinite Mission d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, William Chan Wai Ting GOLDFINGER UNDER CURRENT Can : Noi Mok ULTIMATE REVENGE WE ARE FAMILY Can : Chook Jo Ga Yun TRIAD 2 A COVER-UP Can : Dai Ga Fat Dik Yun Lit : Person Who Wears A Wig INEXTERNAL TRIAD 3 Can : Mong Yuet YUM INVESTIGATION READY O/R ROT BURSTING POINT CUSTOMS FRONTLINE GOLDEN SCENE EVERYPHONE EVERYWHERE Can : Chuen Gor Sai Gai Doh Yau Din Wa Lit : The Whole World Would Have A Phone d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin) Endy Chow Kwok Yin, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Peter Chan Charm Man, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Following last year's hit romantic comedy Far Far Away, director Why returns with this drama about three friends who reunite after 25 years. Once together, they experience an unusual day on account of their mobile phones and find new meanings in life. UNIVERSE Universe cooked up 5 new films for future releases, including Louis Koo Tin Lok, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Sean Lau Ching Wan's THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL (SO DUK 3: YUN JOI TIN NGOK), Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Eddie Peng Yu Yan's I DID IT MY WAY (CHUM HUNG), the Oxide Pang Shun directed HIGH FORCES (NGAI GEI HONG SIN) and FLASH OVER (GAING TIN GAU WOON), and the Herman Yau Lai To directed (DONG FONG WA YI GAI). MEI AH THE BIGGEST HOLDUP Can : JO SAI GAI d. Lau Ho Leung MAKERVILLE WE TWELVE Can : 12 Gwai Doh Lit : 12 Strange Thieves d. Berry Ho MIRROR MY HEAVENLY CITY d. Sen-I Yu Vivian Sung, Keung To MAD FATE --- [ NOW SHOWING ] ORINDARY HERO Can : Ping Fan Ying Hung d. Chen Kuofai Li Bingbing, Feng Chaofeng, Huang Xiaoming Rating : IIB Length : 97 mins. Opening March 16 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In May 2021, a 7-year-old Xinjiang boy touched the hearts of the whole society. He lost his arm in an accident and had to complete the operation on the 1,400 kilometers from Hotan to Urumqi within eight hours. In this relay that affects his life, doctors, crews, passengers, police and other people from all walks of life in Xinjiang came forward. They worked together to fight every second and jointly created a life miracle that challenged the limit of time. The story of the movie Ordinary Hero revolves around this group of ordinary heroes who always put life first and stick to their posts. 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. CYBERHEIST 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_3tDvZoQbo0 [ 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 Rating : IIB Length : 131 mins. Opening March 9 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/XhWTs42DdTo [ 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... 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JFiIv68wDvQ [ 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. 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DgFBin354KU 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, Yu Baimei Deng Chao, Sun Li, Wu Jing, Timmy Xu Weizhou, Duan Bowen, Cai Yida, Ding Guansen, Sun Xilun, A Runa Rating : IIA Length : 138 mins. Opening February 23 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] In the early 1990s, the Chinese men's table tennis team was at a dark place. Its main rival, the Swedish team, had newer strategies and techniques. At this crucial point, the head coach was ordered to form a new team — a wounded lead, a lost veteran, a near-sighted chopper and the twins who had never played at major games, the new team was dubbed the“Five Tiger Generals". Facing many challenges and questions from inside and out, the coach persisted and led a series of reformation. Eventually, the unfavored Five Tigers fought back, won the Swaythling Cup and returned to the top. 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... 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xIrITL0CwxA [ 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/fy55R0HtTMU [ 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dnky63JEh9Y [ 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. [ 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. LOVE LIFE d. Koji Fukada Fumino Kimura, Tetta Shimada Rating : I Length : 123 mins. Opening March 23 2023 SOULMATE d. Min Yong-geun Kim Da-mi, Byeon Woo-seok, Jeon So-nee Opening March 23 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Jeju Island, where they spent their childhood, and Seoul, where they longed for their childhood. "It was a hot day, and class boring...I met you for the first time on that sleepy day" 1998, we met for the first time "To like someone, you gotta be courageous" 2004, I found my first love "You didn't know? This is how I live" 2010, we both became adults "The face I missed the most was yours" 2014, I followed your trace "I'd like to draw your face now. A drawing that can't be drawn without love" No, I draw the longing HEAVY CRAVING Can : Dai Ngor d. Hsieh Pei-ju Yao Chang, Tsai Jia-yin, Samantha Ko Opening March 25 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Thirty years old and 105 kilograms of weight, lunch lady Ying-Juan was dealt a bad hand. She works at her mother's childcare centre and has a harder time fitting in than a T-Rex in a petting zoo. On her birthday, Ying-Juan's mother signs her up for a weight loss programme. To earn her mom's approval, Ying-Juan reluctantly joins the class. But things change when Ying-Juan meets Wu, a deliveryman who bears a checkered past underneath his radiant smile. Encouraged by Wu, Ying-Juan becomes more determined to lose weight. Meanwhile, Ying-Juan discovers Xiao-Yu, a straight-A student at the childcare centre, is a secret cross-dresser, and a special bond begins to form between them. Just when things are getting on the right track, Ying-Juan's passion for cooking and life seem to be fading away due to her over-aggressive diet. Bitterly, Ying-Juan finds herself standing on the brink of a meltdown, both physically and psychologically... UTANO*PRINCESAMA SHINING STAR STAGE -SONG PARADE*- Japanese Animation Length : 125 mins. Opening March 26 2023 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 Opening March 30 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 20 2023 Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2023/programme/202307420.html Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2358 [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When a fortune teller predicts that a psychopath is destined to commit murder, he uses the powers of feng shui and metaphysics to change the course of events. A thematic continuation of his classic films about the neverending struggle between fate and free will, Soi Cheang delivers a gripping thriller with intensity and panache, powered by producer Johnnie To and screenwriter Yau Nai-hoi. Gordon Lam and Lokman Yeung are extraordinary as two men standing at the edge of sanity, as they fight an invisible enemy. Berlinale Special. [ 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. ELEGIES Can : Si Lit : Poem d. Ann Hui On Wa Length : 101 mins. Opening March 30 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2333 [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] From Boat People (1982) to Our Time Will Come (2017), from family struggles to anti-Japanese history, Venice Career Golden Lion-winning auteur Ann Hui finally films a topic she holds most dear – poetry. Through her personal encounters with some of Hong Kong's most notable poets, Hui shows the topography of contemporary poetry on and of the city. Two poles of reality, the unrestrained Huang Canran and the cosmopolitan Liu Wai-tong, are juxtaposed to reveal two distinctively different personalities, ideals, and ways of life. Seeing the late Xi Xi recite her own poem about the old Kai Tak Airport is a deeply heart-warming moment. WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. 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 LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR d. Keiichi Hara Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening March 30 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] Kokoro hides in her bedroom after she loses her place in school. One day, the mirror in her room begins to shine, and pulls Kokoro into a fairytale castle. Six other students have been brought to the castle too. A strange girl in a wolf mask tells them that they will grant a wish if they find the key hidden in the castle within a year. As Kokoro and her new acquaintances spend more time in their new sanctuary, they begin to unlock the castle's secrets and each other's. Can they get the hidden key? Why are they chosen? And what are their secret wishes? DETECTIVE CONAN MOVIE: THE STORY OF AI HAIBARA ~ THE BLACK MYSTERY TRAIN ~ Japanese Animation Opening March 30 2023 TO BE CONTINUED d. Haider Kikabhoy, Dora Choi Documentary Opening April 2 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A chronicle of the grassroots effort to save the iconic State Theatre in North Point from demolition. This evocative documentary is also a deep dive into the eye-opening story of Harry Odell, the theatre's founder and Hong Kong's first impresario, who brought Xavier Cugat, Isaac Stern, and other legendary musical figures to the city. Rich with local history, and possessing a surprising connection to local singer Hins Cheung, the story of the State Theatre and Harry Odell is a celebration of Hong Kong’s dynamic culture and indomitable spirit. VITAL SIGN Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung d. Cheuk Wan Chi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yau Hawk Sau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain. 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, Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening March 10 2023 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival Opening April 4 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/57EFTCutFek 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. YOKAIPEDI d. Takashi Yamazaki Jyo Kairi, Yui Aragaki, Ryunosuke Kamiki Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening April 6 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Sixth-grade elementary school students Kazuki, Taichi, and Sunny have a "wish" they really hope would come true. The boys pray earnestly at the shrine. Suddenly, the wish-granting "Ghost Book" resonates with them and gives them a test. Guided by the magic of the Ghost Book, the boys and their homeroom teacher, Ms. Yohko, wander into a different world where ghosts live. They try to escape through trial and error but it seems that by catching the ghosts and completing the book, their wishes will come true and they will then be able to escape from this world. Thus, the five work together to challenge the scary ghosts and hope to make their wish come true. 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. FLASHOVER Can : Gaing Tin Gau Woon d. Oxide Pang Chun Du Jiang, Wang Qiangyuan, Tong Liya, Han Xue, Yu Haoming, Elvis Han Dongjun, Wang Ge Opening May 25 2023 [ CINANDO ] A mild earthquake ignites a disastrous explosion in a chemical plant, which wipes out the entire industrial zone. A group of firefighters put their lives on the line to combat the blaze that is to devour the neighborhood and demand sacrifices... THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL Can : So Duk 3: Yun Joi Tin Ngai Lit : Drug Sweep 3: Man on the Edge of Heaven AKA : So Duk 3: Tin Dai Dei Dai 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, Opening Summer 2023 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * THE NEXT 20 HINS CHEUNG LIVE AROUND THE WORLD DATE AND TIME : Saturday, July 8 2023 VENUE LOCATION: UBS Arena at Belmont Park 2400 Hempsted Turnpike Elmon NY 11003 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/ * THE NEXT 20 HINS CHEUNG LIVE AROUND THE WORLD DATE AND TIME : Monday, July 3 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/ * THE NEXT 20 HINS CHEUNG LIVE AROUND THE WORLD DATE AND TIME : Saturday, July 1 2023 VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/ * ANTHONY WONG YIU MING WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : May 12 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Berlin * ANTHONY WONG YIU MING 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 * HUMAN LIVE ANDY HUI DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday morning, May 7 2023 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: Caesars Atlantic City TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://99concerts.com/andy-hui-ac * 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 * GRASSHOPPER RE:GRASSHOPPER RENO CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday night/Sunday morning, April 16 2023 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION: The Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard CT TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/grasshopper-concert * CROWD LU - 2023 C'MON LIVE AUSTRALIA DATE AND TIME: Sunday, April 16 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Darling Harbour Theatre ICC Sydney Sydney NSW Australia https://www.iccsydney.com.au/whats-on/events/crowd-lu TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CROWDLU23 * 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: Friday, April 14 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne Victoria, Australia 3006. https://mcec.com.au/visit/whats-on/2023/04/castiglione-arts-presents-crowd-lu-concert TICKET PRICES: VIP AU$ 250, 185, 160, 120, 90 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2023-tickets-464708655097 * 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 CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 8 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/grasshopper * JJ LIN JJ20 WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 8 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne NSW TICKET PRICES: AU $ 398, 298, 248, 188, 148, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://ticketek.com.au * JONATHAN LEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 5 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Eventim Apollo Queen Caroline Street London W6 9QH Great Britain TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER UK https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/36005E2DF24E39C2 * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : Sunday April 2 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Melkweg Lijnbaansgracht 234a 1017PH Amsterdam https://www.melkweg.nl/en/agenda/rubberband-02-04-2023/ TICKET PRICES: €85 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/289741?brand=nl_melkweg * ERIC CHOU WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 1 2023 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 238, 188, 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Bowery Pharmacy Inc. 95 Bowery St. New York NY 917.806.3681 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * ENDY CHOW THE JOURNEY BEGINS 2023 DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, March 29 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Shepherd's Bush Empire London W12 8TT United Kingdom https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/events/1408876/endy-chow-tickets TICKET PRICES: VIP £204.45 / £104.74 / £89.70 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER UK https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005E4EAC4131B3 * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : Tuesday March 28 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Huxley's Neue Welt Hasenheide 107-113 D-10967 Berlin https://huxleysneuewelt.com/shows/rubberband TICKET PRICES: €85 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.dodotickets.de/10287/rubberband * ENDY CHOW THE JOURNEY BEGINS 2023 DATE AND TIME : Tuesday, March 28 2023 (CANCELLED) VENUE LOCATION: O2 Forum Kentish Town 9-17 Highgate Rd London NW5 1JY United Kingdom https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/ * ENDY CHOW THE JOURNEY BEGINS 2023 DATE AND TIME : Monday, March 27 2023 VENUE LOCATION: O2 Ritz Whiteworth St W Manchester M1 5NQ United Kingdom https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2ritzmanchester/events/1408859/endy-chow-tickets TICKET PRICES: VIP £164.645 / £69 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER UK https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005E4DBC735327 * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : Sunday March 26 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: AO Arena Victoria Station, Manchester, M3 1AR https://www.ao-arena.com/events/detail/rubberband TICKET PRICES: £138 / £68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ * RUBBERBAND CIAO WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : Friday, March 24 2023 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/rubberband-ciao-world-tour TICKET PRICES: £138 / £68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.axs.com/ * AARON KWOK "AMAZING KODE" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 20 2023 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara ON L2G 7X5 Canada https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/aaron-kwok.html TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005E3900705ABE * AARON KWOK "AMAZING KODE" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 18 2023 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 338, 288, 228, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Bowery Pharmacy Inc. 95 Bowery St. New York NY 917.806.3681 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * AARON KWOK "AMAZING KODE" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 16 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live Hard Rock Casino 5400 West 29th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46406 https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/entertainment/events/ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 288, 238, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 * HINS CHEUNG THE PRIME CLASSICS HINS LIVE IN LONDON DATE AND TIME : Thursday, March 16th 2023 @ 6:45 PM Friday, March 17th 2023 @ 6:45 PM Saturday, March 18th 2023 Venue Location: Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London, SW7 2AP https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2023/hins-cheung/ VENUE OUTLET LOCATIONS: Royal Albert Hall https://tickets.royalalberthall.com/production/80472 LIVE NATION UK https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1404230/hins-cheung/london/2023-03-16/ https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1404233/hins-cheung/london/2023-03-17/ https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1405447/hins-cheung/london/2023-03-18/ TICKETMASTER UK https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005E2BAE741E93 https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005E2BB83F22CF * POWER STATION "BECAUSE OF LOVE" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 12 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St., Pasadena CA 91101 TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 388, 288, 208, 158, 108, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B005D70E0622012 * JINNY NG "LET HER BE" CONCERT IN CALIFORNIA Guest: Aska Cheung Chi Ho DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 12 2023 @ 5 PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon CA https://jinny2023.eventbrite.com TICKET PRICES: $ 138,118,98,68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jinny-let-her-be-la2023-tickets-527978115757 TICKETMASTER: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09005E3F928B20C1 Ng Hing Kee 626.632.1994 Rosemead 626.931.6688 * AARON KWOK "AMAZING KODE" CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 10 2023 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 368, 268, 198, 148, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: AXS https://www.axs.com/events/470969/ Lai Lai Travel Agency 308 S First Ave, Arcadia CA 91006 626-462-0222 1155 S Dimaond Bar Blvd, Ste P, Diamond Bar CA 91765 909-396-4818 16020 Gale Ave Hacienda Heighs CA 626-330-6932 guruin.com 18889 Railroad St., City of Industry C 626-433-8686 Beauty Link Salon 18250 Colima Rd, #204 Rowland Heights CA 626-863-3851 * JAY CHOU CARNIVAL DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 4 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Sydney Olympic Park * YOGA LIN IDOL WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 3 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Center for the Performing Arts 255 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose CA 95113-2004 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: INFINITE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.infinitent.com/event-tour/yogaidol-sj https://vism.nliven.co/tickets/series/yogasj ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday March 12 2023 10 SCREAM 6 d. Matt Betinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Melissa Barrera, Courteney Cox, Jenna Ortega 9 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, 8 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 7 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA d. Peyton Reed Paul Rudd, Evangline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Bill Murray, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas 6 65 d. Scott Beck, Bryan Woods Adam Driver, Arianna Greenblatt 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 LOST 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 3 CYBERHEIST 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) 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 SUZUME d. Makoto Shinkai Japanese Animation ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS CYBERHEIST AKA : DISCONNECTED AKA : DISCONNECT'D Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening December 1 2022 in Malaysia (POSTPONED) Opening March 9 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/E-k_F8quEWA Trailer : https://youtu.be/_3tDvZoQbo0 [ 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 Rating : IIB Length : 131 mins. Opening March 9 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/XhWTs42DdTo [ 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... SUZUME 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. LOST LOVE AKA : FOSTER LOVE 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. 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. 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. 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MAIWEI PICTURES AND NIU VISION MEDIA PRESENT THE NARROW ROAD https://www.facebook.com/people/Niu-Vision-Media/100069646401141/ Opening March 3 2023 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA Century Stadium 25 and XD SAN FRANCISCO, CA AMC Metreon 16 UNION CITY, CA Century 25 Union Landing and XD DALY CITY, CA Century Daly City 20 XD and IMAX SAN JOSE, CA AMC Mercado 20 SAN DIEGO, CA AMC UTC 14 HOUSTON TX AMC Gulf Pointe 30 PLANO TX Cinemark Legacy and XD NEW YORK NY Regal Tangram ATLANTA GA AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18 CHAMBLEE GA Regal Hollywood @ North I-85 DENVER, CO AMC Westminster Promenade 24 HANOVER, MD Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD PORTLAND Century 16 Eastport Plaza CANADA Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport Cinemas VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP Richmond Hill, ON Cinema City Richmond Hill Cinemas Mississauga, ON Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga EDMONTON, AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton CALGARY, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate Ottawa, ON Cinemplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Montrel, QC Cinema Cineplex Forum et VIP Halifax, NS Scotiabank Theatre Halifax --------------------- MAIWEI PICTURES AND NIU VISION MEDIA PRESENT A GUILTY CONSCIENCE https://www.facebook.com/people/Maiwei-Pictures/100084047022211/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Niu-Vision-Media/100069646401141/ Opening January 21 2023 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Santa Anita 16 AMC Orange 30 SAN FRANCISCO, CA AMC Metreon 16 OAKLAND, CA AMC Bay Stree 16 SAN JOSE, CA AMC Mercado 20 AMC Eastridge 15 SACRAMENTO CA Regal UA Laguna Village SAN DIEGO, CA AMC UTC 14 AMC Mission Valley 20 Regal Edwards Mira Mesa SEATTLE, WA AMC ALderwood Mall 16 LAS VEGAS, NV AMC Town Square 18 HOUSTON TX AMC Gulf Pointe 30 DALLAS TX AMC DINE-IN Grapevine Mills 24 AUSTIN TX Regal Gateway PHOENIX AZ AMC Centerpoint 11 NEW YORK NY AMC Empire 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