From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (October 26 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. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing who celebrates his birthday on October 26th B. Steven Ma Chun Wai who celebrates his birthday on October 26th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2023/11/01) Ronald Cheng Chung Kei and Sean Wong Tsz Lok in TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) played father and son. Earlier they promoted the film together. Ronald this time held back his funny nature to play a strict father who even physically punished Tsz Lok. With two children of his own, he admitted that he could not bring himself to hit a child. After the rehearsal on the set, he did not feel well inside. "I have made action films and would accidentally hit people, so I was afraid of hitting him. Before hand I had to check everything, ensured that Tsz Lok had protective padding. I would hit myself with the props to see how much they hurt. Then during the shoot I would know how much force to use. Tsz Lok instead told me to hit hard, which would be more realistic and no bad take. In the end we still shot it twice. I was chasing him to hit, and he was able to coordinate. The result was great." Ronald has asked director Nick Cheuk Yik Him, Papa in the film was highly educated and a lawyer. How could he treat his own children like this? The director said that the strict father character had bipolar disorder, could not control his own emotions. When he was little he too was abused by his father, with beatings and cigarette burns on his arm. Ronald said, "The story didn't talk about my relationship with my father, but if you watched in detail you would see my arms had scars. That tantrum scene in the bathroom was all because I couldn't control my emotions." In real life, Ronald could not use physical punishment on his children and has not been strict. He has been the exact opposite of his character in the film. "I wouldn't force them to learn to play the piano or anything. If they are interested they would naturally learn. Children would definitely be mischievous, there is no need for physical punishment. I would explain, each time I have told them to do their homework they would pretend not to hear. They wouldn't move until the 10th time. I would do the same, they would ask me 10 times and I still would say wait. Let them see how it feels. Then they would be obedient." Changing from his genre, Ronald denied that he wanted to transition. He joked, "Very few people ask me to play a drama role, and I haven't played a father at different eras. Since the director dared to use me, of course I have to make it. However the production made my heart ache, for now I wouldn't let the children watch it so they don't know Papa can be so mean." TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES was a "First Feature Film Initiative" project, so its production budget was limited. Ronald supported new director Cheuk Yik Him and only took the symbolic transportation allowance. Tsz Lok although took scolding and beating from "Papa", he did not feel rough because his co-star took care of him like a son. Tsz Lok said, "In one scene 'Papa' hit me until I cried and I couldn't leave the character. The director and my Mama said let's call it for the day, but I insisted on continuing the shoot. Because we still had several scenes we haven't shot yet, I didn't want to hinder the production progress. My eyes were swollen from crying. The staff gave me ice, but the director in the end didn't use this scene." Ronald praised Tsz Lok as smart and a genius. "When I was at Tsz Lok's age I was still a doofus." Tsz Lok with TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES was nominated for this year's Golden Horse Award Best Supporting Actor. Ronald was happy for his "son" and hoped that he would win; Tsz Lok treated the nomination like an award already and did not dare to think about winning. Winning the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards and the 49th Golden Horse Awards Best Supporting Actor with VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), Ronald joked, "Back then I also won after thinking like that." * (2023/11/02) The film IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) two nights ago held a celebrity screening, producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, director Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun, actors Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Rachel Leung Yung Ting and Leung Chung Hang attended, Peter Chan Charm Man, Henick Chou Hon Ning, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip and his girlfriend Fish Liew Chi Yu, girl group Super Girls, Ng Siu Hin and Ben Yuen Fu Wa also showed their support. Producer Yee Tung Sing said that IN under a wave of difficult conditions was made after contacting the fifth film company, like his film ONE NITE IN MONGKOK (WONG GOK HAK YEH). He knew that the director suffered a lot to raise fund for the film, so all the credit of the film should go to the director because he was able to persist to the end. Yu Heung Ying also just returned from the Tokyo International Film Festival for IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. During the festival she attended the premiere and audience appreciation event. She joked that lately she has seen Director Kan more than her own daughter. Before going to Japan, she also went to Canada and attended the Montreal International Film Festival. Although so far she still has yet to adjust to the time differences, she was very happy to be able to go overseas for the film. In particular she was able to see the positive audience reaction, on her trip she also had the chance to meet some Chinese directors. This was her gain; she hoped that one day she would be able to make a non Hong Kong movie. "In Canada and Japan I ran many filmmakers who emigrated there. Although we didn't discuss collaboration, as long as there is a good script and a good character I wouldn't mind making a movie anywhere." She has been nominated for the Golden Horse Award Best Actress with the film. "I have begun choosing what to wear, but now is the clothing choosing me. Because earlier I had a cesarean birth, I couldn't exercise or wear anything tight. So I could only eat less. My husband wouldn't come along, he has to stay home to be the wet nurse." She said that she has not been to Taiwan in 6 years, and she looked forward to attending the Golden Horse Awards on the 25th and meeting the audience there. Lam Bo Yi and Leung Yung Ting have been nominated for the Golden Horse Awards Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Would he celebrate? Lam Bo Yi said, "Now I am quite a homebody, at the moment of the announcement I was doing chores at home. Instead friends, colleagues were more nervous than I was." He instead was confident about Leung Yung Ting's chances of winning. Bo Yi pointed out that in IN he played a "devil" like character. Based on a real story, the director asked him to gain weight to be closer to the original home director character. He also in a short period gained 6 kilograms to 80 kilograms, but during the shoot he added a fake belly to add to the effect. Leung Yung Ting's performance has received praises. She said that most of the credit should go to Lam Bo Yi, because only due to co-star interaction would the relationship be created. Bo Yi stated that the screenplay only had words, on the set it would depend on them to come up with ideas. For example for how the director lured the intellectually challenged resident into his room, they thought of using a cup of ice cream. Leung Yung Ting had no confidence in winning the award. Bo Yi heard and loudly said, "Yes you do!". Leung Yung Ting then changed her mind and said that she had confidence, and that she still has not prepare what she would wear to attend the Golden Horse Awards. * (2023/11/01) Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Jay Fung Won Him and Ashley Lam Hoi Ling yesterday attended the event. Earlier the film IT REMAINS (YEUNG WON)'s producer Charlie Wong Wing Fung hinted that Angela Yuen Lai Lam did not coordinate with the film promotion and put her on blast. Yuen Lai Lam admitted, "I think he was talking about me. It's a little misunderstanding." Yuen Lai Lam continued that at the time someone claimed that she was absent from the promotion because she was playing sports, but she clarified that she was attending a film festival in Taiwan that day and the media also covered it. She said, "My posts are all out of schedule, making people think I went to play. Someone said that I didn't go to the worship (production start ceremony), I didn't join the team until after the production began. It wasn't a very big deal, everything is fine now. Everyone have reposted the story. (The producer said that no matter how famous you would get he would not respect you?) I think it was just the heat of the moment, whether we would work together in the future it would depend on fate. If we would I would do better. I have to take responsibility too, as I really did miss certain important events. The producer and I have story interaction, no one needs to blow up the matter out of proportion." Yuen Lai Lam also mentioned that earlier she went to Taiwan to shoot the Golden Horse Award promotional film. She happily said, "It was very rare to share the frame with some master class figures. With a cup of bubble tea in my hand, I was so moved I really wanted to cry." * (2023/10/31) The film TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) would open on November 16th. Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa) in the film played Ronald Cheng Chung Kei's wife and mother of two sons (Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Curtis Ho Pak Lim). The mother of two year old daughter Mia in real life, she had an extra motherly love for the two child actors. Rosa said that love did not exist in the family in the film, playing his mother gave her a heartache. She has never scolded or hit a child, but during the shoot she had to do both and thought that she was very cruel. Wong Tsz Lok and Ho Pak Lim's performance left a deep impression on the audience and they were praised for their acting. Ho Pak Lim's crying scene was a challenge. He said, "Because the role was a cooler child, the opposite of my personality. When I wanted to cry I couldn't cry out loud. I wanted to appear very heartbroken but the expression couldn't be too obvious. For one of the scenes I had to cry as soon as the cameras rolled, which to me was very hard to forget." Recently the team has been attending audience appreciation preview shows. After the show, Wong Tsz Lok saw that the film moved the audience and took the initiative to give "free hugs" to viewers and made them smile. * (2023/10/31) The 2024 Lunar New Year film ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) starred Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, with Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Nina Paw (Bau Hei Jing), Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tat, and special performers John Chiang Dai Wai and Nancy Wu Ting Yan. ROB N ROLL would trigger an intriguing and oddball comedy armed robbery that hired temps as part time robbers. Kwok Fu Sing, Yam Yin Chai and Lam Ka Tung in the film were down on their luck middle aged men, who went from dead broke to running into pennies from Heaven. Head robber Kwok Fu Sing made a big offer to hire part time robbers, committing armed robbery to get rich quick. The film would have brain burning plot, action gun fight scenes, funny and timely lines so viewers would be able to get back the long missed richly entertaining yet sincere Hong Kong Lunar New Year big production. ROB N ROLL unveiled its first poster, as the head robber Kwok Fu Sing had outstanding buck teeth and ears to match with his special effect make up, a face full of stubbles and all back hairstyle, outdated clothing to break through his past hunky image. A quick glimpse at his appearance anyone would already sense Sing Sing's extraordinary comedic sense. Kwok Fu Sing with mahjong tiles and toy cars on a table explained to the part time robbers he hired, Yam Yin Chai and Lam Ka Tung, on how to pull off the job. Yam Yin Chai in the film played a nursing home social worker who was excessively straight laced, almost cowardly, with simple look of mostly grey hair. Lam Ka Tung in the film played a sly, gutless but greedy waste of a middle aged taxi driver. With the convincing costume, Ka Tung brought this realistic yet snarky character to life. His humorous lines set off the comedy in the film, telling the full story of the difficulties in the lives of the poor today. In the teaser, a fully armed Kwok Fu Sing performed seriously with his buck teeth look and funny expressions to break through the impression of his past performances. Hired robbers Siu Chai and Ka Tung not only had to win the trust of their leader Sing Sing, but also had to have guts. From the start they already had to know how to shoot a gun and toss hand grenades. Siu Chai toughed it out, threw a hand grenade in a panic, and even had to follow the "professional armed robbery" guide. Thoroughly displaying the character's humor, Sing Sing ordered his employees to be polite even as robbers. Sing Sing said, "I hired you to rob, say thank you!" Although they were only robbers, they still had to kiss up to their robber superior. Two hired robbers more or less had to "sing the praises" of their boss. The trio cooked up an intriguing and oddball robbery. * (2023/10/31) Irene Wan Bik Ha is working on location in Taiwan for the Pang Ho Cheung produced, Liao Ming Xian directed and written film YU GOR YUN YU BUT PAK TUI (IF MERMAIDS DON'T CHEAT) (tentative titled), and two days ago she went from Kenting on a boat to the Green Island with all its natural scenery. However she ran into turbulence at sea, as Irene got seasick for the first time. After getting off the boat, Irene was still dizzy and out of energy. Getting seasick for the first time, she said, "We had a 45 minute boat ride to Green Island. The waves were very turbulent and the boat rocked very hard. We were tossed around like on a roller coaster ride. At first it was a lot of fun, but after getting tossed around for ten minutes or so I started to feel very dizzy and nauseous. Luckily I was able to hold on, in the end I didn't get sick." Although the ride was very rough, she still joked around, "I don't even have the mood to take pretty pictures, normally how would I give up such pretty scenery on the boat." Irene was a dog lover, despite not feeling well she still missed her co-star, the golden retriever "Hea". She said that the most fortunate part was they did not bring "Hea" along on the boat to Green Island, otherwise it too would have to suffer seasickness. "Hea's role is very major, basically when I work, it would be by my side. I am only a day apart from t, I already miss it!" * (2023/10/30) TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) was new director Nick Cheuk Yik Him directed, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sa) and child star Sean Wong Tsz Lok starred. It would be released on November 16th and has recently been selected for the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival "World Focus" section. Cheuk Yik Him and Lo Chun Yip earlier went to Tokyo to attend the Creative Hong Kong and the Film Development Fund, Asian Film Awards Academy and the Tokyo Film Festival organized "Asian Cinerama" event. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES was about secondary school teacher Cheng Sir (Lo Chun Yip), who in order to find a student who was attempting to commit suicide in his class had to face his violence and regret filled childhood anew. After TIME's screening in Japan, Cheuk Yik Him and Lo Chun Yip had exchanges with the audience and discovered that their reviews of TIME was similar to those of Hong Kong viewers. Director Cheuk said that he did not stay at the cinema to observe responses. "I don't dare to watch my own work. During editing I have already watched it 10,000 times. After the Shanghai premiere in June I haven't watched it again; because the plot tug at the heart too much, I was afraid that I would be too upset for the post screening share." Director Cheuk admitted that he really liked Japan, all of his clothes were Japanese labels. When he arrived he wanted to immediately go to the convenience store for a beef cake. Siuyea has watched many Japanese films since childhood, participated in the Osaka Film Festival and worked on the Japanese film THE MURDERS OF OISO, so he felt Japan was very familiar. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES would open in Hong Kong on November 16th. Earlier it was screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and received audience praises; at the Golden Horse Awards next month, it would even vie for Best Narrative Feature, New Director, Supporting Actor (Wong Tsz Lok), Original Screenplay (Cheuk Yik Him) and Editing. As his directing debut receiving instant raves, Cheuk Yik Him said that it did not feel real to him. He said that growing up no one has ever praised him. "I can't digest (good reviews) at all, and I have absolutely no confidence in winning the Golden Horse Award. I only look forward to going to Taiwan and have exchanges with filmmakers." Cheuk Yik Him stated that his parents were very strict. In school the pressure was enormous. "From the beginning of elementary to the end of secondary school I had the feeling of wanting to die"; he only got 8 points from the HKCEE, only until he got into an university to study film was he able to find his own self worth again. Siuyea said that the environment he grew up in was decent, but his school grades were very poor. He only got 10 points from the HKCEE. He had to return to school again to be able to get into the university. Speaking of more small budget and realistic films among Hong Kong films in recent years and less films of past expertise genres like crime and mob action films, Cheuk Yik Him said that new directors like them had no experience at all to make them. For example TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES focused on story and plot, the execution was not hard. Of course the production budget was also limited. He only hoped that in the future he would have the opportunity to make films of different genres. Currently in his mind he already had over 10 ideas that were waiting to be realized. * (2023/10/30) Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai never holds back. He teamed up with William Chan Wai Ting on the Emperor Motion Picture BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM), for which the film company recently released the trailer. In it they had close combat, a busted open Ka Fai even witnessed a hostage being dragged. The Ka Fai and William starred BURSTING since its production began last year has already became a hot topic. First Ka Fai while on location at Central injured his leg while jumping off an overpass, but still toughed out the shoot. Later the entire team headed to Malaysia for location shoot and ran into a flood. They were trapped in the cavern for 3 hours before being rescued as they landed on international news headline. The team has given their all to the film, so naturally they looked forward to the harvest. A year after their production wrapped up, the film finally announced that it would be released in the mainland on December 8th. Since Ka Fai guest starred in WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) last year, he has not appeared on the big screen for a long time. Thus as soon as the news came out, many viewers have expressed that they were looking forward to the film. Although the film has not confirmed its Hong Kong release date, if all would go well the film would plan for a December release as well. The film company released its trailer with its share of explosive and bloody scenes. Ka Fai and William both were on a mad dash on the street, and fought in the ring. As William pointed a gun at the back of Ka Fai's neck, their relationship in the film would be complicated. Playing the villain in the film, Shaun Tam Chun Yn held Ken Low Wai Kwong hostage and faced off with a bloodies Ka Fai. Later a hostage was dragged by a car. The Malaysian cavern scene was also unveiled, as the male leads played "mud wrestling" and all fell from above. The several minute video has already shown many bright spots of the film. * (2023/10/30) Famous action actor Mang Hoi (originally named Mang King Hoi) passed away on the 9th from esophageal cancer at age 65. Yesterday morning the funeral took place, then the remains were transported to the Tai Wai Fu Shan Crematorium for cremation. Mang Hoi once was a member of the Sammo Hung stunt team, founder Hung Kam Bo, former colleague Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Mang Hoi's pallbearers Chin Kar Lok, Mat Yeung Ming, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Chin Yuet Sun, Stephen Tung Wai, Daniel Lee Yan Kong, Chan Chi Leung, Ching Tung and others attended to bid farewell to their friend and see him off on his final journey. Everyone were solemn and had difficulty hiding their sorrow. As the junior when Yeung Ming spoke of this mentor and friend, he could not help but break up. He regretted that he has not visited more. Yeung Ming talked about his connection to Mang Hoi. He said that he has liked him since he was little; because in comparison to action stars, each with their own presence, his appearance was more friendly and cute. Children would feel that they could get close to him. Among his work he particularly liked the MR. VAMPIRE (GEUNG SI SIN SUN) film series. After he grew up, he never thought that he would be able to run into him at the company, not to mention be fortunate enough to get a photo and become friends. Yeung Ming said, "He really spoiled me, often giving me encouragement and even advice to me on production and action skills. He also paid attention to my new work, at dinner he would sit next to me to converse and study. He was a great elder. He even taught me not to say the lines too fast, to be clear and concise; but he actually spoke very fast. Although we didn't have any chance to work together, I am already very happy that I was able to become his junior colleague and friend." Speaking of often visiting the ailing Mang Hoi, Yeung Ming could no longer control his tears as he said, "In the middle of last month when I visited him, he was very lively. Although he was thinner he still liked to talk and joked with us, he was a happy and optimistic person. He even pointed out that he as prepared to accept Chinese medical treatment, held an optimistic and positive attitude toward his condition. However the illness finally developed......I regret very much that I didn't visit him a few more times! I believe he is now very happy, in another world running into many old friends." * (2023/10/29) MC Cheung Tin Fu, Ling Man Lung, Eric Kot Man Fai, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Heidie Lee Ching Yee, Candy Wong Hei Yee and Eelyn Chan Yi Lam yesterday along with director Sunny Lau Yung attended the ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL (YEH HAU) premiere. The film was MC's first, and he said that he had no box office pressure. "The hardest is the production process, but it has already passed. I feel I have already done all I could so I have no problem. For a comedy, the most important is the audience reaction. It is also the key. I believe everyone after watching would feel the spark between me and Ling Man Lung was decent. I would go to see the audience reaction, whether they would laugh or not." MC revealed that in one scene Ling Man Lung and his girlfriend argued while he had instant noodles next to them. He had three bowls in a row and could not eat anymore. Lau Yung said, "MC had no experience, the first bowl he took big bites and even said it was delicious. By the third bowl he could no longer take anymore and change to eating strand by strand. He asked me when would he be done?" Would there be more audience appreciation shows later? MC said that he would do all he could to make time and thank the audience for their support. Ling Man Lung said that it would depend on the film company's arrangement. Recent Hong Kong film releases performed average at the box office. Would they be concerned? Ling Man Lung said, "I perform with the effort that I want to give to the audience, it still needs to depend on timing, location and people." MC said that he was not familiar with film and was not too certain, but he has already all he could. He hoped that everyone would support the film more. Would he attend more audience appreciation shows to pump up the box office? He felt that company would make arrangements. As for going live online to promote, it would depend on the situation. Lately he has been working on a film and has been busier. "I rushed over right after work to attend the premiere." He knew that many fans have booked shows and thanked the Fu Second Generation. Speaking of Hong Kong films' planned Taiwan releases, Ling Man Lung also hoped that ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL would be released in Taiwan and go to even more places, or air on streaming platforms so even more people would get to see the movie and know them. Kwok Yik Sum was said to look a little different. She explained that perhaps she got thinner due to weight loss. Lately she has been busy with exercising and eating healthy. As for her rumored breakup, was she thinner due to heartbreak? She said, "We haven't broken up, only turned the relationship low key. I hope everyone would pay attention to my work." She pointed out that she and Lee Ching Yee in ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL had to wear heels and keep running, after which both her toes and heels had scratches and bruises. Lee Ching Yee reportedly looked like Korean girl group Blackpink's Jisoo. She said, "Who is playing such a big prank, comparing me with a Korean star. I am worried that Jisoo's fans would be upset and attack. I really like Jisoo too, but I don't feel we look alike. She is too perfect." With a romance with MC in ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL, Wong Hei Yi said that the relationship in the film was very light. She looked forward to the chance of making a sequel. She was not worried that MC's fans would be jealous, because it was just work. Playing a corpse, Kot Man Fai joked that he could vie for Best Actor. * (2023/10/29) The film IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA) yesterday held a special screening. Actor John Chiang Dai Wai booked a show, guest like actor Wu Fung and others attended the event and attracted many friends to show their support. Director Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun, lead actress Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, composer Chu Wan Pin and editor Alan Lo Wai Lun were at the Tokyo International Film Festival Asian Cinerama event and were unable to attend. Chiang Dai Wai in the film played Uncle Tung. He said that he has never played this type of "like dumb but not, like crazy but not" character. He hoped to be able to play similar characters that other people have played but still be different. "I have asked the director was this character really dumb? If so, then I would have to make the audience feel he really is. However actually in this film he isn't. I would think about similar characters that other people have played, then add in my naturally flowing designs. Have acted for several decades, the most important are good script and good director, the role is suitable for me and sizable. Then I would make the movie. With a special performance in the film, Wu Fung said, "IN BROAD DAYLIGHT is a good movie, everyone please enjoy it with care." * (2023/10/29) Famous action actor Mang Hoi passed away from esophageal cancer on the 9th at age 65. Yesterday his family held a wake at the Tai Wai Po Fook Memorial Hall. After the funeral this morning, the remains would be transported to the Fu Shan crematorium for cremation. The service was Buddhist and the hall decorations were simple and clean. Mang Hoi's friends including Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chin Kar Lok, Chin Siu Ho, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Au Shui Wai, Mat Yeung Ming, and Ching Tung came to pay their respect. Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Jacke Chan, Yuen Biao, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Chiu Wing Hung, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Chun Chau Chinese Opera School and the Hong Kong Stuntman Association all sent floral arrangements. The pallbearers would be Chin Yuet Sun, Stephen Tung Wai Wai, Daniel Lee Yan Kong, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Chin Kar Lok, Chan Chi Leung, Ching Tung, Mat Yeung Ming. Chin Kar Lok said that he knew Mang Hoi for over 40 years. He truly watched him grow up. "The most unforgettable was following a group of elder colleagues like Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah and others, leading me so I wouldn't go down the wrong path. When I transitioned from stuntman to actor, thanks to Mang Hoi's help whenever he has a job he would save me a spot. When he was making a movie in Taiwan he asked me to play the lead." Chin Kar Lok remembered the most when Bruce Lee's son Brandon Lee Kwok Ho starred in the film THE LEGACY OF RAGE, Mang Hoi asked him to take part as well. Although he never had the chance to meet Bruce Lee, he was very honored to have worked with Bruce Lee's son. Kar Lok also said that after learning about Mang Hoi's cancer, the brothers who went through life and death with him often visited him, talked about their past production experience. Mang Hoi also became spirited, always confident that he would be able to recover and keep making action films that he liked. In addition, Mang Hoi's niece Mang Hei Lui revealed that her aunt's tears have yet to stop. Her cousin has been very independent. She herself missed him too, and gave special thanks to Tsang Chi Wai and Chin Kar Lok for their help. As soon as they knew about Uncle's issue, they immediately put up the money and effort to find doctors and experts to help. While at the hospital they often visited with other brothers. She deeply believed that Mang Hoi in the final stage of life was happy, a group of good friends kept him company and reduced his pain. * (2023/10/28) Chow Yun Fat and Tang Wei yesterday were the ribbon cutting guests at a watch and jewelry brand flagship store anniversary. Other guests included Juno Mak Chun Lung, Chung Suet Ying, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Renci Yeung Si Wing and Keung To. Tang Wei joked that her husband has "taken her away" with agarwood. She said that if a script would move her she would not mind the character, and she wanted to work with Fat Gor; Fat Gor wanted to drag Dayo Wong Tze Wa and Carol Cheng Yui Ling into making THE MOD SQUAD (JI FU SEUNG HUNG). When would she have another new film? Tang Wei said that she has been waiting for a script that would touch her heart. If she would run into a script like that, and the director also felt that she would be suitable, she would not have any problem with playing any character. What if the role would be more daring than LUST, CAUTION (SIK GAI)? She went "wow". "The script still comes first, but a good script is hard to find." Who would she like to work with? She said that she would like to work with Fat Gor, and that actors were very passive. She too has been waiting for others to choose her. Speaking of when she would work overseas, her husband would take care of their daughter who is studying in Beijing. She was in a hurry to go back and take care of her daughter's education, but she said that she really missed Hong Kong. She was reluctant to leave because Hong Kong cuisine was very attractive. "In awhile I would like to take a walk by the Central Harborfront. I want to have wonton noodle the most, I am drooling just from thinking about it!" Host Carol Cheng Yui Ling interviewed Fat Gor. As soon as they saw each other, Fat Gor took a selfie. Then Sister Do asked him what has 50 years in the film industry brought him? Fat Gor said, "Fortune, fame, knowledge, and prospective on life. After playing each character I have lived a lifetime, 50 years equal to 50 lifetimes. After 50 cycles I have experienced a lot." Later Fat Gor joked that yesterday he has already left the credit card to buy jewelry to cheer up Fat Soh. Would he get a matching set? He joked, "No, just hers alone is already a big deal. I am bankrupted, I would get less for family expenses!" When would he be seen in a movie again? Fat Gor joked, "I can always been seen on the over the set top box, I have read new scripts for now for I haven't had any suitable ones." Fat Gor said that Tang Wei showed him her daughter's photos, and he thought she was very pretty and looked just like Mommy. He also felt that Tang Wei after marriage got prettier and happier. As for whether they would work together, he said that would depend whether her husband would ask him to make a move in Korea. He really would need to have a proper talk with Tang Wei. Would he like to work with former colleague Sister Do? Fat Gor actually has had this idea long ago. "Make two kings and a queen, add Wong Tze Wa, we would see who dies first. With Tze wa we can probably motivate DoDo. We can call it THE MOD SQUAD. I would play Hayes, with an afro and all. It should be very entertaining, but for DoDo to hit me I am afraid she wouldn't have the strength. Now a strong wind could blow her away. If we would shoot it we probably could next year." Speaking of Fat Gor receiving the 28th Busan International Film Festival Asian Filmmaker Award, he admitted that being in the business for 50 years has been very hard to come by. He was very happy to receive the award and wanted to thank the audience for liking him. How would he celebrate? He joked that he has already gone to Sham Shui Po for Cheung Fun. He was very familiar with the store owner and the patrons, afterward he even took selfies. Fat Gor has always paid attention to Hong Kong film and television industry development. He admitted that he would not mind working with new actors, like TVB has many new actors with potential; only for now he might not be able to say their names yet. He felt their acting has been decent. Over 200 "Keung Candies" (Keung To fans) were on hand. When Chow Yun Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan appeared the "Keung Candies" screamed out of excitement. After his interview he went to them for a selfie. He joked that everyone was holding up "Keung" light signs but no "Chow" light sign. "Keung Candies" screamed for him too. He joked, "They were paid long ago!" He said that he has never seen Keung To. When he learned that he would be there he joked, "I have to avoid him, his face is even on the tram. I can't get away fast enough! (Maybe Keung To wants to see you?) Seeing him I would feel ashamed!" Keung To admitted that he was nervous because he wanted to see his idol too much. "My whole family really likes to watch Fat Gor's work. Pa always impersonates him, when he pretends to be Fat Gor getting mad his presence is very close." Speaking of his other idol Show Lo (Law Chi Cheung) not making him his Hong Kong concert guest, he explained that it would clash with MIRROR's concert rehearsal schedule and he admitted it was a little regrettable. The ticket sales for the MIRROR 5th anniversary event has been rumored to be less than ideal, Keung To admitted, "Some things are beyond our control. We would work hard and answer to the fans in attendance. (Are the tickets too expensive?) It's the company's decision." In addition, his "real girlfriend" was rumored to be Taiwan artist Tammy Lin. He said, "I expected rumors. (Is she the type you like?) I am not answer these questions." He also said that he has no girlfriend right now. * (2023/10/28) Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Anson Lo Hon Tong, Tong Kwan Yiu and others two nights ago attended a fashion specialty shop opening; two pretty mamas Kelly and Hung Yi dressed up for the occasion, not only looking pretty and cool but also shared something else in common -- not intention to try to have a daughter. Hung Yi even joked that she might shared her secret to have a son with newlywed Mandy Wong Chi Man, but speaking of having a daughter there is no need to ask her. Kelly two nights ago appeared at the event without her husband and two sons, but she actually has already prepared Christmas presents for her family. Speaking of her North American concert tour in December, she said that her husband and two sons would tag along and spend Christmas there together. Because the family has not been on a vacation for several years, traveling with the whole family would be the most able to create beautiful memories. Speaking of the policy address announcing a HK$ 20,000 allowance for child birth, would she try for a daughter? Kelly said, "I probably wouldn't be able to, leave the HK$ 20,000 for other people. (Would you take advantage of the property market and buy a home each for your two sons?) This idea is very good, but my investment has been OK. If I invest more it would be too much. I am pleased with the current condition." She was happy was the government financial assistance to the film industry and praised how great it was. She hoped it would help the industry make even more different subject movies and bring impact. In particular some fantastic subjects would require a lot of funding to support them, they would also be able to help young directors' and new comers' developmen3t; she revealed that her new song's music video later would invite a new generation creative singer to collaborate with. Anson Lo had over 500 Disciples (fan nickname) on hand. Anson Lo recently caught the flu and got a little dizzy after taking medication. Two days ago after finishing his radio interview he returned to the company to rest, ate a little in order to recover his energy. Currently working on the post production for his ViuTV series BUSINESS PROPOSAL, he stated that his film IT REMAINS (YEUNG WON) already accumulating over HK$ 9.5 million at the box office was beyond his expectation. "Early in the production I didn't dare to think about the box office." The film would soon open in Taiwan, he said that it was a good thing. He had no expectation for the box office and thanked the audience for their support. He had plans to make more movies and was in negotiation. "However the schedule hasn't been confirmed because we have a concert and the group 5th anniversary event coming up. I would be rather busy." Speaking of Keung To earlier suddenly admitting that he had a girlfriend on social media, Anson Lo said that as soon as he saw it he knew it was a joke. * (2023/10/27) The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival yesterday screened the Tony Leung Chiu Wai starred classic 2046. He then attended the Master Class and shared his experience from working with two great directors Wong Kar Wai and Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Director Hou earlier confirmed that he had dementia and bid farewell to the film industry. Having worked with him on CITY OF SADNESS, Leung Chiu Wai said that thanks to his revelation, his acting was improved. However he did not mention Hou's condition. On the other hand, MONSTER director Hirokazu Koreeda yesterday had an exchange with several hundred university students from Japan, the mainland, Hong Kong and other places. At the event he displayed his photo with Hou Hsiao-Hsien and recalled how they met. He also said that several years ago he already knew about Hou's illness, as he lamented between his words. Leung Chiu Wai yesterday attended the Master Class at the Hibiya cinema in Tokyo, several hundred attendees welcomed him with applause. He first greeted everyone in Japanese and revealed that 10 years ago he came there to promote THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI), and he was happy to see Japanese viewers again. He spoke in Cantonese on the stage, talked about working on many internationally renowned films including Taiwan director Hou Hsiao-Hsien's 1989 film CITY OF SADNESS (BEI CHING SING SI). Director Hou earlier announced his retirement due to dementia. Leung Chiu Wai dodged the subject and only said that early in his film career, he wanted to work with filmmakers of different places. Director Hou happened to approach him. He thought it would be a good experience and thus decided to take the role. Leung Chiu Wai admitted that he did not know much about Taiwan history or how to speak Taiwanese, thus the character was designed to be hearing and speech impaired. He said, "Director Hou had me read many books, mainly literary work. He also asked a hearing and speech impaired friend to help. I almost impersonated him in the performance. In order to get into the character, I constantly stayed in the hotel and experience the world of silence." He joked that Director Hou at first let him perform freely. Perhaps he observed that he did not know how to act, so he introduced someone who was hearing and speech impaired to him. He also said that he was inspired by CITY OF SADNESS, so his acting was improved. Speaking of Director Wong Kar Wai, Leung Chiu Wai admitted that he was lucky to have run into him when he was at his most lost in his acting. "While working on DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN), Cheung Man Yuk only needed two or three takes while I took almost 20 takes. At most I had 26, at the time I felt quite a setback. Later when I brought it up with Wong Kar Wai, he said that I used too much acting and suggested for me to follow my heart in the performance." Leung Chiu Wai praised Wong Kar Wai as a director who was very able to tune actors. After making DAYS OF BEING WILD, "I decided to keep working with him." Their relationship endured for 20 years. For awhile, for around 2 to 3 ye3ars, he would visit Wong Kar Wai's office every night. They would eat dinner and chat. After this period, Leung Chiu Wai finally entered Wong Kar Wai's world. After working together on several films they had more and more chemistry. Leung Chiu Wai treated it as "his second actor training class". His acting improved by the day and he defended him from the "Wong Kar Wai makes movies without a script" rumor. "I believe he has a script, he just doesn't show it to the actors. Actually every actor is very clear what he has to play. The directions are very clear, only on the day of the shoot would he have that day's script." He felt that Wong Kar Wai did not want actors to perform with a set method. If they received the script early on, their acting would not be flexible. Thus he felt working with Wong Kar Wai was like "an adventure". During live audience questions, someone asked whether Leung Chiu Wai would not be able to leave his character. He said that when he started acting he would indeed. As long as time passed, he was able to return to himself. He also said that the more he got into the character, the more time he would take to leave it. He also hoped to be able to work with directors of different places like European directors. Thus next year he would work on ON BODY AND SOUL Hungarian director Iidiko Enyedi's new film SILENT FRIEND, which he looked forward to very much as he has already spent 8 months to explore the character. As the event reached its end, the event arranged for a group photo. The audience said loudly in Cantonese, "I really love you, waiting to see you 3 years after 3 years", after which he smiled in return. The Japan International Exchange Fund and the Tokyo International Film Festival organized a student exchange event that took place yesterday in Hibiya, Tokyo. Winning the Cannes Film Festival Best Screenplay and Queer Palm prize, the Japanese film MONSTER's director Hirokazu Koreeda had an exchange with university students from Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong and other places. Before the event began, a documentary film that he made in Taiwan for a Japanese television station was shown. It was about Taiwan director Hou Hsiao-Hsien's film production. Hirokazu Koreeda said that this was the beginning of their connection. Hirokazu Koreeda's family was born and raised in Taiwan. Back then he claimed to be making a documentary film, but actually was searching for his roots in Taiwan. Thus he met Hou Hsiao-Hsien. He revealed the notes from early in the production, in which he drew many scene break down pictures. At the time he thought he drew very well, so he showed Director Hou. Although he said "the production technique is decent" he asked why did he not first get an understanding of the actors' ideas. Every word that Director Hou has said, he treated it as "homework". Hirokazu Koreeda also said that several years ago he already knew about Director Hou's dementia. Back then they visited Jiufen when Hou suddenly remembered his film production past and said, "(Maggie) Cheung Man Yuk is here". He was very surprised. He also said that Director Hou has always hoped to unite young filmmakers everywhere and it was exactly what he was doing. * (2023/10/27) Eric Kot Man Fai joked that in the new film ONE NIGHT AT SCHOOL (YEH HAU) his buddy director Sunny Lau Yung took care of him, as he played that everyone thought was the best, the corpse role with no line. Ah Kot joked, "The director benefit me, I don't have to say any dialogue; moving me around at the mercy of others, flying in the air and burrowing in the ground; for stunts I even have a double. One day I wasn't on the set, they thought I got thrown off a building." Ng Siu Hin said that Ah Kot's stunt double resembled him a lot, he really thought Ah Kot was thrown off the building. When he saw it on the set, he got chills. Chan Yi Lam said, "One day at work I saw Ah Kot, when I went over to say hi I realized that it was his double." However, he pointed out that actually only he knew the pain of it. The roughest was being dragged around by MC Cheung Tin Fu and Ling Man Lung. "I am heavy, they aren't strong enough to carry me so I have to walk myself. While walking only ankle could move, the whole body has to be stiff and the arms have to be straight; no big movement. The director wants me to go to the next level with body language and acting from within." He felt the biggest challenge of playing a corpse was trying not to talk. "I can't help but want to chime in, I want to improvise after this line but I can't. I can't even blink." Ng Siu Hin and Ah Kot played father and son. In the flashback Ah Kot even took him to a night club. Ng Siu Hin joked, "Earlier in STAND UP STORY (SUET SIU JI YUN) I took Papa to solicit prostitutes. This time is in reverse as Papa takes me to a night club." Siu Hin thought that working together for the first time, they did not have enough scenes together. He hoped to have a chance to run into each other again. Ah Kot also wanted to work with him, praising Ng Siu Hin was able to deliver his role. They were going back and forth like in ping pong, and he looked forward to setting off new spark next time. Chan Yi Lam said that she was nervous about her firs film. "Luckily the character wasn't too hard to play, the director and the actors all treated me very well." * (2023/10/27) The Emperor Motion Picture ENCORE (HOK CHOI) 4K Digitally Restored Edition's charity premiere took place two nights ago. Emperor Group chief Albert Yeung Sau Sing, director Choi Kai Kwong, lead actress Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Jing Jing), Shirley Yim (Suet Lei), Manfred Wong (Man Jun), Philip Chan Yan Kin and Cheng Kwok Kong attended. Danny Chan Pak Keung's brother Chan Pak Ling, sister Chan Siu Yee, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, and Ramon Lo (Law Kai Ho) attended in support. The just announced policy address released HK$ 20,000 allowance to encourage child birth, Michelle Wai Sze Nga said that with the allowance she would have 4. Chan Pak Ling joked, "I don't know how Mr. Yeung talked Papa into making this rare movie with Danny. Now after over 40 years through technology it has been restored, viewers would be very surprised by this image of Danny, letting us see Danny's handsome, real and very chicken side." Yung Jing Jing also joked, "I hope not only the movie but I got restored as well, after over 40 years I still have the guts to stand on the stage. Everyone should give me more applause. If after another 20 years for the 8K restoration, I might have to go to the stage with a cane. Then they would have to restore my face too!" Yeung Sau Sing revealed that ENCORE was the first movie he invested in. The film started production in 1979, next year it became the summer's biggest hit. Its box office was close to HK$ 3 million. He joked that Man Jun regretted that the Hong Kong Film Awards did not exist back then, otherwise it definitely would have won awards. He also stated that in commemoration of 30th anniversary of Danny's passing, the original plan was to rush for a release on his birthday. However they could not make it in time, so the release could only be scheduled for the anniversary of his passing two nights ago. He said, "The most handsome were still Danny and Cheung Kwok Wing, naturally handsome and also geniuses." The film was Danny's first, Yeung Sau Sing said that he did not feel it was risky or worried that Danny did not know how to act. "I have no regret, my decision isn't wrong." Attending the ENCORE premiere 43 years later, Yung Jing Jing sentimentally said, "For the premiere 43 years ago everyone was there but now I am the only one. That's the biggest difference. We were kids, hee hee ha ha very happy." She recalled, "Danny was a few years older than me and was only 19, I was 15 and a half and child labor. I remember back then we rushed to shoot a sunset kiss scene. At the time we only had 5 minutes to shoot it. We kids didn't feel we weren't right for the kiss, so we argued with the director. In the final several minutes when we really had to shoot, Danny kissed me on the forehead. The director jumped up like thunder, but the result was rather innocent. Even the director praised the beauty on the screen, so sometimes kids are right to act up!" She also revealed that back then the salary was only HK$ 3,000, Mommy joked that Mr. Yeung's offer was low. Mr. Yeung asked her to go to his watch store to pick a watch. "Danny, Yeung Sau Sing and Chan Yan Kin are family friends, they gave me this opportunity to make movies. However an adult said that Yeung Sau Sing's offer was too low, only HK$ 3,000. Yeung Sau Sing then asked me to go to his watch store and pick a watch. I listened to Mama and choose a diamond watch that he retailed, worth around HK$ 100,000. It was my first diamond watch, which I still have today. The style is modern, even if I wear it now it wouldn't look outdated. I was very lucky to be able to make this movie and met a group of good friends." Neither Wai Sze Nga nor Chau Ka Yi has seen ENOCRE. Wai Sze Nga has only seen the play, but she would like to hear Danny's original singing version the most; Chau Ka Yi was a Cheung Kwok Wing fan, whether Gor Gor was singing or acting she would like it. Speaking of the just announced policy report that included a HK$ 20,000 allowance to encourage child birth, Chau Ka Yi joked, "This has nothing to do with me, I don't even have a guy yet!" Wai Sze Nga was rather supportive of the government encouraging child birth. "Before the allowance I already planned to have 3, because I am one of 3 siblings. Now with the allowance I would add another to have 4." Has she already communicated with her other half? She joked, "I will do it later, no need to communicate. Women can call their own shots, haha!" * (2023/10/27) A film about reporters at work and a nursing home scandal, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA) in the past several months has been touring film festival around the world, including last week's London East Asia Film Festival and Hong Kong International Film Festival's MAKING WAVES: NAVIGATORS OF HONG KONG CINEMA Montreal stop. The latest stop before its Hong Kong release was the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival's "World Focus" segment. Director Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun, star Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, composer Chu Wan Pin and editor Alan Lo Wai Lun attended and appeared at the Asian Film Awards Academy and the Tokyo International Film Festival organized, Tokyo International Film Festival Asia programming director Kenji Ishizaka host "Asian Cinerama" post screening share. Four creators after the screening shared their experience and had exchanges with the audience. They even received the audience's enthusiastic responses and questions, which greatly encouraged the team. Receiving a Golden Horse Best Actress nomination this year for the film, Jennifer first went to Canada then Tokyo to attend film festivals. She said, "Although the itinerary was intense it was not too rough. I felt happy and excited more than tired, only that I had to fly after just finishing the post birth confinement. Because this film's entire team has put in all of their effort, I too hope to be able to bring this film to as many different places as I can, and meet and interact with different viewers." As for being able to attend this time, Jennifer said, "I am rather honored to receive the Tokyo International Film Festival's recognition. At the post screening share a Japanese viewer said that he once worked in the media there and had quite an experience from the subject of IN BROAD DAYLGHT, which made me feel even more that the language of film truly has no border and is international." While in Canada, the most memorable for Jennifer was also the post screening share. She pointed out that after the film screening no viewer left. They all stayed to listen to the share and exchange, some viewers even emotionally asked, "How can something like this happen?" Jennifer explained to him that this was due to issues in the Hong Kong system. Of course each place would be different, at the same time she also understood the reason that they were enraged. Jennifer was surprised that some viewers brought some of her past film posters, VCDs, or DVDs with them, like FAR FAR AWAY (LUEN LO SHAN KA LA), SEPTET (CHUT YUN LOK DUI) and others for her to sign autographs. She gratefully said, "Actually everyone has been paying a lot of attention to Hong Kong films, some viewers even spoke Cantonese. The Hong Kong films everyone in recent years made not only had the support of Hong Kong viewers, but also Japanese viewers. I was rather touched." Kan Kwan Chun as a new generation director was asked if he had any aspiration? He said, "To speak with work". He did not dare the movie would be able to change the world. He only wanted to speak up for others, just like the reporter Yu Heung Ying played in the film. "Some viewers have already forgotten about the news but immediately picked up the related article to read after watching IN BROAD DAYLIGHT." Some said that Hong Kong films were not what they used to be. All four disagreed. Kan Kwan Chun said, "Don't live in the past, the best would be buying a ticket because many Hong Kong films are outstanding like A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG), MAMA'S AFFAIR (AH MA YAU JOR DAI YI GOR)." He also said that whether film industry elder or film department student, they were still full of passion for film. Yu Heung Ying agreed. IN's extras were very amazing, able to help her get into character. Kan Kwan Chun mentioned the difficulty of finding investors. IN BROAD DAYLGHT took 5 years before finally receiving investment from Louis Koo Tin Lok. "The day after handing over the proposal I ran into Mr. Koo, he already said that he was interested in making it." Kan Kwan Chun believed not only the screenplay touched him, but also producer Derek Yee Tung Sing put in a lot of good word. * (2023/10/26) The Golden Horse Award Best Actor Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin) after 9 years came to promote in Hong Kong again. The action in the film has been rather rough and said to have a great chance to help him win the prize again. His kiss scene with actor Ben Yuen Fu Wa has also become the focus of the film. Yuen Fu Wa joked that he has always been used to working with men, the love scene with female star Gingle Wang instead felt awkward. Yuen King Tin two nights ago appeared with his two co-stars Gingle Wang and Ben Yuen Fu Wa at their film THE PIG, THE SNAKE AND THE PIGEON (JAU CHU CHUI SAM HOI)'s premiere and viewer meet. Siu Tin shared his production experience on the stage and revealed that the film had a lot of action scenes. Although they were tough, he had his two co-stars accompanying him so instead they were very fun. Coming to Hong Kong again years later, he said, "It's been 9 years, this time when I come to see old friends, those who got married are married, the feeling is very special." The film received 7 Golden Horse Award nominations. Yuen Fu Wa stated that he hoped Siu Tin would be able to win another Best Actor award, and revealed that they had chemistry that was very hard to come by. Siu Tin was not nervous about the Best Actor nomination. "Emotions like nervousness, excitement and joy were already completed during the shoot. The nomination is proof that all the colleagues are very excellent. Thank you Brother Ben and Siu Jing for being there, the film isn't the work of just one person." In extremely few action films in the past, Yuen Fu Wa hoped that this time he would be able to pleasantly surprise the audience. He also thanked Siu Tin for lending him the protective gear and practicing with him, as he joked that he would have another film genre. On her three visit to Hong Kong, Gingle Wang said that it was the first time she would meet Hong Kong viewers. She said that her love scene with Yuen Fu Wa was not awkward. "I gave myself to him, Brother Ben was more bashful. Seeing how little I wore, after the shoot ended he turned his head and did not dare to look at me directly." Yuen Fu Wa joked, "I am the one who was awkward, everyone knows I am used to working with men. Thank you Siu Jing for giving me a very comfortable environment so I was able to work thoroughly. As for the mouth to mouth scene with Siu Tin, instead it was very natural and very smooth." The three leads were asked how would they repay the audience if the film would become a hit in Hong Kong? Siu Tin joked that Gingle Wang could perform the bathing scene from he film for the audience. Gingle Wang immediately suggested that this time Siu Tin should be the one bathing. In the end Siu Tin and Brother Ben both graciously said tht they could bathe at anytime, but the box office would first rely on everyone's support before they were able to repay the audience! Playing the wild wanted fugitive Siu Tin in the film would continue a blood boiling battle with his rivals and kill everyone in his way. Siu Tin was asked whether he would keep working toward the "tough guy" image? Siu Tin joked, "Only my last name is Juan, actually I have always been a tough guy!" * (2023/10/26) Famous Taiwan director Hou Hsiao-Hsien yesterday confirmed that he was suffering from dementia and announced his retirement. Shu Qi has accepted a role in his film SHULAN RIVER and hoped to have a shot at the Best Actress award, but due to Director Hou's condition the film has already been scrapped and could not be completed. Shu Qi has worked with Hou Hsiao-Hsien on movies like THREE TIMES, MILLENNIUM MAMBO, and THE ASSASSIN, even winning the 42nd Golden Horse Award Best Actress with THREE. Shu Qi said that she has long known about Director Hou's illness. "He not only is a director but also a wise man. About film he would teach me a lot, and he is an elder who loves me very much. Aside from being grateful, I am more grateful. I hope that he would be able to properly rest." She even hoped that no one would disturb his family and let him like a carefree life. She continued, "He has contributed so much to Taiwan film, brought so much glory to Taiwan film, I hope that everyone would let his future days be calm and happy." Because of the importance of Hou Hsiao-Hsien to the Taiwan film industry, the news of his dementia rocked the entertainment circle. Director Hou's son hence issued a statement and said that earlier when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, he was still preparing for his next movie and persistent about his beloved production work. Then he caught the novel coronavirus his condition took a nose dive. This was something that they did not expect, and they comforted everyone not to be too saddened. "Before the diagnosis he has often said to us, he has discovered that his fondness for film has become more and more pure. After recovery he has already returned to his family life and peaceful rest." As for the film Director Hou was preparing for, SHULAN RIVER, the statement said that the film no longer had any way to continue operation. While that is fully regrettable, Hou Hsiao-Hsien's past films have already received recognition around the world. "Conceivably in the flood of time not only would he not be forgotten, his attitude and spirit toward film would always be preserved by his colleagues and fans." Since SHU could not be completed, the 2015 release THE ASSASSIN would be Director Hou's final film. The film won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival and brought a perfect end to Director Hou's film career. Hou Hsiao-Hsien this year also served as the producer for his long term art director Hwarng Wern-Ying's film BE WITH ME. Hwarng Wern-Ying yesterday said that Hou Hsiao-Hsien not only participated in the film's production start ceremony, but also visited the set several times during its production and gave a lot of advice. Having just learned the news, she hoped that Hou Hsiao-Hsien would be able to take good care and continue to exercise and stay strong. * (2023/10/26) Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Faye Wong have worked together on three films CHUNG KING EXPRESS (CHUNG HING SUM LUM), 2046 and CHINESE ODYSSEY 2002 (TIN HA MO SEUNG). Carina Lau Ka Ling yesterday posted a rare photo of Leung Chiu Wai and Faye Wong and gave fans a big surprise. Many hoped that they would work together again on another film. Lau Ka Ling yesterday shared Leung Chiu Wai and Faye Wong's photo and wrote "Long time no see". In the photo Faye Wong leaned her head on Leung Chiu Wi with a sweet smile, while Leung Chiu Wai wore his classic awkward smile, The 61 year old Leung Chiu Wai and the 54 year old Faye Wong received online praises for their age defying looks. Some were curious whether Lau Ka Ling took the photo and hoped that Lau Ka Ling would be able to share more photos. Leung Chiu Wai and Faye Wong in the 1994 Wong Kar Wai directed romance CHUNG KING EXPRESS worked together for the first time, and remained a classic couple in the hearts of film fanatics. In the film Leung Chiu Wai played a heartbroken cop who developed a romantic encounter with store clerk Faye Wong. * (2023/10/26) Irene Wan Bik Ha after completing her audience appreciation events for her film LONELY EIGHTEEN (NGOR MOON DIK SUP BAK SHUI) flew to Taiwan for another new film, the Pang Ho Cheung produced comedy romance YU GOR YUN YU BUT PET TUI (IF MERMAIDS DON'T CHEAT). The film would shoot on location in Kaohsiung, Green Island and Kenting, Taiwan, earlier the production start ceremony took place in Kaohsiung. On the first day of the shoot, the director arranged for "blond hunk" to work with Irene. On their first meeting, the blond was already very passionate. He hug Irene and made her very happy. She said that she liked the blond. "He is very passionate, maybe he smells my dog on me so he likes me more. As soon as he sees me he jumps at me, holding me and kissing me. He hugs very tightly, very cute and very nice, he also acts well." After all the praises, Irene introduced this passionate blond. "Actually he is a golden retriever, in the film his character name is 'Hea'!" In the film, Irene loved to ride scooters. She would take her dog Hea on joyrides. This was also the first time Irene rode a scooter in Taiwan. Before the shoot began, the director arranged for Irene to learn to ride in safe place. Because she liked to ride bicycles, she picked it up right away. She praised Hea for his acting and obedience. "He is amazing, like he knows how to act. On the scooter he is very steady, and completely able to meet the director's requests. The shoot has been very smooth, thanks to this good co-star." [ In Production Now/Soon ] THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun TABLE FOR SIX 2 Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum 2 d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Wu Fung, Peter Lai Pei Tat, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ling Man Lung, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ng Wing Sze, Birdy Wong Ching Yan Opening Lunar New Year 2024 Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. Leung Kwok Fai Andrew Lam Man Chung, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Will Or Wai Lam, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Ng Siu Hin, Law Mong, Fung So Bo, Amy Lo WaiMan, Ansonbean Chan Ngai Sun, Ken Law Ho Ming, Jessica Chan Yee Chun Can : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chow Man Yu Louis Koo Tin Lok, Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting), Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Eddie Cheung Su Fai, Yumi Wong Sze Kei, Auguste Kwan Teik Hooi (Kwan Tak Fai), Phei Yong (Pui Wing) POSSESSION STREET Can : Cheh Mall Lit : Malicious Mall d. Jack Lai Chun Lung Philip Keung Ho Man, Candy Wong Ka Ching@COLLAR, Yeung Wai Lun LOVE AT FIRST LIE Can : But Si Nei But Oi Nei d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Mandy Tam Man Huen, Edward Chen Leung Chung Hang, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Miko Wong Kit Kei, Angel Chiang Ka Man, Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo Hazel Lam Hei Tung, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Henick Chou Hon Ning, Joey Thye (Dai Cho Yee) Teaser : https://youtu.be/AF0EfWWNwQg [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] During that summer, Bo, a cheerful and kind-hearted girl who lives on Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, meets Edward, a wealthy young man with an estranged father, by chance. To retaliate against his father, Edward hires Bo and her friend Keung to ruin his father's wedding. Bo and Edward are increasingly drawn to each other and start dating. Falling head over heels in love, they think their love will last forever. Just as the couple think this is the love of a lifetime, life doesn’t always go the way they want...... TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Raymond Lam Fung, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Law Ho Ming [ 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. SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Hnery Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Can : Ngor Ya Si Lit : Me Too d. Leung Hung Wa, Chan Tung Ming Lam Yiu Sing, Zoe Yu Kit Ying, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling LOVE LIES Can : Ngor Tam Dik Na Cheung Luen Oi d. Ho Miu Kei Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu Can : Tam Poon Juen Ga Lit : Negotiation Expert d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Michael Miu Kiu wai Can : Ba Ba d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan THE WONDER d. Riley Yip Marf Yau@COLLAR, Sheena Chan Shu Yan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A high-school student with a speech disorder uses different personas to sell second-hand lingerie online and attracts unexpected attention. STUNTMAN Can : Mo Tai Jeh d. Albert Leung Koon Hiu, Herbert Leung Koon Shun Stephen Tung Wai, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Philip Ng Won Lun, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Lam Yiu Sing, Rachel Leung Yung Ting [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] An once-famous stunt director pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process. 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 Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. 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. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :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 : 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, IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE Can : Yut Yuk Yi: Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Wong Kwong Leung, Babyjohn Choi, Terry Zou, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Rating : IIB Length : 79 mins. 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 Opening December 8 2023 in mainland China [ 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 December 29 2023 in mainland China 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 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., Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Brahim Chab Opening 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JtVM_VgfYE8 [ 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. 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. 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 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 --- [ NOW SHOWING ] ONE NIGHT IN SCHOOL Can : Yeh Hau Lit : Night School d. Sunny Lau Yung MC Michael Cheung Tin Fu, Ling Man Lung, Eric Kot Man Fai, Jim Tsim Shui Man, Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Heidi Lee Ching Yi, Candy Wong Hei Yi, Eelyn Chan Yi Lam, Jessie Fong Wing Lam, Ng Siu Hin, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Ken Law Ho Ming, Jeffery Lai Hok Kun, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Terence Siufay, Tyson Chak, Chim Long Lam, Cheung Ming Wai, Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening November 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dAz5vjJmSGM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The movie "One Night in School" describes three groups of totally irrelevant people who accidentally encounter in an abandon school one night. One group includes five beauties who go there for a livestreaming programme. They are forced to make a low cost but highly attractive programme and the abandon school seems a perfect setting. Several people from a criminal gang are also in the school at that night to carry out some revenge action. After searching in the city, the gang decides that the abandon school is suitable. The last group comprises two guys who have stolen the dead body of a Singaporean rich man. The body is stored in the abandoned school where the two guys go to check every day. They plan to extort a large sum of virtual currency from the rich man’s family. By taking care of their own matter at the same place at the same time, the three groups unintentionally intertwine and the adventure unfolds. 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 Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening July 22 2023 at the Asian Summer Film Festival Vic 2023 Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 13 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 25 2023 at the 36th Tokyo Internaitonal Film Festival Opening November 2 2023 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/in-broad-daylight Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC22 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VCzA9iw2T94 [ ASIAN SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL VIC 2023 ] Based on true events, In Broad Daylight reveals a little-known truth about nursing homes that lies beneath the headlines. The investigative journalism unit of a news agency receives a tip about the mistreatment of residents at Rainbow Bridge Nursing Home. To expose wrongdoing at the home, reporter Kay goes undercover to expose the inhumanity inside, seeking the cruel truth in broad daylight. [ 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 ENCORE (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Choi Kai Kwong Danny Chan Pak Leung, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Paul Chung Bo Law Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Ching Ching), Philip Chan Yan Kin Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins. Opening November 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/0d_Vb5pmzBQ THE PIG THE SNAKE AND THE PIGEON Can : Jau Chu Chui Sam Hoi d. Wong Ching Po Ethan Juan, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Chen Yi-wen, Gingle Wang, Lee Lee Zen, Hsieh Chiung Hsuan Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Opening November 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/yx9qyqMrgPc [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Fugitive Gui-lin surprisingly found out that he had only 6 months left to live and he was only ranked third among the most-wanted criminals. He tracked down the top two criminals and eliminated both of them, thinking that he had become a modern-day hero. However, he never thought that greed, anger, and ignorance were the sins and punishments he had to face at the end of his life. DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING d. Tomohisa Taguchi Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 81 mins. Opening November 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/vaApQkOLwgM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] It's 2012, and ten years have passed since the adventure in the Digital World. Daisuke Motomiya is now twenty, and he and the rest of the Chosen Ones seem to be changing bit by bit in terms of appearance and lifestyle. Then one day, a giant Digitama suddenly appears in the sky over Tokyo Tower. Daisuke and the others encounter a mysterious young man named Lui Ohwada, who informs them that he's the first ever Chosen One in the world... TO BE CONTINUED d. Haider Kikabhoy, Dora Choi Documentary Rating : I Length : 78 mins. Opening April 2 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening October 28 2023 [ 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. FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE (4K RESTORED VERSION) Can : Ba Wong Bit Gei d. Chen Kaige Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Ge You Rating : IIB Length : 171 mins. Opening October 28 2023 [ GOLDEN HARVEST ] Douzi, a boy with feminine features, is abandoned by his prostitute mother to an all-boys Peking opera troupe supervised by Master Guan. Douzi befriends fellow trouper Shitou. A few years later in 1938, a teenage Douzi is trained to play dan (female roles), while Shitou learns jing (painted face male roles). When practicing the play "Dreaming of the World Outside the Nunnery", Douzi intentionally mistakes the line "I am by nature a girl, not a boy" with "I am by nature a boy, not a girl," subjecting himself to severe physical punishments. Douzi along with another student, Laizi, attempt to run away, but Douzi decides to pursue acting seriously after witnessing an opera performance. Upon returning, they find the whole troupe being punished for their desertion, and Douzi is beaten. As a result, Laizi hangs himself... DUST TO DUST Can : Dai 8 Gor Yim Yi Yun Lit : The 8th Suspect d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun Da Peng (Dong Chengpeng) Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Zhang Songwen, Qi Xi, Sunny Sun Yang, Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening October 26 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1995, a large armed robbery occurred in Guangdong. A bank cash truck was robbed by five armed robbers, causing a loss of $15 million and three bank's escorts were killed. The incident shocked the whole country, the Police immediately set up a task force, led by Wang Shouyue and He Lan, and quickly found the whereabouts of the five robbers, except the real mastermind behind the case, the owner of a construction company, Chen Xinwen, and his cousin Chen Xinnian. Chen Xinwen and Chen Xinnian embarked on the road to escape, and has since evaporated. Twenty-one years later, the case has long faded from the public, and Wang Shouyue also retired. However, a usual video with a blurred figure rekindled his hope of solving the case. He went to the border city to look for the "stranger" in the video. The final showdown between good and evil begins after twenty-one years. KYRIE d. Shunji Iwai AiNA THE END, Hokuto Matsumura, Haru Kuroki, Suzu Hirose Rating : IIA Length : 119 mins Opening October 26 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Luca lost her family in the Great East Japan Earthquake causing her not to be able to speak. However, her singing voice shakes the hearts of those who listen to her. It is a hymn of compassion played by Luca and the people. COBWEB Can : Hon Hei Bik Yun d. Kim Jee-woon Song Kang-ho, Lim Soo-jung, Oh Jung-se, Jeon Yeo-been, Krystal Jung, Jung Woo-sung Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening October 26 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After his successful debut, Director KIM endures scathing attacks from critics who call him a specialist in trashy dramas. After finishing his latest feature 'Cobweb', he has vivid dreams over several days of an alternative ending to the film. Sensing that if he can just shoot those scenes as he envisioned them, a masterpiece will surely emerge, he tries to arrange just two days of additional shooting. However, the rewritten script fails to pass censorship, and his actors can't make sense of the new ending. Between the tangled schedule, the opposition of the producer, and the collision between these fantastic scenes dancing before his eyes and the harsh conditions of reality, Director KIM feels he is about to go insane, but he pushes on regardless... FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. DREAMING GIRLS Can : Jui Juk Bak Wan Dik Siu Nin d. Oliver Fa Tin Leung Ring Hun Wing Lun, Carol Lee Mei Yan, Joana Maria Soares, Julio Acconci, Rachel Chui Wing Tung Length : 90 mins. Opening October 22 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Music is for inspiring people, not for defeating people. We use a widely known and culturally rich city called Macao where Chinese and European culture collide in a harmonious way to tell an inspirational story of a young girl chasing her dream. AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. UNDER THE LIGHT d. Zhang Yimou Lei Jiayin, Zhang Guoli, Yu Hewei, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou, Li Naiwen, Xu Yajun Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening October 20 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xRWZhFlOTXE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Su Jianming, the son of Deputy Mayor Zheng Gang of Jinjiang City, defies his father's counsel and attends a cunning dinner invitation from the wealthiest man in Jinjiang City, Li Zhitian. To his astonishment, he becomes an unwilling witness to a shocking incident where someone is coerced into thrusting their hand into a simmering hotpot. As past mysteries resurface, hidden factions from various quarters plot and scheme, employing intricate strategies, scrutiny, and suspicion. Amidst the web of conflicting desires, the pressing question remains: who will ultimately unveil the final mask? BAND FOUR Can : 4 PAK 4 GA JOOK d. Mo Lai Yan Chi Kay Tse On Kay, Teddy Robin Kwan, Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Anna hisbbuR, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Choi Tsz Ching (Lung Siu Kwan), Manson Cheung Chun Hiu, Chu Pak Him, Michael Chu Pak Hei, Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening October 19 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/TqFHX3fQmcQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Band Four" is the story of Cat aspiring to make her mark on the global music stage, while contending with the haunting absence of her father, King, a guitarist who abandoned her and her mother two decades ago. Cat's life takes a dramatic turn when her mother succumbs to illness, and King unexpectedly appears at the funeral together with Matilda, Cat's previously unknown adolescent stepsister, further complicating Cat's ongoing struggle to raise her own 9-year-old son, Riley. Forced to live together in a crowded Hong Kong flat, the newly reunited family finds itself in a vortex of conflicting personalities, insecurities, and priorities. The family finds amidst this turmoil a common communication channel via music. Just as the familial bond begins to form through their shared musical language, both their bond and Band Four's survival are put to the test by a fresh set of unforeseen challenges. [ 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. KISS MY ASS BOSS d. Chu Yu-ning Crowd Lu, YELLOW (Huang Hsuan), Sam Tseng, Tsai Hsuan-yen, Chiang Chi, Fafa Ru, Rexen Cheng Jen-Shuo, Mini Tsai Huang-ju Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening October 19 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/tBnQUmTBXro [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Based on Taiwan's famous comic series "I'm Mark", a fantasy comedy about crazy office life is going on the screen! Mark is a wage slave in advertising, working overtime every day. He is so desperate and tries to end this all, then the death god comes. But when the death god is ready to take Mark's life, it claims to leave work and let Mark survive for one more night. Mark grasps the last chance to vandalize the office to end his life without regret. But the following day, the death god finds he has mistaken the wrong target!? In other words, Mark still needs to stay in this mad world. However, Mark gets promoted into a special position and people in the office treat him as a VIP. What will happen when Mark become the boss? CONFINEMENT Can : Pui Yuen d. Kelvin Tong (Tong Wing Kin) Rebecca Lim (Lam Wai Ling), Cynthia Koh (Hui Mei Chun) Length : 95 mins. Opening October 19 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/t8IYMpgTwoo [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Si Ling, a pregnant painter who moves into her dream home and hires a confinement nanny after winning an award. As Si Ling begins her one month in confinement, inexplicable incidents start mounting in the house, threatening both her and her baby... 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), Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Curtis Ho Pak Lim, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Nancy Kwai (Gai Cheuk Hiu), Henick Chou Hon Ning, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Chan Yu Ting, Lee Ting Long, John Ho Kau Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening October 13 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 28 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 16 2023 Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC23 Teaser: https://youtu.be/ShK5VPUro9w Trailer : https://youtu.be/yx9qyqMrgPc [ THE 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Teacher Cheng uncovers repressed childhood memories via an anonymous suicide note in his classroom. He strives to prevent another tragedy. [ 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. MY HEAVENLY CITY d. Sen-I Yu Vivian Sung, Keung To, Jack Yao Chun-yao, Mandy Wei Man, Jessica Lee Ka Man Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening October 12 2023 [ CINEMA CITY ] Three stories, three struggles for survival, strung together in search of happiness. My Heavenly City uses three interconnected stories to explore the hopeful aspirations of new Asian immigrants moving to New York City – the city of their dreams. We follow a lonely young woman moving to the city to work as a Chinese-English translator, a young couple obsessed with hip-hop and parents dealing with a child with mental illness. They unknowingly influence each other as their paths cross, affecting each other in ways as they go about their lives. DON'T CALL IT MYSTERY d. Hiroki Matsuyama Masaki Suda, Kouhei Matsushita, Keita Machida, Nanoka Hara, Riku Hagiwara, Rating : IIA Opening October 12 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day, a talkative college student with a natural perm, Totonou Kunou visits Hiroshima for an art exhibition, and there meets a teenage girl, Shioji Kariatsumari, who says she is a friend of Garo Inudo. "Would you work for me? Lives and money are at stake. I'm serious." She offers Totonou a part-time job, which turns out to be related to the succession of an enormous inheritance. Totonou decides to help her out, only to get involved in an inheritance battle of the noble and shady Kariatsumari family, where people have been killed for generations. Multiple dark sides and mysteries of the family are laid out behind the inheritance. What truth is buried there? MOM, IS THAT YOU? d. Yoji Yamada Sayuri Yoshinaga, Yo Oizumi, Mei Nagano Rating : I Length : 110 mins. Opening October 12 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Akio Kanzaki's job as head of human resources is wearing his nerves thinner and thinner. To make matters worse, he's on the brink of divorce with his wife, and his relationship with his college-student daughter isn't exactly smooth sailing. One day, he decides to drop in to Tokyo's old-timey district to visit his mother Fukue. However, things seem a little off. His mother used to be always working with an apron on, but now she's covered in stylish clothes, looking livelier than ever, and even in love! Akio becomes perplexed, feeling out of place in his own mother's home, but after encountering kind, warm—and almost nosey—neighbors and a side of his mother he'd never seen before, Akio gradually starts to discover something he had lost sight of. THE BROTHERHOOD OF REBEL AKA : TRIAD 2 Can : Jat Jik 2 d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Louis Cheung Ka Chung, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Melvin Wong Kam Sun, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, German Cheung Man Kit, Kenneth Lai Chun, Rating : III Length : 97 mins. Opening October 5 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/m8FYq-NF5ts [ 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? RAID ON THE LETHAL ZONE d. Herman Yau Lai To Oho Ou Hao, Huang Yao, Yu Hao-Ming, Lu Kung-wei Length : 108 mins. Opening October 5 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the 1990s, an armed police team in the southwestern border of China numbered 8077 met with torrential floods and drug traffickers' traps in a drug suppression mission, resulting in heavy casualties. In order to avenge the dead comrades, the 8077 survivors launched a final confrontation with drug dealers. IMMERSION d. Takashi Shimizu Daigo Nishihata, Rina Ikoma, Yuta Hiraoka Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening October 2023 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, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, 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) Length : 124 mins. Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 1 2023 (Preview) Opening November 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/BOjzdFwq6bY Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/ready-or-rot [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Guy and Heidi are finally headed for the altar, but pressure from Guy's mother creates so much friction between them that they wonder why they got married in the first place. Meanwhile, Grey Bear suspects that his wife may be cheating on him, and Ken faces the biggest crisis of his life when Jessica accidentally gets pregnant. LONELY EIGHTEEN Can : Ngor Moon Dik 18 Shui Lit : Our Eighteen d. Tracy Choi Yan Chi Angel Lam Chin Ting, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen Ti Lung, Moses Chan Ho, Candy Man Suet Yi, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Brian Chan On Lap, Peter Chan Charm Man, Kyle Li (Lee Yam Sun), Maria Lai Chi Shan, Ko Hon Man Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening September 28 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pHJ0BqTnI3M [ 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 HELLO GHOST Can : Ngor Dik Ma Gut 4 Gor Gwai d. Hsieh Pei-Ju Tseng Jing Hua, Ivy Shao Yu-Wei, Pai Ching-I, Lynn Lu Yi-Ching, Money Tsai Jia-yin, Chang Tsai-Hsing, Hong Jun Hao Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening September 28 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ia9U8P3TlAE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A-Wei, an extremely unlucky man with no family and no one to rely on, also lost his job because his boss ran away. He was so desperate that he wanted to end his horrible life. However, he didn't expect that he didn't die but got haunted by four ghosts, which is even worse! After Master Fa-Fa "descending" instructs him that he can send the four ghosts on their way if he fulfills their wishes, A-Wei reluctantly starts a super mission to help the ghosts fulfill their dreams. Through the mission, he gets closer and closer to the ambulance attendant, Xiao Yin, and the ghosts have led his destiny to a totally new path... BAD EDUCATION d. Kai Ko Berant Zhu, Edison Song, Kent Tsai, Leon Dai, Daniel Hong, Chang Ning Rating : III Length : 77 mins. Opening September 28 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/0MCBqKDZTbE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the night of their high school graduation, three juvenile delinquents find themselves getting drunk at their regular hangout. But for these young men about to enter a new chapter of life, they decide to share their darkest secrets with one another. A joke that went too far triggers an escape all night long. After tonight, the three are forced to have a secret that makes them grow up overnight. The directorial debut of Kai Ko, written by Giddens Ko, received four nominations of the Golden Horse Awards and eight for the Taipei Film Awards. Berant Zhu won the Best Supporting Actor award for the Golden Horse Awards. CREATION OF THE GODS I: KINGDOM OF STORMS d. Wu Er Shan Kris Phillips, Li Xuejian, Huang Bo, Yosh Yu Shi, Luke Chen Muchi, Narana Erdyneeva, Ci Sha, Wu Yan Fan, Xia Yu Rating : IIB Length : 148 mins. Opening September 28 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Long ago, the mystic sages in Kunlun saw that humankind had descended into chaos. A King consumed by his lust for power and aided by evil beings threatened the mortal world. One Immortal was willing to sacrifice his immortality to try and save mankind. Beguiled by a beautiful Fox Demon, there is nothing that can stop the ambitious King Zhou and his band of loyal disciples. The King unleashes a brutal campaign upon the land, and forces the lords of all the other realms to deliver their sons to him as wards. Loyalty to the King is tested against loyalty to family as sons are forced to murder their fathers. Black magic aids the King, but the heavens are on the side of the hero! Can the heavens possibly save mankind? Which will prevail, power or peace... THE VOLUNTEERS: TO THE WAR Can : Ji Yuen Gwun: Hung Bing Chook Gik d. Chen Kaige Length : 141 mins. Opening September 28 2023 THE MOON d. Kim Yong-hwa Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-Ae,Doh Kyung-soo Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. Opening September 28 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/os68hO6x4do [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 2029, South Korea's lunar exploration spacecraft Woori-ho embarks on a journey towards the Moon. The whole world pays attention to this great challenge, but a solar flare erupts, causing a solar wind to engulf the spacecraft, leaving only the crew member Hwang Sun-woo stranded alone. This is not the first time that South Korea's spacecraft has headed to the Moon. Five years ago, the Narae-ho soared into the sky with grand dreams, only to blow up into pieces upon launch. Now, in the face of another tragedy, the only survivor, Sun-woo, becomes the focus of the efforts of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and the government. The entire nation hopes for his safe return. To ensure Sun-woo's rescue, the former flight director, Kim Jae-gook, who had been researching deep in the mountains, takes responsibility for the Narae-ho accident five years ago and rejoins the mission. However, his efforts alone are not enough. In search of another hope to rescue Sun-woo, Kim seeks the assistance of NASA's lunar orbit director, Yoon Moon-young, but even that is not easy. Determined not to lose anyone again under his watch, Kim risks everything in a final attempt to save Sun-woo. Thus, the struggle to survive and bring back Sun-woo unfolds, with a man who sacrifices everything for the sake of survival. IU CONCERT: THE GOLDEN HOUR Length : 171 mins. Opening September 28 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the artist's debut, IU CONCERT : The Golden Hour comes to the big screen in this special Cinematic Cut. Experience IU’s first ever global cinema release, as the first Korean female singer to perform at the iconic Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, the largest stadium in South Korea and the dream venue for music artists. Starting with a thrilling acapella opening, the setlist is filled with beloved songs from across IU’s career. From the floating strawberry moon balloon, to fireworks and a stunning drone show, the enchanting stage production is a must-see in cinemas. Embrace the happiness of the unforgettable 'Golden Hour' through IU's legendary performances and a fully-charged live show. In September 2023, join Uaena all over the world to enjoy this heartwarming experience together in Broadway cinemas only! UNIVERSE THE STARS 2D FAN SCREENING d. Akira Amemiya Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 118 mins. Opening September 23 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Sometime ago, this world was created by a girl, and was then destroyed by her in order to vent her frustration towards the reality. It was Gridman the Hyper Agent, the humane monster she created, Yuta Hibiki and his friends who saved her heart. Yuta Hibiki had just become a second-year high school student and decided to reveal his feelings to his classmate, Rikka. However, Kaiju suddenly appeared and began to attack the city. Gridman came back from the alternate dimension and told Yuta that worlds of different dimensions which were once in harmony were rapidly losing their balance. When the red dragon Dyan Rex, the Gridman's supporters named "Neon Genesis Junior High Students", and the residents of an alternative world, Yomogi Asanaka and his friends appeared one by one, Yuta was once again caught up in a great crisis... NO MORE BETS d. Shen Ao Zhang Yixing, Gina Gin, Yong Mei, Eric Wang, Darren Wang, Zhou Ye, Sun Sun Length : 130 mins. Opening September 21 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KZ5AWvv0qTk [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] The film is based on tens of thousands of real fraud cases, and the horrifying inside story of the entire industry chain of overseas cyber fraud. Programmer Pan Sheng and model Anna were attracted by an overseas recruitment ad and went abroad to seek wealth, but they were scammed and ended up working in a factory. In order to leave, the two are going to attack the gambler Ah Tian and his girlfriend Xiao Yu, take their money, and complete their business... Can Pan Sheng and Anna escape from the cruel leaders of the fraud group, Manager Lu and Ah Cai? Facing cross-border investigations and pursuit of the police, where can they escape to? 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, Rachel Leung Yung Ting Length : 94 mins. Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ] Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes 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 Length : 100 mins. Opening July 22 2023 at the Asian Summer Film Festival Vic 2023 Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/in-broad-daylight [ ASIAN SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL VIC 2023 ] Based on true events, In Broad Daylight reveals a little-known truth about nursing homes that lies beneath the headlines. The investigative journalism unit of a news agency receives a tip about the mistreatment of residents at Rainbow Bridge Nursing Home. To expose wrongdoing at the home, reporter Kay goes undercover to expose the inhumanity inside, seeking the cruel truth in broad daylight. [ 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 BACK HOME Can : Chut Yuet Fan Gwai Lit : July Return d. Nate Ki (Tse Ka Kei) Anson Kong Ip-sang, Bai Ling, Tai Po, Helen Tam Yuk Ying Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening August 11 2022 (POSTPONED) Opening July 25 2023 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening September 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/i7xDrL55KdM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Heung Wing has been sensitive to paranormal activity and keeps seeing ghosts since he was a kid, which is called having "Yin Yang" eyes. To avoid being bothered by the ghosts, he pretends to be ignorant even though he knew their existence. When he gets older, he escapes from Hong Kong to Canada because of his miserable childhood. One day, Heung Wing has been told that his mother is in coma by committing suicide, which forces him to return back to Hong Kong. When he goes back to the old home, everything looks strange and unfamiliar to him. What's more horrifying is, a series of suicide cases happen in his neighbourhood, and ghosts start to appear in front of him again. The situation is deteriorating beyond his imagination... [ NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 ] A young man who can see ghosts must return to his childhood home where he soon finds himself caught in a waking nightmare between the lands of the living and the dead. 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, FrancoYuen Siu Fai, Chan Lai Wun, Joman Chiang, Locker Lam Ka Hei Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening September 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/eLID--7Kw8w [ CINEMA CITY ] From a young age, Mancer had always known that his father Wah is different from other adults; he speaks illogically, he has slow comprehension and he's quite easily deceived. After growing up, Mancer finally understood that Wah is intellectually disabled. After his mother ran away from home, Mancer was forced to become his father's primary caregiver. By chance, Mancer joins a stand-up comedy competition for the prize money and becomes instantly hooked. He's addicted to the joy he feels from making people laugh. However, after the competition, Mancer couldn't make people laugh again. While searching for inspiration, Mancer realizes that his best jokes seem to come from his hardships -- the ridicule he received at school, his difficulties at work, his struggles in caring for his father, and even the worldwide pandemic. Perhaps misery can also be the best source of comedy after all. [ 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. TOKYO REVENGERS: BLOODY HALLOWEEN-DESTINY d. Tsutomu Hanabusa Takumi Kitamura, Yuki Yamada, Ryo Yoshizawa, Yosuke Sugino, Mio Imada, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Kento Nagayama, Nijiro Murakami, Mahiro Takasugi, Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening September 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FvMGKBhqQEA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I'll save you! Over and over! I'll never give up until I find a future where you're still alive!" Takemichi thought he had saved his ex-girlfriend Hinata...but once again, she was killed by the Tokyo Manji Gang, an organization that had grown violent and corrupt. This time, she was killed right in front of his eyes... The key to saving Hinata was linked to a tragic event that had torn apart the six founding members of Tokyo Manji...Six best friends who swore to die for one another. Why did they turn against each other? The epic battle on Halloween, October 31, would pit best friends against each other and threaten to destroy the Tokyo Manji Gang. "I don't want any more people to die!" As past tragedies and broken bonds collide, will Takemichi be able to stop a disastrous outcome and save Hinata as well as the future of Tokyo Manji? EGOIST Can : Oi Hung Ji Si d. Daishi Matsunaga Hio Miyazawa, Ryohei Suzuki Rating : III Length : 120 mins. Opening September 14 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Inspired by the seminal semi-autobiographical novel by Makoto Takayama. The first Japanese production with both an LGBTQ+ inclusive director and an intimacy choreographer, Egoist features two of Japan's biggest movie stars in very compromising positions. Ryohei Suzuki nearly sparkles with elegance, taste and personal charm as the protagonist, Kosuke. A wealthy magazine editor with a close circle of artistic, bon vivant friends, Kosuke is surprised when he falls for his new personal trainer, Ryuta. A financially strapped high-school dropout, Ryuta juggles a number of jobs to support his doting single mother. And then the unthinkable happens. HILLTOP HOUSE ("DEAR CHILD, HOW ARE YOU?") d. Lee Sinje Documentary Length : 67 mins. Opening September 9 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MSWRxjI95Zs WE RODE AN OSTRICH ("DEAR CHILD, HOW ARE YOU?") AKA: WHO AM I ("DEAR CHILD, HOW ARE YOU?") d. Kethsvin Chee Documentary Length : 60 mins. Opening September 9 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MSWRxjI95Zs THE NEW EMPLOYEE d. Kim Jho Gwang-Soo Kwon Hyuk, Moon Ji-Yong, Baek Ji-Hye, Nam Kyu-Hee Rating : IIA Length : 114 mins. Opening September 9 2023 at the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Based on the popular Korean web novel and award-winning Webtoon, THE NEW EMPLOYEE is a romantic movie, which BL fans must not miss. Fresh graduate Seung-Hyun is nervous and eager to please his new boss Jong-Chan. But Jong is demanding and strict which makes Seung work even harder to try to please him. Jong is touched by Seung's dedication and talent, and he begins to help him climb the corporate ladder. But what does Seung really want - a career or a boyfriend? And will the workaholic Jong be able to provide either one or the other, or both? In this office, there certainly is love in the air! PRISON FLOWERS AKA : WOMEN IN GRID AKA : Nui Chau Fung Bo 1995 Can : Nui Ji Gam Yuk Lit : Women Prison d. Lui Mei Fung Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jeannie Chan Ying, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Rain Li Choi Wa Toby Chan Ting Yan, Shirley Chan Yan Yin, Anika Xia Yan (Janelle Sing), Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Kelly Chan Ka Lei, Candy Yuen Ka Man, Lokyii Liu Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Streaming August 30 2023 in mainland China Opening September 7 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/0uPjD5NMrmk [ 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... FATHER OF THE MILKY WAY RAILROAD d. Narushima Izuru Yakusho Koji, Suda Masaki, Mori Nana Rating : I Length : 128 mins. Opening September 7 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Though he died at the young age of 37 in 1933, Miyazawa Kenji left behind a number of fantastical children's stories and poetry that are beloved by readers to this day. This poignant biopic recounts the writer's life from the perspective of his loving yet antagonistic father Masajiro, a pawnbroker who, despite wishing his son to inherit the family business, still undertakes to support his endeavors. Conveying Kenji's intense passion for literature and religion with a gripping performance, Suda Masaki holds his own opposite the iconic Yakusho Koji, who brings plenty of gravitas and grace to Masajiro. RANSOMED Can : Gau Sum Dik Si d. Kim Seong-hun Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening September 7 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MgHqvKxEnjU [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1987, diplomat 'Min-jun' was unable to escape the Middle East Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for five years. One day, he receives a coded message from a missing diplomat in Lebanon, who was kidnapped 20 months ago. Filled with hopeful aspirations of a promotion to the United States if successful, he volunteers for an unofficial mission to rescue his colleague and heads to Lebanon. Upon arrival at the airport, 'Min-jun' narrowly avoids a hail of bullets from airport security guards who are after his life. By chance, he ends up getting into the car of a Korean taxi driver named 'Pan-su'. With local gangsters hot on their heels attempting to steal the ransom money, 'Min-jun' has no choice but to rely on expat Pan-su, the only fellow Korean around. However, can this shady character, who will do anything for money, truly help in rescuing his colleague? THE JOURNEY OF SINJE ("DEAR CHILD, HOW ARE YOU?") Can : Ngor Ming Ji Giu Lee Sum Kit d. Tan Seng-kiat Documentary Length : 61 mins. Opening September 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MSWRxjI95Zs WHO AM I ("DEAR CHILD, HOW ARE YOU?") d. Tan Seng-kiat Documentary Length : 53 mins. Opening September 2 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MSWRxjI95Zs UNIVERSE THE WORLD - AKANE SIDE FAN SCREENING d. Akira Amemiya Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 118 mins. Opening September 2 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Sometime ago, this world was created by a girl, and was then destroyed by her in order to vent her frustration towards the reality. It was Gridman the Hyper Agent, the humane monster she created, Yuta Hibiki and his friends who saved her heart. Yuta Hibiki had just become a second-year high school student and decided to reveal his feelings to his classmate, Rikka. However, Kaiju suddenly appeared and began to attack the city. Gridman came back from the alternate dimension and told Yuta that worlds of different dimensions which were once in harmony were rapidly losing their balance. When the red dragon Dyan Rex, the Gridman's supporters named "Neon Genesis Junior High Students", and the residents of an alternative world, Yomogi Asanaka and his friends appeared one by one, Yuta was once again caught up in a great crisis... [ 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... 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 2023 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... 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." 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. 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. 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. 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 Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo [ 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. 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, Rachel Leung Yung Ting Length : 94 mins. Opening September 17 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/wish-comes-true [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA SEASON 17 ] Abandoned by her mother, Xiaofei, a positive and cheerful girl, encounters a "Wish Come True Machine" that can fulfil people's wishes, and forms a bond with a young man named Wai who suffers from a rare disease. While Xiaofei is finding the lost lover of Wai, they discover that the new medicine for treating his illness is ineffective. Though hit hard by fate, they hold on to the only things they can: hope and each other. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a girl who helps a friend with a rare disease with a machine that can fulfil wishes AS IT BURNS Can : Bak Jau Yu Fun d. Lee Po Cheung Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jasper Liu (Lau Yi Ho), Ray Lui Leung Wai, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival [ 2023 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] An explosion takes place in an apartment late at night, detective Ngai Wan arrives for the investigation and a charred woman body found on spot, her name is Yin Ching. Ching is getting married with Ng Lam who grew up in a wealthy family. Though it seems to be an accident, Wan feels that something is unusual. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON Can : Mong Yuet Lit : Gaze at the Moon d. Andy Lo (Law Yiu Fai) Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man, Sumling Li Kyle Wong Kai Ho, Mathew Hung Cheuk Fai, Mung Kit Length : 104 mins. Opening November 6 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Writer-director Andy Lo's follow-up to his award-nominated drama Happiness is a delicate portrait of a family threatened by well-intentioned lies they tell each other. Mei-chen's family seems fine on the surface, but everyone is secretly struggling. Mei-chen is trapped in a dead-end job with a toxic boss; her brother won't tell his family that he has separated from his wife; and Mei-chen's mother is worried that her untold past may shatter her family. Compassionate and hilarious, this is a dramedy with a comforting message about learning to let go. THE BREAKING ICE d. Anthony Chen Zhou Dongyu, Liu Haoran, Qu Chuxiao Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening November 9 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In cold wintry Yanji in northern China, visiting urbanite Haofeng feels lost and adrift. By chance, he meets Nana, a tour guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, a personable but frustrated restaurant worker. The trio bond quickly over a drunken weekend, fueled by a bit of lust. Confronting their individual traumas, their frozen desires slowly thaw as they seek to liberate themselves from an icy world. Director by Anthony Chen (Ilo Ilo and Wet Season), the nominee of Un Certain Regard Section at the Cannes Film Festival and Singapore's entry for the Best International Feature Film of Academy Awards is also a mirror of the Chinese lost and frustrated youth generation. SANA Can : Luk Yum Dai d. Takashi Shimizu Alan Shirahama, Ryota Katayose, Hayato Komori, Reo Sano, Mandy Sekiguchi, Yuta Nakatsuka, Ryuto Kazuhara, Akari Hayami Length : 103 mins. Opening November 9 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/H3yDISEH09U [ CINEMA CITY ] You, too, will find yourself humming the melody. It all started with a cassette tape. Sana is a mysterious middle school girl who collects "the sound of soul." Everyone who hears the melody gets possessed and starts to hum it themselves. At the end of the cursed melody's chain of infections lies an unexpected terror waiting to strike. Just what is Sana after?! Once you hum this melody, it will be your undoing. "Did you get the cassette tape?" TOKYO REVENGERS 2: BLOODY HALLOWEEN - FINALE d. Tsutomu Hanabusa Takumi Kitamura, Yuki Yamada, Ryo Yoshizawa, Yosuke Sugino, Mio Imada, Suzuki Nobuyuki, Kento Nagayama, Nijiro Murakami, Mahiro Takasugi Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening November 9 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The intense battle between former friends, which poses a threat to the collapse of Tokyo Manji Gang, has finally begun. Mikey sets out to bring back Baji, who has defected to the enemy, Valhalla. Kazutora, who remains with Valhalla, aims to crush Tokyo Manji Gang and kill Mikey. The tragic past that tore apart the founding members of Tokyo Manji Gang and broke the bonds between the former comrades comes to light. "I don't want anyone else to die!" Embracing their respective convictions, will Takemichi be able to prevent the worst outcome and create a brighter future? And can he once again save Hinata and the future of his friends? THE LYRICIST WANNABE AKA : A CANTOPOP LYRICIST TO-BE Can : Tin Chi Lun d. Norris Wong Yee 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), Rating : IIB Length : 113 mins. Opening November 12 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUI ] Believing that writing Cantopop is her God-given talent, Law Wing-sze decides to make it her lifelong career. But as hard as Sze tries to polish her lyrics writing skills and expand her social circle, nothing seems to go her way. What if there's a will, but there's no way? The first major motion picture about Cantopop lyrics writing. Norris Wong's long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut My Prince Edward is an unsentimental autobiographical dramedy that reminds us no dream is guaranteed to come true. Ironically, the film's star, up-and-coming actress Chung Suet-ying, is actually a real-life Cantopop lyricist. FLY ME TO THE MOON Can : Dan Yuen Yun Cheung Gau d. Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan Wu Kang-Ren, Sasha Chuk Chi Ngan, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tse Wing-yan, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening October 23 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 12 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3602ASF01 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uXqn9tCGx4c [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1997, little sisters move to Hong Kong with their mother from Hunan to reunite with their father. However, what awaits them is not paradise, but poverty, identity crisis and a drug addicted father. To survive, they become pleasers. Entering teenage, the sisters start to resist, struggling between the family and their self-identity in development. Then as grown-ups, they realise how their childhood memories keep haunting their current lives. Produced by renowned director Stanley Kwan, Sasha Chuk's first feature tells a story of reconciliation with one's parents and oneself. [ 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A family chronicle, spanning from 1997, the year of the handover of Hong Kong, to 2017, captures the life of a father and his daughter for 20 years. Produced by Stanley Kwan. AS LONG AS WE BOTH SHALL LIVE d. Ayuko Tsukahara Ren Meguro, Mio Imada, Tsutomu Takahashi Rating : IIA Length : 114 mins. Opening November 12 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In an alternate fantasy reality of Meiji Restoration era Japan, people with supernatural power protect mankind from demons. Born with no magic, Miyo is to be married off by her evil stepmother. However, her betrothed is military commander Kiyoka, known to be cold towards would-be brides. Though love blossoms when Miyo discovers Kiyokato be the opposite of his reputation, a threat looms on the horizon. Featuring an inventive mix of action, magic and romance, this hit fantasy blockbuster truly has something for fans of every genre. Only exclusive at Broadway Cinemas! 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), Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Curtis Ho Pak Lim, Yukki Tai (Dai Yuk Kei), Nancy Kwai (Gai Cheuk Hiu), Henick Chou Hon Ning, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Chan Yu Ting, Lee Ting Long, John Ho Kau Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening October 13 2023 at the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening October 28th 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 16 2023 Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC23 Teaser: https://youtu.be/ShK5VPUro9w Trailer : https://youtu.be/yx9qyqMrgPc [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6] High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories, as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, meanwhile facing a series of family problems, his wife is divorcing him, and his father is dying. [ THE 36TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Teacher Cheng uncovers repressed childhood memories via an anonymous suicide note in his classroom. He strives to prevent another tragedy. [ 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. THE LOCKSMITH Can : Sor Jin Lit : Lock War d. Peiji Wu Philip Keung Ho Man, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Yumi Wong Sze Kei, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning Opening November 16 2023 in Malaysia DEATH STRANDING Can : Kwun Sau Lit : Trapped Beast d. Danny Pang Fat Francis Ng Chun Yu, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Wallace Chung Hon Leung Opening November 23 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The President of Gaming Association blacklisted Wa Sam Group from bidding of gaming concessions on the ground. This blacklisting triggered a series of retaliations from Wa Sam Group. Thus, the Anti-Triad Office immediately set up a special team lead by Lee Shui Ming and he called back Man Fung for help. Fourth Elder's wife Chu Lei received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend Man Fung for a meeting. Kwan Chit, a member of the Gaming Association with the support of Wa Sam Group, also persuaded Man Fung to stop keeping his eyes on them. The two have parted in discord. Kwan Chit remembered the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend Man Kei, sister of Man Fung. He came to Man Fung late at night, the two old friends finally agreed to revenge for their beloved one together. 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, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, 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) Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening September 16 2023 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Season 17 Opening October 1 2023 (Preview) Opening November 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/BOjzdFwq6bY Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/season-17-calendar/ready-or-rot [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Guy and Heidi are finally headed for the altar, but pressure from Guy's mother creates so much friction between them that they wonder why they got married in the first place. Meanwhile, Grey Bear suspects that his wife may be cheating on him, and Ken faces the biggest crisis of his life when Jessica accidentally gets pregnant. THE BRIDGE CURSE 2: RITUAL Can : Nui Gwai Kiu 2: Yuen Gwai Lau d. Lester Hsi Wang Yu-Xuan, J.C. Lin, Patrick Shih, Ning Chang, Summer Meng, Vera Yan Length : 110 mins. Opening November 30 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Based on an urban legend of the most haunted university in Taiwan. Rumor has it that during construction, the architect disrupted the school's harmonizing Feng Shui and turned it into a beacon for supernatural entities. Years later, in an attempt to test their AR game on dark summoning rituals of the dead, they unknowingly unleash evil spirits on the world. ORANGE LAMP d. Mitsuhiro Mihara Masato Wada, Shihori Kanjiya Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AHlwDbJhiGo [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Koichi(39), a promising car dealer, starts missing appointments with clients. After being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he is frustrated with excessive care by others which makes him more miserable and struggles with himself for not being able to do the little things on his own. Even welfare system can't support him because his age is too young. However, Koichi learns that having Alzheimer's disease does not mean "a life is over" when he meets a patient like him but continues sales job and keeps trying new things. The story is based on real experiences of a person who is still living an ordinary life nine years after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer disease. ABANG ADIK Can : Fu Doh Ching Nin d. Lay Jin Ong Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim Shyi Yee Rating : III Opening October 20 2023 (Preview) Opening December 7 2023 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 Opening December 8 2023 in mainland China [ 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? 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 Opening December 30 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/UDbHJ-f-mVk Trailer : https://youtu.be/x3VE106Srzs [ 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. THE BOY AND THE HERON d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation Opening December 31 2023 RASCAL DOES NOT DREAM OF A KNAPSACK KID d. Soichi Masui Japanese Animation Opening January 11 2024 ROB N ROLL Can : Lum Si Gip Ong Lit : Temporary Robbery Case AKA : Lum Si Hai Gip Lit : Temporary Armed Robbery d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Gordon Lam Ka Tung, 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, Michael Wong Man Tak, Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Lunar New Year 2024 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ PERFECT DAYS Can : Sun Woot Yut Seung d. Wim Wenders Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Tomokazu Miura Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 25 2024 THE MOON THI4V3S Can : Doh Yuet Jeh Lit : Moon Thieves d. Steven Yuen Kim Wai Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Keung To Opening February 8th 2024 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 17 2024 March 16 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 2 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Grand Parade Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Australia * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : January 13 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Paris La Defense Arena 99 Jardins De L'Arche 92000 Nanterre, France * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : January 10 2024 January 9 2024 VENUE LOCATION: The O2 Arena Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Great Britain * RE: THE GRASSHOPPERS DATE AND TIME: Sunday, December 24 2023 @ 8 PM Saturday, December 23 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Venetian Theatre at the Venetian Resort 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 488, 388, 288, 188, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Jade Entertainment https://www.jadeentertain.com 626.964.4747 * GIRLS NIGHT with Mandy Wong, Nancy Wu, Myolie Wu,Selena Lee, Elaine Yiu Special Guest: Christine Ng DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 23 2023 @ 7:30 PM 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: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/ 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 * GIRLS NIGHT with Mandy Wong, Nancy Wu, Myolie Wu,Selena Lee, Elaine Yiu Special Guest: Christine Ng DATE AND TIME : Saturday December 16 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/ TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE https://99concerts.com/ Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 * JOEY TAY OVER MY DEAD HORSE DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 9 2023 VENUE LOCATION : Fremont Event Center TICKET PRICES: VIP $108, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bayareahkcc/1036286 * MAYDAY EUROPEAN TOUR DATE AND TIME : Thursday, December 7 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Accor Arena 8 Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France https://www.accorarena.com/fr/programmation/mayday--8c393 * ANDREW AND PETER CHEUNG DATE AND TIME : December 3 2023 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: P.C. Ho Theatre Chinese Cultural Centre of Great Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Avenue East Toronto ON M1B 5Z5 Canada TICKET PRICE: VIP CA$ 238, 168, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30--tickets-721629492237 Hollywood Cafe Hollywood Square 7240 Kennedy Road Markham ON L3R 7P2 * HACKEN LEE THE HITS LIVE IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 2 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 228, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/hacken-lee TICKETMASTER: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005EFFA17D1941 * MIRIAM YEUNG MY TREE OF LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, December 2 2023 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Hall at Live! 7002 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover MD 21076 TICKET PRICES: VIP $338, 288, 228, 168, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/miriam-yeung-maryland-2023/ * MAYDAY EUROPEAN TOUR DATE AND TIME : Friday, December 1 2023 VENUE LOCATION: Verti Music Hall Mühlenstraße 76, 10243 Berlin, Germany * MAYDAY EUROPEAN TOUR DATE AND TIME : Tuesday, November 28 2023 VENUE LOCATION: The O2 Arena Peninsula Square London SE10 0DX Great Britain * THE RAIN STILL RAINING TOUR IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 25 2023 @ 8 pm VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 588, 328, 268, 228, 198, 168 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://www.axs.com/events/504125/the-rain-y-ystill-rainingy-tour-in-las-vegas-tickets TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 * MIRIAM YEUNG MY TREE OF LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 24 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Chelsea The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas NV 89109-4309 https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/entertainment/events/miriam-yeung TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 338, 238, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/miriam-yeung-las-vegas-2023/ TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005F3CC1003FE3 * HACKEN LEE THE HITS LIVE IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME : Friday, November 24 2023 @ 8 PM Saturday, November 25 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Encore Theater Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 188, 158 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/hacken-lee-las-vegas * HACKEN LEE THE HITS LIVE IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, November 23 2023 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd. TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 228, 188, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/hacken-lee-ac * MIRIAM YEUNG MY TREE OF LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Wednesday night/Thrusday morning, November 23 2023 @ 1AM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 288, 228, 168, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/miriam-yeung-mohegan-sun-2023/ * THE RAIN STILL RAINING TOUR IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 23 2023 @ 10 pm VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 588, 388, 288, 228, 188, 128, 98 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 Global Travel International Corp. 204 Bridge St. D. Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 * JOKER XUE PARIS CONCERT 2023 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 22 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Zenith Paris - La Vilette 211 Avenue Jean Jaures 75019 Paris France https://le-zenith.com/shows/Joker%20Xue-19410 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.ticketmaster.fr/fr/manifestation/joker-xue-billet/idmanif/564888/idtier/28958271 * MIRIAM YEUNG MY TREE OF LIVE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 20 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Meridian Hall 1 Front St. E., Toronto ON M5E 1B2 Canada TICKET PRICES: $ 308, 248, 188, 168, 108, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005F45DD132F13 * JOKER XUE LONDON CONCERT 2023 DATE AND TIME: Sunday, November 19 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/joker-xue-1 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/500152/joker-xue-tickets * MICHELLE PAN Guest: Priscilla Chung DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 18 2023 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Ballroom Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr. Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: $ 168, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://Michellepan2023.eventbrite.com TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09005F08EA565EA6 Ng Hing Kee 3163 San Gabriel Blvd., Unit 106 Rosemead CA 91770 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 World Journal Bookstore 1234 S Golden W Ave., Arcadia CA 91007 626-446-1831 Fei Yang Travel 322 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra CA 91803 626-551-2268 * ROCK AND LOVE VAN FAN WORLD TOUR LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : November 10 2023 @ 8 PM (CANCELLED) VENUE LOCATION : Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green St., Pasadena CA 91101 TICKET PRICES : $ 208, 168, 128, 108, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B005F189E3615E0 * LUI FONG CLASSIC 40 WORLD TOUR SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Friday, November 10 2023 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. Rohner Park CA https://www.gratonresortcasino.com/events/lui-fong-2/ TICKET PRICES : $ 210, 175, 100 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005F2F9F822CA7 * JADE KWAN SHINE GOSPEL CHARITY CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Sunday, November 5 2023 @ 3 PM Saturday, November 4 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063 TICKET PRICES: $ 108, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: popus.com https://www.popsfoundation.org/events/jade-kwan-shine-gospel-charity-concert-2023 925-292-2331 * LUI FONG CLASSIC 40 WORLD TOUR LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 4 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater at Yammava' Resort and Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland CA TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 288, 258, 228, 188, 158, 128, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: Jade Entertainment https://www.jadeentertain.com 626.964.4747 San Gabriel Ng Hing Kee 626-632-1994 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-786-1881 * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 4 2023 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: The Chelsea The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas NV 89109-4309 https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/entertainment/events/accusefive TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 338, 238, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/2023accusefive-lasvegas/ TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005F1F1A58889A 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 Ng Hing Kee 8238 Garvey Ave., Rosemead CA 626-632-1994 626-931-6688 626-678-4791 * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 1 2023 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: San Jose Civic 135 W San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95113 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 298, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 TSJ TICKETING https://tickets.tsjticketing.org/tickets/series/aroundthenewworld * FRAGMENTS OF WONDER RONALD CHENG WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 31 2023 @ 8 PM (POSTPONED) VENUE LOCATION: Meridian Hall 1 Front St. E., Toronto ON M5E 1B2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 398, 338, 288,238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005F0BD8044AE3 Online : https://Soleil-Entertainment.com * CHARMAINE FONG HOW ARE YOU LONDON CONCERT 2023 DATE AND TIME: Monday, October 30 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/charmaine-fong TICKET PRICES: GBP 138, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/events/493769/charmaine-fong-tickets * FRAGMENTS OF WONDER RONALD CHENG WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 28 2023 @ 8 PM (POSTPONED) VENUE LOCATION: The Centre in Vancouver 777 Homer St., Vancouver BC V6B 0H3 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 398, 338, 268, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: Online : https://www.vtixonline.com/ronald-cheng-world-tour-2023/3718/ https://Soleil-Entertainment.com * ACCUSEFIVE AROUND THE NEW WORLD DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 28 2023 @ 8PM VENUE LOCATION: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall Lincoln Center 10 Lincoln Center Plaza New York NY https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/david-geffen-hall/accusefive-around-the-new-world-1st-live-tour TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 298, 248, 228, 188, 158, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/2023accusefive-newyork/ TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 805 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 RT. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.6883 * ADIA CHAN (Guest: Richard Wang) DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 28 2023 @ 11PM VENUE LOCATION: Resorts World Catskills 888 Resorts World Drive Monticello NY https://rwcatskills.com/event/adia-chan-with-special-guest-richard-wang/ TICKET PRICES: $ 138, 78, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005F21BDA14F67 Fei Yang Travel 195 Canal Street, Suite 203, Chinatown (212) 202-1668 4160 Main Street, Store B1, Flushing (718) 989-6740 808 60th Street, Brooklyn (718) 228-1298 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 October 29 2023 10 UNDER THE LIGHT d. Zhang Yimou Lei Jiayin, Zhang Guoli, Yu Hewei, Zhou Dongyu, Sun Yizhou, Li Naiwen, Xu Yajun 9 BAND FOUR Can : 4 PAK 4 GA JOOK d. Mo Lai Yan Chi Kay Tse On Kay, Teddy Robin Kwan, Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Anna hisbbuR, Hanjin Tan (Chan Woon Yan), Choi Tsz Ching (Lung Siu Kwan), Manson Cheung Chun Hiu, Chu Pak Him, Michael Chu Pak Hei, 8 COBWEB Can : Hon Hei Bik Yun d. Kim Jee-woon Song Kang-ho, Lim Soo-jung, Oh Jung-se, Jeon Yeo-been, Krystal Jung, Jung Woo-sung 7 IT REMAINS Can : Yeung Won Lit : Brewing Spirit d. Charlie Wong Wing Fung Anson Lo Hon Ting, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Ng Siu Hin, Tree Kwok Chui Yi, John Chiang Dai Wai, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Lam Yiu Sing 6 THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER d. David Gordon Green Ellen Burstyn, Leslie Odom Jr., Lidya Jewett, Olivia O'Neill, 5 NO MORE BETS d. Shen Ao Zhang Yixing, Gina Gin, Yong Mei, Eric Wang, Darren Wang, Zhou Ye, Sun Sun 4 DON'T CALL IT MYSTERY d. Hiroki Matsuyama Masaki Suda, Kouhei Matsushita, Keita Machida, Nanoka Hara, Riku Hagiwara, 3 MY HEAVENLY CITY d. Sen-I Yu Vivian Sung, Keung To, Jack Yao Chun-yao, Mandy Wei Man, Jessica Lee Ka Man 2 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S d. Emma Tamimi Josh Hutchinson, Piper Rubio, 1 KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON d. Martin Scorsese Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS COBWEB Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening October 26 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After his successful debut, Director KIM endures scathing attacks from critics who call him a specialist in trashy dramas. After finishing his latest feature 'Cobweb', he has vivid dreams over several days of an alternative ending to the film. Sensing that if he can just shoot those scenes as he envisioned them, a masterpiece will surely emerge, he tries to arrange just two days of additional shooting. However, the rewritten script fails to pass censorship, and his actors can't make sense of the new ending. Between the tangled schedule, the opposition of the producer, and the collision between these fantastic scenes dancing before his eyes and the harsh conditions of reality, Director KIM feels he is about to go insane, but he pushes on regardless... UNDER THE LIGHT Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening October 20 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xRWZhFlOTXE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Su Jianming, the son of Deputy Mayor Zheng Gang of Jinjiang City, defies his father's counsel and attends a cunning dinner invitation from the wealthiest man in Jinjiang City, Li Zhitian. To his astonishment, he becomes an unwilling witness to a shocking incident where someone is coerced into thrusting their hand into a simmering hotpot. As past mysteries resurface, hidden factions from various quarters plot and scheme, employing intricate strategies, scrutiny, and suspicion. Amidst the web of conflicting desires, the pressing question remains: who will ultimately unveil the final mask? BAND FOUR Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening October 19 2023 Teaser : https://youtu.be/TqFHX3fQmcQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Band Four" is the story of Cat aspiring to make her mark on the global music stage, while contending with the haunting absence of her father, King, a guitarist who abandoned her and her mother two decades ago. Cat's life takes a dramatic turn when her mother succumbs to illness, and King unexpectedly appears at the funeral together with Matilda, Cat's previously unknown adolescent stepsister, further complicating Cat's ongoing struggle to raise her own 9-year-old son, Riley. Forced to live together in a crowded Hong Kong flat, the newly reunited family finds itself in a vortex of conflicting personalities, insecurities, and priorities. The family finds amidst this turmoil a common communication channel via music. Just as the familial bond begins to form through their shared musical language, both their bond and Band Four's survival are put to the test by a fresh set of unforeseen challenges. [ 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. MY HEAVENLY CITY Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening October 12 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/LBtfJRpqiVo [ CINEMA CITY ] Three stories, three struggles for survival, strung together in search of happiness. My Heavenly City uses three interconnected stories to explore the hopeful aspirations of new Asian immigrants moving to New York City – the city of their dreams. We follow a lonely young woman moving to the city to work as a Chinese-English translator, a young couple obsessed with hip-hop and parents dealing with a child with mental illness. They unknowingly influence each other as their paths cross, affecting each other in ways as they go about their lives. DON'T CALL IT MYSTERY Rating : IIA Length : 128 mins. Opening October 12 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day, a talkative college student with a natural perm, Totonou Kunou visits Hiroshima for an art exhibition, and there meets a teenage girl, Shioji Kariatsumari, who says she is a friend of Garo Inudo. "Would you work for me? Lives and money are at stake. I'm serious." She offers Totonou a part-time job, which turns out to be related to the succession of an enormous inheritance. Totonou decides to help her out, only to get involved in an inheritance battle of the noble and shady Kariatsumari family, where people have been killed for generations. Multiple dark sides and mysteries of the family are laid out behind the inheritance. What truth is buried there? NO MORE BETS Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. Opening September 21 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KZ5AWvv0qTk [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] The film is based on tens of thousands of real fraud cases, and the horrifying inside story of the entire industry chain of overseas cyber fraud. Programmer Pan Sheng and model Anna were attracted by an overseas recruitment ad and went abroad to seek wealth, but they were scammed and ended up working in a factory. In order to leave, the two are going to attack the gambler Ah Tian and his girlfriend Xiao Yu, take their money, and complete their business... Can Pan Sheng and Anna escape from the cruel leaders of the fraud group, Manager Lu and Ah Cai? Facing cross-border investigations and pursuit of the police, where can they escape to? ------------ For the week starting October 28 2023 (Week 43) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 HANAMI Can : Fa Gein Ji Ming SoulJase https://youtu.be/SJuZ7XzRprM 4 WAVE BREAKING WEDDING Can : Sing Fun Por Long Kay Tse On Kay https://youtu.be/LBwkt6TTM80 3 BOMB P1X3L https://youtu.be/gDF6lNYu9UU 2 POISED Can : Siu Sa Tang Siu Hau https://youtu.be/wjDpUogkZE8 1 YES, I KNOW I KNOW Can : Sau Doh Sau Doh Jay Fung Won Him https://youtu.be/2LBdRVZZPiA TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 TOMORROW MAP Can : Ming Yut Dei Toh Kandy Wong Shan Yee https://youtu.be/raiJT8JSq0E 4 13 YEAR OLD HEAVEN Can : 13 Shui Dik Tin Tong JW (Wong Ho Yi) https://youtu.be/y8un8B6R1_Q 3 ENTER THE STAGE Can : Dun Cheung Andy Lau Tak Wa https://youtu.be/CbLe72uMXUc 2 SPECIAL ONE AGA (Kong Hoi Ka) feat. Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/1FMzEdCfasQ 1 SAD AUTHOR Can : Oi Seung Dik Jok Jeh Cath Wong Yin https://youtu.be/TCq4d38qwHA METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO BREAK UP Can : Yut Luk Gein Yi Fun Sau Justin Lo (Juk Tin), Kerryta (Chau Chi Hom), Dez Yu Chung Yiu https://youtu.be/gmm9uAJgT28 4 BLACK CAT Can : Hak Mau Poki Ng https://youtu.be/WB_jO3D9UgI 3 13 YEAR OLD HEAVEN Can : 13 Shui Dik Tin Tong JW (Wong Ho Yi) https://youtu.be/y8un8B6R1_Q 2 SiS XiX https://youtu.be/prhNQnODYBI 1 POISED Can : Siu Sa Tang Siu Hau https://youtu.be/wjDpUogkZE8 COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 FINALLY Can : Hau Yun Lui Dik Mei Lai Yu Oi Sau Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/G1OqlJ4JpS4 4 CALM DOWN Can : CALM DOWN Lin Gung Jace Chan Hoi Wing https://youtu.be/s-ly-cD38Ro 3 HOUSING PROBLEM Can : Fong Uk Gung Ying Mun Tai moon tang https://youtu.be/O96-8g_6NII 2 PLAYBACK THEATER Can : Yut Seung Si Goo Ket Cheung Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/Hqhy6tB5Q58 1 THE FLOATING BEDROOM Can : Fau Chong Dear Jane https://youtu.be/EkfV3oRqduU RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 SPECIAL ONE AGA (Kong Hoi Ka) feat. Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/1FMzEdCfasQ 4 PLAYBACK THEATER Can : Yut Seung Si Goo Ket Cheung Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/Hqhy6tB5Q58 3 IF I AM SUPERMAN Can : Yu Gor Ngor Si Chiu Yun CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/OuGVSmDvGOQ 2 NEXT SUMMER VACATION Can : Ha Yut Gor Shu Ga Yumi Chung Yau Mei https://youtu.be/lUSu-EZo2q4 1 ENTER THE STAGE Can : Dun Cheung Andy Lau Tak Wa https://youtu.be/CbLe72uMXUc HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 CHEERS Can : Ho Gau But Gein Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) https://youtu.be/yde4NNm9yAs 4 LIKE A FANTASY Can : Yu Wan Jane Zhang (Cheung Lan Wing) https://youtu.be/5zTcIZjVuC0 3 CONVICTION Can : Lim Joker Xue (Sit Ji Him) https://youtu.be/9P4xMrKSREg 2 BE FASCINATED Can : Jeuk Mai JC-T (Tan Kin Chi) https://youtu.be/8uRfvIc5WFw 1 BIG EYES Can : Dai Ngan Jing Jackson Yee (Yik Yeung Chin Sai) https://youtu.be/wGaJNwEeXwk ------------ --------------------- ILLUME FILMS PRESENT MY HEAVENLY CITY https://www.facebook.com/illume.films.inspire Opening October 27 2023 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 AMC Santa Anita 16 SAN FRANCISCO CA Century 25 Union Landing Century Daly City 20 AMC Eastridge 15 HONOLULU HI Regal Dole Cannery CHICAGO IL AMC River East 21 NEW BRUNSWICK NJ AMC New Brunswick 18 MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 NEW YORK NY Regal Essex Crossing AMC Empire 25 DALLAS TX AMC Grapevine Mills 24 HOUSTON TX AMC Fountain 18 SEATTLE WA AMC Southcenter 16 WASHINGTON DC/ALEXANDRIA VA AMC Hoffman Center 22 CANADA CALGARY, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook EDMONTON, AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas Scarborough,ON Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com