From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (November 30 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. Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) whose son Oscar wed on December 1st 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2023/12/06) Andy Lau Tak Wa's father Lau Lai passed away on November 23rd at age 97. Yesterday services began at the Hong Kong Funeral Home. The ceremony was Buddhist and the funeral would take place on the 6th at noon, with the remains being transported to the Cape Collinson Crematorium for the cremation ceremony. Wa Jai bid farewell to his late father with his wife and daughter. Many friends in the industry also arrived to pay their respect. Wa Jai's fan club Andy World Club had almost 400 members who were arranged to enter the hall in a orderly fashion. Wa Jai was well known for his filial piety in show business, around noon he has already arrived at the funeral parlor for his father's funeral. Wa Jai's vehicle drove straight into the parking lot. When he got out and went to take the elevator to enter the hall, Wa Jai was in black and alone. The media waited outside in hopes of a glimpse of his wife Chu Lai Sin and daughter Hanna Lau Heung Wai. Around 2:15 pm, his wife Chu Lai Sin ad 11 year old daughter Lau Heung Wai with several friends and family members arrived. Wa Jai immediately picked up his wife and child, holding his wife's hand with his right hand and his daughter's with his left. The family of three were all dressed in black with white masks as they entered the hall with sorrow. Hanna was already as tall as Papa's shoulder, stepping into the hall to pay respect to Grandpa. Father Lau's funeral office was on the first floor Great Hall. In front of the elevator was a sign. While waiting for the elevator, Wa Jai took more than great care of his wife and daughter, who have always maintained a low profile. He deliberately provided cover for them and tried to avoid their faces being in photos. Right before entering the elevator, Wa Jai put his hands together in a show of appreciation to the press. After half a hour, Mama Lau arrived around 2:50 PM and did not leave until around 7:15 PM. Wa Jai had great connections in the business. At his father Lau Lai's funeral, many paid their respect. They included Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing, Yu Kam Yuen and his wife Chan Ka Pik, director Johnnie To Kei Fung, Herman Yau Lai To, Felix Wong Yat Wa, Michael Miu Kiu Wai and his wife Jaime Chik Mei Chun, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Wong Man Wai, Alice Lau Nga Lai and Wa Jai's loyal fan Christine Auyeung Miu Chi. Sending flowers were Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Yuen Biao and his wife, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Joey Yung Cho Yi, Wu Fung, Johnny Yip Chun Tong, Yeung Siu Hung, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Linda Wong Hing Ping, Helen Ma and others. In addition, on the day of Father Lau's passing, Wa Jai's official site "Andy World Club" announced that Father Lau passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Wa Jai who has always treated his fans like family reserved the 9PM slot for Andy World Club members to pay their respect, around 400 Andy World Clumb members went to the hall to bid farewell to Papa Lau. Almost 400 members of Andy World Club several hours before the public viewing already lined up at the park across the street from the funeral parlor. Before 8 PM, aside the sorrowful artists gradually left, members with the assistance of the police crossed the road then began to make preparation in groups at the hall on the ground floor in an orderly fashion. * (2023/12/05) William Chan Wai Ting in the Emperor Motion Picture BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM) had exciting scenes after scenes with Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai, and even received the elder's praise for his exuberance in his youth. William admitted "if not now when", and enjoyed the feeling of being tortured on the set; because when the opportunity would arrive he would tightly grasp it and prove that he has contributed. William in the film played an undercover agent, following orders from the Cheung Ka Fai played law enforcement agent. The two teamed up to take down the criminal organization, and they were very close. One time during an investigation, they had a conflict that led both of them to a bursting point. William revealed on the first day at work, when he faced Ka Fai he was confused and had frequent bad takes. He had to use extreme control on all the emotions inside to be able to perform smoothly. He also thanked Ka Fai for encouraging him to give something extra. "I told myself if I kept shaking I wouldn't be able to perform. Later the director accepted the take, and I asked Brother Ka Fai if he was satisfied? He answered me, 'The car you are driving is go 30, at least go 70!' I put that in my pocket." Speaking of the cavern scene in which he fought with the villain, William said that he was already fully prepared psychologically when the production began. "If not now when? With such a good team, if I don't take the risk would there be a next bet? So I gave my all." Did the director torture him? William said, "I hope he would torture me more, I really like this feeling. I like to be in pain and sore when I get home, a little bruised. When Ma sees you she would worry, but you would say you are fine. You know you have already contributed." Ka Fai praised William for having shades of his youth. "I see how much risk he is taking, like early in my career's "if I die I die, if you want to go let's go' the type that takes a lot of risk. You have to really like it and really cherish it in order to take so many risks." The film Ka Fai earlier worked with BURSTING's director on, THE BEAST STALKER (JING YUN) and UNBEATBLE (GIK JIN) won him the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor twice. Just returning to the Hong Kong film industry, would William like to win awards like Ka Fai did? He immediately pointed out that his could not be considered "returning to the Hong Kong film industry", but with the opportunity in front of him he certainly would "bite down and not let go". He would even learn Ka Fai's focus on acting. Ka Fai right away advised him, "Don't think about the awards, keep working and you would definitely get your share. Awards like these are for encouraging some very serious and very sincere actors, as long as continue to work you would definitely get them." In addition, Ka Fai in the film received slaps from Leong Lok Si. He stated that since leaving television he rarely worked on this type of scenes. He described being slapped until he was numb and could not make any reaction. "It's like fireworks on the Lunar 2nd, later I was numb from her slaps. I completely gave in. During the direct shot I was no longer in pain, like anesthetic kicking in." * (2023/12/05) The Carlos Chan Ka Lok "starred", wife Shiga Lin provided the voice to everyday life video -- "all choices lead to death", after "late night laundry trouble" and "men walking the dog", the latest upload was "when your brothers are pig teammates". The two pig teammates were both from the film READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2) Ka Lok's good brothers Chu Pak Hong and Kaki Sham. The video was in two parts. Shiga asked Ka Lok, who was playing video games, whether he was ready for their wedding half anniversary. Ka Lok appeared to be unshaken and even said that he have been ready long ago. In the next scene, Ka Lok immediately ran into the bathroom and call his buddies for help. Out of two he chose one. He first asked Chu Pak Hong, who agreed right away. When Ka Lok breathed a sigh of relief and left the bathroom, Shiga carried the phone with Chu Pak Hong's voice message. "That jerk is just a jerk, how can he forget something so important. Not remembering isn't important, but he even asks his brothers for help while he doesn't do anything himself. Don't though, sister in law! What do you like to eat? I can help you book a place......" Perfectly exposing Ka Lok as Shiga angrily screamed, "CHAN KA LOK!" Scared out of his wits, Ka Lok said that he had a stomach ache and took the chance to return to the bathroom for another idea. In the second half Ka Lok asked Kaki for help. Kaki smartly said to leave it to him. "It's still candle lit dinner, with flowers, wine, meat and candles, right? I got you, I am on the case for you!" Hearing Kaki's detailed arrangement, Ka Lok breathed another sigh of relief. On the day of the half wedding anniversary, Ka Lok in a suit opened the door for the food delivery. When he got inside and opened up the order, it had white chrysanthemum flowers, chicken, wine, red candles, fruit and bowl for worship. When Shiga saw she immediately got mad, "Chan Ka Lok! I am not dead yet! Are you go to visit the cemetery!" Then she threw all the flowers at Ka Lok. Finally Ka Lok helplessly said, "Actually why bother picking, both teammates are pigs!" * (2023/12/04) The Emperor Motion Picture READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2)'s cast including Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Chu Pak Hong, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Sze Wing and others earlier took to the streets for interview. Chan Ka Lok and Kaki Sham even became "pedestrians" and accepted the on the street interviews. When asked about "the reason for the most serious argument with your other half", Ka Lok paused for while then inspiration struck as he answered, "Don't always do what is best for me. Because she (wife Shiga Lin) is very busy, after work she comes home and still has to cook for me. I feel it's too rough on her, which isn't that good. I say I can just order out, but she says no." He took the opportunity to sing his wife's praises. As for "the last time you were intimate with your companion" He awkwardly said a hour ago, before leaving he gave a goodbye kiss. Earlier he gave her a morning kiss. When asked about "the balance between sex and love and the level of satisfaction", Kaki revealed that Ka Lok was "9:1". Ka Lok could not wait to explain. "Love is 9, because I love her. I can be without anything else, as long as she is here I am fine." * (2023/12/04) The 60th Asia Pacific International Film Festival award ceremony took place two nights ago in Macau. Hong Kong Best Actor Simon Yam Tat Wa won two awards, "Chinese Film Meritorious Figure Award" and "Film Festival Charity Ambassador"! As for Irene Wan Bik Ha's autobiographical film LONELY EIGHTEEN (NGOR MOON DIK SUP BAK SHUI) two nights ago received the "Most Tender Film Award". Irene sincerely thanked everyone of the LONELY cast and crew for their effort and professionalism! Irene was very excited, "First I have to thank everyone of the LONELY EIGHTEEN team, then I want to thank Emperor Motion Pictures and my manager for their support all along. I also want to thank my husband Kenny for his unconditional support and giving me 100% freedom, encouraging and supporting what I want to do. I have to thank all of the friends in the media and the press for their continuous support over these years. Thank you very much everyone!" LONELY EIGHTEEN was the third film that Irene personally produced. She hoped that her film office would continue to work with even more new directors and that Hong Kong film whether on or off screen would have even more new talent and good films. Irene said that after attending the award ceremony she would have to rush to Guangzhou for work. Then she would immediately return to Hong Kong and celebrate with company colleagues, her husband and a group of good friends. * (2023/12/03) Stephy Tang Lai Yan two nights ago appeared at her film AS IT BURNS (BAK JAU YU FUN)'s preview screening. The film just received the Fukuoka Rising Sun International Film Festival Award for Career Achievement, another recognition after receiving the anticipated film of the year at the Golden Rooster Hundred Flower Film Festival. The film would not open until March next year, but Stephy felt happy that the film has already received good performance before its release. She leaned toward being conservative about the suspense film's box office, because the genre was not a popular one. She only hoped that the audience would like it and feel that her acting has improved. Stephy said that the production was very rough as the character had drastic mood swings, but at the time the pandemic required 21 days of quarantine. The days in quarantine were just right for helping her with getting into this lonely character. Two years after the film production and after making comedy film like TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM), she felt that she still has not left the character. "I thought I did. Earlier when I watched the premiere in London, England, I couldn't breathe at all. So all of the visuals came back. Yesterday I watched the preview show again, during the interaction I brought it up and couldn't help but cry. Actually the role's influence on me was pretty enormous." She felt that she was a glutton for punishment and a sadomasochist, the rougher the role was the more she would want to make it again. She said, "It's like breaking up in a relationship, I really enjoy myself as the protagonist in a tragedy. When the work could affect others, I get a lot of satisfaction." She pointed out that normally she would rely on exercises and meditation to reduce stress, but perhaps the emotions have already entered her subconscious without her knowing. For example earlier when she looked at photos from her concert earlier, she still would have a feeling of reluctance. If she would perform another concert it would have to wait until the second half of the year, as she revealed that in the first half of next year she has already arranged for film work. * (2023/12/02) The film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) would open on Lunar New Year next year. Aside from Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, and Peter Chan Charm Man, new additions included Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Wu Fung, Helena Law Lan and others. In the latest trailer, the Tang Lai Yan played Monica and second brother Cheung Kai Chung wore wedding gown and tuxedo. They seemingly were preparing for their wedding. Cheung Kai Chung pointed out that he was ready, but fiance Tang Lai Yan was not. She said, "This person represents my constant fear of marriage, when two people are together mutual understanding is the most important." Wong Yuen Chi played the kitchen god Josephine, who was preparing to marry third brother Chan Charm Man. However their relationship was in a resting period, as they respectively said, "Marriage is like cooking, like an outstanding dinner they are both cons." and "Making a dream come true is destined to be difficult". Third brother even got yelled at by Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), who played Piggy's Ma. Lin Minchen as Meow was suddenly asked whether she has grown fond of Third Brother over time? Everyone's relationships have become mysterious. New addition Ngai Chun Sun played handsome star Mark Gor, a loyal fan of Meow. Mark Gor privately was a greasy faced geek, so Ngai Chun Sun played a character of polar extremes. As the cousin Ho Kai Wa joked that this family was very "promiscuous". * (2023/12/02) Janice Man Wing Shan (JM), Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Panther Chan Lui, Kaho Hung and others yesterday attended a natural diamond art exhibit and opening party. JM who has not appeared in Hong Kong in a long time. She said that now she had no stable place of work. He often had to go everywhere. At the end of the year he would begin planning of his work projects next year. Did he have any plan to be a Mama? JM admitted that she and her husband have communicated, but because they were busy on their own they could only forgive each others. She hoped to have a successful surprise to everyone. Just finished with her film promotion, JM said that when she was free she would be able to attend Christmas and New Year events. If she also had time she would be able to read new scripts and even planning for next year. Speaking of JM becoming a hundred million box office star, would she be able to plan to retire? She joked, "I want to retire too!" Would she be more careful when choosing a script? JM said, "It would depend on fate and luck; for an actor being good every time would be very hard, because you don't know when you would have good performance again. You can only do your best each time." JM also said that she did not pick scripts with awards as a goal, because actors had no way to control how far the film would go. Has her husband complained about her busy work schedule? JM said, "He is even busier than I am, but we understand each other. (When would you plan to be Mama?) We have communicated, but because we are both busy, maybe next year we would suddenly give everyone a surprise? Right now I would accept everyone's blessing in advance." Working more in the mainland in recent years, would JM make Hong Kong films again? She said, "I really want to, I welcome everyone to approach me. I hope to be able to make an action film. Before I got beaten up a lot, I want to try the feeling of hitting someone." She could work with Wu Jing. She said, "Working with Big Brother Wu Jing would be the best, but I know working on a fight film is very tough but very cool." Yu Heung Ying attended the event with her own diamond rings. She explained that the left hand was the engagement ring and the right hand was the family heirloom from her mother in law. She would save the rings for the future for her daughter and daughter in law. She said that she would then have even more motivation to work and make money. Speaking of Louis Koo Tin Lok's interest in making a series of IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA) movies, Yu Heung Ying said that she has heard about it from her boss. "I would work hard on auditions to fight for character, not get lazy because it's our company. Actually I like to audition. Earlier when I was pregnant I have done it too. Instead the directors would feel bad and worry that the emotional upheaval when I act would affect the child. Perhaps some directors felt that I had performance experience, they would not feel right about asking me to audition." * (2023/12/02) On the 1st, the Dante Lam Chiu Yin produced, written and chief directed, Calvin Tong Wai Hon directed action epic BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM) launched its first mainland tour in Guangzhou. Stars Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Isabella Leong Lok Si attended the meeting together. Before its release on Monday, the team would dive into many cinemas in six mainland cities for audience interaction. Chan Wai Ting's decade long cumulated to finally winning the opportunity, with experience he encouraged young dream chasers. He revealed that crime and suspense film scripts have been offered to him, as he hoped to reach high heights. Over ten years ago, Chan Wai Ting was deeply toiling and continuously building his popular and word of mouth. This time when he received Lam Chiu Yin's script invitation, including being able to work with Cheung Ka Fai, Chan Wai Ting's "inner monologue" at the Hong Kong premiere was received by mainland viewers right away. Then, on mainland social media platforms, the hot topic of Chan Wai Ting's "see you at the peak" kept brewing and encouraging many young people who were chasing dreams. "The past decade has been a very lucky decade, I have also always been hiding a film and television dream of being able to make a crime film." Chan Wai Ting admitted that previously he has yet to reached the class and did not meet the director's casting standards for the character. "Thus, this time when the director asked me to perform, I felt like I was headed for a summit. I believed that I would be able to open a gate that would enable to me to rush out. This gate is opening now." Chan Wai Ting also revealed that on the way to Guangzhou, his manager told him that he already had several crime and suspense film and television series scripts being offered to him. This has been a great start. In the hearts of mainland viewers, Cheung Ka Fai and Chan Wai Ting were both Hong Kong god representatives. Now since two gods were on the stage, naturally they would be compared. For the question of "who was more handsome", Chan Wai Ting gave a high emotional quotient answer. "I like Cheung Ka Fai's capacity as an actor, he can contain many different possibilities." At the same time, Chan Wai ting also deeply lamented, "Cheung Ka Fai as an elder actor has helped us with opening up some roads, for us as actors he too has been able to give the encouragement of 'infinite possibilities'. So Cheung Ka Fai in my heart is very handsome." Cheung Ka Fai also showed his humorous side and questioned, "When Chan Wai Ting, Ng Yin Cho, Yuen King Tin, Peng Yu-yan these handsome people told me, you are very handsome! I would question where am I handsome?" Cheung Ka Fai had more than one question. "Before when I read some actors' interviews and they shared that they had a lot of spark with the director and the colleagues, I would think those words were garbage." Cheung Ka Fai said, after working with Lam Chiu Yin on many film and television series he has not sealed any feeling of "spark"; because in the past on the production location each time, the director would make things very difficult for him. "In order to achieve the concepts and the feeling the director wanted, over the years I only felt gradually having chemistry." Cheung Ka Fai added. Hong Kong film and television have been condemned for subjects being restricted, never moving far from subjects like cops and robbers. Some mainland viewers asked Lam Chiu Yin why he would insist on making crime films, Lam Chiu Yin also honestly answered that each director had his interest in finding a specialty that he could call his own style. The insistence on crime films in recent years actually also had a type of "challenge" mentality. Lam Chiu Yin explained, the general public would easily be drawn to their phones and divert their attention, so he really wanted to challenge everyone's attention. "This type of film genres like crime films had higher rhythm and intensity, I hope viewers while watching would not often dig out their phones to look at." Lam Chiu Yin said. Leong Lok Si appeared in the mainland promotion this time, and everyone used the "long missed" opening line to look forward to her performance in the film. As a dramatic actress mainland audience would be more familiar with, what were the greater challenges from participating in this action film? "I didn't have many action scenes, the emotional upheaval was the difficulty of making this film." Leong Lok Si also took the opportunity to say that since she did not have many action scenes this time, she hoped in the future even more action film directors would give her a chance. The chief director and the young director attended the meeting together. Mainland viewers were very concerned with issues like Hong Kong film and television's continuing development. As the producer for director Tong Wai Hon, Lam Chiu Yin first commended him for working very hard, the type that he admired. "Cheung Ka Fai told me, Tong Wai Hon really wanted to director but nothing has gone his way. He hoped that I would have the opportunity to be able to help him a little." Before they have worked together before, Lam Chiu Yin revealed that after receiving this message he agreed without any hesitation. "Whether directors or actors, we all need the younger generations to continue to pass the torch to in order for Hong Kong film to have new life." Lam Chiu Yin also thanked mainland viewers' fondness and love for Hong Kong film and television all along. * (2023/12/02) The Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) yesterday released a new production special. Playing the villain, Wa Jai personally explained the character's complicated personality. In the film Wa Jai played George Lam Chun On, an orphan who felt that since birth those closest to him had no way to take care of him. Due to life being in an unstable environment, the character had multiple personalities. He might be very benevolent, but also very violent. George's identity was also a lawyer. He knew how to draw up the lines of the law and what he could do, so he could be above the law. Cya Liu played Vivian Ha Mei. She felt that George was a very complex person who could not be described in just a few words. In front of different people, he would have different faces. Playing Sau Ho, Gordon Lam Ka Tung described boss George as resembling a villain but also seemed to have a stand up guy side. Because he was a lawyer, often he has been very helpful to him and very concerned about his family. Terrance Lau Chun Him in the film played hacker Davis. Philip Keung Ho Man played the anti crime organization executive named Uncle Chiu. This time he and Wa Jai only had one scene together, but the scene would have a lot of tension. As for Simon Yam Tat Wa, in the film he would play extremely smart lawyer Chung Kam Ming. * (2023/12/01) Louis Vuitton 2024 early fall men's line fashion show took place last night on the Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, with 80 Chinese and foreign celebrities modeling the latest fashion on the catwalk. Last night the attendees included Chow Yun Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Hins Cheung King Hin, Terence Lam Ka Him, Tyson Yoshi, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, MIRROR members Anson Lo Hon Ting, Edan Lui Cheuk On and Ian Chan Cheuk Yin. One of the guests Nicholas Tse Ting Fung was absent due to illness. Chow Yun Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan dressed as a couple in white to watch the show. Fat Gor said that he was fortunate enough to have invited a master to be responsible for their image. Reporters also commended Fat Gor for being like Prince Charming. Fat Gor joked, "Even Uncle Lai (POLICE CADET character name) bought it, not to mention Prince Charming." Last night many international film stars were in attendance. Has any artist asked him for photos? Fat Gor said no, instead he wanted to get photos with them because all of his idols were present. However for now he only got one with Fat Soh. With Christmas on the way, Fat Gor said that this year he would not go on vacation because it would be very close to his wife's birthday. Fat Gor pointed out that because lately he has been busy with his running training in preparation for the marathon, he has not paid attention to the Golden Horse Awards. He also said, "I feel my last marathon performance wasn't the best, later I would have to handle next year's Standard Charters Marathon. I would have to train more, I hope the more I run the further I go. (When would you challenge a full marathon?) Wait until I am 80." Last time Fat Gor raced, many runners on the way asked him for photos. Has his performance been affected by that? He said, "No, I ran very slowly. (Next time would you ask Fat Soh to run with you?) No, Fat Soh would stay home and wait until I finished running to take care of me at home." Koo Tin Lok said that this Christmas he would not have to work and would spend time with his family, but not necessarily going on vacation. "Because the family doesn't like the traditional Christmas feast, they feel turkey met is very 'dry', burnt and doesn't taste good." Speaking of the film he invested in, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA)'s ideal box office performance, Goo Jai said that when he would have time he would attend the audience appreciation events with the actors as a show of support for the film team. Goo Jai stated that the box office success absolutely was very encouraging, as he felt new directors and new actors would be able to bring even more to Hong Kong films. He also revealed that he had a new subject like IN, however it would not just talk about current social events but a social phenomenon. The script was still under preparation, so he has yet to decide whether he would perform or not. * (2023/12/01) The film IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA) after almost a month in release, during its run it has become the single day box office many times. As of November 29th, the film after 28 days already accumulated over HK$ 17 million at the box office. The whole team was very grateful for the audience support and two nights ago director Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun led the cast, including John Chiang Dai Wai (John Gor), Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Leung Chung Hang, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Peter Chan Charm Man, Chu Pak Him, Vanora Hui Yuet Sheung and theme song performer Cath Wong Yin and screen writers Lee Cheuk Fung and Tong Chui Ping to form the strongest and largest audience appreciation team since the film opened. The group of 12 went to the cinema to personally thank the viewers, and wished that the film after entering its fifth week would continue to have good performance. When viewers saw the 12 cast and crew members they were extra excited. John Gor even took the initiative to pump up the crowd, as he put on his character "Uncle Tung"'s trademark baseball cap he received applause and cheer from the entire audience. He said, "Actually Uncle Tung isn't dumb, he is as sharp as me. Thank you very much everyone for supporting IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, I hope everyone would go to the movies more. Many Hong Kong films really are very entertaining." Joining the audience appreciation team for the first time, Lam Bo Yi also got along with the crowd. He said, "Just now John Gor saw me and said he wanted to hit me, hahaha, this director truly deserves a beating. He really is a demon character." The audience appreciation team then gave away commemorative baseball caps to the audience. Director Kan Kwan Chun again thanked the audience for their love, as he gratefully said, "IN BROAD DAYLIGH is preparing to step into its fifth week, good box office represents the support of many people. That is what we want to see the most, hoping to get everyone talking and thinking. I also hope that the film would be able to go even further." Several actors continued to call for viewers to keep going to see the movie and looked forward to even better box office performance. Lam Bo Yi hoped that the audience would not only show their support but also tell their friends, actually a good movie was very hard to come by. John Gor believed that a good movie would definitely have viewers. He has enjoyed and been pleased with the film reviews and box office very much. Yu Heung Ying said that the film has been in the cinemas for over 1 months, but still she saw so many viewers. Thus she wanted to think each viewers who came to the show. She also revealed that the film would be released in North America. She hoped that the film would be able to go to even more different places for releases, so it would be seen by even more people. * (2023/11/30) The film BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM) two nights ago held its premiere. Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, producer Dante Lam Chiu Yin, director Calvin Tong Wai Hon and Emperor Group chief Albert Yeung Sau Sing and his wife attended. The actors shared their production experience on the stage. The event even arranged for a cake for the actors to the birthday song and celebrate Cheung Ka Fai's 59th birthday on the 2nd next month. Ka Fai immediately made a wish and cut he cake. "I wish BURSTING POINT would take flight and be a box office hit." BURSTING POINT received a category III rating. Ka Fai was not afraid that would reduce the box office; Chan Wai Ting has waited over a decade to work with Lam Chiu Yin. The actors shared their experience on the stage. Cheung Ka Fai said that this time he played a good guy, but being the good guy would be hard because that had many restrictions -- unlike playing a villain when he could do whatever he wanted. He said, "Earlier while making UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) I broke my pinky, leaving me to think of Lam Chiu Yin every time I was unable to 'mine' (pick his nose) cleanly. However when I look at all the awards in the display case at home, I too would think of him." Lam Chiu Yin stated that last time when they made UNBEATABLE he made Ka Fai break his finger. This time in BURSTING POINT he made his break his leg. "However he always tells me to act for him, half of your awards are mine!" Ka Fai joked, "Then we should see which of us pass first, if you would go first, I would take half a awards and bury them with you!" Chan Wai Ting remembered attending the BEAST STALKER (JING YUN) and the STOOL PIGEON (JING YUN) premieres. He saw boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing led Ka Fai and Ting Fung to the appearance. After watching the film he has never forgotten them. He really wanted to receive this opportunity. "Then this time Director Lam actually saw me. I thank the director very much for taking a glance at me. Life doesn't have many opportunities to be seen by people. I have waited for over a decade." Ka Fai revealed that he only found out about BURSTING POINT's category III rating two days ago. "This time would be the first category III film in my career, but I can accept that." Ka Fai and William made the jump to become category III film actors for the first time. They were not worried that the rating would lose young viewers and the box office would be affected. Instead they felt that not making a single cut at all helped making the film more attractive, which was another selling point. Producer Lam Chiu Yin also joked that this time the film "burst" to category III, actually during the shoot he already expected it. The boss also gave him free rein, so he would not make any edit to turn the film category II. In addition in the past his films NAKED AMBITION (HO CHING) and OPERATION RED SEA were both rated category III. He considered himself a habitual category III film director, so he would not worry about the box office effects. Instead he would get his all to the production. Leong Lok Si said that in the film she had her share of fight scenes, but she did not get her fill. She even instantly wanted Lam Chiu Yin to give her and Ka Fai more scenes together next time. Chau Sau Na also raised her hand as she wanted fight scenes next time too. She and Leong Lok Si did not mind following the team to go to cinemas for audience appreciation events, even 100 shows would be no problem. Leong Lok Si said that Mommy could take care of her three sons, and the children would not whine. "They are now already big kids, we get along like buddies." She also said that her sons all wanted to watch her new film, but with the category III rating they would not be admitted. Ka Fai and William also said that he would put an effort into running between cinemas in Hong Kong and the mainland for audience appreciation shows. Ka Fai said, "I estimate that running to 100 shows would take awhile, I have a running life, of course I hope to divide up the troops into two routes so it wouldn't be so tough. However the film company probably wants the two of us to go together." Would he not be able to spend Christmas with his family? Ka Fai said, "It doesn't matter to me, when she (wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho) married me I was acting too." However he did not want to let his wife and daughter to go on vacation, ultimately he would like the whole family to go. Speaking of Ka Fai's "big brother" Jacky Cheung Hok You would perform concerts soon, Ka Fai said that business has been keeping him busy. If he would have the time he definitely would show his support. As for Twins would also perform their concerts in January next year, would William attend to support his old flame Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin? He frowned and said, "You really like to ask questions like these, sigh......" Ka Fai immediately spoke up for him, "He would come to my home for karaoke." William then added, "I wish big success for their concerts, I learned from the news that the response has been great. Many people couldn't get tickets." Ka Fai also joked that for Christmas he wanted to go skiing in Japan with William. William stated that he was an avid skier, almost every winter he would take time off to go skiing. Did he celebrate his recent birthday with his girlfriend? He said, "What girlfriend? I did a live stream on my birthday!" He has been rumored to have a foreign girlfriend and He Sui? He asked not to make him sound like such a player. Ka Fai said that he was not sure whether William was single. "Speaking of He Sui I have heard, but we haven't talked about her. It's his private life, youth is wasted if you don't play the field." William stated, "I don't play the field!" Ka Fai joked that he was very lame, when he was young he did not play enough. However more life experience was a good thing as well. William said, "I am grown, growing slowly for everyone to see. I am a big boy, Mommy hasn't rushed me to get married yet." * (2023/11/30) The film TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) won the Golden Horse Awards "audience's choice Best Film" and "Best New Director". Director Nick Cheuk Yik Him, producer Derek Yee Tung Sing and two of the film's actors Siuyea Lo Chun Yp and Sean Wong Tsz Lok two nights ago spoke about their award winning experience. Yee Tung Sing said that with movies he has produced, Cheuk Yik Him was the third to win the Best New Director award. He stated that 5 would be his goal. As for the Hong Kong Film Awards odds, he said that this year 46 films would compete. TIME was released at the end of the year and had an advantage timing wise. Two nights ago Cheuk Yik Him along with the film's producer Yee Tung Sing, actors Lo Chun Yip and Wong Tsz Lok met the media. Cheuk Yik Him savored the awards as he held them, admitting that they were surprises. "This film's subject is very heavy and would scare away viewers, thus receiving the awards and being recognized are very surprising. I personally am rather pessimistic, a willing participant. I studied film, to be able to gather with a group of filmmakers, interact and get along with each other I am already very happy." Cheuk Yik Him's father is Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing, his identity as the "official's offspring" has caught attention. He said that he has not felt any pressure from it, after winning the award Papa was proud of him and praised him for being a good boy. Cheuk Yik Him two nights ago with producer Yee Tung Sing, actors Lo Chun Yip and Wong Tsz Lok met the media. Speaking of the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing response to his relationship with him, "As parents, I am very happy that my son has a job he likes. I hope he would continue to work hard and live out his own sky." Would Cheuk Yik Him feel any pressure from being revealed as a high ranking official's son? He said no pressure. He revealed that Father has always supported his filmmaking. His father has watched TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES and also congratulated him on the award. "My parents are very traditional, their blessing lacks creativity. They just say proud of you, good boy." As for the Ronald Cheng Chung Kei played strict father in TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES, did the character have any shade of Papa? Cheuk Yik Him said, "He isn't as strict, I just collected the data to define the strict father role." Cheuk Yik Him at the Golden Horse Awards revealed that while making TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES he had depression. He explained, "While writing the script I was very depressed. During the shoot I saw the actors and the crew, with more people I was much better." Cheuk Yik Him publicly thanked his girlfriend when he accepted the award, saying that her love and beautiful soul brought him out of the darkness. His girlfriend was moved to tears in the audience. After winning the award, he said that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend. Cheuk Yik Him revealed that he has not officially propose yet, but he was planning to. Would he celebrate winning the award? He said that he just returned to Hong Kong two days ago, he has not celebrated yet. As soon as he returned to Hong Kong he had rice noodles to treat himself. Yee Tung Sing was happy for Cheuk Yik Him for winning the Best New Director with his feature film. "With me as the producer for new director, Cheuk Yik Him is the third to win the New Director Award. When I reach this age, helping young people as the producer has quite a sense of satisfaction. I use what I have learned and experienced, not to say passing them on, helping them resolve problems is pretty good. So my goal is 5 new directors. (So few?) It's very time consuming. (Would you start a class and accept students?) Once someone asked me to lecture, but I am not an academic. I don't have a teaching system, I don't know how to teach. When I see it in person then I know how to do it." The film got them the first taste at the Golden Horse Awards, would that increase their confidence of winning at the Hong Kong Film Awards next year? Yee Tung Sing revealed that for now 46 films have applied, 33 more than last year. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES would be released at the end of the year and won an award, indeed it would have an edge. How would they celebrate? He said that they would not make a big deal, but he would treat the staff. He also said that movies he produced recently TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES and IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUT JI HA) both have very heavy subjects. The goal was hopefully through the film the general public would pay attention. Even if they could not change the world, at least they made more people care. This was their original intent. [ 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 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 Karlie Chung Ching, 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, AKA : PRISON ON FIRE AKA : Gam Yuk Fung Won 2023 AKA : IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA: 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, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia BURSTING POINT Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin, 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 [ 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, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Philip Keung Ho Man Opening December 29 2023 in mainland China Opening January 11 2024 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 ] 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 Natalie Hsu, Kenneth Lai 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? ABANG ADIK Can : Fu Doh Ching Nin d. Lay Jin Ong Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim Shyi Yee, Tan Kim Wang Rating : III Length : 115 mins. Opening October 20 2023 (Preview) Opening December 7 2023 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Abang and Adi are undocumented orphans in Malaysia. While the older brother, a deaf mute, has resigned himself to a life of poverty, his younger sibling burns with indignation. A brutal accident upsets their relationship's fragile balance. TOUCHING THE SKIN OF EERINESS d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Shota Sometani, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Hoshi Ishida Rating : IIB Length : 56 mins. Opening December 4 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Chihiro and his elder half-brother are at once close but distant. He practises a strange no-touch dance routine with his classmate Naoya, who is himself experiencing coldness in his relationship with his girlfriend. A prequel to an unmade feature, this short film uses the human body instead of words to convey the indifference and violence inherent in human relationships. DESERT AND OUR PRIDE d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 54 mins. Opening December 3 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, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, 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. 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, Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening October 22 2023 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CO2mJMe8d4w [ 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. FLUFFY LOVE Can : Yu Gor Ju Ji Wui Suet Wa d. Lai Meng Jie Belle Shin, Kent Tsai, Mandy Wei Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/-4sWTONTteg [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The orange cat originally had no expectations of living with humans. When he was wandering, he was temporarily taken in by the kind-hearted Chen Yuting. Just when he felt that humans were actually different from what cats thought, Chen Yuting suddenly disappeared. Why did the girl leave, but he knew that Lu Junxiang, who didn't have any pets but often came to buy feed, also wanted to find her, and even used his brains on a cat in order to find the goddess in his heart! Ever since he and Lu Junxiang started living together as humans and cats, in addition to enjoying the right of being commanded and trampled by cats, there is also a particularly interesting task, which is to allow Lu Junxiang to get closer to Chen Yuting, who is destined to be with them, and at the same time avoid all kinds of misunderstandings. My childhood sweetheart Feifei is actively chasing after my love. LAST SUSPECT Can : Lik Gau Yim Yi Yun d. Mo Zhang Zhang Xiaofei, Lee Hong-Chi, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Hung Junjia , Wang Ziyi, Wang Yixuan, Lai Xi, Terence Yin, Liu Huan, Bao Shang En Rating : IIB Length : 119 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Iu7p1PnHeLg [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Chen Zhiqi is a prominent lawyer, who has yet to lose a case. But when her daughter is kidnapped, she receives a phone call asking her to defend a murder suspect within five days, and only by winning the case can she save her daughter. The case takes a turn for the better with the help of police officer Jin Zhixiong. As the investigation unfolds and evidence emerges, Chen gradually discovers the truth, revealing the man behind the curtain. Will she be able to save her daughter in time? ORANGE LAMP d. Mitsuhiro Mihara Masato Wada, Shihori Kanjiya Rating : I Length : 101 mins. 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. GIRLS UND PANZER DAS FINALE ~CHAPTER 4~ d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 54 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/389UT3kitcY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Semi-final round has now begun! However, the ace of Oarai Girls' Academy,Anglerfish Team, was knocked out at the beginning of the match. Can they beatContinuation High School with the remaining members? On the other side, the battle between Kuromorimine Girls' Academy and St. GlorianaGirls' College is at a white heat. Erika Itsumi, the commander of Kuromorimine, is going to fight against her strong rival Darjeeling, the commander of St. Gloriana, with her own Sensha-do. Oarai Girls' Academy VS Continuation High School. Kuromorimine Girls' Academy VS St. Gloriana Girls' College. Keep your eyes on these two fierce races. Let's see who can enter the final battle! INTIMACIES (PART 1) d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Rei Hirano, Ryo Sato, Mikio Tayama, Ayako Ito Rating : IIA Length : 113 mins. Opening November 27 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Ryusuke Hamaguchi's first exploration of extreme duration is a fascinating epic following the tensions between a pair of young lovers, and the difficult realisation of the stage play they collaborate on. The first half of the film chronicles the process of making the play and the second half contains the actual stage performance, followed by an epilogue. Conceived while Hamaguchi was teaching at the ENBU film and theatre school, and featuring an ensemble cast of ENBU students and colleagues, Intimacies blends fiction and documentary, the cinematic and theatrical, in its observational study of human relationships constructed with introspective conversations and poetry. Intimacies will be presented in two parts. Part I is 113 mins and Part II is 142 mins. Full length of the film is 255 mins. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 98 mins. 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. ELEGIES Can : Si Lit : Poem d. Ann Hui On Wa Rating : I Length : 101 mins. Opening March 30 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening November 23 2023 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. TOURNAMENT SUB ZERO EIGHT d. Sam Leong Sing Chi Sam Leong Sing Chi, Chan Shek Man, Kam Kwong, Kwong Ming Yip, Chu Yan Chi Opening November 23 2023 THE CORD OF LIFE d. Qiao Sixue Badema, Yider Rating : I Length : 96 mins. Opening November 23 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Alus is a Mongolian electronic musician confused about what he wants in life. He also cannot bear to see his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, living like a captive in his brother's city apartment, so he decides to take her back to the grassland in search of the home she yearns for. As his mother's condition worsens, Alus tries to stop her from getting lost by tying his mother to him with a rope. The rope is like an umbilical cord that reconnects him to his mother's thoughts, his hometown, and his native culture... PASSION d. Ryusuke Hamaguchi Aoba Kawai, Fusako Urabe, Ryota Okamoto, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Nao Okabe Rating : IIA Lenght : 116 mins. Opening November 20 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A birthday dinner of a happily engaged couple, an accidentally disclosed affair, and five lifelong friends entangled in love. Hamaguchi's first feature, as well as his graduate work for his master's degree in film at the Tokyo University of the Arts, reveals the concealed drama in life, stirs up the undercurrents of love, digs out the most exciting secrets in self-deceiving words, and gradually reveals the deepest desire of each and every individual there is. Backed by George Gershwin's blues piano piece, the film points out the ever-changing and unpredictable love and desires of men and women in the modern metropolis. THE DRUMMER d. Yeung Kuen Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, David Lo Dai Wai, Ng Wui, Fernando Carpio, Elaine Chow Sau Lan Rating : IIA Lenght : 92 mins. Opening November 18 2023 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 APRIL STORY d. Shunji Iwai Takako Matsu, Seiichi Tanabe Rating : I Length : 67 mins. Opening November 16 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Long awaited spring is just around the corner when Uzuki Nirenno bids goodbye to her family and leaves Hokkaido. She is moving to Tokyo to attend a university. A new apartment, a new neighbour, a new bicycle, a new book shop, and a new view adorned by dancing cherry blossoms petals. One day, when introducing herself during her homeroom orientation, Uzuki finds herself unexpectedly embarrassed by an innocent question asked by a fellow student. "Why did you choose this university?" For indeed, Uzuki's secret motivation was somewhat a frivolous one...This coming-of-age classic from Shunji Iwai is still beautiful and refreshing as it was in 1998. 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! 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? 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. 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. 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 [ 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. 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 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 CIRCUIT ] 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. SNOWFIELD AND OUR WILL d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Length : 54 mins. Opening December 10 2023 PRISON ON FIRE Can : Gam Yuk Fung Won 2023 AKA : IMPRISONED II: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE AKA: 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, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 79 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia THE BOY AND THE HERON d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation Opening December 14 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tokyo, near the end of World War II in the Pacific. 11 year old Mahito loses his mother in a fire, and takes refuge with his father in his mother's hometown. They move into an old mansion on a large estate, which also includes a secluded tower that has become a nesting spot for a gray heron. Mahito struggles with complex feelings toward his father, who runs a factory supplying the war effort, and his new stepmother Natsuko, who happens to be his mother's younger sister. To make matters worse, he becomes alienated at school. Mahito was told that the tower was built by his mother's granduncle, who eventually disappeared inside it, never to be seen again. One day, Natsuko suddenly goes missing, so Mahito ventures into the tower to look for her. Led by the gray heron, he unwittingly ends up embarking on an odyssey into another world. Mahito finds himself in a bizarre realm where the living and the dead exist side by side. As he encounters its astonishing inhabitants, he comes to learn of the secrets of the world. MOVIE PRETTY CURE ALL STARS F d. Yuta Tanaka Japanese Animation Length 73 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Semi-final round has now begun! However, the ace of Oarai Girls' Academy, Anglerfish Team, was knocked out at the beginning of the match. Can they beat Continuation High School with the remaining members? On the other side, the battle between Kuromorimine Girls' Academy and St. Gloriana Girls' College is at a white heat. Erika Itsumi, the commander of Kuromorimine, is going to fight against her strong rival Darjeeling, the commander of St. Gloriana, with her own Sensha-do. Oarai Girls' Academy VS Continuation High School. Kuromorimine Girls' Academy VS St. Gloriana Girls' College. Keep your eyes on these two fierce races. Let's see who can enter the final battle! CITY HUNTER THE MOVIE: ANGEL DUST d. Kenji Kodama Japanese Animation Length : 95 mins. Opening December 28 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] City Hunter returns to the cinemas with the final chapter, "City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust". The film is adapted from Tsukasa Hojo's manga masterpiece which has sold more than 50 million copies in the world and will again feature TM NETWORK's classic song "Get Wild". The film ranked at number one at the Japanese box office in its opening week. Ryo Saeba, a top -notch marksman who runs a private detective agency named “City Hunter” with his partner Kaori Makimura. They will receive requests when the secret code of "XYZ" is written on the message board at Shinjuku station. This time, City Hunter has taken a new mission to resolve the mystery around an invention from a biotech company called Angel Dust that can turn nanomachines into super soldiers. Meanwhile the dark past of Ryo Saeba is revealed, and he will need to face his fate ful enemy in the final chapter! 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, Philip Keung Ho Man, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Opening December 29 2023 in mainland China Opening January 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the new century, the fight against drugs faces an unprecedented and difficult challenge! Under the deep and complex dark network, an invisible war is being waged in Hong Kong...... Typhoon signal was hoisted in Hong Kong. Under the cover of the fierce wind, four tons of methamphetamine were entering Hong Kong, pending to be sold on the dark network. A cyber revelry of druggies was about to be unveiled, and a storm was brewing in the quiet Victoria Harbour. Police had to arrest the "boss" behind the scenes and nip the "drug network” in the bud in no time, that pushed their undercover intelligence to the narrow road. In the center of the storm, undercover agents, police officers, drug lords, black, white, and gray entangled. 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. RASCAL DOES NOT DREAM OF A KNAPSACK KID d. Soichi Masui Japanese Animation Opening January 11 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] March begins, and there is only one month left in the third term. Sakuta Azusagawa is about to celebrate the graduation of his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima. As he waits for Mai at Shichirigahama beach, an elementary school-aged girl who looks like Mai did when she was a child actress appears in front of him. "Who are you, old man?" she asks. Is this a dream or an illusion? As he thinks about this mysterious experience, his father calls him. "It's about your mother. She says she wants to see Kaede," he says. Sakuta and Kaede's mother never came to terms with what happened to Kaede. Having been hospitalized for so long, their mother finally wants to see her daughter. To fulfill their mother's wish, Sakuta makes the difficult decision to meet face-to-face — something they haven't done in a long time. He's unable to hide his nervousness about all this. Never-before-seen scars begin to appear on Sakuta's body. Could these be warning signs of a new type of puberty syndrome? 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 Teaser : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro 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 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nearly four decades after the Yausjiro Ozu tribute documentary Tokyo-Ga, German auteur Wim Wenders returns to Japan and makes a glorious comeback to form this transcendent drama about the beauty of simplicity. In a sublime performance that earned him the Best Actor prize in Cannes, Koji Yakusho plays Hirayama, a public toilet cleaner who leads a quiet life that involves only work and enjoying his eclectic collection of music and books. Over a series of encounters, we slowly learn of Hirayama's previous life and why he chose his current lifestyle. 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 TABLE FOR SIX 2 Can : Fan Hei Gung Sum 2 d. Sunny Chan Wing Sun Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, Peter Chan Charm Man, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Dee Ho Kai Wa, Wu Fung, Peter Lai Pei Tat, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Belief in our own blessings can bring us good fortune, but what is true fortune? Fortune and misfortune, love and hate, what is their ultimate definitions? One family, three couples, three weddings. After they decided to move on, what further challenges await them? Marriage isn't just about two individuals; it involves a whole family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sunny Chan, with his unique sense of humor, once again dives into the complex dynamics of modern society's men and women, families, and romance. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR AUCKLAND CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 30 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Spark Arena Quay Park, Auckland CBD 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: LIVE NATION NEW ZEALAND https://www.livenation.co.nz/show/1460255/joker-xue-extraterrestrial-world-tour/auckland/2024-03-30/en * JOKER XUE MELBOURNE CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 26 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/JOKERXUE24/venues/MPK/performances/ERLA2024690JX/tickets * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR SYDNEY CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 23 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Qudos Bank Arena Olympic Blvd and Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales 2127 Australia https://qudosbankarena.com.au/event/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOKERXUE24 * JAY CHOU "CARNIVAL" WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : March 17 2024 @ 7:30 PM March 16 2024 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rod Laver Arena Olympic Boulevard and Batman Ave., Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK AUSTRALIA: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JAYCHOU24 * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR TORONTO CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 13 20234 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Coca-Cola Coliseum 45 Manitoba Drive Toronto Ontario M6K 3C3 Canada https://www.coca-colacoliseum.com/events/detail/joker-xue TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005F76EC15259B * JOKER XUE "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" TOUR VANCOUVER CONCERT 2024 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 7 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Rogers Arena 800 Griffiths Way Vancouver British Columbia Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 448, 388, 338, 268, 198, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005F76E11047E4 * JAY CHOU DATE AND TIME : March 2 2024 VENUE LOCATION: Giants Stadium Grand Parade Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Australia * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday February 24 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: $ 338, 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-la 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 * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 18 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://sellingticket.us/the-wynners-reno 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 * THE WYNNERS "FAREWELL WITH LOVE" IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME : Friday, February 16 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: UBS Arena at Belmont Park 2400 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont NY TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 238, 188, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/the-wynners-new-york 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 * RICHIE JEN "MISS YOU" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 11 2024 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater at Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 298, 268, 228, 198, 168, 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 * FISH LEONG THEORY OF LOVE PARIS CONCERT 2023 DATE AND TIME: January 18 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Salle Pleyel 252 Rue Faubourg Saint Honore 75008 Paris - France TICKET PRICES: 374, 308, 242, 176, 132 euros TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.ticketmaster.fr/en/manifestation/fish-leong-ticket/idmanif/569160 * FISH LEONG THEORY OF LOVE LONDON CONCERT 2023 DATE AND TIME: January 16 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://onionproduction.com/fishleong https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/fish-leong TICKET PRICES: GBP 340, 280, 220, 160, 120, 90 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/516203/fish-leong-tickets * 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 * KELLY CHEN SEASON 2 WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : December 30 2023 @ 8:30 PM VENUE LOCATION : OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/ * KELLY CHEN SEASON 2 WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : December 24 2023 @ 1 AM VENUE LOCATION : Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/ * 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 * KELLY CHEN SEASON 2 WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : December 20 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill MD 20745-4731 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/ * KELLY CHEN SEASON 2 WORLD TOUR 2023 DATE AND TIME : December 16 2023 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION : Dolby Live at Park MGM 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S Park MGM Las Vegas NV 89109-4337 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/ TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2E005F52921E7AA9 * 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 $108, 68, 48 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bayareahkcc/1036286 * YEAHS WHEN WE WERE WILD LIVE 2023 DATE AND TIME : Friday, December 8 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION : Rivoli Toronto 334 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5V 2A2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 99.44 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yeahs-when-we-were-wild-live-2023-in-canada-toronto-on-tickets-747620120907 * 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 * YEAHS WHEN WE WERE WILD LIVE 2023 DATE AND TIME : Sunday, December 3 2023 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION : UBC Asian Centre Auditorium 1871 West Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 92.40 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE https://eventbrite.ca/e/yeahs-when-we-were-wild-live-2023-in-canada-vancouver-bc-tickets-744794840417 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 December 3 2023 10 MY HEAVENLY CITY d. Sen-I Yu Vivian Sung, Keung To, Jack Yao Chun-yao, Mandy Wei Man, Jessica Lee Ka Man 9 TROLLS BAND TOGETHER d. Walt Dohrn, Tim Heitz DreamWorks Animation English Voices: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake 8 SOUND OF FREEDOM d. Alejandro Moneverde Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, Bill Camp 7 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 6 THE MARVELS d. Nia DaCosta Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Valleni, Samuel L. Jackson 5 THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONBIRDS AND SNAKES d. Francis Lawrence Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage, Josh Andres Rivera, Viola Davis 4 READY O/R 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, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Law Kar Ying, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Fish Liew Chi Yu, 3 NAPOLEON d. Ridley Scott Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby 2 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 1 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 ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS READY OR ROT AKA : READY OR KNOT 2 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 Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening November 30 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CO2mJMe8d4w [ 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. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES 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/0k8VPd1W5BQm [ 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. 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 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. 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Heyo https://youtu.be/tyFyrVAk0ts 2 YOU ARE MY ONLY ONE Can : Nei Si Ngor Dik Wai Yut Albert Chau Kat Pui https://youtu.be/WnwJdKLpap8 1 DON'T MIND ME Can : Seh Gau Hung Gui Ngam Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/0uYsYjnSdqA HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART 5 MARGARITA Can : Ma Gat Lit Dut Ouyang Nana https://youtu.be/tf6JD-oeoOA 4 SOMETHING MISSING Can : Hung Sing Gei Eason Chan Yik Shun https://youtu.be/-iQF_Cv9Vcg 3 FELLOW TRAVELERS Can : Tung Lo Yun Xiao Zhan https://youtu.be/PnCBcn6gEj4 2 STAY FOR ME Can : Wai Ngor Ting Lau Chen Li Nong https://youtu.be/t3lSLZ-T680 1 LIVE BY THE SEA Can : Heung Hoi Yi Sun Chen Chusheng https://youtu.be/wumB_1uEB20 ------------ --------------------- ILLUME FILMS PRESENT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT https://www.facebook.com/illume.films.inspire Opening December 8 2023 in North America UNITED STATES LOS ANGELES, CA AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 AMC Puente Hills 20 SAN FRANCISCO CA Century 25 Union Landing Century Daly City 20 Union City Cinemark SACRAMENTO CA Regal Laguna Village MIAMI FL AMC Aventura 24 HONOLULU HI Regal Dole Cannery CHICAGO IL AMC 600 North Michigan BOSTON MA AMC Boston Causeway 13 BETHESDA MD AMC Montgomery 16 NEW YORK NY Regal Tangram AUSTIN TX Regal Gateway DALLAS TX AMC Grapevine Mills 24 HOUSTON TX AMC Fountain 18 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 Markham, ON Cineplex Cinema Markham and VIP Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Richmond Hill, ON SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas TORONTO, ON Cineplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas and VIP Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate --------------------- ---------------------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com