From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (December 21 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. MISCELLANEOUS * (2023/12/27) The Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred, Kwan Chi Yiu directed action crime film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) two days ago held its Beijing premiere. Wa Jai led a group of actors including Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Cya Liu, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Philip Keung Ho Man, Lam Suet, Kevin Chu Kam Yin and Terrance Lau Chun Him to attend and spent a cheerful Christmas together at work. The team wore gray sweat shirts with the film title to the premiere, and visited 9 cinemas in a row. They met with media and viewers. Wa Jai, Peng Yu-Yan and Cya Liu became the audience's foci. The host even rushed Eddie to get married. When Eddie greeted the audience, he wished everyone single to find their other halves soon. In fluent Putonghua he chanted a slogan, "I DID IT MY WAY! I DID IT MY WAY! NEXT YEAR LOVE ALL THE WAY!" Then the host joked, "Look out for yourself first!" Eddie could only smile in response and did not dare to say more. The always mischievous Eddie cheered up everyone on the team. Two days ago while interacting with a viewer, Eddie was asked to say "Peng Yu-Yan how are you!" At first he was baffled, later he realized that the viewer had the same name as him, which was a surprise to him. Then other viewers followed and called himself "Jiang Men Peng Yu Yan", as viewers claiming to be "Peng Yu Yan" of different places rose up. Finally even "Xian Lau Tak Wa" appeared. Action director Chin Kar Lok also pointed out that after working together on this film, he realized that Eddie could absolutely be the new generation action actor with his decent agility. After Director Chin said that, Eddie immediately performed a flip. Wa Jai said, "I lost!" Wa Jai at the premiere wore his character's black framed glasses. When viewers asked why he would be so "cruel" to his friends in the film, he removed his glasses without hesitation and defended himself. "Without the glasses I am a warm guy, just ask Cya Liu!" Wa Jai's fans applauded. Speaking of playing Wa Jai's wife in the film, Cya Liu said with satisfaction, "I don't thought that my dream would come rue, in addition I was able to strike back at Brother Ka Tung. Because earlier while working with Ka Tung on LIMBO (JI CHI) he kept hitting her, I didn't even dare to look at him directly. However this time was different, I can raise my head and look at him because I am his 'Dai Soh', Brother Wa's wife!" Even Ka Tung would have never imagined that in the film actually the "cruelest" character was her, he could not help but cried out "Dai Soh" and Cya could not be happier! * (2023/12/27) Taiwan actor Edward Chen, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Leung Chung Hang, Hazel Lam Hoi Tung and director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) yesterday went to the cinema for their film LOVE AT FIRST LIE (BUT SI NEI BUT OI NEI)'s audience appreciation show. Mandy's romance was exposed earlier, she also generously said that this Christmas was the first that she spent with her director boyfriend Christopher, but they celebrated with a group of friends at her home instead of just the two of them. What gift did she get from her boyfriend? She said that her instant camera was broken so her boyfriend gave her a new one. She instead did not give any gift, but she did personally cooked. Edward Chen came to promote the film during Christmas. He too felt that girls who cook well would get more points. If he would have the chance he would like to try Mandy's cooking. Having been single for years, would he like to meet Hong Kong girls? He said that Hong Kong and Taiwan girls were different, but he was afraid of difficulty in communication with Hong Kong girls. Has he asked Mandy to introduce Hong Kong girls? Mandy said that she did not have any female friends she could introduce, because most of them played basketball. Edward Chen said that they could play ball together. Edward Chen described during the shoot he and Mandy were more like brothers than lovers. Mandy said, "For our kiss scene, our noses kept getting caught. I am sorry that we aren't suitable to be together, which truly is a shame!" Would he accept a relationship with a older woman? Edward Chen said, "I feel the guy being the older one would be a little better, this way he can take care of his girlfriend." * (2023/12/27) Ken Low Wai Kwong's former wife Bonnie Lai Suk Yin yesterday was found unconscious at home by her husband. She was rushed to hospital but in the end was confirmed dead. Around midnight, Lai Suk Yin and her husband Hui Chi Ching held a barbecue with friends at home. Around 3 AM, Hui and friends left. At the time no one detected anything out of the ordinary. Lai on her personal social media platform posted a story of the barbecue and photos with her dog. Around 6 PM, Lai texted her husband via WhatsApp "See you in the next life." Around 1 pm, after returning home Hui found Lai unconscious in bed, burnt coal was found in the bedroom bathroom and he called the police. The police did not find any suicide note. The cause of death would await the autopsy. The case has been listed as a suicide. Reportedly, Lai Suk Yin over the years has been fighting depression and attending her scheduled appointments. However her family life has been harmonious. Lately nothing has been out of the ordinary, and no one detected that she had suicidal thoughts. Lai Suk Yin 1998 wed Low Wai Kwong and had two sons Lo Chun Yin (24) and Lo Chun Hei (18), but the marriage only lasted 8 years. After their 2006 divorce, Low Wai Kwong raised their sons. However the sons were still very close to their mother, constantly meeting for dinner. They even went on vacation with her two sons with her current husband. Low Wai Kwong said that he has already learned about Lai Suk Yin's passing. His older son who was currently working in Hong Kong and his young son who has returned from studying in England two weeks ago rushed to the hospital already. He continued, two weeks ago he and Lai Suk Yin talked on the phone about their sons, but at the time her tone was peaceful and did not show any abnormal sign. Currently working on a series in the mainland, Eva Lai Yin Shan found the news of her friend Lai Suk Yin's passing completely hard to accept. She sobbed, "Why would it be like this? I really can't accept it. We in recent years with a group of friends did charity work in a very low key manner, giving material to the basic level families and children. She often gave money and effort. We would go to her home for barbecue, eat and chat, but because I was too busy I couldn't go that day. We earlier even encouraged her for getting the highest score in her jewelry authentication certification. We even said that we would take her to dinner, unfortunately we haven't been able to." Ah Shan said that Lai Suk Yin was kind, loyal and a good Mama, putting all of her efforts into taking care of her family at home and outside. However how could life ever be perfect? She revealed that lately she was hiding something, originally she wanted to find a chance to chat with her. Now only regret remained. "I really don't know what to say, I can't accept it. I can only treat it like she went overseas. I hope she would be happier." Yeung Yuk Mui was shocked to hear about Lai Suk Yin's passing, because only two days ago she texted her Merry Christmas and she replied. Yeung Yuk Mui was unable to attend Lai Suk Yin's birthday party earlier, and they even said that they would meet up later. "I really would have never guessed that something like this would happen. In my eyes she is a good Mama, really took care of her sons. She was very positive. In recent years she has been studying cooking and draw. She drew very well. I hope she would be able to rest in peace!" Yam Tat Wa who has worked with her on a movie said, "I feel very upset, I don't know why life would be like this......I remember when we were in Holland working on YOUNG AND DANGEROUS. She was very happy, a nice girl. We didn't have too much time to talk, ultimate she was a girl and I had to keep my distance." He pointed out that they were not too familiar. After working together they have not met again. He lamented, "Hoi Mei (Kathy Chow) passed, many friends passed. Life is unexpected. I wished them all a safe journey. Everyone should cherish those in front of you. If you feel you took a wrong turn, turn around and in the end you would go back on the straight path. Everything can be resolved." Lai Suk Yin in 1995 after becoming Miss Asia first runner up joined the business and performed in films like YOUNG AND DANGEROUS 3, 97' LAN KWAI FONG, and BIO-ZOMBIE with her share of sexy appearances. In 2002 after finishing the movie SHARK BUSTER (FAN SAU SO DUT HIN DUI) and remarrying Lai Suk Yin gradually eased out of on camera work to be a full time Mama. She once revealed because taking care of four children she did not have enough time no matter what, so she did not plan to make a full comeback. She would still be able to take some lighter jobs. This year she returned with the ViuTV series LEGAL AFFAIR, in which she guest starred as Norman Cheung Lap Kei's wife. At the time some online asked if she was making a comeback, she replied, "Yes, just messing around!" The series premiered on the 18th, but no one expected that it would be her final work. * (2023/12/26) Carlos Chan Ka Lok in the Emperor Motion Picture new film THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) with Kaki Sham, Dee Ho Kai Wa and others formed a rick kid army opposite the Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai played group founder and chair and Simon Yam Tat Wa played business partner. Ka Lok in the film even had physical and oral altercation with Wai Jai, with the 70's and 80's retro costume he stood out! Director Chong Man Keung felt that Ka Lok in the film looked like Alan Tang Kwong Wing. Ka Lok felt honored and said, "Many on the staff has said that. When I put on this costume, slick my hair back and took my mark, everyone saw Mr. Tang Kwong Wing. I thought that's great, Mr. Tang Kwong Wing was an elder I really liked, I hope to be able to perform even better." Ka Lok played a rich son of a banker. In the film Wai Jai tried his best to recruit him into his scheme, and later ended up in prison because of him. When they met for the first time at a dinner for the rich, the art team spent a lot of effort to bring back the 70s and 80s night club set. In order to make his frivolous and arrogant personality stand out, Ka Lok at his first meeting with Wai Jai in the film already aired his displeasure at him. Later in another scene Ka Lok was surprised to learn that Wai Jai dragged him into a loss. He angrily rushed into his and Brother Wa's meeting for drinks and even made physical contact. In two scenes he showed his color to the Best Actor. For a good performance, Ka Lok showed no fear and went head on with the two Best Actor. Ka Lok said, "Actually at first the script wasn't written with too many details, nor told me want to do. However I performed, I unknowingly pushed Mr. Leung once. Because I was very mad I pushed him. The director really liked it and said we could keep it, and I could push even harder. With the director's permission, I had the courage!" Ka Lok in the film dared to get rough with Wai Jai, behind him was an army of gentlemen including Kaki, Ah Dee, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Angus Yeung Tin Yue and Eric Tsui Ho Cheong. The younger generation felt honored to be able to perform with Best Actors Wai Jai and Yam Tat Wa. They even agreed that when they took their marks for their time, Wai Jai gave them two thumbs up to cheer them on, but with further consideration they discovered another secret. Kaki said, "After finishing the first take, Wai Jai told us more effort but only gave up one thumb up. Someone explained that Wai Jai hinted that two thumbs meant he would give us two chances. Now with only one we only had a chance. When that take went, Wai Jai indeed no longer gave any thumb up to us. He only said more effort, haha!" * (2023/12/25) Philip Keung Ho Man had a full harvest in 2023. In recent months he had several movies opened, including BURSTING POINT (BAU LIT DIM), THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI), I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG), WOLF HIDING (NO CHIU) and the shot in Malaysia THE LOCKSMITH (SOR JIN), and a Lunar New Year film that would open in Malaysia. Hak Jai said that he was happy that he was so busy. "I don't dare to say full harvest, these films were made during the pandemic. Now they are released all at once, which is pretty shocking to me. I remember during the pandemic the market was poor, many people were affected because traveling required quarantine, productions had many restrictions. I continued to struggle and charge ahead, with the 'work as much as I could' mentality. The good news amid the bad news was that the performance was decent." He described the upcoming release THE GOLDFINGER had a cast that would only "come by once every century". His character traversed between superstars Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau Tak Wa, he felt like he won a prize; in addition he worked with William Chan Wai Ting for the first time and set off spark in BURSTING POINT, he was very pleased with his performance. Hak Jai revealed that he, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, and Benz Hui Siu Hung starred in THE LOCKSMITH (SOR JIN). Playing the "locksmith", he in his everyday locksmith job ran into a case, unlocked the demon within people. His character went through a drastic change and gave his acting bug its fill. Before the shoot he took a few days of lock opening skill training. "Opening locks aren't easy, not just taken care of with a skeleton key. Inside the locks are balls and rings that needed to be adjusted, the level of intricacy was very wonderful. Honestly, if the lock at home is broken, with all the equipment I would be able to take care of it." Malaysia was the home of Hak Jai's maternal grandmother, to him it had a special sense of familiarity. He won the first film award of his life in Malaysia, when he won Best Supporting Actor with SHOCKWAVE (CHAK DAN JUEN GA). He revealed that years later he made two movies in Malaysia, the Malaysian film market thrived and gradually became the general climate; filmmakers there were very willing to work with Hong Kong actors, directors and producers. Hak Jai hoped to play the bridge character and bring everyone out of Hong Kong. Hak Jai in 1986 joined show business, from television to film his acting has been recognized. When asked if he had any plan to direct or screenwrite? He said, "I have thought about directing. This job isn't simple; it is tremendously difficult. I still need to absorb a little more. Now I am often coming up with stories with screenwriters. Everyone hope to come up with good ideas, and turn stories into movies. I want to make stories that are relatable and social subjects, I would be able to play the small characters under the social problems. I am also interested in special effect make up character, like THE ELEPHANT MAN. After make up no one would be able to recognize me, which would be an enormous challenge for actors." * (2023/12/25) This Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year movie slate would first include ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) with the "bucktooth criminal mastermind" Aaron Kwok Fu Sng leading "part time robbers" Gordon Lam Ka Tung and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai). The story would have its share of dark humor and action gun fights to satisfy the audience's sensory stimulation. Last year the Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Minchen Lin and Louis Cheung Kai Chung starred TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) made HK$ 77 million at the box office. The team would return for a sequel as TABLE 2 would even add fresh meat Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun and bring in the audience with laughter during the New Spring. At the same time, the Anson Lo Hon Ting and Keung To starred Lunar New Year film THE MOON THI4V3S (DOH YUET JEH) earlier released its trailer. The story would involve the theft of the first moon landing watch. Keung To would play his first villain role and MIRROR fans would absolutely look forward to the film. The Lunar New Year film box office would be fiercely competitive. * (2023/12/24) Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Cya Liu, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Simon Yam Tat Wa and others recently promoted their film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) in Guangzhou. Aside from live interactions, they also sang online. Cya Liu performed the song from the film, and the director also performed an English song. Finally special guest George Lam Chi Cheung made a surprise appearance and performed WITH LOVE to bring back many memories for the audience. * (2023/12/24) The two Best Actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau Tak Wa starred film THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) would open on December 30th around the world. After completing its Hong Kong premiere earlier, director and screenwriter Felix Chong Man Keung along with lead actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai immediately flew to Singapore and Malaysia to begin the overseas promotional tour for THE GOLDFINGER. Leung Chiu Wai have not promoted for a movie overseas for a long time. This time with director and screenwriter Chong Man Keung he flew to Singapore and Malaysia to personally promote the film THE GOLDFINGER. Naturally he attracted fans from both places to catch a glimpse of his charm. Wherever he went the crowd followed, which has been a rare sight in recent years. Director Chong Man Keung seek to innovate while creating THE GOLDFINGER script. He did his best to jump out of the comfort zone. Director Chong said, "The entire film production was like an adventure, to discover something unknown. The characters the two Best Actors played were ones that they have rarely attempted before. For example Leung Chiu Wai as such a villain, few would imagine that before. During editing, I saw Leung Chiu Wai's acting and would think this person has already act for over 30 years. How could he still improve? When you reach such a stage and still have new faces to show the audience, it is quite a surprise!" When asked about the secret of continuous improvement, Leung Chiu said, "Before the shoot, of course I had to reach a lot of related material, study the character's state of mind. During the preparation, I would try to observe the changes in my body language, look at my expressions in the mirror for any difference. This time the greatest help to me was the costumes. We spent a lot of time on studying the look. Actors really need to rely on their appearance to get into the character. This time the costumes helped a lot, after make up and costumes I seemed to have turned into Ching Yat Yin!" As for the cast, Wai Jai not only reunited with his best partner Lau Tak Wa, but also new co-stars like Choi Cheuk Yin to bring many sparks and impact. Wai Jai said, "Working with Ah Sa for the first time, she is very smart and very hard working; no more needs to be said about Wa Jai, we have been working on movies together since we were little. I believe the bond started from television. Everyone at the time were already great friends, the bond was established on trust. On the set (THE GOLDFINGER) we didn't need any special communication and we were already able to do it. I don't know why, whatever I can he can follow!" Wai Jai and Wa Jai at the hospital had a scene, which left a particularly deep impression on Wai Jai. "In that hospital scene, we seem to have picked up that bond again. Before taking our marks we didn't know how it would turn out. When I watched the premiere in Hong Kong, I felt that we indeed had that type of spark between us!" Currently Wai Jai has been promoting THE GOLDFINGER nonstop. In March next year he would head to Germany to participate in a Hungarian director's movie, in which he would play a neuroscientist. Currently he has been making preparations. When asked about his retirement plan, Wai Jai reiterated, "I truly have never thought retiring, in the future days I will make however many movies I can make. I have always hoped that, aside from Hong Kong films, to work with filmmakers of other places and try different styles of characters and films." * (2023/12/23) With Andy Lau Tak Wa, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Simon Yam Tat Wa, the crime film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) would open in the mainland on the 29th. As the coldest Winter Solstice in recent years, producer and star Lau Tak Wa led the team to Guangzhou to attend the film's Greater Bay Area premiere. The film booked an entire cinema with multiple shows all running at once, so over 1,000 Guangzhou viewers experienced the extremely rich and modern pure Hong Kong crime film. Lau Tak Wa's fans also supported their idol and presented heartwarming Tang Yuan and wheat bundles so the team would be able to have Tang Yuan to spend the Winter Solstice with the viewers. Lau Tak Wa this time in the film was both the producer and the star. In the warm up, he also personally released a short video to ask for the film release to be scheduled in hopes that everyone would be able to see a different Hong Kong crime film. The hardcore fight scenes have been the professional trademark of Hong Kong film export. As the producer Lau Tak Wa has been called the "demon who was the most vicious with details" by the team. He would examine each detail of the action. Lau Tak Wa said that usually the movies he produced he would act in too. Thus on the set he would instinctively respond to many details. He also admitted that when he was like that he was particularly "troublesome to others". Promoting the film in the mainland, live broadcast was casual. In the segment in which the stars reprised their classic lines, each actor took turns to "face the camera" and brought back the classic scenes from the film. Peng Yu-Yan in his humorous naturally beat everyone to come up with a brief verse. Then, he pointed at Lau Tak Wa and said viciously, "Surrender." Yet his Cantonese pronunciation was not too accurate and he received many Guangzhou viewers and Yam Tat Wa's friendly "correction" training, which made the originally tense situation gradually from a funny live performance to the confrontation. Lam Ka Tung brought back the "I want to quit, what reason do I need" line, not expecting Yam Tat Wa to continue to play as he whispered to Peng Yu-Yan a "bad idea". Peng Yu-Yan did not follow the lines from the movie to rehearse with Ka Tung, with a crisp one word answer of "good", Lam Ka Tung was out of character in a second. However, at the year neared its year, Lam Ka Tung gave a gentle suggestion. "It's the end of the year, no one shouldn't quit their jobs so easily." Director Kwan Chi Yiu has already been called "Hong Kong's fragrant director" online. Actually each time he met the viewers, Kwan Chi Yiu would dress up and put on fragrance. Not only his body but also his professionalism on the film and television arts and sciences also made many viewers declare "truly fragrant visuals". The director also reveled that his nickname actually came from Lau Tak Wa. Chin Kar Lok was the film's action director. He said that protecting everyone's safety was the greatest challenge. After working with Lau Tak Wa for many years, he has witnessed his seriousness during the film production. However when he saw his level of seriousness as a producer, he occasionally would want to dodge him. He also from Peng Yu-Yn, Chu Kam Yin and Cya Liu saw Hong Kong films' succession and new power. Unknowingly the topic went to subjects like "Hong Kong film development". Peng Yu-yan also actively said that Brother Wa Jai, Brother Ka Tung, Brother Tat, many of their films have nourished his own growth. Now he was able to work with them, experience their energy, he did not dare to say that he was able to receive some of their legendary batons, but he could see the unity and contribution from them. * (2023/12/23) The Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred crime action film I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) with Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Cya Liu has been scheduled for a January 11th release next year. Yesterday the film promotional song and music video were released, Wa Jai invited George Lam Chi Cheung to remake the classic Cantonese song HARD TO TELL BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL into their first duet. The music video even uniquely used the latest AI technology to create many animated looks for the two superstars, including a surprising "return to youth" look. Wa Jai also praised that this time Ah Lam in support of the song provided an unrivaled "devil" level performance. He even invited Ah Lam to return and work together on a movie. Also the producer, Wa Jai has been tightly following technological trend and decided to use the latest AI technology to create the music video HARD TO TELL BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL. It would also be his and Ah Lam's first AI music video, the visual style of which was absurd and odd -- drastically different from the masculine flavor that the film displayed. In the music video the colorful candy land was the background, a nod at the drug network in I DID IT MY WAY. In order to promote the theme of the song, Wa Jai and Ah Lam in the music video played the candy store and chocolate store bosses who represented good and evil. Wa Jai worked hard to build the candy world, yet Ah Lam destroyed it in the brink of an eye. For generations they kept struggling for 6,000 years, they swore to take each other out as they gradually drifted apart. In the music video Wa Jai and Ah Lam even had close to 30 different costumes, including foreigner and young versions. They instantly in the video surprisingly "returned to youth", which was rather odd. Behind the production were several hundred photos from the two superstars' different eras, with which AI gave birth to different characters' costumes. This time Wa Jai in the film challenged a villain role. His character Lam Chun On's English name happened to be the same as Ah Lam's --- George. Ah Lam joked that Wa Jai has not yet obtained the copyright from him. He also hinted that he was envious of Wa Jai. "When I made movies I too wanted to play the villain, but I never got the chance." Wa Jai heard and immediately invited Ah Lam to perform, even promising him that he would only need to work on 30 work days, guaranteeing 10 hours of sleep everyday to lure Ah Lam. He joked that he and Ah Lam could play father and son. Ah Lam like in WAIT 'TIL YOU'RED OLDER (TUNG MUNG KEI YUEN) would reverse the role and play his son. Actually Wa Jai in his first film BOAT PEOPLE (TAU BUN NO HOI) already worked with Ah Lam. Their previous collaboration was in PERFECT MATCH (JUI GAI NAM PUNG YAU). * (2023/12/22) The 4th New Era International Film Festival Golden Yanghu Awards ceremony took place two nights ago in Macau. Gardner Tse Kwan Ho with the film A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) won Best Supporting Actor, and Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming and Samantha Ko Hoi Ning presented the award. Bowie Lam Bo Yi received the most charming actor, while Siqin Gowa received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tse Kwan Ho said that this year has been a year he has been very grateful for. He said, "I have received 3 honors, now I won this award. It would be a New Year present." Tse Kwan Ho had a great harvest this year, his performance early in the year in A GUILTY CONSCIENCE became the highest grossing Hong Kong film in Hong Kong box office history. In October he received the Chinese Theatre Awards Best Actor and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts honorary fellow. This year he won the Best Supporting Actor as his achievement has been recognized. The Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, and Leung Chung Hang starred play SKYLIGHT would begin its run next week. In 2024 he would have TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) on the slate. He said that the most important would be having the audience's support. He felt happy and also thankful. * (2023/12/22) Guy group MIRROR starred in their first film WE12 (12 GWAI DOH), which would open for Easter next year. The film company yesterday released the trailer on social media. In the film the 12 played the aces of the "strange thieves guild". The "12 strange thieves" received the boss' order and had to team up to complete a difficulty level SSS mission. They each had their own skills. Ian excelled in planning, KT in hypnosis, Stanley in eavesdropping, A.Lo in agility, Edan is rope climbing, Jer in instant disguise, Tiger in long distance lip reading, Alton in online attack as a world class hacker, AK in animal mind reading, Lokman in lock picking, Frankie in sixth sense, Jeremy in super memory. The twelve in the film not only had action and explosion scenes but also "MIRROR style humor", at one moment turning into hotel employees and at another in full gear. They even joked, "We are strange thieves! Not superheroes!" Aside from MIRROR, Yeung Wai Lun also performed, and ERROR and Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu guest starred. * (2023/12/22) "Basketball goddess" Mandy Tam Man and Edward Chen starred in the new film LOVE AT FIRST LIE (BUT SI NEI BUT OI NEI) earlier held a "BBF screening". Director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) even invited the three actresses Mandy, Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo and Hazel Lam Hei Tung to make a surprise appearance. Mandy said, "I am very happy to see the audience reaction for the first time!" The three actresses in the film traversed around god Edward Chen and could be considered "romantic rivals". In real life, they all had nothing but praise for lead actor Edward Chen. Playing his former girlfriend, Chan Ka Bo said, "In the film I had Edward Chen eating out of the palm of my hand. He and I communicated pretty well. He was pretty willing to let me play, I am very happy to this communication." With a crush on him, Lam Hei Tung joked, "Ours belongs to the cultural exchange. We saw each other for almost a month, which greatly improved both of our cultures and languages." Tam Man Huen joked that she played a "translator". "I relied on language translation to start becoming familiar, especially when shooting some more emotional scenes. Before hand we would have ample communication." * (2023/12/22) Two Best Actors Andy Lau Tak Wa and Tony Leung Chiu Wai 20 years after INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) worked together again on THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI). The film has been scheduled for a global simultaneous release on December 30th. Two nights ago THE GOLDFINGER held its premier and the Emperor Cinema Plus+ opening ceremony. Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing and Dr. Peter Lam Kin Ngok were cinema opening ceremony guests. THE GOLDFINGER team including director Felix Chong Man Keung, actors Leung Chiu Wai, Lau Tak Wa, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chin Kar Lok and others shared their production experience. Guests included the security bureau chief Chris Tang Ping Keung, Hins Cheung King Hin, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Irene Wan Bik Ha and Vincy Chan (Wing Yi). Wa Jai and Wai Jai's fans kept screaming to cheer on their idols. The two Best Actors were very friendly, often waving to the audience. Another bright spot at the premiere was Carina Lau Ka Ling, who came to support her husband Leung Chiu Wai. When Wai Jai and Wa Jai pushed a big pile of cash into a safe on the stage, Ka Ling even took photos for Wai Jai. The security bureau chief Chris Tang Ping Keung saw his idol Wa Jai and fulfilled a dream, revealing that because of THE EMISSARY he had a police dream. Wa Jai stated that he and Wai Jai did not work together again until 20 years later. Normally they rarely saw each other, but when working together they very naturally were very compatible. Wai Jai also agreed that he and Wa Jai had great chemistry, which was based on when they started acting they were already good friends. Thus he had an invisible bond. Wa Jai said that in the 80s he has already known Chong Man Keung, one of the screenwriters at this company. The first company commercial had a slogan "Excited Before the Start", which he also shot. This time he too was "excited before working together". In the film Ah Sa and Wai Jai had a passionate kiss scene, Ah Sa said that she was very into it and asked Wai Jai if he was too. Wai Jai answered, "I too was very into it." Ah Sa also revealed that she has met Sister Ka Ling before, actually she has already seen the film. "Sister Ka Ling told me that I should have kissed with even more gusto! The level now I feel is already with a lot of gusto." The host asked if he would accept even more gusto? Wai Jai awkwardly smiled and said, "No matter what, if this level is right it is just fine." Ah Sa said that she was very nervous as the movie was about to be released, because she has yet to see the film. However while working with the two Best Actors she instead was not too nervous. Now she was more anxious about her own performance. Speaking of her kiss with Wai Jai making her the public enemy of women, Ah Sa joked, "It's hard to make a living." In the film she even had to wear fake busts to create a good figure, she said, "I had to get busty, Director Chong Man Keung originally asked me to wear the fake busts out to promote because they were a character too. However this fake chest was special effect make up, everyday it would require three hours to glue on." After wearing the fake chest, would she be envious of big chested girls? She said, "I am not envious, I have my own!" Rich in acting experience, Wai Jai said that he would not stop looking at her because Ah Sa had a better figure. He concluded that this performance was not too tough, but it was more exhausting than making dramatic films in the past because this time the character required a little more energy for the performance. Wa Jai agreed that this performance as not too tough, ultimately they did not have too many action scenes except for a car crash scene. However it was also not the most comfortable film either, because he too had pressure as he wanted to show some performance too. "However after watching the movie, I thought it was very good. Actually the movie has several versions. This version is the one the director is the most pleased with. During the performance the energy was very high, and the methods were very special." Wai Jai also was pleased with his performance because he has already given his greatest effort. Before the premiere he and Wa Jai also attended 6 audience appreciation shows in a row. He was happy to interact with the audience, listened to their opinions and views. Speaking of their INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) theme song becoming a classic last time, they did not have another duet this time? Wai Jai and Wa Jai looked at each other and smiled. Wai Jai said, "Actually the director has suggested it, but I haven't sung in a very long time. I didn't dare to too much." Why did Wa Jai not encourage Wai Jai? Wa Jai joked, "I didn't dare to too much either." Speaking of having two film releases I DID IT MY WAY (CHIM HUNG) and THE GOLDFINGER at the same time, Wa Jai said that he of course did not want this too much, but with two different companies investing in them he could do nothing about that. In the past he also has "fought himself". He only hoped that the audience would support both movies. Chan Ka Lok, Fong Chung Shun and Yam Tat Wa had more scenes with Leung Chiu Wai. Yam Tat Wa said that working with Wai Jai again after POLICE CADET 2, the feeling was great. Their original intention for acting has not changed . This time would be the return of "Han Bun" but playing the villain would not have a good ending. He also urged everyone to be careful with the numerous scams around the world. This film was a great lesson. Speaking of the film's many stock speculation scenes, everyone said that they have not been speculating in stocks. Fong Chung Shun joked, "Who is mightier than Brother Wa! With homes all around the world. I just have a few shirt buttons." Brother Wa said that Fong Chung Shun's luxury watch and car were already more expensive than his home. Fong Chung Shun cried poverty and said that he has already sold them all. Chan Ka Lok said that when he learned that he would work with Wai Jai he was very nervous. The director before the production gave him psychological therapy. Yam Tat Wa also taught him to speak with more presence than Wai Jai. After coming in contact with Wai Jai he felt that he was not all that cool. He would take the initiative and interact with him, as well as sharing his past television experience with him. In the film Ka Lok had to "threaten" Wai Jai. He said that after getting the script and becoming the character he could do anything. He also tried to express to the director how to perform, and the director said that he was very "gutsy". Fong Chung Shun said about his former girlfriend Sheila Chan Suk Lan on an online program revealed that she once slapped Hoyan Mok, "She hit me too, and I was hospitalized for two weeks. Entertainment news needs to be juicier, I hope that she would find a good home and good health for the rest of her life." In addition the Yam Tat Wa started A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT (DUN FOR LAN SHAN) originally would represent Hong Kong in the competition for the 96th Oscars Best International Film; but because he was a voting member and one of the actors in the film, the film was qualified out of a conflict of interest. Yam Tat Wa responded, "This is better off left for the Federation of Motion Film Producers to talk about, a mishap took place in between. The Federation would make a complete conclusion." Director Chong Man Keung and producer Wong Bun used many new faces this time, including the younger Gladys Li Ching Kwan and Ken Hung Cheuk Lap and sparing no effort in helping the film industry new blood. Speaking of THE GOLDFINGER finally being released, Director Chong described it as "removing the mask after the pandemic, finally breathing a sigh of relief." He also pointed out that working with 4 Best Actors this time felt like "driving a Ferrari, I just gave them gas and they took off!" Playing Lau Tak Wa's wife, Catherine Chau Ka Yin said, "Mr. Lau's face value has already reached the ceiling. After playing his wife, I probably would never be able to get married!" Hung Cheuk Lap played Wai Jai's lawyer, he sentimentally said, "Thank you to the team for giving me the opportunity, I had one scene I was really nervous in. A few simple lines kept me awake all night, I was so afraid that I wanted to cry. I hope I would have a chance to work with the same team on a sequel." Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) and Angela Hui Ching Wan also attended the film premiere of THE GOLDFINGER and even took the opportunity to get photos with the two lead actors Lau Tak Wa and Leung Chiu Wai. When they mentioned how they got the photos they could not be more excited. Hui Ching Wan said that although she and Lau Tak Wa had eye contact three times, she still did not dare to invite him for a photo. Finally Sammy Sum Chun Hin had to lend her a hand for her first photo with Wa Jai. Wing Yi said that when she saw everyone lined up for pictures, she of course would not miss out. However when she took a photo with Leung Chiu Wai she did not dare to look into his eyes, as she was afraid that they would electrocute her. Hui Ching Wan said that when they left she ran into Leung Chiu Wai, but was afraid tht staring at Wai Jain in the elevator the whole time would make him feel awkward. So she did not dare to get into the elevator. * (2023/12/21) "Basketball goddess" Mandy Tam Man Huen admitted that her first movie lead role gave her a lot of pressure. Playing the "18th generation Ah Bo" she even gave up her first on screen kiss. She kissed Taiwan god Edward Chen for over 4 minutes. They kissed until they were almost out of breath. The Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) directed romantic film LOVE AT FIRST LIE (BUT SI NEI BUT OI NEI) starred Mandy as "Ah Bo". Earlier she and Leung Chung Hang (Ah Bing), Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo and Hazel Lam Hei Tung were interviewed. Mandy introduced herself as "I am the 18th generation Ah Bo." Anjaylia said, "In real life I am Ah Bo too, since birth I have been. I don't need to fight." Being the lead actress in a film for the first time, Mandy would have a "four way love" with Edward Chen, Ah Bing and Anjaylia. She even gave up her first on screen kiss, as she had to kiss Edward Chen. She recalled her nervousness at the time. "I was super nervous. After communicating with him, I very courageously kissed, Edward said that it was the first time he made such a long kiss scene. (You kept having bad takes?) No, the director wanted to shoot from different angles, so we kissed for a very long time. However our noses kept getting in the way during the kiss. In the end we kissed for 4 minutes, after which we were a little short of breath." Mandy also revealed her first kiss in real life took place when she was around 17 or 18. Her first boyfriend snuck a kiss at the movies, but it was less than romantic. "The funniest part was that we were watching JURASSIC PARK, when the dinosaurs were roaring he kissed me, so it left a deep impression with me." Ah Bing in the film had a crush on Mandy. He said that they only had a hand holding scene. "Better than nothing, I got something to hold on to. Just looking at the face card you would know I'd lose." He revealed that in reality he tried to contribute silently for a girl. Director Yip Lim Sum pointed out that Mandy was the manliest and most relatable one among numerous Ah Bo. Mandy stated that she had a lot of pressure over her first lead, because she lacked confidence in herself. The most memorable was when the production wrapped, she had to cry for over 10 hours for a tragic scene. In the end she had to hide in the bathroom to cultivate her emotional breakdown, even causing a missing scare. She said, "I wanted to keep the emotions, so I was eating while facing the bathroom wall." The director joked that he thought I went home. Mandy said that she has always been afraid of ghosts, did not dare to go to the bathroom alone. However this time she and the location bathroom" became "friends". In addition, in her first movie Lam Hei Tung played Leung Chung Hang's younger sister. She said that she was very grateful to receive everyone's care during her first movie production. * (2023/12/21) The Lunar New Year Hong Kong film TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2) has been slated for a Lunar New Year's Eve release. Aside from the original "table" of Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Lin Minchen, and Peter Chan Charm Man, a group of golden veterans including Wu Fung, Helena Law Lan, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Peter Lai Pei Tat and others were invited as well. Everyone's lively and mischievous performance added a lot of laughter to the story. Another new blood Jennifer Yu Heung Ying even was pregnant during the shoot and performed as a mother and son pair. Jennifer said, "As soon as the director yelled cut, the baby in my belly kicked twice." The baby was already performing in Mama's belly, the scene seriously was very cheerful. The temperature on the day of shoot was scorching, the pregnant Jennifer had zero complaint whether working indoors or outdoors and not to mention still very photogenic. Jennifer was rather happy to guest star this time. She said, "Even pregnant I got to make a movie, in addition the director is Chan Wing Sing, even if I would give birth tomorrow I still would come." Then Jennifer introduced her role. She said, "This time I played their big client, I mainly urge Minchen to follow me to work in Japan. The role is cooler and meaner, but it's all pretend. The scene was a lot of fun. On the morning of the shoot I got the latest draft of the script, the director truly tested the pregnant lady's memory. Actually pregnant women's memories are very poor, but the result of this version was a lot of fun." Although Jennifer worked with Minchen for the first time, they have already known each other from the Hong Kong Film Awards. Jennifer praised her, "Minchen is very sweet and pretty, as soon as I see I feel very pleasant. Lin Minchen truly is incredible, not only men and women but also babies are under her spell." Mai Suet and Law Lan in the film played Wong Yuen Chi's Mama and Grandpa who were attending the wedding ceremony. Sister Law Lan in the film was a "Marker", a loyal fan of Ngai Chun Sun's Mark Gor in the film. By chance the rising idol Mark Gor even appeared at the wedding to celebrate. When Sister Law Lan saw her idol in person she immediately became a little fan, mischievous and smart. With her teenage girl style high octave scream "Mark Gor I really love you!" The set immediately were full of pink heart bubbles. In addition Minchen (as Meow) even taught Sister Law Lan Meow's trademark move "one kiss". She tried it twice on the set she already got it down. [ In Production Now/Soon ] ALL SHALL BE WELL Can : Chung Gum Yi Hau Lit : From Now On d. Ray Yeung Yiu Hoi Patra Au Ga Man, Maggie Li Lin Lin, Tai Bo, Leung Chung Hang, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Hui So Ying, Na Mei Kwan, Lee Lai Ha, Yu Yuk Wa, Lai Chai Ming Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html [ 2024 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] When her partner Pat unexpectedly dies, Angie is left to worry about the flat in which the couple lived together for over 30 years. Supported by her chosen family, Angie begins a later-life journey into emancipation. 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 TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Raymond Lam Fung, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Law Ho Ming [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Hnery Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Can : Ngor Ya Si Lit : Me Too d. Leung Hung Wa, Chan Tung Ming Lam Yiu Sing, Zoe Yu Kit Ying, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling LOVE LIES Can : Ngor Tam Dik Na Cheung Luen Oi d. Ho Miu Kei Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu Can : Tam Poon Juen Ga Lit : Negotiation Expert d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Michael Miu Kiu wai Can : Ba Ba d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan THE WONDER d. Riley Yip Marf Yau@COLLAR, Sheena Chan Shu Yan [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A high-school student with a speech disorder uses different personas to sell second-hand lingerie online and attracts unexpected attention. STUNTMAN Can : Mo Tai Jeh d. Albert Leung Koon Hiu, Herbert Leung Koon Shun Stephen Tung Wai, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan, Philip Ng Won Lun, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Lam Yiu Sing, Rachel Leung Yung Ting [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] An once-famous stunt director pursues a comeback but disrupts the relationship with his daughter in the process. ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : Chung Fung d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Can : Kui Mor Lung Jook Ma Siu Ling Lit : Demon Slaying Dragon Clan Ma Siu Ling AKA : MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE AKA : Ngor Wor Geung Si Yau Gor Yeuk Wui d. Robert Chan Sap Sam Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jacky Cai Jie, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, THE GAMESTER Can : Chin Fong Man Gai Lit : Thousand Lies Ten Thousand Schemes d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Lam Suet, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Kaki Sham FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yiu, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Ling Man Lung, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, IMPRISONED: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE 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 Can : Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Babyjohn Choi, Wong Kwong Leung, Lam Suet, Terry Zou, Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia Opening January 25 2024 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 ] CITY HUNTER THE MOVIE: ANGEL DUST d. Kenji Kodama Japanese Animation Rating : IIA 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! MOSCOW MISSION d. Herman Yau Lai To Zhang Hanyu, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Huang Xuan, Janice Man, Jason Gu Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening December 23 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film is based on a real historical event. In 1993, a series of violent armed robberies occurred on the K3/4 international train connecting Beijing and Moscow, the only land communication line between China and Europe back then. The Chinese police engaged in a cross-border investigation and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Disguised as businessmen and undaunted by danger, a special operations team led by the Railway Police set off for this investigation in the unfamiliar territory of Moscow, with only one goal in mind: to arrest the criminals and successfully extradite them back to China. ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS d. Wei Shujun Zhu Yilong, Chloe Zheng Mei Hui Zi, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai, Kang Chunlei Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening December 21 2023 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film, based on Yu Hua's novel Mistakes By The River, follows a chief of police as he investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. Though an arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals and piece together the truth. The film was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section of 76th Cannes Film Festival. 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 Opening December 16 2023 (Christmas Party) [ 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. 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 Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. 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. AFTER SCHOOL d. Blue Lan Zhan Huai-Yun, Bruce Chiu, Hou Yan-xi, Charlize Lamb, Wu Jian-He Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/n7q0GERpxzU [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Golden Bell Award Best Actor Blue Lan's second directorial effort is a moving autobiographical tribute to the friends he grew up with and his former cram school tutor, late documentary director Mickey Chen. The year is 1994. As the life-changing college examination looms on the horizon for Heng and his two best friends, they spend their days pulling pranks at their cram school, obsessing over sex and stressing over their uncertain futures. However, the cram school's new tutor, Teacher Chih, manages to tame the wild trio and helps them discover their true selves. TRENDNG TOPIC d. Xin Yukun Zhou Dongyu, Song Yang, Yuan Hong, Rating : IIA Length : 121 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/SBOCsm1gz-s [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After Chen Miao, the editor-in-chief of the We Media, published an explosive article about a bully case happened in a high-school on social media, she unexpectedly receives a request for help from the parties involved, and a series of unexpected events happened. Chen Miao's partner He Yan and Capital Group President Yue Peng are all involved one after another. What is the truth and what are the secrets behind all these events? A war of justice which takes place on the social media has just begun. MOVIE PRETTY CURE ALL STARS F d. Yuta Tanaka Japanese Animation Length 73 mins. Opening December 14 2023 Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] All Precure assemble in this 20th anniversary movie! When Sora wakes up, she finds that she is separated with Mashiro in a strange worldand attacked by a mysterious monster! Suddenly, two Precure, "Cure Precious" Yui and "Cure Summer" Manatsu, appear and fight with her together. They become friends and meet another Precure, "Cure Supreme" Preme, in the later journey. At the same time, Mashiro gets lost on a little island. She meets "Cure La Mer" Laura, "Cure Finale" Amane, and "Cure Grace" Madoka there. And they save Puca's life from monsters. Tsubasa and Ag eha also meet other Precure in different places. It seems that there are only Precure in this world! During the journey, they find that the clue to returning to the original world is in the castle. This winter, let's start an adventure with Precure! SNOWFIELD AND OUR WILL d. Tsutomu Mizushima Japanese Animation Length : 54 mins. Opening December 10 2023 BURSTING POINT Can : Bau Lit Dim Lit : Explosion Point d. Calvin Tong Wai Hon Nick Cheung Ka Fai, William Chan Wai Ting, Shaun Tam Chun Yin, Tony Yang, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Wong Yau Nam, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Sunny Dai Yu Ming, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Jonathan Cheung Wing Hong, Aiden Hung Hung Jor Sing, Adrien Yau Tsz Him 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... [ 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 Opening 2024 [ 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... 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 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. 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 Opening December 28 2023 (Preview) 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. 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. LIVE VIEWING TOUKEN RANBU: THE MUSICAL "SENGO MURAMASA TONBOKIRI DUO PERFORMANCE ~YOROZU NO HANA UTSUSU KAGAMI~" Length : 165 mins. Opening December 31 2023 RIPPLES OF LIFE d. Wei Shujun Yang Zishan, Huang Miyi, Liu Yang, Kang Chunlei Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening January 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Nothing ever happens in Yong'an." But never say never. A film crew comes to the tranquil small town, Yong'an, to shoot a film. The town then becomes the breeding ground of three stories: local restaurant hostess starts to envision life outside the town; home returning actress hopes to reunite with old friends out of nostalgia; the director and screenwriter have a serious disagreement regarding the film. Rising Chinese director Wei Shujun shows his shrewd observation on human relationships and in-depth reflection on filmmaking in his third Cannes-selected film. 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, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Philip Keung Ho Man, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Lam Suet, Opening December 29 2023 in mainland China Opening January 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/kFQNxItIPrY [ 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 EX-FILES 4: MARRIAGE PLAN d. Tian Yusheng Kelly Yu, Cya Liu, Han Geng, Zheng Kai, Zheng Mengxu Length : 129 mins. Opening January 11 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The immensely popular EX-FILE franchise now comes to its fourth sequel in which we see buddies Meng Yun and Yu Fei are coming to an age to settle down. Faced with pressure from families, Meng Yun, who is still dealing with the "aftermath of a breakup," begins to search for true love with the question "Why get married?" lingering on his mind. On the other hand, in order to get ready for married life, Yu Fei and his girlfriend Ding Dian create a marriage cooling-off period to experience the trouble they may encounter after marriage. The ups and downs of marriage indeed become challenging for their relationship. One is getting lost on the path to find true love, while the other has to deal with new drama after a taste of "the married life". The two brothers are now confronted with new emotional dilemmas... 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? 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, Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo, Hazel Lam Hei Tung Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Lam Kwok Bun, Karlie Chung Ching, Xenia Chong Wan Ching, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Henick Chou Hon Ning, Fung So Bo, Michelle Lee Chiu Nam Miko Wong Kit Kei, Angel Chiang Ka Man, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Joey Thye (Dai Cho Yee) Opening January 18 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/AF0EfWWNwQg Trailer : https://youtu.be/AnA7pkzkf1U [ 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...... DELIVERANCE Can : Yuen Sun Jui d. Kelvin Shum Ka Yin Simon Yam Tat Wa, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Carrie Ng Ka Lai, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Anna Ng Yuen Yee, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Tim Wong Tin Ngo@Dear Jane, Kaki Sham, Kyle Shum Sheung Chit, Brian Yuen Chung Yeung Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Rating : IIB Length : 106 mins. facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deliverance.hk Opening October 29th 2022 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Chicago Opening January 18 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/BmUo-P0YGDY [ 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. IMPRISONED: THERE IS NO ESCAPE FROM FATE 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 Can : Gip So Lan Toh d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Babyjohn Choi, Tommy Wong Kwong Leung, Lam Suet, Terry Zou, Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening December 14 2023 in Malaysia Opening January 25 2024 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] Hong Kong businessman YU and his secretary go to country A for business meetings; however, his secretary is killed in the hotel. YU is arrested on spot. Even though Yu plead for not guilty, but he is eventually put in a mixed and multinational prison. The warden has enjoyed torturing the prisoners until they die cruelty. YU must escape from this dark prison for survival. How could he breakout this cage in final? 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, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi Pang, Leung Chung Hang, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Mike Tsang Pei Tak, Calvert Fu Ka Tsun, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, John Chiang, Jr. (Chiang Cheuk Man), Ansonbean (Chan Ngai Sun), Kathy Wong Chung Yan, John Chiang Dai Wai, Nancy Wu Ting Yan, Length : 98 mins. Opening January 19 2024 in mainland China Opening Februry 10 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/m5rjpd5AUro Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/movierobnroll/ [ CINEMA CITY ] A ruthless bandit Mui launches a "blitzkrieg"; armed robbery, which happens to stir up the spirit of two perplexed middle-aged men named Fai and Timid who are about to acquire a gun for robbing too. The characters of the three are widely different but they share the same "luck" and goal. Upon their alliance with Mui's unique slogan "Don't hurt innocent and brothers, we're civilized and polite!" Finally, both Fai and Timid became the real gangsters and all three are hunted by Police all along their escape. Their ad-hoc and dramatic robbery has started a war with the Police pursuit. 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. SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE d. Takashi Katagiri Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening February 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xnBaH7Pj4so [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In the era of fierce intelligence wars, all nations in the world are in turmoil. A top spy, working for Westalis and spying in Ostania, "Twilight" disguises as Loid Forger, undergoing a mission, namely Operation Strix. But in the midst of the operation, he is replaced by an incapable man?! At the same time, Eden College is organizing a cooking internship program the winner of which will be rewarded with a "stella star". In order to proceed with Operation Strix, and to prove to WISE that he is up to the task of keeping the peace of the world, Loid proposes to Anya to make a traditional Frigis dessert called "Meremere" to win the principal's heart! In order to confirm the authentic taste of the dessert, the Forgers decides to take a trip to Frigis. But before their departure, Yor witnesses Loid meeting with a mysterious woman. After that Yor becomes uneasy about the "fake relationship" with Loid... On the train, Anya finds a strange suitcase with a chocolate in it. When the owner of the suitcase suddenly returns, while in panic, Anya swallows the chocolate by mistake. It is found out later that the chocolate is hiding a top secret that could shatter the peace of the world! Unexpected things happen one after another, crisis after crisis, thrill after thrill ...! The fate of the world has once again been entrusted to the Forgers! 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 Feburary 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/zZohTLGw2Yk [ 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. 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 Opening November 30 2023 (Preview) Opening March 7 2024 [ 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 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 Opening December 16 2023 (Christmas Party) Opening March 7 2024 [ 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. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY d. Kazuaki Imai Japanese Animation Opening March 14 2024 WE 12 Can : 12 Gwai Doh Lit : 12 Strange Thieves d. Berry Ho Kwok Man Lokman Yeung, Anson Lo Hon Ting, Frankie Chan Sui Fai, Alton Wong Chi Tak, Stanley Yau Sze Chun, Anson Kong Ip Sang, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Jeremy Lee Chun Kit, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Keung To, Tiger Yau Ngo Yin, Yeung Wai Lun, ERROR, Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening Easter 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE --- [ 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. 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FAN MEETING IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME : Friday, January 19 2024 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: UBS Arena at Belmont Park 2400 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont NY TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 358, 288, 238, 198, 168, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30005F88A5855CCD * 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 PRICES : VIP $ 288, 258, 208, 148 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 * HUANG PIN YUAN, TIGER HUANG, HENRY HUO ZUN "TRIPLE H" CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 23 2023 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 328, 288, 188, 108, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/ AXS.com C AND O Travel 11100 Vally Blvd #350 El Monte CA 91731 626-265-6666 626-782-8475 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 24 2023 10 NAPOLEON d. Ridley Scott Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby 9 READY O/R ROT 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, 8 ABANG ADIK Can : Fu Doh Ching Nin d. Lay Jin Ong Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim Shyi Yee, Tan Kim Wang 7 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 6 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 5 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 4 WISH d. Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn Disney Animation English Voices: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk 3 THE BOY AND THE HERON d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation 2 WONKA d. Paul King Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas , Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Murray McArthur 1 AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM d. James Wan Jason Mamoa, Patrick Wilson ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS THE BOY AND THE HERON Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. 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. BURSTING POINT Rating : III Length : 139 mins. 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? 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. 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/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. 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