From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (May 16 2024) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advised. [FLUFF OF THE WEEK] Courtesy of Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Apple Daily, Oriental Daily, and Ta Kung Pao 1. THIS TOP 10 IS DEDICATED TO A. Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin) whose mother passed away on May 21st B. Max Zhang Jin who celebrates his birthday on May 19th C. Chow Yun Fat who celebrates his birthday on May 17th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2024/05/22) The film SUP FONG FAT SI (SCAVENGER PRIEST) yesterday held its production start ceremony. Director and screenwriter Danny Pang Fat, producer Conroy Chan Chi Chung, boss Josie Ho Chiu Yi, actors Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), German Cheung Man Kit, Sabrina Ng Bing and new foreign actor Iman attended. Director Pang Fat returned to direct a Hong Kong thriller 17 years after the film IN LOVE WITH THE DEAD. He revealed that he has already had the script in his mind for over a decade. It would be about how a priest who was picking up garbage helped people who die in vain to pass on in the afterlife. Speaking of Pang Fat filing for bankruptcy due to his inability to pay off his loans for his beloved wife's terminal lung cancer medical bills, he was offer a 7 figure emergency payment from a film company. Finally Peng Fa took the initiative to withdraw the bankruptcy application to the court. Pang Fat said yesterday that now the weight has been lifted off him. "The hardest period has already passed, I would leave whatever happens next to Heaven, living everyday well is already great." Ho Chiu Yi has a personal doctor in Iman, would he ask for opinion on his wife's condition? Pang Fat said, "My English isn't great, but I would also try to communicate with him. (How is your wife's current health?" She is fighting, giving her greatest effort." How would he divide his time between taking care of his wife when he would be filming? He pointed out that his sister is currently taking care of his wife, and he would go home to see his wife after filming everyday; but he will go to Taiwan to shoot a thriller about what happened in the hotel later. All he jobs seem to come one after another? He felt satisfied with just having a job. Investor and star Ho Chiu Yi said that she has always liked the Pang brothers' movies, when Pang Fat happened to have "new ideas" he made this collaboration happen; Chan Chi Chung has already formed a relationship with Pang Fat in their early years and wanted to work together for a long time. He said, "Early on when I did some English translation work for Pang Fat, I already knew that he wanted to work Ho Chiu." Ho Chiu Yi at the ceremony also introduce the her newly signed foreign actor Iman as her rookie of focus. She pointed out that while her husband Chan Chi Chung was ailing, a friend introduced her to the doctor Iman. She felt that not only was he a good doctor but also very attentive. Since he was tall and handsome, as well as an internet star with several million followers, she decided to sign him as an artist, get him to stay in Hong Kong and follow up with Chi Chung's health -- killing two birds with one stone. She said that wanted to make Iman into a new generation hunk. In the films she arranged for him to play the police commissioner. "Earlier I went with my husband Chan Chi Chung to the U.S. for treatment. Since the nurses had many patients to take care, sometimes they would forget about his condition. I was terrified. A friend said that Iman is a great doctor and would treat patients until they are well. So I asked him to follow Chi Chung's condition. He is tall, cool and handsome, he even writes new poetry and has many female fans in North America. I feel he have a lot of on screen potential and is very suitable for the Hong Kong film industry." Chi Chung joked that when he was staring at Iman from his sick bed, he too felt he was very cool. Ho Chiu Yi joked she wanted to sign Iman to a lifetime contract. She even came up with a Chinese name for Iman, "Yi Man" and hoped that she could get him to stay in Hong Kong. "With Iman around to keep an eye on Chi Chung, I can instantly know when his wound hurts or his diet has any issue, how to make improvements so he wouldn't have to constantly go to the hospital. Two years go we spent our birthdays, anniversary and even Christmas at the hospital. I am very scared that if we keep living like this my husband might kill himself. Iman has helped us a lot." Chi Chung said, "I wouldn't, I wouldn't." Speaking of director Pang Fat's wife is fighting cancer, would they ask Iman to provide medical opinion? Chi Chung said, "When everyone is together at work, he would provide professional opinions for Chan Ka Lok's pregnant wife and Pang Fat's ailing wife." Iman said that after becoming a doctor, it was his lifelong career. He could not give up this duty of saving people, but was very happy to have a chance to try making a movie. He said that he really liked his Chinese name, 4 times more than American rapper 50 cent. He also introduced himself in Cantonese on the spot. Ho Chiu Yi was very happy to be able to work with Chan Ka Lok and Iman. She knew that Chan Ka Lok's performance in THE GOLDFINGER (GUM SAU JI) received good reviews, and she felt that she had an eye for talent, as she also invited the recently rising in popular Cheung Man Kit to play role. Chan Ka Lok shaved his head for another movie three months ago. This time in SUP FONG FAT SI he would play a sloppy cop, so he did not get a hair cut for three months. He would grow his hair long for another new movie later. During the audition Director Pang Fat said that his hairstyle has not been seen before and would be suitable for the character. Even his wife Shiga Lin pointed out that his new hair style looked exactly like a cartoon character's! With a past relationship with Ka Lok in the film, Tong Yee played a medical examiner who would investigate the case with him. In addition German Cheung Man Kit would play a cult killer, responsible for hitting Ka Lok in the film. Ka Lok was not afraid of getting hit, as he believed that Cheung Man Kit would know how to accommodate him. Cheung Man Kit heard, stared at Ka Lok and said, "No, the team told me to hit with all my might!" Speaking of his wife's approaching due date, Ka Lok has been working non-stop and would fly to Malaysia to start work later. Losing over 10 pounds, Ka Lok denied that his pressure was growing from becoming a father soon and said that he was losing weight for another film. Meanwhile he has already come up with an English name for the baby. When asked if he has already prepared the "baby stuff", he replied, "I know getting something that other children have used is a type of blessing. Suen Wai Suet has been great; she has already sent me a bag of things. (Both of hers are boys, meaning so will be yours?) Don't be so sensitive. My wife will announce the English name and the gender next week. (On this past Mother’s Day, did you give anything to mommy for the baby? ) I asked (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung's manager to buy a bag for me in the UK." Reporters said that he has already spoiled the reveal, Ka Lok immediately asked everyone not to misunderstand. When Tong Yee came to his aid and said that she too has prepared to give him some of her daughter's stuff, Ka Lok finally breathed a sigh of relief. Cheung Man Kit joked that he too wanted to give his blessing. "I would give Ka Lok the clothes I have worn, for the child to wear after he grows up." Ka Lok joked, "Your film character Sei Jai blew up, you are better off saving 'Sei Jai' for me!" Cheung Man Kit might be a good fighter, but he revealed that he was very afraid of ghost. Tong Yee said that she would resist listening to friends tell ghost stories, but she would have no problem with a horror film performance. * (2024/05/22) Artists Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, German Cheung Man Kit and Tony Wu Tsz Tung attended the 520 special audience appreciation screening of their movie TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) in Tsim Sha Tsui last night and prepared roses and heart shaped balloons to give to the audience for the occasion. Speaking of the movie's box office already exceeding 66 million after three weeks in release, the four guys expressed great joy. Lam Fung said, "It really has exceeded expectation. I have heard many good reviews, and the audience continues to support the film. I feel very happy. As a part of Hong Kong film, I see a movie that everyone like and would really go to the cinemas to support it. Box office figures are actually very important. The movie went to the mainland and had good box office; it even went to Cannes. I have met so many viewers from different countries and I can really tell that they like this movie." As for the online call for the four of them to form a group and release a song, he joked, "Let's see if they want a fast or slow song. I feel we can fight while singing, or we can sing Boss Koo (Louis Koo Tin Lok)'s songs." The film has already confirmed that it would become a trilogy with DRAGON THRONE and THE FINAL CHAPTER on the way. Lam Fung pointed out that THE FINAL CHAPTER would be about the story after the four of them afterward. He was happy that Hong Kong film would have another film series. The four of them would continue to train and prepare for the movies. Lau Chun Him also said that some foreign viewers also told him, "Waiting for a comeback", feeling like they have been waiting for Hong Kong films for many years. That message made the four of them feel very encouraged. "I believe it hasn't been easy on anyone, and it's not like we can definitely make a good movie just because we want to. It requires timing, location and people. I feel this time is a new beginning, which doesn't mean that TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN is the best. I feel it has given Hong Kong film a shot of confidence, so we can all keep going." His character in the film Shun Yat made him very popular, reportedly he would get a movie UNDERWORLD (SHUN YAT JUEN). He has heard about it but not yet received any information. If the opportunity would present itself, of course he would want to. As for attracting a large group of female fans who called themselves "Mrs. Lau", he joked, "If you scream Mrs. Lau, my Ma would probably respond the loudest. Ma would think you are calling her." Cheung Man Kit explained when he would break down when the film received 10 minutes of applause after its Cannes screening. "I was very moved, the applause took away my soul. I was very emotional, thinking why don't you stop! I can't take it anymore. Actually when the last song played I would feel it, I wouldn't be able to hold it. So whenever I hear that song I would be very sensitive." Would he hope to be able to remove his mask in THE FINAL CHAPTER? He said, "It doesn't matter to me, wearing the mask might be able to help with certain feeling. I haven't really minded it." Speaking of Wu Tsz Tung being mistaken for Tony Leung Chiu Wai in Cannes, he admitted that he was not aware of the incident but revealed that Wu's English name was also Tony. Lau Chun Him said, "At the scene I heard many people screamed Tony. We thought perhaps Leung Chiu Wai came too!" Lam Fung pointed out that indeed many people at Cannes liked the character Wu Tsz Tung played. Tsz Tung was surprised to receive everyone's attention. Currently he very much looks forward to starting work on DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU) and THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG). He also looks forward to the quartet's training and experience on their own, just like what the feeling would be like when they would reunite in the film. * (2024/05/21) The Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE (POR DEI YUK) is Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed and written, Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), and Chung Suet Ying starred. Among them, Hui Koon Man and Wong Tsz Wah collaborated again 32 years after THE MAGIC TOUCH (SUN SUEN) to make the first movie in the Hong Kong film industry with the funeral industry as its subject. Yesterday (20th), the film's teaser poster was released first at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to promote this Hong Kong-made film with a unique subject and a strong cast to Hong Kong and global audiences. The gathering of two superstars, Wong Tsz Wah and Hui Koon Man, has turned THE LAST DANCE into a hot topic on the eve of its production start. The film locked onto the 77th Cannes Film Festival to distribute two teaser posters, heavily mysterious as only the backs of the two actors could be seen. Wong Tsz Wah admitted that THE LAST DANCE was completely different from his previous films, definitely a new challenge; Tsz Wah said, "When director Chan Mou Yin showed me the outline of this movie, I instantly felt like I found buried treasure. I've always been wondering, what is unique about Hong Kong that is worthy of us telling the world about? I have found that our funeral industry is unique to the world, wherever we are there is a place for it. This time with Hong Kong's unique funeral industry to interpret a solemn subject. I couldn't agree fast enough!" On the rare occasion that two master class comedy stars collaborate, THE LAST DANCE actually would not be a comedy? Tsz Wah personally solved the mystery, "I think everyone should be mentally prepared, the movie has a solemn component; it won't be about the audience going in and casually have a good time, 'hahahaha' and the movie ends. THE LAST DANCE might bring some changes to your life, just as Michael and I have changed some of our views on life because of this movie. I feel that I am more tolerant after the shoot; and I believe that after watching it, everyone will be more tolerant and open-minded than before." Michael, who has been a writer and director for many years, has always taken his film career seriously and had strict requirements for each script, Michael said that THE LAST DANCE was the good script that he has been looking forward to for a long time: "After making this film, I have a lot of life experience, I am wider and happier, and the world is more beautiful!" As the first film in Hong Kong to focus on the funeral industry, Michael described the theme of THE LAST DANCE as fitting for him, "I have a dream to be able to participate in a movie that isn't for any certain individual market, without the shadow of East and West; and the story is so authentic that it fully reflects Hong Kong's characteristics, but audiences all over the world would enjoy it. As long as you have thought about the issue of life and death, you would have an understanding after watching the movie; then you wold feel that life has meaning. Such a subject, the 8 billion people of the entire earth will be interested in watching!" In addition, Soi Cheang Pou Soi won the Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards this year for MAD FATE (MING ONG), and the recently released TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) also won word-of-mouth and a bumper box office harvest. Yesterday, Cheang Pou Soi was announced to direct THE SEA BATTLE OF PENGHU, which Du Jiayi would produce. The film first release the "based on history poster, in which huge naval ship stood in the center of the poster that was full of tension. Behind it was countless naval fleets waiting in the wings. Reportedly the movie would be based on the real historical event of "In the Twenty-second Year of Kangxi, Shi Yao Led the Fujian Sailors to Unify Taiwan", and gather powerful actors and behind-the-scenes creators to participate. * (2024/05/20) Currently participating in the Cannes Film Festival, the film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) started up a Hong Kong film fever as it became the movie that has caught the attention of the Chinese communities around the world. As of 11 a.m. yesterday, its box office in Hong Kong and Macao recorded HK$ 63,216,046 to land the film in fifth place among the total box office of Chinese films in Hong Kong film history. When the film team attended the Cannes Film Festival's "Hong Kong Night" event, Eddie Pang Yu-yan made a special appearance to show his support, congratulated the team and took photos with the crowd. The 77th Cannes Film Festival was held from May 14 to 25. The Hong Kong Film Development Council, Create Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council jointly set up the Hong Kong Pavilion, organized 6 networking activities, 5 industry networking activities and 9 film market screenings, and showcased a number of outstanding Hong Kong films to filmmakers from all over the world. Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit went live online from the Hong Kong Pavilion. The TWILIGHT OF THE WARRORS: WALLED IN team was very supportive of Hong Kong's tourism development and hoped to attract more visitors to Hong Kong. The "Hong Kong Night" was attended by a large line-up of filmmakers, including TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN director Soi Cheang Pou Soi, actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Lam Fung, Lau Chun Him, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit, and hundreds of film professionals from Hong Kong and overseas. Later they even attended TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN Cannes premiere, walking the Cannes red carpet together at the Midnight Screening section. In addition, the TWILIGHT team was popular with the Chinese and foreign groups in Cannes. After completing their trip Lam Fung, Lau Chun Him, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit would return to Hong Kong to continue to promote the film. Tonight they would attend the "520 special audience appreciation screening" in Tsim Sha Tsui. * (2024/05/19) SHANGHAI BLUES (SEUNG HOI JI YEH) was the first film of the Tsui Hark and Shi Nansun founded Film Workshop in 1984. On the 40th anniversary of the founding, the 4K restored version premiered on May 17 in the "Cannes Classics" section of the Cannes International Film Festival. Although director Yang Fan's lawyer sent a legal letter to Tsui Hark and Shi Nansun's Film Workshop, stating that he still owns the original intellectual property rights of the story, the 4K restored version was still being screened in Cannes as scheduled. The premiere was held at the Salle Bunuel Cinema, and lead actress Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) returned to Cannes after a long absence, attending the ceremony before the screening as a representative of the film. SHANGHAI BLUES has been meticulously restored under the supervision of director Tsui Hark since last year, in addition to updating the color grading of the picture, there is also all new dubbing so the audience can feel the all new charm of the film. Lead actor Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) provided his voice for his own role, and the new generation actress Sabrina Zhuang Dafei, hand-picked by Tsui Hark, provided the voice for Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man)'s role. The purpose of the restoration and screening was not only to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film's release, but also to allow more audiences to experience the enduring appeal of Hong Kong films. The film will gradually be scheduled for release around the world. Cheung Ngai Ga attended the Cannes screening on May 17. Dressed in white, she received applause from the audience as soon as she took the stage. She first asked the audience, "Have any friends watched SHANGHAI BLUES before?" Many people in the audience raised their hands, and she said happily, "Wow! It's a pleasure to see you again!" Before the screening meeting, she on behalf of producer and director Tsui Hark and producer Shi Nansun greeted the audience and said, "In 1984, the F Workshop was established with the goal of producing films of genres that were outside of convention in the film industry at that time, so the first movie made was SHANGHAI BLUES." Now, 40 years later, the restored version of this film would be more able to reflect the romance and connotation of the film even more. She sentimentally said that she was grateful to be able to see this 4K restored film. "It reminds me of the moments when I worked with director Tsui Hark. This film is not only a movie, but also a precious memory." She said that Tsui Hark asked her to make a special mention of her late friend and the late film score composer James Wong Jim. "Thank you for the romantic atmosphere he brought to this film." During the screening, the audience responded very enthusiastically. The applause was continuous at the end of the film, and after the lights went back on, the audience still applauded around her for a long time and could not bear to leave. When Cheung Ngai Ga left the scene, some fans asked for autographs. Many of whom were a new generation of fans who just watched SHANGHAI BLUES for the first time and "fell into the gap". Irene Wan Bik Ha recently flew to France to attend the Cannes Film Festival and promote her new film "The Mermaid on Lying Island", Irene appeared on the red carpet in a white off-the-shoulder dress, exuding a noble elegance. Irene said she was very happy to walk on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. "This place is so beautiful, I feel so relaxed and really enjoy it. I can also see a lot of French films, communicate with many filmmakers, meet a lot of new friends, and the journey has been very unforgettable." Irene brought her new film "The Mermaid on Lying Island" to the Cannes Film Festival to recommend to different filmmakers, Irene said that it has been a long time since she has made this kind of dark humor romance, which also includes family and love. It was about the age contrast between women and men, and also life and death. She hoped the film would be able to touch the audience. * (2024/05/19) The Hong Kong Tourism Board and Double S Entertainment jointly produced the documentary HONG KONG CLASSICS REIMAGINED, which brought together the veterans and new generations on and off camera, divided the classic works into 6 categories of Hong Kong films, and re-shot them into 6 short films to pay tribute to the classic plots and themes of Hong Kong films. Veteran producer Silence Leung Wai Yee was the producer, and invited Wing Shya, Man Lim Chung, Kenji Tanigaki, Lawrence Kan Chun Kwan, Wong Kwok Keung and Lemon Liu Yik Man to direct 6 short films, which were produced by Joseph Chan Sinn-Gi, Julia Chu Ka-yi and Cora Yim Ka-yin. The six short films are ILLICIT (GUM) starring Karen Mok Man Wai, DEJA VU starring Stanley Yau, Ling Man Lung and Angela Yuen Lai Lam, LA ROSE NOIRE VS LA ROSE NOIRE 2023 (HAK MUI GWAI DUI HAK MUI GWAI 2023) starring Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gillian Chung Yun Tung and Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, THE RAW OYSTERS (FOON HEI YUEN GA) starring Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Chu Kam Yin and Jocelyn Chan Ming Hei, PASSION CALL (BIT LEI TUNG) starring Eddie Cheung Siu Fai and Locker Lam Ka Hei, and SOMEWHERE IN TIME (SEUNG GEIN LIU) starring Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) and George Lam Chi Cheung. Best Actress Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) recently attended the premiere of the documentary film about Hong Kong film HONG KONG CLASSIC REIMAGINED at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was Wing Shya, Man Lim Chung, Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun and others directed. In addition to Cheung Ngai Ga, George Lam Chi Cheung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Stanley Yau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam and others were invited to participate in the filming and to pay tribute to classic Hong Kong films. Speaking of the production, Cheung Ngai Ga said, "I have always liked Hong Kong's Star Ferry when I participated in the filming of the romantic chapter this time, but I was the happiest about being able to work with (George) Lam Chi Cheung again. He joked, 'Back then we needed to wear makeup to look old, but now we don't need to.' and we all laughed. I love Hong Kong, it's a blessed place. I hope more people come to Hong Kong, not just to shop, but to explore this beautiful place." Some of the actors who were unable to go to Cannes in person, including Karen Mok Man Wai and Lam Chi Cheung, also made special videos to cheer the film on. * (2024/05/19) Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit and others participated in the Cannes Film Festival with the movie TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). The film has already grossed about 500 million yuan RMB in the mainland. Since its release in Hong Kong on the 18th, the film has made over HK$ 60 million and putting it in 10th place in the total box office of Chinese films in Hong Kong film history. Koo Tin Lok, who played Tornado in the film, announced the good news and thanked the audience on behalf of the cast and the crew. Cheung Man Kit talked about crying after the screening, saying that he was moved by the atmosphere and the audience's applause; Wu Tsz Tung, who also cried, said that the director's words touched them and the audience. With the mainland box office of film passing 500 million RMB yuan so far, they were asked if they would give any benefit it the box office would reach 600 to 700 million? Lam Fung joked, "The four of us will kiss Tornado together! But I don't know if he'll hit us!" Some online hoped that the "Four Youths of the Walled City" would release a group song, and Lam Fung suggested, "I would wait for my concert and bring them on stage!" They talked about the fun story of walking the red carpet, Lau Chun Him burst his beard and was mistaken for Tony Leung Chiu Wai. Cheung Man Kit laughed and said, "The reporters called Tony, Tony!" Wu Tsz Tung said that he did not know why but he was flattered. Lam Fung posted a video of him kissing the brothers one by one on social media to celebrate the 500 million yuan mainland box office. Lam Fung kissed his co-stars Lau Chun Him, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit as requested. Once he was "done" he even jokingly wiped his mouth. He then attended a star-studded dinner for jewelry brand. When everyone stepped on the red carpet together, the venue suddenly switched to playing Cantonese songs. Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi was very surprised. Lam Fung curiously asked, "Who sings this?" Unexpectedly Goo Jai nodded and admitted that it was the song he sang with Edmond Leung Hon Man, INFINITE UNIVERSE, and the audience burst into laughter. * (2024/05/18) The 77th Cannes Film Festival opened a few days ago, attracting many movie stars to attend. The film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) was selected for the "Midnight Screening" segment as the Hong Kong representative, and director Soi Cheang Pou Soi recently led stars Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit to fly there to build momentum. In addition to attending the press conference, they even appeared at the premiere there yesterday and walk on the red carpet. They received an enthusiastic response, and the audience applauded for nearly 10 minutes after the "Midnight Screening". Cheang Pou Soi was happy about the success of Hong Kong-made action movies, which meant a lot to him. Louis Koo hopes that bringing the Kowloon Walled City back to life through the film would boost Hong Kong's tourism industry. The production team announced yesterday that it was preparing to shoot the TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS trilogy. Actually Hong Kong films have been missing from Cannes for many years. The last Hong Kong film was selected for the "Midnight Screening" was the 2013 movie BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM), so when a group of sharply dressed men stepped on the red carpet the flash bulbs flashed non-stop. Aside from Koo Tin Lok, who the media and the fans were asking for photos and autographs, Lam Fung who stepped foot in Cannes for the firs time was also very popular. All of his fan-spoiling acts like signing autographs, taking selfies and chatting were caught on the event's live broadcast. Even though earlier he was said to be swollen and old, he seemed to have successfully lost weight and beyond handsome on the red carpet. After the midnight premiere of TWILIGHT, the audience stood up and cheered one after another for 10 minutes of cheer and applause. Cheung Man Kit and Wu Tsz Tung were moved to tears. Cheang Pou Soi would like to thank the audience. "This film was very fortunate to have an awesome production team and actors, they are some of the best artists in Hong Kong. For me, this movie is very meaningful and significant, and I would like to thank them and the Cannes Film Festival for choosing this very domestic action film, and many thanks to the selection committee and the chairman. I also want to thanks Kinnie Cheung and Angus Chan; only because they persevered for 8 years this film came out. I hope I will have another film to show everyone in Cannes in the future." The audience gathered around the director and actors, asked for autographs, took photos and hug them. However, they still did not steal the spotlight like Koo Tin Lok did. Because he rarely broke his previously beyond cool image, when he put up his dukes to pose for pictures the result was unexpectedly cute. Cheang Pou Soi admitted that he has never, ever fantasized about setting foot in Cannes. "Of course I was happy when I found out, and I am the happiest that a domestic action movie can be so successful." Koo Tin Lok joked, "It's only because you are talented!" Cheang Pou Soi responded, "Everyone has a share! I only got this talented when I found you!" Being able to bring a film full of Hong Kong nostalgia to Cannes, Cheang Pou Soi said, "I am very happy; I just talked to the reporters about this movie, and they felt it too." Koo Tin Lok also talked about the revival of the already demolished Kowloon Walled City. "The Kowloon Walled City has been demolished, and we hope to revive the Walled City, to a certain extent, in the hope of boosting Hong Kong's tourism industry." He also joked that coming to Cannes, he would have to get enough sleep and delicious seafood platters. The "Four Sons of the Walled City" all expressed their deep feelings for their first visit to Cannes, and Lam Fung gave special thanks to the director, "I never imagined that we brothers could come to Cannes together and promote Hong Kong films to audiences all over the world. We will continue to work hard." Lau Chun Him also said, "Just like a pioneering act, I am able participate with the Master Class (referring to Cheang Pou Soi and Koo Tin Lok). I have never thought that I could come to such a big film festival, I am so happy." Wu Tsz Tung said frankly that he would like to thank the whole team, otherwise he would not have the opportunity to participate in a large-scale film festival. From the film being selected to everything else all felt fresh to him, and he often reminded himself to enjoy them. Cheung Man Kit smiled and pointed out that he felt that he was still dreaming and he didn't know if it was true. Koo Tin Lok who was next to him joked that that was why he told everyone to get enough sleep. The team also attended the "Hong Kong Night" reception, during which Koo Tin Lok expressed his hope to introduce the film to the world, "Because the Kowloon Walled City has been demolished, we have the feeling of having been there firsthand. We hope to introduce it to everyone in the world through the film, for them to know that we used to have a Kowloon Walled City." Lam Fung said, "We four sons had a farewell scene with Koo Tin Lok, in which he gave us his trust. We have always thanked him for lending us a hand, cherishing and supporting Hong Kong films. As a part of Hong Kong film, we hope to continue to contribute." Lau Chun Him said, "We fight together in the film, but actually people rarely have the opportunity to do one thing without regret, so the scene in the movie is deeply and touching to me." Wu Tsz Tung found the reunion scenes of the four sons in the film unforgettable, pointing out that the story taught them to do what they thought they should -- just like doing his own jobs well and improving Hong Kong. Cheung Man Kit said that for the scene with Tornado and Wong Gau, they were very emotional and very heartbroken on the day of the filming. It was very profound to him. The Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), Create Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) set up a Hong Kong Pavilion at the Cannes Film Market during the Cannes Film Festival, organizing 6 networking events, 5 industry networking events and 9 film screenings to showcase a wide range of outstanding Hong Kong films to filmmakers from around the world. Koo Tin Lok and the film team, together with the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung Yun Hung, attended the "Hong Kong Night" reception that was organized by the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Create Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Cannes Film Festival. The event invited more than 600 industry professionals from all over the world to exchange views and discuss collaboration opportunities. Aside from the TWILIGHT team, many film directors and filmmakers like Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Cheuk Wan Chi, Wing Shya, Sylvia Chang and the fresh out of the oven Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Rachel Leung Yung Ting were present, as well as Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Joe Wong Chi-jo, Assistant Director of Create Hong Kong and Secretary General of the Film Development Council Gary Mak Shing-hei, and members of the Hong Kong Film Development Council Angus Chan Lo-chiu, Mathew Tang Hon-keung, Tsui Kuan, Frankie Yeung Wai-shing and Cora Yim Ka-yin all attended the event to show their support for the development of the Hong Kong film industry. During the ceremony, the winners of the Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme to promote the expansion of co-productions in Asia and international markets were announced. Kwan Kam Peng, Jun Li Chun Shek and Cheuk Wan Chi represented the two award winning projects in sharing their experience and photo opportunities. A number of Hong Kong films would be screened at the Cannes Market, including LOVE LIES, PEG O' MY HEART, AN ABANDONED TEAM, FIGHT FOR TOMORROW and VITAL SIGNS, none of which have been released in Hong Kong yet. Since its release early this month, TWILIGHT's box office kept climbing. As of two day ago the Hong Kong box office was HK$ 55,187,318 and the mainland box office exceeded 500 million yuan. The "Four Sons of the Walled City" in order to thank viewers for their support last night went live from Cannes to share the joy with viewers and fans. The film's original novel author Yu Yi also shared good news on social media, citing that TWILIGHT would become a trilogy with TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI LUNG TAU) and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG). In addition to the Koo Tin Lok and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing played "Tornado" and "Ah Jim" respectively, the internet has been looking forward to who will play the character "Lui Chun Tung", who has not yet appeared. The official social media of TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN later also announced that the team has confirmed the production of the prequel and final chapter of TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS, namely the "Tornado" mentioned DRAGON THRONE in the film; and the extension of the story of "The Four Youths of the Walled City" in THE FINAL CHAPTER. Reportedly the creative and production team would be the original team, but no casting has been revealed. Lau Chun Him became popular for playing Shun Yat in the film, and it is rumored that a movie about the character would start production. Some online discover on the Hong Kong Film Development Council's funding schemes website that UNDERWORLD (GAU LUNG SING JAI SHUN YUT JUEN) was selected for the "Content Development Scheme For Streaming Platform " and was approved to raise $1.2 million in February this year. According to the information, Cheang Pou Soi would produce, and Jonathan Li Tsz Chun would direct. * (2024/05/17) "The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan will start filming the JOHN WICK 4 spin off next year. Determined to promote the Hong Kong film industry, he has successfully lobbied film companies to use Hong Kong as a location. The filming footage of his new film THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) has been unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival and appeared on the cover of an international film magazines. The Chi Tan, Julian Cheung Chi Lam and other starred Hong Kong film THE PROSECUTOR unveiled its stills and highlight in Cannes. This new film with a production cost over HK$ 300 million was based on a true story. It told the story of a misjudgment caused by a courier package. Since its production began the film has remained in mystery. Recently it finally launched its marketing strategy, as its first international poster even landed on an international film magazine cover. Playing a prosecutor for the first time, Chi Tan in his robe looked forward with a firm star, a scale in his injured hand as he fought for justice. Chi Tan bluntly said that he took THE PROSECUTOR role completely because the story moved him. "I think this story has a message of justice behind it, and there are many surprising action scenes; which is a great challenge for me." Speaking of the freshness of playing the prosecutor, he smiled and said, "This character must impress and shock the audience in both dramatic and action aspects, only then would it be considered the most powerful!" He also served as a director and announced that he would work with many heavyweight and new generation actors, which he very much looked forward to it. As for IP MAN 5 and FLASH POINT 2 (DOH FOR SIN 2), their posters have also been unveiled at booths and in magazines at the Cannes Complex. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hong Kong, Kevin Yeung Yun Hung, is visiting France to participate in the 77th Cannes Film Festival. He said on the 15th local time that he and the Creative Hong Kong team participated in the film festival to promote Hong Kong films. In addition to officiating at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion, he also visited the Hong Kong exhibition at the Cannes Film Festival, which showcased Hong Kong films to the world. The international action star Donnie Yen Chi Tan directed and starred latest film with a production cost over HK$ 300 million, THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) has remained in mystery from the start of filming to post-production. It was first unveiled at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, and the first international version of the poster was even on the cover of the international film magazine "Screen International". Yeung Yun Hung said on his social media account that he hosted the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival to introduce Hong Kong films, as well as a sharing session with Hong Kong film industry professionals, and arrange meeting with the film industry representatives around the world to discuss collaboration opportunities. On the same day, he also visited the Hong Kong exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at the Cannes Film Festival, which brought together a number of Hong Kong film companies to show and sell Hong Kong films to the world. It is understood that the Hong Kong films on display and sale on the spot include TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG), WE ARE FAMILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN), LOVE LIES (NGO TAM DIK NA CHEUNG LUEN OI), VITAL SIGN (SUNG YUEN TOH JUNG), POSSESSION STREET (CHEH MALL), GOOD GAME (JOOK DIN) and others. During the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Yeung will officiate at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion, the "Hong Kong Night" reception, and will attend the "Midnight Screening" Hong Kong Film Screening and the "Chinese Youth Film Night" to promote the development of Hong Kong films in the international market. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN was selected for the midnight screening segment of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Louis Koo Tin Lok has arrived in Cannes with director Soi Cheang Pou Soi and the "Four Youths of the Walled City" Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit. They were ready to attend the midnight screening on the evening of the 16th. Earlier, Koo Tin Lok posted a photo of their group dining on social media and wrote, "The film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN's Kowloon Walled City team gets together in Cannes, and we will see you at the midnight screening of the Cannes Film Festival tonight." The team also met with local media. "The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan will start filming the JOHN WICK 4 spin off next year. Determined to promote the Hong Kong film industry, he has successfully lobbied film companies to use Hong Kong as a location. The filming footage of his new film THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) has been unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival and appeared on the cover of an international film magazines. The golden partnership of the IP MAN film series, Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Raymond Wong Pak Ming produced, Yen Chi Tan directed and starred film with a production cost over HK$ 300 million, THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) was filmed on location and on constructed sets in Hong Kong. The film made its first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, its first international poster even landed on the cover of the international film magazine SCREEN INTERNATIONAL! On the cover, Yen Chi Tan was wearing a legal robe, his eyes were firmly looking ahead, and his hands were injured and holding the scales tightly; showing that this time Chi Tan would face new challenges. Playing the prosecutor for the first time, he would be fighting for justice! Distributors around the world have flocked to buy the distribution rights. The film has signed contracts with distributors in many parts of the world, including Germany, Italy, the Middle East, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc., and showed that Chi Tan is very popular all over the world. The Chi Tan, Julian Cheung Chi Lam and other starred Hong Kong film THE PROSECUTOR unveiled its stills and highlight in Cannes. THE PROSECUTOR was based on a real case in Hong Kong, telling the story of a a courier package triggered wrongful conviction case: a young man was involved in a drug trafficking case for helping a friend collect a courier package, which led to a 27-year prison sentence. In the film the Yen Chi Tan played prosecutor saw the loopholes in the case and tried to correct this wrongful conviction, but discovers deeper dark events in the process of finding the truth. This was Chi Tan's first time in a legal themed film and playing a prosecutor who would risk everything for justice. When asked why he picked the legal subject this time, the story moved him. "I think there is justice behind this story, a value of integrity that is worthy of us to deliver; there are also many exciting action scenes, which is a great challenge for me." His performance as the prosecutor this time felt very fresh to everyone. Chi Tan said that he really needed to be able to be both in the drama and the action this time: "This role has to impress and shock the audience with both drama and action, only then would it the most powerful!" This time, in addition to the first shocking release of the international version of the poster, three stills were also released; all three of which were different scenes of Donnie Yen in the film, not only was he wearing a legal robe to make a statement in court, but also taking on many in a fight scene, as well as a tense scene of a confrontation with the enemy with guns in the MTR. He not only played the protagonist in dramatic and action scenes, but also the director and directed the whole film. Many people would think that holding three positions would be very hard, but Yen Chi Tan did not think much of it. "I don't think it is worth talking about how hard the work is. Judges and prosecutors who fight for justice in real life deserve what little effort I give." Regarding the official release of the first poster at the Cannes Film Festival, he said that he is very much looking forward to seeing the work with the audience, "I am getting more and more excited, more and more emotional, I hope to let the audience see this work as soon as possible!" THE PROSECUTOR was also the first film of Raymond Wong Pak Ming and Yen Chi Tan after they announced their Mandarin Pictures strategic partnership last year, and the two will continue to co-produce the upcoming FLASH POINT 2 and IP MAN 5, which fans are looking forward to! He also announced that he would work with many heavyweight and new generation actors. * (2024/05/16) Starring Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and others, the Hong Kong Film Awards winning director Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) grew braver as it battled on. Yesterday on the Buddha's Birthday public holiday the film already passed HK$ 50 million at its morning box office. Koo Tin Lok led the "Four Sons of the Walled City" in the film, Raymond Lam Fung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Terrance Lau Chun Him and German Cheung Man Kit to, announce the good news on the film's official social network. With a smile that "Tornado" would hold a microphone instead of cigarette, he hoped "Tornado" next time would jam with "Shun Yat" on a song! TWILIGHT as of 11 PM two nights ago had a total box office of HK$ 48,088,577 in Hong Kong and Macau. Yesterday morning on the Buddha's Birthday public holiday the figure has already exceeded HK$ 50 million at the box office in the morning. The film's official social media site posted As of 11 o'clock two night ago (14th), the total box office of TWILIGHT in Hong Kong and Macao was HK$ 48,088,577, and it had exceeded HK$ 50 million at the box office in just one morning during the Buddha's Birthday Public Holiday next morning. The film's official social media site posted a video of Dragon Head boss "Tornado" Koo Tin Lok leading the "Four Sons of the Walled City" stars Lam Fung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Terrance Lau Chun Him and German Cheung Man Kit to announce the good news and asked viewers who still have not seen the movie to hurry up and go. The official social media site of the film TWILIGHT mentioned in a post, "This time our Dragon Head Boss Tornado would hold a microphone instead of a cigarette, as we have an important event to announce. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN's box office has exceeded HK$ 50 million!! Thank you very much for your support from the Walled City neighborssss, setting record again and again until even our Big Bossessss would recognize you! PS: I hope that next time Tornado and Shun Yat would both hold microphones and jam on a song." Seeming Koo Tin Lok would have the opportunity to sing with Terrance Lau Chun Him at any time at audience appreciation events. In addition, experienced action directors Cheung Man Kit and Philip Ng Won Lung were recently invited to attend a special student screening and exchange views with more than 100 secondary school and university students. They even invited a student and a teacher to interact with them on the stage. Cheung Man Kit performed a back flip on the spot, and picked up a male student the back flip experience as well. Cheung Man Kit was asked if his desire to perform was affected because his character "Sei Jai" had to be masked. He admitted that even he asked if anyone could play the role. When he took this type he had the mentality of "years of practicing just for one opportunity" when he took this role. At first the crew made fun of his mask for looking like a pair of underwear, which made him feel embarrassed. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : SUP FONG FAT SI Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST d. Danny Pang Fat Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), German Cheung Man Kit, Sabrina Ng Bing and Iman TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Lung Tau Lit : Kowloon Walled City Dragon Head d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Jung Cheung Lit : Kowloon Walled City Final Chapter d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit Can : Mo Ming For Lit : Nameless Fire Philip Ng Won Lung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Dada Chan Ching COLD WAR 1995 Can : Hong Ji 1995 COLD WAR 1994 Can : Hong Ji 1994 Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Wu Kang-Ren, Terrance Lau Chun Him Can : Dai Fun Jung Lit : Big Split Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Anson Kong Yip Sun VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS Can :But Seh Ji Jui d. Lam Sin, Tam Sin Yeung Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yu Wa George Au Chun King @ P1X3L, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan NO SUCH PERSON Can : Cha Mo Chi Yun d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaylee Yu Hoi Kei, Himmy Wong Ting Him, Christy Lai Kei Kwan, Odilia Chan Sin Yu, Winnie Chan Wing Nei, Chung Ka Chun, Mung Wai Leong, Franco Chan Sze Man, Wan Chun Kit, Sylvia Lau Sum Ning, Szeto Sze Yui, Kiddie Tsang Chung Shan, Marvia Lee Wai Ching, Swing Choi Sze Wing, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Rating : IIB Length : 82 mins. Opening May 23 2024 SOMEONE LIKE ME Can : JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING Lit : LOVE LIKE MINE d. Tam Wai Ching Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Alice Lau Nga Lai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Kate Yeung Kei, Chu Tin, Elly Lam, Lam Chi Yuen , Siu Fu, Lai Chai Ming LITTLE RED SWEET Can : Hung Dau Lit : Red Bean d. Vincent Chow Wing Simon Yam Tat, Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Fung So Bo, Fong Ping 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 Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html Trailer : https://youtu.be/YzZfXu8iHnc [ 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. RAGING HAVOC AKA : 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 [ SCREEN DAILY ] Two lost long brothers seek revenge for the murder of their family 30 years ago. As one is now a high level execuitve and the other a mercenary, their vastly different approaches to revenge pit them against each other and set Hong Kong ablaze. GOOD GAME Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. Dickson Leung Kwok Fai Andrew Lam Man Chung, Will Or Wai Lam, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ansonbean Chan Ngai Sun, Chloe So Ho Yi, Ken Law Ho Ming, Law Mong (Lo Kwan Lam), Christine Ng Wing Mei, Ng Siu Hin, Fung So Bo, Jessica Chan Yee Chun BEHIND THE SHADOWS Can : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chou Man Yu Louis Koo Tin Lok, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting), 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 Teaser : https://youtu.be/nCWLBkO5baM [ 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, Henry Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing [ SCREEN DAILY ] Four key opinion leaders team up to rob the filthy rich. They walk away unscathed every time, until a money laundering scandal is uncovered. 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, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Hebe Chan Yuen Ting LOVE LIES Can : Ngor Tam Dik Na Cheung Luen Oi d. Ho Miu Ki Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, MC Cheung Tin Fu, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Chan Fai Hung, Emotion Cheung Kam Ching, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Jo Koo Cho Lam, Elva Ni, Joman Chiang, Lam Yiu Sing [ SCREEN DAILY ] A widowed gynaecologist falls for a French engineer on a dating app, which turns out to be a romance scam. Nevertheless, she insists it is true love despite being swindled out of a large sum of money. CRISIS NEGOTIATORS 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 Opening June 13 2024 PAPA d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Sean Lau Ching Wan, Jo Koo Cho Lam, Dylan So [ SCREEN DAILY ] A family drama abou a cafe owner who leads a pedestrian existence after a family tragedy. His only wish is to have his 15 year old son return home, but the boy is locked up in a psychiatric prison for the murder of his mother and sister BLOSSOMS UNDER SOMEWHERE AKA : THE WONDER Can : Gei Liu Yut Jing Gor Chun Tin Lit : Mailed For An Entire Spring d. Riley Yip Yuk Ying Marf Yau Yin Tung, Sheena Chan Shu Yan, Shin Cheung Yuk Hin, Adam Pak Tin Nam [ 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival 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, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Ling Man Lung, So Tin Lok Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 THE UNWAVERING BROTHER AKA : TRIAD 3 Can : Jat Jik 3 d. Terry 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 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] One of the most respected gang elders, Brocade is expected to be the gang’s next leader. However, when his three trusted underlings – Wah, Fate and Grok – are robbed while transporting the gang's money, his future is put in jeopardy. When Wah discovers the stolen money's whereabouts, he becomes torn between his loyalty to Brocade and to his two best friends. 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 July 5th 2024 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. INEXTERNAL Can : Lui Ying Oi Hup Lit : Inside Response Outside Coordination d. Steve Yuen Kim Wai Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Macy Ma Sihui, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Ng Wai Nam, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Zhang Na, Jacquelin Chong Si Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Candy Yu On On, [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Tsui Chak-ming has been badly beaten and left for dead. While he is in a coma, Ming finds himself in a fantastical martial arts world. With the help of Old Turtle, Ming must master an ancient form of Burmese boxing to defeat a powerful villain. However, Ming's fate in the dream world is actually in the hands of his mother in the real world. 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 --- [ NOW SHOWING ] NO SUCH PERSON Can : Cha Mo Chi Yun d. Christopher Sun Lap Kei Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaylee Yu Hoi Kei, Himmy Wong Ting Him, Christy Lai Kei Kwan, Odilia Chan Sin Yu, Winnie Chan Wing Nei, Chung Ka Chun, Mung Wai Leong, Franco Chan Sze Man, Wan Chun Kit, Sylvia Lau Sum Ning, Szeto Sze Yui, Kiddie Tsang Chung Shan, Marvia Lee Wai Ching, Swing Choi Sze Wing, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Rating : IIB Length : 82 mins. Opening May 23 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/i0PFBPtmHmU [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] A young girl, Xin, carrying a backpack and her beloved cat, made an appointment with the young house owner RAY to look for a house. She cheerfully agreed to rent a space capsule, wanted to settle down and concentrate on starting a new life. Except for Ray and the mysterious female partner June, Xin's new neighbors have totally different personalities, a sexy girl who does live broadcast, a weird mother and daughter as street vendor, a fake young and handsome guy, all of which makes Xin plunge into a world never seen before. Between the thin walls, there is lust in real or illusory, but still hidden horrifying crisis. In the name of renting out space capsules, Ray actually sold the tenants' ID card information to stock companies for profit, while stock companies set up fake accounts to conduct holding transactions and manipulate the stock market. A huge amount of fake account securities transactions were accidentally discovered. At the same time, Ray's unknown dark side is revealed. At the critical moment of life and death, Xin is brought back to the heavy memories of her past that she dare not face. Someone tipped off the police about a murder in the space capsule. Police rushed to the scene quickly and found only one deceased male with Xin, who had fainted. Other rooms were empty. Xin told the police that Ray was the owner of the space capsule, but the police system showed that there was no such person in the registration. OKIKU AND THE WORLD d. Junji Sakamoto Haru Kuroki, Kanichiro Sato, Sosuke Ikematsu Rating : IIA Length : 90 mins. Opening May 23 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the mid-19th century, Okiku, a young woman, lives in a tenement row house among ordinary people in the sprawling city of Edo – known as Tokyo today. Okiku lives with her father, Genbei, a former samurai, now reduced to a penniless ronin, whom she supports by teaching children to read and write in a temple school. Two Manure Men, Yasuke, and his newly recruited partner, Chuji, regularly visit Okiku's tenement to collect the human manure from the outhouse the tenants share. Okiku, a young woman in her prime, seems to take a special interest in Chuji. After days of rain prevent Yasuke and Chuji from making their rounds, the tenement outhouse overflows. Enraged by the stink and the disgusting state of the outhouse, the tenants complain to the landlord. Just as their protests grow hostile, Yasuke and Chuji arrive, and everyone begs them to "take all this shit away." I WANT TO BE A PLASTIC CHAIR Can : Loi Sai Wan Jok Yun d. Ao Ieong Weng-Fong Wong Hin Yan, Ieong Ieng Ieng, Mok Ka Hou Rating : III Length : 80 mins. Opening May 18 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] World Premiere at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. People would say, how much they wished to reincarnate as a human in their next life. But for Ming, he merely wanted to become a red plastic chair. He feels dejected and is faint-hearted, living a life of worthlessness day in day out. Arriving home after a long working day, he only finds himself in another hellish nightmare, for he shares a room with his younger sister, who is always getting laid with her boyfriend. Ming has nowhere to hide and the unspeakable secret about his family would disturb his sleep oftentimes. As a way out, he decided to find a new home and came across Jenny, a real estate agent. The two of them seemed at odds with one another, but developed a friendly understanding and became rather compatible over time. In the eyes of Ming, when will life come to an end? Every day is just a ceaseless whirlpool of misfortune. (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival) With 20 minutes after-screening Q&A, Ao Ieong Weng-Fong, the filmmaker will attend the screenings. Wong Hin Yan will attend the 18 May screening. WOOF WOOF DADDY d. Lu Kexin Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Lyric Lan Yingying, Huang Ling, Darren Wang Talu, Yin Yunjia, Haibo Chang, Jun Dai, Length : 105 mins. Opening May 15 2024 (Preview) Opening May 23 2024 UNDER PARALLEL SKIES d. Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Janella Salvador Metawin Opas-iamkajorn Length : 110 mins. Opening May 23 2024 MY NEXT LIFE AS A VILLAINESS: ALL ROUTES LEAD TO DOOM! d. Keisuke Inoue Japanese Animation Length : 94 mins. Opening May 16 2024 MYSTERY WRITERS Can : Gwai Tin Ha d. Hsieh Chih Wen Esther Huang, Chen Yuu, Masha Pan, Dai Ping Ya, Tanivu Yatauyungana Rating : IIB Length : 84 mins. Opening May 16 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jJ1n8UOCwww [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the evening of May 28, 1984... A fierce fire broke out on the 4th floor of the Jin Xin Building, suspected to have been caused by electrical wires igniting. Thick smoke billowed to the ceiling, but the escape routes were blocked with debris, leaving 19 residents trapped and perishing in the flames. This tragic event shocked society, and rumors of terror within the Jin Xin Building persisted, earning it a notorious reputation as a haunted house. However, due to its significantly lower rent compared to surrounding properties, it always remained fully occupied. Exorcist Pei Zhi, YouTuber Shao Jun seeking inspiration for ghost stories, and Yi Ting, who moved to the city for work, were among those who gradually moved in. One day, Pei Zhi and Shao Jun experienced a supernatural event together, prompting them to join forces to investigate these inexplicable phenomena and uncover the truth behind the fire disaster. 12.12: THE DAY d. Kim Sung-soo Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min, Park Hae-joon, Park Hoon Rating : IIA Length : 142 mins. Opening May 16 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1979, after the assassination of President Park, the fate of South Korea was in limbo. Less than two months later, the Commander of the Defense Security Command Chun Doo-hwan initiated a coup d'état on 12th December. Based on this actual event, director Kim Sung-soo brings us back to the fleeting moment when the country was a step away from democracy before Chun’s dictatorship in the 1980s. The gripping story of this all-out battle in Seoul made it the highest-grossing film of 2023 in Korea. THE SIN Can : Si Jau d. Han Dong-seok Kim Yoo-hye, Song I-jae, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Sang-ah Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening May 16 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Presented by the team of "Along with the Gods", a horror story about zombies, witchcraft, cult, and curses. Rookie actress Siyeong has been chosen as the protagonist of an avant-garde art film based on dance, taking advantage of her past background in dance. Although it is a low-budget work with many experimental elements, she is very excited because it is the work of a famous director who has made his name known at leading overseas film festivals. After several weeks of rigorous practice, the day of filming arrives. Siyeong and Chaeyoon, cast as Siyeong’s counterpart, start dancing on the rooftop of an abandoned school. But their dance summons something that they should never get in touch... A BALLOON'S LANDING Can : Ngor Joi Jeh Lui Dun Nei d. ANGEL I-HAN TENG Terrance Lau Chun Him, FANDY FAN, CHAN TZU HSUAN Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening May 15 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VPJDvyfMi0E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hong Kong writer Tian-Yu, embroiled in a plagiarism controversy, embarks a solo trip to Taipei, seeking solace at the mysterious "Bay of Vanishing Whales" in Taiwan. He unexpectedly befriends A-Xiang, a warm-hearted local gangster. Despite initial doubts, Tian-Yu, drawn to the Bay, joins A-Xiang on an adventure. In A-Xiang's company, Tian-Yu finds inspiration. The smile of A-Xiang lightens Tian-Yu's heart. However, the much-anticipated Kenting Fireworks Festival takes a disappointing turn due to A-Xiang’s absence. Back in Hong Kong, Tian-Yu grapples with moving forward but remains haunted by lingering regret. One day, he realizes that his meeting with A-Xiang is destined, not by chance. With renewed hope, Tian-Yu returns to Taiwan, eagerly anticipating a meaningful reunion. SNOW LEOPARD d. Pema Tseden Jinpa, Xiong Ziqi, Tseten Tashi Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening May 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An unexpected incident of a snow leopard breaking into the sheep pen of a local herder and killing nine rams not only causes a stir in the family, but also attracts a TV crew into the village... The swan song by the late Pema Tseden. Through a human-wildlife conflict, this film explores the intricate relationship between the local communities and the authority on the Tibetan plateau, delving into the symbiosis of humans and animals through the fantastical interaction between a young Tibetan monk and a snow leopard. This magical and visually stunning drama has won the Tokyo Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography at the Asian Film Awards. SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Can : Ng Yuet Suet Lit : May Snow d. Chong Keat Aun Wan Fang, Pearlly Chua, Rexen Cheng Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening May 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1969, Malaysia revolving the tragic '13 May Incident', where countless of civilians went missing in a night of bloodshed. The leader of a theatre troupe, 'Dou E' and the Nyonya descendant ' Ah Eng' became trapped in the time of '13th May', and since confined for 49 years...... (AB) NORMAL DESIRE d. Yoshiyuki Kishi Goro Inagaki, Yui Aragaki, Hayato Isomura, Kanta Sato, Higashino Ayaka Rating : IIA Length : 135 mins. Opening May 9 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/kfOYsXb9Nls [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Natsuki works at a bedding store in a local mall in Japan going through life with no particular changes. One day, she learns that her old friend Yoshimichi has returned to her town. Keiki is a prosecutor with a son who refuses to go to school, and Yaeko is a shy college student who is into Daichi, a handsome dancer. At first glance, they all appear tobe unrelated to each other. But when Keiki's son starts streaming videos on YouTube, they all begin to connect. Little by little, it becomes clear that their (ab)normal desires are not acceptable in the world. GIVEN THE MOVIE - HIRRAGI MIX - Rating : IIA Length : 88 mins. Opening May 2 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/txR5oO6wy10 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The band "GIVEN", formed by Ritsuka Uenoyama, Mafuyu Sato, Haruki Nakayama and Akihiko Kaji, lost the CAC contest, but their outstanding performance attracted a lot of attention and interest, thus they soon received a band debut invitation. Unlike the other members, Mafuyu seemed hesitant about the invitation. On the other hand, the band "syh", formed by Hiiragi Kashima and Shizusumi Yagi, won the contest and decided to make a debut. As syh needed a temporary guitarist, Hiiragi invited Ritsuka to help and wished to complete the song which former member Yuki Yoshida had left behind. At the same time, there was signs of chemistry between Hiiragi and Shizusumi. Will they succeed in "reviving" the song? And will Hiiragi and Shizusumi’s love blossom and bear fruit? 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 Rating : IIB Length : 125 mins. Opening May 1 2024 [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 93 mins. Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening May 1 2024 Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html Trailer : https://youtu.be/YzZfXu8iHnc [ 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. [ CINEMA CITY ] After her partner's unexpected death, a woman finds herself at the mercy of her partner's family as she struggles to find her balance and dignity while trying to retain the home they shared for over thirty years. CHUNG KING EXPRESS (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Wong Kar Wai Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha), Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Faye Wong, Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Opening May 1 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] On the first of May, a lady with a golden wig is targeted to be murdered at Chungking Mansion, a place renowned for cheap accommodation for travelers and immigrants. Maybe Detective no.223 is the only one who could remember her existence… There is a new waitress – Faye at the fast-food counter. She falls deeply for Detective no. 663, whose girlfriend leaves a letter with his apartment key at the shop one day to break up with him. Faye keeps the key and quietly gets into 663's apartment when he is out. She is never being discovered until one time she tries to help him re-stocking his daily amenities... THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT d. Heo Myeong-haeng Don Lee, Kim Moo-yul, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Dong-hwi Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening May 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Iz0KhqQ7i1Y [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] While investigating a drug-trafficking app, "Monster Cop" Ma Seok-do and his team discover a connection between the app's developer, who was murdered in the Philippines, and an illegal online gambling organisation. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, Baek Chang-gi is controlling the Korean online illegal gambling market and spreading terror with kidnap, assault and murder. His partner, the IT genius Chang Dong-cheol, is planning an even larger scheme in Korea itself. To put an end to the escalating threat, Detective Ma expands his operation by proposing an unexpected alliance...The fourth instalment in the Roundup series. 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival CINEMA STRADA Can : Sing Ying Lo Lit : Sound Shadow Road d. Donna Ong Documentary Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening April 27 2024 (Special Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Cinema Strada is a sentimental memoir film about Hong Kong through the life and times of Law Kar. Having dedicated his life to cinema and the arts, he shows how cinema accompanied him through the complicated and ever-changing world. From his earliest memories of the war, through the polarised era of the Cold War and boom era in HK to today, Law Kar reflects on the ebbs of flows of time and the challenges in deciphering truth from lies, and probes the role of art in times of crisis. SUSPECT d. Sam Ming-Sing Wong Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Yishang Zhang, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Yongqi Liang, Michael Tong Man Lung, Tin-Chiu Hung, Wenjing Bao, Zun Wang, Lam King Kong Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/UgFACrwwYCw OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 3 2024 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tC4xjwOjjGE [ CINEMA CITY ] In 1989. Eleven-year-old Liao Jie and his father have been saving money, hoping that they will be able to buy a home of their own in three years. However, they fail to notice that the world is rapidly changing. The property prices have rocketed and in the blink of an eye, their savings are not enough. In frustration, Liao Jie comes to realize the harsh reality of being poor. In contrast to his father, their landlord who people call "Old Fox" emerges as a winner and he seems to be a better mentor to Liao Jie. Old Fox teaches Liao Jie how to survive in society, and that is something his father has never taught him. Nonetheless, Liao Jie ends up hurting Old Fox with what he has learned from Old Fox. On the other hand, like his father, Liao Jie is someone who always empathizes with others, and it is this quality that stops Liao Jie from becoming another "Old Fox". APRIL COME SHE WILL d. Tomokaza Yamada Tekerua Satoh, Masami Nagasawa, Nana Mori Rating : IIA Length : 108 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/l9U_LSiN42w [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Shun Fujishiro is a psychiatrist and is engaged to Yayoi Sakamoto. One day in April, he receives a letter from his first love Haru Iyoda. They dated 10 years ago. Suddenly, his fiance Yayoi Sakamoto disappears. GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Japanese Animation Opening April 25 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold. AESPA: WORLD TOUR IN CINEMAS aespa Length : 126 mins. Opening April 24 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Global hitmaker aespa's first concert movie bursts onto the screen in cinemas worldwide! From February to September 2023 the group’s first world tour, aespa LIVE TOUR 2023 SYNK : HYPER LINE, visited 21 venues across four continents. Now, step into the final chapter of their global tour journey with aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas. Witness the unparalleled energy of aespa's live performance captured from their electrifying show at London's O2 Arena, their first-ever UK show. With their futuristic stage visuals, high-energy choreography and captivating vocals, they fiercely commanded the stage delivering fan favourites including 'Next Level', 'Savage', 'Girls', 'Spicy' and 'Black Mamba'. The film also highlights individual performances by each member, complemented by exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, offering a glimpse behind the curtain. With over 2.8 billion YouTube views at NEXT LEVEL MV and much raved-about performances; the fierce foursome of KARINA, GISELLE, WINTER, and NINGNING are rapidly cementing their status as killer performers on and off screen. Don't miss this celebration of music and talent that captures the spirit and passion of aespa's journey so far. Experience even more with immersive special formats ScreenX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX, available in select cinemas. GALAXY WRITER d. Li Kuo, Shan Dandan Song Muzi, He Wenjun, Li Fei Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening April 18 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A group of young people dreaming of becoming directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, and more. Among them were two screenwriters, Zhang Liaoyi and Sun Tan. They wrote a movie script that they believed would go down in history and were determined to bring it to the big screen. Galaxy Writer, the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the FIRST International Film Festival, is a tribute to this community that the two up-and-coming directors most familiar with: screenwriters. ARTICLE 20 d. Zhang Yimou Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Gao Ye, Zhao Liying, Liu Yaowen, Chen Minghao, Wang Xiao, Pan Binlong, Zhang Yi, Fan Wei, Yu Hewei Rating : IIB Length : 141 mins. Opening April 18 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_WU6e2WtIWA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Han Ming is a seconded prosecutor whose life is a whirlwind of complications following his transfer to the municipal prosecutor's office. His son, Han Yuchen, ignites a firestorm by clashing with dean’s son and adamantly refuses to apologize. His wife, Li Maojuan, fiercely intervenes, further escalating the situation. At work, Han Ming navigates a minefield of professional challenges, especially his strained partnership with Lu Lingling, which results in a deadlock in their cases. Amidst this chaos, the desperate plight of Hao Xiuping in a critical case confronts Han Ming with the harsh realities of legal and emotional conflict. With his career and family hanging in the balance, Han Ming decides to gamble everything on his quest for justice and fairness in his own way... 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) Opening April 11 2024 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. HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2k_36L-IS2E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The teaser trailer glimpses the initial encounter and subsequent development of friendship between Shoyo Hinata and Kenma Kozume, culminating in a decisive match on the volleyball court. With Shoyo Hinata's famous line: "Let's play a game that can't be repeated", the stage is set for 'The Dumpster Battle"! EXHUMA d. Jang Jae-hyng Lee Do-hyun, Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Yoo Hai-jin Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Iz0KhqQ7i1Y [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Los Angeles, the renowned shaman Hwa-rim and her protege Bong-gil are commissioned with a hefty sum to meet the enigmatic descendants of a household afflicted by a peculiar illness. Sensing the ominous aura surrounding the ancestral grave, Hwa-rim urges for its relocation. The best geomancer in the business, Sang-duk, and mortician Young-geun, lured by the scent of money, join the team. "You all understand...what happens if we mess with the wrong grave." The mysterious grave, situated in an unapproachable sacred ground, holds dark secrets. Though Sang-duk senses an ominous presence and initially rejects the proposal, Hwa-rim’s persuasion ultimately initiates the exhumation, leading to a journey where the team must confront both supernatural forces and their own fears. Those that must remain buried have surfaced. SUGA AUGUST D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE MOVIE d. Junsoo Park SUGA Length : 84 mins. Opening April 10 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The eagerly awaited film of BTS SUGA’s Encore Concert bursts onto the big screen worldwide! As the grand finale of the world tour, "SUGA | Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE FINAL" marked the culmination of 25 concerts held in 10 cities, which captivated a total audience of 290,000 throughout its run. Experience the pulsating energy and excitement of "'D-DAY' THE FINAL" on screen, everything from the exquisite sounds traversing the boundary between “21st Century Pop Icon” BTS member SUGA and solo artist Agust D, electrifying performance, explosive energy, to special duet stages featuring fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, and Jung Kook. 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) Opening April 4 2024 Trailer https://youtu.be/gCFlsBcDdig [ 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. SYLVANIAN FAMILIES THE MOVIE: A GIFT FROM FREYA d. Kazuya Konaka Japanese Animation Length : 65 mins. Opening April 4 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film takes place during the annual Star Festival in Sylvanian Village. As everyone eagerly awaits the event, Chocolate Rabbit girl Freya starts to worry about finding her mother a birthday gift and preparing the festival's main event: The 'Tree of the Year.' She must find a solution to make both her mother and her friends happy. 18X2 BEYOND YOUTHFUL DAYS d. Michihito Fujii Kaya Kiyohara, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Hsu Kuang-Han Rating : I Length : 124 mins. Opening April 4 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VPJDvyfMi0E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jimmy goes back to his parents' house for the first time in a long time and finds a postcard from Ami. Ami, a backpacker from Japan, showed up at the his work place 18 years ago. Jimmy's memories of his first love come back to him, and he sets off on his first solo trip to Japan to face the past and look at the present. As he rides a train listening to the songs they heard together, he heads for her hometown. Will Jimmy be able to reunite with Ami? OLD FOX d. Hsiao Ya-chuan Mugi Kadowaki, Eugene Liu, Runyin Bai, Akio Chen, Liu Kuan-Ting Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening April 3 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tC4xjwOjjGE [ CINEMA CITY ] In 1989. Eleven-year-old Liao Jie and his father have been saving money, hoping that they will be able to buy a home of their own in three years. However, they fail to notice that the world is rapidly changing. The property prices have rocketed and in the blink of an eye, their savings are not enough. In frustration, Liao Jie comes to realize the harsh reality of being poor. In contrast to his father, their landlord who people call "Old Fox" emerges as a winner and he seems to be a better mentor to Liao Jie. Old Fox teaches Liao Jie how to survive in society, and that is something his father has never taught him. Nonetheless, Liao Jie ends up hurting Old Fox with what he has learned from Old Fox. On the other hand, like his father, Liao Jie is someone who always empathizes with others, and it is this quality that stops Liao Jie from becoming another "Old Fox". DETECTIVE CONAN VS. KID THE PHANTOM THIEF d. Gosho Aoyama Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 81 mins. Opening March 29 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE 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 Rating : IIA Length : 97 mins. Opening November 2023 (Experience Preview) Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/JvVkTYYjQaE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the world, which is ordinary yet a little bit extraordinary, there is an underground organization called the "The League of Kaito". Their members silently guard the social order and peace. Within the organization, there are 12 geniuses, each with their own unique skills. Kaito Ian is good at planning, Kaito KT is a master of hypnosis, Kaito Stanley is skilled in eavesdropping, Kaito A.Lo is most adaptable, Kaito Edan is excellent in abseiling, Kaito Jer can instantly disguise himself, Kaito Tiger knows how to read lips from a distance, Kaito Alton is a world-class hacker, Kaito AK masters animal telepathy, Kaito Lokman is familiar with unlocking techniques, Kaito Frankie has the strongest sixth sense, and Kaito Jeremy has a natural super memory and can read and memorize large amounts of information at a glance. They are the star members of the League of Kaito. One day, they received instructions from Boss, to gather at headquarters to complete an important case that will affect the entire world. They not only need to rekindle their team spirit but also face the top enemy of all Kaitou, security manager Johnny, who is trying to stop them, making the mission even more difficult. YOUR LOVELY SMILE Can : Guong Ying Hei Yau d. Lim Kah Wai Hirobumi Watanabe, Shogen, Hikaru Hirayama, Hironobu Tanaka Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening March 28 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qvzu9wjTQQk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A bittersweet, hilarious, enlightening and inspirational road trip through Japanese arthouse cinemas with a heartily independent filmmaker, who also struggles to release his own movies in real life. IF YOU ARE THE ONE III d. Feng Xiaogang Ge You, Shu Qi Rating : I Length : 120 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After Xiaoxiao finally said yes to Qin Fen's marriage proposal, she ran off to pursue philanthropic work. Ten years later, robot researcher Lao Fan decides to help alleviate Qin Fen's longing for the real thing by making an artificial intelligence robot that looks exactly like Xiaoxiao and is implanted with the couple's happy memories. Just as Qin Fen happily indulges in the emotional comfort of A.I. Xiaoxiao, the real Xiaoxiao suddenly returns. Caught between two Xiaoxiaos who each give him a hard time in their own way, Qin Fen is about lose his mind. YOLO d. Jia Ling Jia Ling, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei Length : 130 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Le Ying has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular. After graduating from college and working for a while, Le Ying chooses to withdraw from society, closing herself off from social circles, which she believes is the best way to "reconcile" with herself. One day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun. Just when she thinks life is about to take a positive turn, the challenges that follow far exceed her imagination, and her vibrant life is just beginning... SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Can : Ng Yuet Suet Lit : May Snow Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening March 21 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iukNcpqLNQE SUMIKKOGURASHI: THE PATCHED-UP FACTORY IN THE WOOD d. Hazumu Sakuta Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 65 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] At an old factory on the edge of the forest, the Bear Factory Manager invites the Sumikkos to make toys. They make use of what they are good at, and complete their stuffed toys. The Sumikkos are motivated by the praise of the Bear Factory Manager. They have matching uniforms, delicious food, rooms to stay for the job, .and spend their days making one toy after another. Then, the toys that were shipped to Sumikko's town start moving around. There is something "mysterious" about this factory. TOTTO-CHAN: THE LITTLE GIRL AT THE WINDOW d. Yakuwa Shinnosuke Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening March 21 2024 [ 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. 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 Rating : IIA 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... 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. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Mei-chun's family seems to get along on the surface, but everyone holds a secret. Mei-chun desperately wants to see her father again; her brother hasn’t told anyone that he has separated from his wife; and her mother still feels guilty over her husband’s departure years ago. As Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, can the family mend its wounds? WINTER CHANTS d. Tsang Tsui Shan Documentary Length : 102 mins Opening March 31 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening January 27 2024 (Limited Release) [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Continuing her career-spanning contemplation of home and reunion, Tsang Tsui-shan (Flowing Stories, 38th) once again turns the camera on her home village of Ho Chung. This time, she documents her village's Tai Ping Ching Chiu Festival, a once-in-a-decade event that brings villagers back from all over the world to the village. But when the world is hit by a global pandemic, what will happen to this long-awaited reunion? Made amidst great change in Hong Kong and her own life, Tsang's latest love letter to her home is a melancholic and wistful affair. THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Ling Man Lung, So Tin Lok Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 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), Opening at the April 30 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival HONG KONG CLASSICS REIMAGINED ILLICIT Can : Gum d. Wing Shya (Ha Wing Hong) Karen Mok Man Wai DEJA VA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Stanley Yau, Ling Man Lung, Angela Yuen Lai LAM LA ROSE NOIRE VS LAS ROSE NOIRE 2023 Can : Hak Mui Gwai Dui Hak Mui Gwai 2023 d. Kenji Tanigaki Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Kenny Kwan Tak Bun THE RAW OYSTERS Can : Foon Hei Yuen Ga d. Lemon Liu Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Chu Kam Yin, Jolie Chan Ming Hei PASSION CALL Can : Bit Tung Fai d. Wong Kwok Keung Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Locker Lam Ka Hei SOMEWHERE IN TIME Can : Seung Gein Liu d. Man Lim Chung Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), George Lam Chi Cheung THE FLOOR PLAN Can : Ngai Yi Ji Ga d. Junichi Ishikawa Shotaro Mamiya, Jiro Sato, Rina Kawaei Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening May 30 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/yhi0tueBdNA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Amemiya is an unpopular Youtuber who specializes in the occult. One day, his manager brings him a home floor plan. His manager tells him that the layout looks like an ordinary home floor plan, but the layout contains an inscrutable point. Amemiya begins to look carefully at the floor plan and Kurihara, who is an architect and a fan of mysteries, joins him. They try to reveal the mystery behind the house. Meanwhile, Yuzuki contacts Amemiya and tells him that she knows something about the house he posted on his YouTube channel. She joins Amemiya and Kurihara to reveal the mystery of the house, but she also seems to have a secret. 3D MAYDAY LFE d. Muh Chen Monster, Stone, Masa, Guan You, Ashin Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening May 31 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mayday LIFE TOUR is linked by four distinct segments and the story is unveiled in "Yesterday's Rumbling Fun". Unlike Mayday's previous perfectionist and fussy attitude towards music, the members are now featured as the superhero of the day and form a fifth elite combat team. Monster the guitarist is now the agile Mr. Monster, complete with a red shining armor, Stone the guitarist is now Lonely Stone, who is as hard as a stone. Guan You the Drummer is the crossbowman Mini Ming, who is comical in nature and has super good luck. Masa the bass player is Hell Kitty, who is mean and humorous while owning heavy arms and ammunition. Ashin the Vocal acts as Honey Potter, and has super powers and is quite a genius. After the war, the five people went back to "Today Loser Record Store" to lead their usual ordinary life, until the Commanding Officer appears and "re-summons them". The Commanding Officer is portrayed by movie star Bo Huang, a Golden Horse Award-winning actor. However, when Supermen stop saving the earth, how should the Commanding Officer persuade the five middle-aged "losers" with super powers? To "restart training and rejoin the war" utilizing their limited life and infinite friendship and figure out the infinity of life? This memoir for 7 billion is now transitioning to the next chapter: LIFE will continue to be lived on the screen. 52 HERTZ WHALES Length : 135 mins. Opening June 6 2024 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Right after moving to a small seaside town, Kiko comes across a boy who is abused by the mother. She finds herself in him for being a "52-hertz whale", a lone whale that can only speak in a high frequency other whales cannot hear in the vast ocean. Having been saved by an important friend Ango in the past herself, Kiko decides to save this lonesome boy. It turns, however, into an emotional journey to look back her own past... CRISIS NEGOTIATORS Can : Tam Poon Juen Ga Lit : Negotiation Expert d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Philip Keung Ho Man, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Michael Chow Man Kin, Wong Yau Nam, Cherrie Ngan Cheuk Ling, Chu Pak Him, Chu Kam Yin, Yeung Wai Lun Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Opening June 13 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Negotiator expert Cheuk Man Wai unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Forced into a corner, he occupies the police station, taking officers hostage, and demands negotiations with the former negotiator Tse Ka Chun. With Tse's expertise in psychological manipulation and Check's exceptional skills, they engage in a battle of wits. As the verbal sparring deepens, their positions and mindsets gradually change... This film is adapted from the American movie "The Negotiator". HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES d. Pat Boonnitipat Billkin, Usha Seamkhum, Tu Tontawan Opening June 13 2024 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 'M', driven by the desire for a multimillion-dollar inheritance, puts aside his dreams as a hopeful game caster to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning Grandma's favor is no easy feat. She proves to be a tough nut to crack - demanding, exacting, and exceedingly difficult to please. To add to the drama, he's not the only one gunning for the inheritance. M finds himself embroiled in a gripping competition, where he must go to great lengths to become the apple of Grandma's eye before time runs out, all in pursuit of a life-changing, multimillion-dollar inheritance. ONCE UPON A TIME IN HKDSE Can : Gung Hoi Si Dong Jun Lit : Open Trial and Error d. Leung Yik Ho Hui Yin, Tung Ngai Hong, Lam Yik Yan Opening July 4 2024 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 July 5th 2024 Teaser : https://youtu.be/JtVM_VgfYE8 Trailer : https://youtu.be/eS8d2HnQJgE [ 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. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday May 19 2024 10 THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT d. Heo Myeong-haeng Don Lee, Kim Moo-yul, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Dong-hwi 9 HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation 8 MYSTERY WRITERS Can : Gwai Tin Ha d. Hsieh Chih Wen Esther Huang, Chen Yuu, Masha Pan, Dai Ping Ya, Tanivu Yatauyungana 7 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 6 THE FALL GUY d. David Leitch Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt 5 A BALLOON'S LANDING Can : Ngor Joi Jeh Lui Dun Nei d. ANGEL I-HAN TENG Terrance Lau Chun Him, FANDY FAN, CHAN TZU HSUAN 4 GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM d. Mitsuo Fukuda Japanese Animation 3 IF d. John Krasinski Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Carell 2 THE KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES d. Wes Ball Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand 1 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 ------ Summaries for some of the films above. Some contain SPOILERS MYSTERY WRITERS Rating : IIB Length : 84 mins. Opening May 16 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/jJ1n8UOCwww [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the evening of May 28, 1984... A fierce fire broke out on the 4th floor of the Jin Xin Building, suspected to have been caused by electrical wires igniting. Thick smoke billowed to the ceiling, but the escape routes were blocked with debris, leaving 19 residents trapped and perishing in the flames. This tragic event shocked society, and rumors of terror within the Jin Xin Building persisted, earning it a notorious reputation as a haunted house. However, due to its significantly lower rent compared to surrounding properties, it always remained fully occupied. Exorcist Pei Zhi, YouTuber Shao Jun seeking inspiration for ghost stories, and Yi Ting, who moved to the city for work, were among those who gradually moved in. One day, Pei Zhi and Shao Jun experienced a supernatural event together, prompting them to join forces to investigate these inexplicable phenomena and uncover the truth behind the fire disaster. A BALLOON'S LANDING Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening May 15 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VPJDvyfMi0E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hong Kong writer Tian-Yu, embroiled in a plagiarism controversy, embarks a solo trip to Taipei, seeking solace at the mysterious "Bay of Vanishing Whales" in Taiwan. He unexpectedly befriends A-Xiang, a warm-hearted local gangster. Despite initial doubts, Tian-Yu, drawn to the Bay, joins A-Xiang on an adventure. In A-Xiang's company, Tian-Yu finds inspiration. The smile of A-Xiang lightens Tian-Yu's heart. However, the much-anticipated Kenting Fireworks Festival takes a disappointing turn due to A-Xiang’s absence. Back in Hong Kong, Tian-Yu grapples with moving forward but remains haunted by lingering regret. One day, he realizes that his meeting with A-Xiang is destined, not by chance. With renewed hope, Tian-Yu returns to Taiwan, eagerly anticipating a meaningful reunion. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN AKA : KOWLOON WALLED CITY (Working title) Rating : IIB Length : 125 mins. Opening May 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/GCCP9WCjSxs [ 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. ALL SHALL BE WELL Rating : IIB Length : 93 mins. Opening March 28 2024 at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening May 1 2024 Site : https://www.berlinale.de/en/2024/programme/202402642.html Trailer : https://youtu.be/YzZfXu8iHnc [ 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. [ CINEMA CITY ] After her partner's unexpected death, a woman finds herself at the mercy of her partner's family as she struggles to find her balance and dignity while trying to retain the home they shared for over thirty years. THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening May 1 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Iz0KhqQ7i1Y [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] While investigating a drug-trafficking app, "Monster Cop" Ma Seok-do and his team discover a connection between the app's developer, who was murdered in the Philippines, and an illegal online gambling organisation. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, Baek Chang-gi is controlling the Korean online illegal gambling market and spreading terror with kidnap, assault and murder. His partner, the IT genius Chang Dong-cheol, is planning an even larger scheme in Korea itself. To put an end to the escalating threat, Detective Ma expands his operation by proposing an unexpected alliance...The fourth instalment in the Roundup series. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening April 25 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xLFdFQh8LaI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold. HAIKYU!!: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE d. Mitsunaka Susumu Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 85 mins. Opening April 11 2024 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2k_36L-IS2E [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The teaser trailer glimpses the initial encounter and subsequent development of friendship between Shoyo Hinata and Kenma Kozume, culminating in a decisive match on the volleyball court. 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