From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (April 10 2025) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advise [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. veteran actor Ku Feng (Kok Fung) who passed away at the age of 94 B. Michael Wong Man Tak who celebrates his birthday on April 16th C. Shu Qi who celebrates her birthday on April 16th D. Eric Tsang Chi Wai who celebrates his birthday on April 14th E. Jeana Ho Pui Yu who celebrates her birthday on April 11th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2025/04/16) Fala Chen was the lead actress in the Nick Cheung Ka Fai directed and starred PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG). In order to participate in this movie, Fala has been commuting between Hong Kong and the United States for more than two months. She even returned to Hong Kong for 3 days and 2 nights to promote the film. In an interview, Fala talked about her first collaboration with Ka Fai. Participating in a film directed by Ka Fai for the first time, did she have any pressure? Fala laughed, "I know that I give him a little more pressure, because it was the first time we worked together. Ka Fai knows his script very well and how to shoot and act, so he would take me with him at work." She also praised Ka Fai for being very precise. Even where to put the pair of scissors was well calculated. She didn't have to think too much and could focus on acting with confidence. In the film Fala Chen played Cheung Ka Fai's wife. The two fell into a catastrophe due to a serious failure in an investment, and Fala thus became even more insane. Fala revealed that Ka Fai asked her to lose weight, probably because she played a character who has been in a state of madness for a long time and became depressed. Unfortunately she went to France with her family at Christmas, and the food was currently quite tempting. Fala revealed hat during a photo shoot she could only use a "dirty trick" to slim down her face. She joked, "Ka Fai claims to have lost a lot of pounds. I lost 10 pounds, but I didn't look it. On camera in particular I might not look very thin. During the photo shoot I used a 'dirty trick'. I bit my cheeks so I would look thinner, but during the shoot while delivering dialogues that wouldn't work." Fala once collaborated with Terrance Lau Chun Him on the stage play SKYLIGHT. Working together again after nearly 9 years, they unfortunately only had one scene together. Fala admitted that she was disappointed, and praised him. When he did the stage play back then he had just graduated. Now he could be the leading actor on his own, which was very powerful. She hoped that they will be more opportunities to "play" with each other in the future. * (2025/04/16) Angela Yuen Lai Lam surprisingly revealed that she has been admitted to the hospital! She revealed on social networks that she suddenly had a high fever of 41.9 degrees (Celsius) a few days ago, and was rushed to the hospital by her manager in the early morning! She posted an explanation of her illness and apologized for affecting her work. "I am very sorry for missing the opening ceremony of this year's HKIFF (Hong Kong International Film Festival). Although I was forced to stop by doctors and manager, I was not angry and rebellious. I also really wanted to talk to one powerful filmmaker after another, but the matter developed to the point that the high fever persisted. Helplessness began to occupy my brain, so that I gradually no longer had any spare time for work/play/leisure. I also realized the truth of 'without a healthy body, everything is lost'." She has been discharged from the hospital and was grateful for everyone's concern. * (2025/04/16) Tin Kai Man attended the signing ceremony of "Sunbeam Whampoa" yesterday. Speaking of Stephen Chow (Sing Yeh) starting production on the movie SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER (or WOMEN'S SOCCER) in Shenzhen, Tin Kai Man revealed that it has been filming for about a month. When the production first started, Sing Yeh due to focus issues felt overcautious, but now it has already gotten on track. Which actors would be involved in the film? Tin Kai Man revealed Dilraba Dilmurat, and from Hong Kong Sisley Choi Si Bui who recommended herself. Has Sing Yeh asked him to perform? Tin Kai Man confessed, "I don't know if he would ask (me), he has only asked me to help him find phone numbers. We are so close we don't talk about that. If he wants to he would. (Would you recommend yourself?) The movie is about women, if he thinks I can be useful, he will naturally ask." Tin Kai Man said frankly that he was looking forward to working with Sing Yeh again, and said that he has told Sing Yeh that many people have been waiting for his performance. "I said that he would reappear on the screen at the age of 65, and he asked me why. I said that you will make a movie once every three years. Now you are 62 years old, after filming "WOMEN'S SOCCER" you will come out and return after three years so the timing would be right." He also pointed out that Sing Yeh wanted to film very much, but he did not want to do what the audience expected before. Instead playing a new Chow Sing Chi would present no pressure. In addition, director Wong Jing recently issued an article criticizing Keung To. Tin Kai Man bluntly said that Wong Jing's remarks were a little cruel to Keung To, thinking that any young person should be encouraged. He also joked that he did not know if Wong Jing was encouraging Keung To in a roundabout way. "I don't know if Brother Jing is using a kind of extreme thinking to encourage a rising star?" Regarding Wong Jing's remarks being criticized, did Tin Kai Man believe that Wong Jing was ungraceful as an elder? He felt that to each its own, "Of course it wasn't ideal. With Brother Jing's status he used those terms, there definitely would be more noise. However let's wait for Brother Jing himself to explain and respond." * (2025/04/15) The Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) has been a critical and commercial success; not only did it sweep up multiple film awards but in terms of box office, last weekend it surpassed the 2018 release of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR to officially became the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong history. The extended version entered its second week in release and its box office has been rising to become the Chinese language film with the most people admitted this past weekend. In the extended version, Chau Ka Yee pondered the question of her boyfriend's original family on the beach. This scene seemed to be sunny on the screen, but actually the day of the shoot was the coldest few days of the year at that time. Ka Yee said, "The temperature was only 9 degrees (Celsius), so I had multiple layers on to keep warm. Fortunately the weather was beautiful. Although the temperature was low but the sun was shining, which shaped up to be very suitable for the production effect; it was simply a perfect day." * (2025/04/15) Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) recently spoke with HOY TV, talking about being nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with the movie LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG). She considered herself lucky to have encountered good scripts and good teams in just 3 years in the industry. Collaborated with Dior Cheng Yi Kin and MIRROR member Ian, she said "Brother Ekin is an extrovert and talks a lot, but Ian is so introverted. In the first few days I was scared, because I didn't know him well enough in reality. The audience would feel that, so I tried so hard to talk to him. I want to thank him for not minding me for being annoying." When talking about the conditions for choosing a mate, Hui Yan Yi made a lot of demands. "To make me want to become a better version of myself, to inspire me, not to be too critical, but to have his own way, to be leisurely, but to be sensitive enough; there is more, I am only a quarter of a way through! (Are you considered highly demanding?) Yes, my parents often try to persuade me to lower my requirements and go out to play! (What about appearances?) He doesn't need to be pretty, but he needs to be decent. Take a shower every day to avoid smells. He doesn't have to be tall, because I'm short too." * (2025/04/14) The Hong Kong Film Awards will be held soon. The Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress favorite who just returned from accepting an award in the United States a few days ago, Michelle Wai Sze Nga surprisingly revealed that someone tried to open the door to her room in the middle of the night during her trip to the United States. Luckily it was just a scare. Wai Sze Nga said that her husband has volunteered to walk the Hong Kong Film Awards red carpet with her. Wai Sze Nga has had twice the good news. After winning the "Extraordinary Actor Award" in the United States a few days ago, Wai Sze Nga's film THE LAST TIME has become one of the top three in Hong Kong film box office history. Yesterday Wai Sze Nga attended Orbis's "Walk for Sight" charity walk and shared her experience in eye care. She admitted that her vision had been blurred recently. At first she thought it was "presbyopia", but after borrowing her mother's glasses she found that was not the case. She had made an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a detailed examination. Having won 7 awards for the movie THE LAST DANCE, Wai Sze Nga did not dare to ask for credit herself and modestly said that it was all the credit of the team. During her trip to the United States, she saw audiences from different walks of life. However, the trip to the United States also had a frightening moment. Wai Sze Nga revealed, "When I was preparing to rest in the middle of the night, I found that someone suddenly opened the door. Fortunately I had a security lock, the door could not be opened directly. I immediately called a colleague in the next room for help, and the hotel also advised me to call the police; but I didn't want to go to the middle of the night to file a police report, maybe another guest tried to open the wrong door." Referring to THE LAST DANCE becoming the only Hong Kong film to enter the top three in Hong Kong film box office history, Wai Sze Nga said, "I only found out a few days ago, I am so happy. I hope everyone will continue to support it." Speaking of Wai Sze Nga's prospect of winning the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor at the end of the month, she said that she would face it with a relaxed mood of going to the party. She said with a smile, "On the contrary, my husband asked me if I was nervous, and said that he could walk the red carpet with me. He knew the rules better than me." As for the choice of what to wear, she believed that it would be similar to the look in the Hong Kong Film Awards program. * (2025/04/14) A few days ago (10th) the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival opened at the Hong Kong Cultural Center, the movie MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD (FU DUK BUT) premiered at the film festival the night before, actors Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Lo Chun Yip, Fung So Bo, Annie Man Chung Han and director Oliver Chan Siu Guen attended together. Considered the "Best Actress" dark horse at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, Tam Sin Yin joked that she was the "gray horse". The film MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD is also in contention for several awards at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, and has previously been screened at festivals in Tokyo, Busan and Taiwan. During an interview, Tam Sin Yin and Lo Chun Yip said that the film has always been shared in the industry. This is the first premiere for the Hong Kong public, so they are very much looking forward to the audience's response. Tam Sin Yin said, "At first I was worried about the reaction of the male audience, but I didn't expect that many married men reflected on their attitude towards their wives after watching it. Children felt guilty about their mothers, and female audiences sympathized and got teary eyed." As the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress "dark horse", she laughed and pointed out that she was dressed like a "gray horse" but the preparation of the "battle suit" gave her a headache. She only thought about holding the baby doll on the red carpet with the film's lead actor Lo Chun Yip. Lo Chun Yip was also nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" for the film, so he was also scheduled to walk the red carpet with his co-star Tam Sin Yin. As for his girlfriend Fish Liew Chi Yu, she would also attend the Hong Kong Film Awards but he did not ask who she would walk the red carpet with. They each had different tasks, and it would be very interesting to participate in it together. Tam Sin Yin and Lo Chun Yip were actually the most nervous about the audience reactions, because the subject of this movie was more serious. The film has been scheduled to be released only a few days before the Hong Kong Film Awards, so she hoped that being nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards will help increase the box office of the movie. * (2025/04/14) Taking more than three years to produce, the documentary film NEVER TOO LATE (JO LIU) was selected for the "Documentary Screening" section of the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival and had its world premiere the night before. The Premiere Ceremony was officiated by the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Diane Wong Shuk Han, Vice President of Business Development and Director of the Group Office of Phoenix Satellite TV Zhang Tong, and the Chief Executive Officer of WWF-Hong Kong, Nicole Wong, while other guests included Director Rikki Choy Shui Kei, Executive Producer Miney Ye Yang, and renowned lyricists Keith Chan Siu Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei. Gigi Leung sang the theme song for the movie NEVER TOO LATE, and this time the song was written by Chan Siu Kei, with lyrics in Cantonese, Putonghua and English. She felt like she was singing a love song, because it talked about the healing power of nature; just like a person to a parent or lover, a hug when he is down would be very therapeutic. Gigi loved nature herself and said that she went to Lantau Island alone to meditate in 2023. She felt that it was spiritual growth, which made her own view of family also grow. Gigi also planned to take her daughter to the theater to watch this movie and see the beautiful and calm nature. In addition, speaking of Takeshi Kaneshiro's recent comeback to shoot commercials, people were reminded of the "golden couple" when Gigi and Takeshi Kaneshiro first debuted. Would Gigi like to work with her again? She said that many people were looking forward to working with him, but she has not contacted him privately. She learned from the news that he has also been well maintained and has a new movie release soon. Would Gigi care about another co-star, Louis Koo Tin Lok, who has a retinal perforation and severe eye floater syndrome? She said, "I didn't pay attention, then he should rest more, or go to nature to take a walk and absorb the aura of heaven and earth!" * (2025/04/13) The Nick Cheung Ka Fai written, directed and starred film PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG) headed toward HK$ 9 million at the box office after two weeks in release in Hong Kong. The day before yesterday, he and Terrance Lau Chun Him went to Taiwan to promote, and were surprised by Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and Eddie Peng Yu-Yan. Cheung Hok Yau sent flowers and recorded congratulations, and Peng Yu-Yan prepared bubble tea, pineapple cakes and other delicacies for them. Cheung Ka Fai has been promoting the movie all over in recent months. A few days ago, a video of him giving a lecture to a fan was circulated on the Internet. He received online praises for his patience to explain to the fan, saying that he should not take extreme behaviors if he could not get autographs and photos. Cheung Ka Fai and Lau Chun Him played Choi Sun Keung and Dr. Man respectively in PEG O' MY HEART, which became the favorite characters of many online. After promoting the movie HELIOS in Taiwan 10 years ago, Cheung Ka Fai felt intimate when he set foot in this familiar place again. The most surprising thing was the support of his "older brother" Cheung Hok Yau and his disciple Peng Yu-Yan; Hok Yau was holding a concert in Taipei, and learned that "younger brother" Cheung Ka Fai came to Taiwan to promote. He also specifically recorded congratulations even when he could not appear, joked that he was afraid that this "younger brother's" Mandarin was not good enough, and asked the on-site master of ceremonies to help translate. He left Cheung Ka Fai not knowing whether to cry and laugh. Hok Yau even described the tension of the "Younger Brother's" work as Hitchcockian and congratulated Cheung Ka Fai on the success of the film, which flattered Cheung Ka Fai. The disciple Eddie Peng Yu-Yan knew that the Master had a tight schedule and did not have time to taste Taiwanese food, so he thoughtfully sent bubble tea and pineapple cakes. Cheung Ka Fai took the opportunity to make fun of Peng Yu-Yan, who was recently photographed traveling with a female companion. "Congratulations to him, some photos on the Internet prove that he is not gay. It turns out that he also has a girlfriend, and I am happy for him". The event designed two pillows in the shape of Choi Sun Keung and Dr. Man for them, and Cheung Ka Fai and Lau Chun Him had fun at the expense of each other. In an interview Cheung Ka Fai said that he has contacted Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, "I said that I was coming to Taiwan but I couldn't watch your concert, and he said that he also wanted to come and watch the film. I said don't you come here; with too many people you may catch the flu, then I would be in big trouble. With so many people who have bought concert tickets, I can't afford it." He revealed that Cheung Hok Yau insisted on asking about the time and place of the premiere, so he guessed that he was the one who sent the flowers. Cheung Ka Fai said that the movie was about dreams, and he liked to dream very much. He often dreamed of happy things. Would he accidentally hit his wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho while dreaming? He laughed and said, "She hit me once, I don't know if she was intentional or pretending to be asleep. I thought about it for a while, but I still believe that she didn't mean to." Lau Chun Him bared his back in the film. He did not deliberately get into shape before filming, because he thought it was a natural thing. However the camera was fixed on his rear during the shoot. Cheung Ka Fai rushed forward to cover up the screen as soon as he saw it, so as not to let even more people see it. He said, "He is so good, if I don't stand up when something happens to him, I won't be righteous enough!" Speaking of Louis Koo Tin Lok's right eye retina issue, Cheung Ka Fai said that the medical science is advanced, it might be a small problem. No one would need to worry too much. In addition, a video of Cheung Ka Fai admonishing fans earlier went viral. In the clip he was seen getting into the car and leaving after completing the publicity. Fans approached and asked for autographs and photos, when they were unsuccessful they conducted extreme behaviors. Seeing this, Cheung Ka Fai patiently explained to the fans. He said that he was grateful for the support, but sometimes the situation would not permit him to sign autographs and take photos. No one should conduct any extreme behavior. He said, "If people say they can do what you want, then you go crazy. We can't act like this! When we work in society, we would encounter something that doesn't go our way everyday. This way doesn't work, do you understand?" He asked the fan to understand before agreeing to sign an autograph; the fan finally said, "Thank you". The video of "teaching fans" has received positive responses online, praising him for his patience in reasoning with fans. * (2025/04/13) Irene Wan Bik Ha yesterday appeared on Nancy Sit Ka Yin's Metro Radio program and promoted the film she invested in and starred in, ONCE UPON A LIE (FONG DOH MEI YUN YU); which will open on Easter. Irene said that she was very nervous with the upcoming release, so she went to Bali for a few days off to relax. She pointed out that ONCE UP A LIE invited the master Peter Kam Pui Tat to score the film, and had the black humor of producer Edmond Pang Ho Cheung. In the film she developed a older woman-younger man relationship with lead actor Bruce He Hao Chen, who also had a mother-son relationship with the Golden Horse Best Actress Grace Guei Ah Lei. She hoped that the audience would like it. In the film she and He Hao Chen started with "online dating", Irene said that in the past many fans showed their love to her and even asked for a date, but of course she did not dare to accept it. At most she would only give a heart gesture in return. "I want to really get along. Even if he is pretty handsome, he still have to have something inside to be able to communicate!" As for the older woman, younger man love in the movie, Irene pointed out that it was also very realistic. Many boys in Hong Kong also like more mature girls. She hoped that the audience after watching the film would dare to love. "In fact, age is just a number, (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung and Faye Wong are the best example. Love who you love, no one should mind the age different. True love is the most valuable. True love has no age limit, and this film is about this." Speaking of the recent poor movie market, would she be worried about the box office of the new film? Irene said, "This way we need to support Hong Kong films even more. We need to use new people in front of and behind the scenes. I used a new director in my films. He is a well-known advertising director, so the pictures this time came out beautifully." In addition, when TVB CEO Xu Tao summoned nearly 100 artists to return to the company for a meeting to listen to opinions, Lo Chun Shun directly pointed out to Xu Tao that in recent years his income has been greatly reduced due to the reduction of shows from time to time. Sister Ka Yin said that that probably happened, but she was not too clear about the truth. "Lo Chun Shun is a good actor, and he has done a good job in many roles. However recently the company has made less dramas, co-produced dramas have to calculate the production budget, and it costs a lot of money to return to the mainland to shoot. The production and the investment must be considered. Many actors have a little harder time during this period. Not only TV dramas, but also less Hong Kong movies have be made. It is a market problem, in fact, if the company has a suitable role it would probably use him." Sister Ka Yin pointed out that recently her Mother Hong Kong Arts Center has been hiring instructor to teach students to act, and she has asked Lo Chun Shun to be one for him to share his acting experience. Students would be able to learn on the journey of performing and receive good development. Famous Shaw Brothers era actor Ku Feng (Kok Fung) passed away at home a few days ago at the age of 94. Sister Ka Yin once collaborated with Ku Feng in the drama VIRTUES OF HARMONY. She recalled, "I have watched a lot of Uncle Kok Fung's films. Everyone would think that he was mean and serious, but after working together I learned that he was so funny. He often shared his filming experience, the whole group would laugh until their bellies hurt. Actually he was quite a talker and amiable, and his action could not be better. He was able to get into character right away, so working with him was very pleasant." However, Sister Ka Yin pointed out that Ku Feng was over 90 years old after all. "I am still reluctant, my condolences to his family. I also want to tell Uncle Kok Fung that he made so many movies and TV works, we will always miss his artistic contributions. May he have a safe journey!" * (2025/04/13) The Anita Yuen Wing Yee (Lan Lan) and a group of Malaysian actors Miko Wong Jie Kee, Juztin Lan (Lau Gai Fai), Chan Fong, Chris Tong Bingyu starred warm family movie OMG! MOM'S BIG NEWS (OMG! AH MA YAU HEI) has been scheduled to be released in Hong Kong on May 15th. The film tells the story of a couple who is about to retire. When they are about to enjoy the second half of their lives, the wife suddenly unexpectedly becomes pregnant; not only disrupting the plan for the "second half" but the whole family also has to think about how to face sudden problems and examine anew the situation and mentality of how the family got along and grew over the years. The proposition was worth anyone to think about in life and touch people's hearts. Lan Lan's interpretation of the suddenly with child "mama" in the movie was very appropriate. In a noodle eating solo scene she even performed until she kept crying, which made the on-site staff also admire the wonderful performance of this Best Actress-level elder. Lan Lan has not made a movie for a while. She worked with Malaysian actors for the first time, and got along well with the family in and out of the film. The two new actors Miko and Juztin Lan (Lau Kai Fai) were on the set to take the opportunity to learn even if they were not in the shoot. Lan Lan filmed a noodle eating scene alone. When thinking of the effort and care her family has given her, she could not help but cry again and again. Although after a few takes the director was satisfied, Lan Lan felt that she was not good enough and asked for another take. She would not quit until her emotions were completely in place, after the cameras stopped rolling her face was still covered in tears. As a mother for many years, Lan Lan was also very suitable for the role. Coupled with superb acting skills, she further enriched the role of the mother in the film. OMG earlier held a special screening on International Women's Day on March 8th and the response was decent. Many viewers reported that the film not only talked about family and family affection but also reflected on self-growth, which was a warm and joyful movie worth recommending to everyone. Advanced screenings would begin starting April 18th. * (2025/04/12) The 60's Shaw Brothers movie star Ku Feng (Kok Fung) passed away at the age of 94. His friend Susan Shaw Yam Yam confirmed the news of Kok Fung's death the night before. Tin Kai Man also revealed that he has heard the rumors of Kok Fung's death two months ago, but he has not been able to find the nephew who lived with him to confirm. He was very sad after learning the bad news, and praised Kok Fung was a good predecessor at first sight. They have worked with each other in front of and behind the scenes. They used to have dinners often, but they have had little contact with each other after his immigration. He learned that the other party was in poor health in recent years. Nancy Sit Ka Yin also expressed her sadness, lamenting that there was no party that would not come to an end. They have collaborated on VIRTUES OF HARMONY. He was amiable, would share a lot of stories and care about everyone's health. She too received care from him; John Chiang Dai Wai shared the movie poster of THE NEW ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN with Kok Fung on social networks to mourn him; Candy Lo Hau Yam also shared their "father and daughter" photo from filming TVB's THE LAST BREAKTHROUGH, praising the elder for getting into his character in one second. Philip Keung Ho Man at his lowest received Kok Fung's encouragement to continue to persist. Kok Fung was an elder and instructor he respected very much and he wished him a safe journey. Veteran actor Kok Fung two nights ago was rumored to have passed away at his residence last month. Former Shaw's martial art star Barry Wai Chi Wan posted a video on TikTok Wednesday (the 9th) and mentioned, "Uncle Kok passed away!" Mainland media reported that those in the know revealed that on the 27th last month Kok Fung's relative found him dead at his residence. He was 94. The cause of death would await announcement. * (2025/04/12) The Juno Mak Chun Lung produced, directed and written new film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) has been selected for the "Midnight Screening" section of this year's Cannes Film Festival and became the only Chinese film selected for this year's film festival. After receiving the news, Juno released the 15 second teaser trailer of SONS online and posted, "Presenting a 15 second prelude on this night." The video began with blood flowing into the gutter, followed by the appearance of several male and female leads including Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Gao Yuanyuan. Also edited in was the street shooting and explosion scenes from the film. At the end of the video the footage of the explosion in the Causeway Bay area was revealed. In order to shoot the explosion and snow scenes at Causeway Bay in the film, Juno did not hesitate to build a real 1:1 scale set of Causeway Bay in the 60,000-square-foot steel factory in Huizhou. All the stores in the set was built in accordance to the actual appearance of the shops in the Causeway Bay district then. Even the goods in the shops were shipped from Hong Kong for display to recreate the form. SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT began production in 2017 and wrapped up production the next year. 7 years later it still has not yet been released, reportedly its production cost went from the original HK$ 150 million to 400 million. The story was a certain Hong Kong wealthy businessman who passed away in an explosion, which was connected to the power struggle between drug lords and law enforcement. In addition the heir created chaos behind the scenes, proclaiming that he wanted to create a "world without drugs". Who in the end would restore law and order? * (2025/04/12) Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok has recently been troubled by an eye disease, pointing out that he had two holes in the retina of his right eye. The "eye floater syndrome" was very serious, and he would need to undergo eye surgery. Then he would need to recuperate, and his work plan might be affected! When Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) recently appeared in public events, he often wore sunglasses. The outside world has been very concerned about his health. In an interview the day before yesterday, Goo Jai admitted that he was troubled by eye disease. "There is a problem with only one eye, and the retina of the right eye is perforated with two holes......that's why eye floaters syndrome is so severe, a lot of black lines are flying around. Wearing sunglasses darken the environment so it would not be so serious." He also said that surgery has been scheduled, "I can't wear contact lenses before surgery, I have to recuperate for the first week after surgery. I can't fly for a while, which will affect my work. I am still arranging the schedule right now." However Goo Jai's recent work schedule has been jam packed. Films he starred in and his company invested in would be released in the mainland one after another. After BEYOND THE SIN (NGOK HUNG JI OI), he starred with Chrissie Chau Sau Na in the film BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM, formly titled MEI CHUI). It will also be released in the mainland on the 31st of next month. Although neither has any Hong Kong release date yet, their release should tightly follow. Now Goo Jai is suffering from eye disease, work has to be postponed one by one. Who would know whether the promotion of BEHIND film will also be affected. In addition, he, Sean Lau Ching Wan and Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo) starred film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) has been selected for the "Midnight Screening" section of the Cannes Film Festival in France. About the foreign media's optimism for the film, Goo Jai felt happy. However he expressed that he has not seen the latest version either, only the 4 to 5 hour long edited version. * (2025/04/12) The Hong Kong Film Awards Association yesterday announced the recipients of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" and "Professional Spirit Award", the highest honor of the "43rd Hong Kong Film Awards". The "Lifetime Achievement Award" recipients would be the legendary director Tsui Hark and the well-known film producer Shi Nansun. The "Professional Spirit Award" recipients would be veteran voice actors Jiang Xiaoliang and Han Dongqing, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Hong Kong film industry over the years, and their efforts and achievements that inspire fellow filmmakers. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association Derek Yee Tung Sing congratulated Tsui Hark, Shi Nansun, Jiang Xiaoliang and Han Dongqing. Yee Tung Sing praised Tsui Hark's unremitting efforts, pursuit of excellence, and courage to break through in film creation, creating countless classic works; with his international vision and excellent marketing capabilities, Shi Nansun has spared no effort to promote Hong Kong-made films to the international film industry over the years. At the same time, Yee Tung Sing praised Jiang Xiaoliang and Han Dongqing for their decades of dedication to the Mandarin dubbing work of Hong Kong films, allowing Chinese people around the world to watch Hong Kong films through their wonderful dubbing performances, and they are the behind-the-scenes contributors to promoting Hong Kong films to the Chinese and foreign markets. * (2025/04/12) The Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed, Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man and Michelle Wai Sze Nga starred, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee and others co-starred Hong Kong Film Awards favorite THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK), since its release it has repeatedly achieved success. Yesterday the film reported more good news. THE LAST DANCE jumped to the third place in the box office list of Hong Kong film history and became the only Hong Kong film among the top three total box office, creating a new milestone for Hong Kong films! Michael was overjoyed when he heard the news, and praised the extended version for being richer and more complete. Chu Pak Hong thanked the audience and hoped that Hong Kong movies would keep going. THE LAST DANCE's extended version opened on the Ching Ming Festival last weekend, and even received more than HK$ 1 million at the box office. After a week, yesterday the film received more good news. According to cumulative box office statistics, as of 6 PM., the Hong Kong box office of THE LAST DANCE was HK$ 153.5 million and the Hong Kong and Macao box office was HK$ 165 million. The film has officially surpassed the 2018 Hollywood film release AVENGERS 3: INFINITY WAR (HK $153 million) to occupy the third place in the box office list of Hong Kong film history. It has become the only film in full 2D format among the top three box office films, showing the unique charm of Hong Kong films. THE LAST DANCE even swept 18 nominations at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, setting a new nomination record in the past ten years. Earlier at the "Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Annual Awards", "The Three Masters of the Kwok Family" - Hui Koon Man, Wai Sze Nga and Chu Pak Hong won three awards respectively for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor. The results were remarkable. Faced with a box office miracle half a year after its release, the main creative team could not hide its excitement. Director Anselm Chan Mou Yin said, "Thank you to all the audience who bought tickets to see the movie, you have become the most beautiful scenery in the life of THE LAST DANCE team." The Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor favorite Michael thanked the audience with words. "I feel very happy, very grateful, and overjoyed! Now it is getting more and more difficult for the audience to be willing to enter the theater, and this extended version is very rich and more complete. I hope the box office can continue to rise!" Competing for Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Chu Pak Hong even cheered for Hong Kong films, "Once again I would like to thank the entire team of THE LAST DANCE, especially the director for making the extended version possible. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended. Let's go Hong Kong movies!" In order to thank the fans for their enthusiasm, director Chan Mou Yin and Wai Sze Nga, who have just won the Extraordinary Actor Award at the Chicago Asian Pop Up Cinema and was praised for "the most superb performance of their career", immediately prepared to visit cinemas for two days in a row to thank the audience upon as soon as they returned Kong. Wai Sze Nga this time would appear at an audience appreciation event in support of THE LAST DANCE's extended version. * (2025/04/11) The opening ceremony of the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival was held at the Cultural Centre last night, with the world premiere of Japanese director Tetsuya Nakashima's THE BRIGHTEST SUN and Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun's PAVANE FOR AN INFANT kicking off the 12-day festival. This year's filmmaker in focus would be Louis Koo Tin Lok. The film festival would bring 10 of his films to relive his iconic moments on the silver screen, and he would also participate in interviews. He would like to talk about the future of Hong Kong's film industry the most. The filmmaker in focus Koo Tin Lok attended the opening ceremony of the festival, along with THE BRIGHTEST SUN's director Tetsuya Nakashima and producer Yasunori Naruse, as well as PAVANE FOR AN INFANT director Chong Keat Aun and its two leads Fish Liew Chi Yu and Ben Yuen Fu Wah. The guest of this year's Focus section, famous Japanese actress Sakura Ando made a surprise appearance, but the ambassador of this year's film festival Angela Yuen Lai Lam was absent due to illness. Koo Tin Lok would be this film festival's filmmaker in focus. 10 of his films would be screened and an interview would take place on the 19th of this month. He joked that he has never tried to talk for the whole hour in an interview, but it would be only about films. He wanted to talk about the future of the Hong Kong film industry the most. Regarding the development and trend of Hong Kong films, he said, "The trend has to open up a new direction, trying different new things! Actually it also depends on different factors. Now that the global economy is not good, how can anyone be in the mood to go to the movies?" Referring to the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui encouraging Hong Kong filmmakers to film more in the mainland. Goo Jai said, "There has always been. It also depends on whether the film itself is suitable for filming in the mainland. If a large set construction is needed then we have to. If we are making a family film, shooting it in Hong Kong is already enough." However Goo Jai pointed out that Hong Kong has always been small and crowded, and finding a place to film had certain difficulties. For example TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) built the entire Kowloon Walled City set that had to be demolished at the end of filming; while the mainland movies can retain the sets for tourist attractions after filming, which would help promote tourism. "Actually some movies in Hong Kong can be used as tourist attractions for tourists to visit after they have been successfully made, like the old Yau Ma Tei Police Station." Would there be more negotiations with the relevant departments of the government so that the movie sets could be preserved? Goo Jai said helplessly, "Just finding a place to apply for filming is difficult. I have tried to rent a flyover from the government to shoot a film, but when it is approved the shoot could not take place during rush hour; and the remaining time was not enough to shoot, so I really need to communicate more. I hope for a little more coordination with us, then the film industry would be able to shoot more smoothly." Johnnie To Kei Fung in an overseas media interview said that he has not scalped plans to make ELECTION 3 (HAK SEH WUI 3). If the production would begin would he participate? Goo Jai joked, "I want STAR WARS to reach episode 18 too!" His film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) was selected for the Midnight Screening section of the Cannes Film Festival. Some foreign media liked his and Sean Lau Ching Wan's chances to compete for Best Actor. Koo Tin Lok humorously said, "Do you really like the odds? It's still something to be happy about!" Koo Tin Lok constantly wore sunglasses at events as of late. Goo Jai revealed that it was due to an eye problem. "The right eye's retina has two holes and eye floaters appeared. Wearing sunglasses would turn the environment darker so it wouldn't be as serious." He has already scheduled the operation and would need a week to recover. He would not be able to take a flight for some time. Speaking of attending G-Dragon's concert in Korea earlier, he was caught with a mystery woman next to him and some suspected her to be GD's sister. Goo Jai said, "GD's Pa, Ma, sister, the whole family was there. I was just watching the concert, but I haven't watched the concert when it was so cold." This year's festival screened nearly 200 films from 69 countries and regions, including 6 world premieres and 52 Asian premieres. The festival also invited a number of renowned filmmakers, including French director Leos Carax, Spanish director Albert Serra, Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen, Golden Horse Best Actor Lee Kang-sheng, Japanese director Shinobu Yaguchi and actress Yukino Kishii, to meet and exchange views with Hong Kong audiences during the festival. The director of the opening film PAVANE FOR AN INFANT Chong Keat Aun, the two leads Fish Liew Chi Yu and Ben Yuen Fu Wah walked the red carpet and were interviewed. Liew Chi Yu revealed that she played a volunteer in the abandoned baby barn in the film, in order to find the son she abandoned atone for her sins. The biggest challenge was that she has been used to making commercial films in Hong Kong and had to adjust to the pace of the film production there. This time she has to find the slow pace of acting in dramatic films. Although she was Malaysian, but she was not used to speaking Malaysian in this film. "Because I rarely speak it, I have to study it with a tutor before hand." Yuen Fu Wah had a ritual dance scene in the film and also had to practice hard in advance. When asked about boyfriend Siuyea Lo Chun Yip's Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor nomination this year, would she walk the red carpet with him? She joked, "I am not his spouse yet. I can walk it myself, I don't need him to, haha! Let me take all the glory himself." Famous Japanese actress Sakura Ando came to Hong Kong the night before. She greeted the media in Cantonese, "How is everyone?" She said that this would be her third trip to Hong Kong. "The last time was 6 years ago, at the time I attended the Asian Film Awards with SHOPLIFTERS." She would stay for three days. Although the trip would be very short, but she hoped to take the opportunity to taste Hong Kong food and watch more movies. She admired Wong Kar Wai, Johnnie To Kei Fung and Stephen Chow Sing Chi's movies the most, so she has seen all the Chow Sing Chi movies released in Japan. Her husband was a To Kei Fung supporter, and she would also accompany her husband to watch his movies. "Hong Kong films are very charming, and have brought me a lot of inspirations and revelations." Would she like to have a chance to work with the three directors? She bluntly said that she would. As for whether she wanted to make comedy, she laughed and said that she has never chosen roles. She would go all out if she would have the opportunity to work together. In addition, yesterday the Cannes Film Festival announced its selections. The Juno Mak Chun Lung produced, directed and written SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) was chosen for the "Midnight Screening" segment and became the only Chinese-language film selection this year. Mak Chun Lung said, "I would like to thank the Cannes Film Festival jury on behalf of the team. I believe that every film has its own destiny. I really couldn't find a more suitable time and place to hear the prelude to SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT than this." * (2025/04/11) Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Kaki Sham and Renci Yeung Sze Wing attended the premiere of the movie SMASHING FRANK (DOH POR FAT LAN HAK) the night before. In the film Yeung Sze Wing and Kaki Sham originally had a kiss scene , but it was deleted in the end. Did Kaki Sham feel any regret? He said, "I can't say it's a pity, the actors act according to the script. In the end because of the editing of this secondary creation plus the director's ideas, in order to make the film better a few scenes need to be cut; so I respect the director's decision." Yeung Sze Wing also said that it did not matter, she only felt that Kaki Sham's psychological preparation in advance was wasted. "The kissing scene that was cut was just a peck. I felt that it was because Kaki has a family, a good husband and father. I communicated with him well before filming, finally it was deleted because of the pacing issue in editing. I don't think it matters." Did she provide an explanation to her boyfriend Owen Cheung Chu Long before filming? Yeung Sze Wing said, "I think it's more important to explain to the audience that the scene was deleted." Speaking of her boyfriend's recent daring performance in the drama ANONYMOUS SIGNAL, she immediately changed the subject. She pointed out that she was watching the online drama ADOLESCENCE recently, and the actors were also discussing it. The drama was about the relationship between parents and children, and she hoped that everyone would support this kind of social drama. Ask her again if she doesn't watch her boyfriend's show? Would he not watch her boyfriend's performance? She continued to avoid the subject, saying only, "I'm focused on promoting this movie." When the media said that Chun Long graciously talked about her during interviews, she awkwardly said, "I can't help that. Thank you." Tam Sin Yin would compete for the "Best Actress" at the Hong Kong Film Awards with the film MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD (FU DUK BUT). She recently attended the event publication photo shoot. She described her deep feelings about the shoot this year. "I attended the photo shoot once when I was a newcomer competing for the 'Best New Performer Award' 9 years ago. I didn't know what was happening when I went to the scene on the day of the shoot, and I was a little panicked when I got there. I did whatever people told me to do; but this year the difference was enormous. I felt so happy. When I got there I had a lot of clothes to choose from, and a lot of friends I knew in the business did makeup together and took turns at the shoot. The feeling was very down to earth, like doing group project when I was in college and felt like a summer camp." * (2025/04/10) The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on April 27th at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The event yesterday released the "prospective Best Actors" Michael Hui Koon Man, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Raymond Lam Fung, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, as well as the "Prospective Best Actress" Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Chung Suet Ying, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) and Patra Au Ga Man. The first Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Michael Hui Koon Man years later competed again with Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK). In the film, he put away his true character of a comedy craftsman to play the old-fashioned and serious Namo master and traditional strict father. His performance was well received, and he was recognized by a number of Hong Kong directors in the "2024 Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Annual Awards" and was selected as "Best Actor". Three time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor, Sean Lau Ching Wan also won the "Best Actor" at the 18th Asian Film Awards in March. The other 3 Best Actor nominees included ROB N ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG)'s Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING)'s Raymond Lam Fung and THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET)'s Neo Yau Hawk Sau. As for actresses, Wai Sze Nga and Chung Suet Ying have both been nominated for the "Best Actress" at the Hong Kong Film Awards for two consecutive years. Competing with the film LAST, Wai Sze Nga has already won a number of Best Actress awards in a row, including "The 39th Huading Award", "The 61st Asia-Pacific Film Festival" and "2024 Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards". Nominated for the deaf role in the film WAY, Chung Suet Ying won the Golden Horse Actress with the film last year. LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG)'s Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD (FU DUK BUT)'s Tam Sin Yin and ALL SHALL BE WELL (CHUNG GUM YI HAU)'s 39th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Au Ga Man all received their first nomination in the category. [ In Production Now/Soon ] LIVING TO WIN Can : MIN SI DUT GUNG DUI Lit : INTERVIEW STRIKE TEAM (tentative title) d. Dawn Ho Leung Yu Raymond Lam Fung, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bernice Fang (Fong Chi Yau), Venus Wong Man Yik, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chow Kun Yuet, Leung Chung Hang, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Kingdom Yuen King Tan, ig : https://www.instagram.com/living.to.win/ Can : Na Ga Jor Bei Jet Gwai? Lit : Did You Marry A Ghost? d. Wong Jing Bob Lam Sing Bun, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Oscar Li Ka, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Mak Ling Ling, Xie Sitong, Shang Churan TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 2 Can : YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN Lit : The Birth of A Department d. Mak Tin Shu Fish Liew Chi Yu, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Larine Tang Yueping, Mak Pui Tung, Ng Wing Sze, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei THE HUNT FOR NGHT STALKER Can : YU YEH TOH FU Lit : Rainy Night Butcher d. Tang Tung Ming Jeffrey Fok Chon Pong, Lam Yiu Sing, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Suet E PASS AND GOAL Can : Yik Juen Seung Boon Cheung Lit : Reversal of First Half d. Jil Wong Pak Kei Gigi Leung, Ling Man Lung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chan Fai Hung, Sahal Zaman [ SCREEN INTERNATIONAL HKFILMART 2025 ] This sports drama revolves around a financial consultant who forms a strong bond with children from a football team as they overcome difficulties in chasing their dreams on the field. The ensemble cast includes Gigi Leung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Chu Pak Hong and Sahal Zaman. Producers are O Sing Pui and Kinnie Cheung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In). Wong previously directed 2018’s The Strangled Truth and 2015’s S For Sex, S For Secrets. Can : Jung Ba Lit : Fight For Supremecy Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Joan Lee Vin Yee, Bryan Pun Chi Fung, Eva Lai Yin Shan, Fung So Bo Can : FAT MAI CHONG Lit : LEGAL HIDE AND SEEK d. Tam Kwong Yuen Edan Lui Cheuk On, Zhang Songwen, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Patrick Tam Yu Man, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Sabrina Ng Bing, Will Or Wai Lam, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Lung Siu Kwan, Jo Koo (Kuk Cho Lam) MASTERMIND Can : Jing Jin Lit : Detective War d. James Kong Ling Ching Louis Koo Tin Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ci Sha, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun THE MAGE 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 [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ] In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes. 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 SPARE QUEENS Can : Dai Fun Jung Lit : Big Split d. Tom Chung Sing Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Anson Kong Yip Sun [ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A manager of a struggling ten-pin bowling team has to team up with her lifelong rival. They must put their differences aside, and face new challenges together. 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 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 : Si Ga Jing Tam Lit : Private Detective FKA : 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) Opening May 31st 2025 in the mainland 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 Length : 121 mins. 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. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] When justice and truth cannot co-exist,do we still choose to expose the truth? 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 ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : For Ping AKA : 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 Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. 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. 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 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, Cheung Kwok King, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Yiyi Zhao (Chiu Yi Wai), Benjamin Auyeung Wai Hoo Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 THE OUTSIDER AKA : 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... 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 ] SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Henry Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Opening Asian Summer Film Festival Vic 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/GU0a3-GMvA4 [ CINEMA CITY ] After a jewelry store heist, young thieves left behind a graffiti tag that reads "FRANK", sparking public curiosity about their motives. What message are they trying to convey? Ayla, on the verge of dropping out of school and feeling powerless about entering society, has a sudden idea: instead of becoming a social slave by formally looking for a job, why not take control of her own destiny and "make the world" in her own way, building a career that belongs to her? Her method involves committing crimes while uploading snippets online to create a buzz and become a "KOL" (influencer) in the robbery scene! When Ayla is arrested and sentenced to community service, she meets fellow rookie criminal To Chun and her childhood friend Hugo. The three form a gang named "FRANK". Once outcasts abandoned by society, they each possess unique skills, allowing them to complement each other and fight side by side. Their goal is to unsettle the healthy upper-class. To strengthen their team, FRANK recruits Chelsea, a rental girlfriend targeting affluent individuals, officially declaring war on the upper-class! At the same time, a scandal erupts within the upper-class church, as wealthy parishioners are accused of using church donations to launder money and fund criminal activity. The church's deacon, the wealthy HO Ka Wang, becomes the target of scrutiny. At a press conference, Ho clarifies the situation and attempts to divert media attention, shifting focus to the recent FRANK robbery. He even makes statements attacking FRANK, which causes a stir. Just as FRANK is robbing a currency exchange shop, they unexpectedly become embroiled in a money laundering conspiracy involving the church. This robbery brings an unforeseen crisis. Will FRANK be able to escape unscathed as they have in the past? [ 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. ONCE UPON A LIE Can : Fong Doh Mei Yun Yu AKA : Yu Gor Yun Yu But Pet Tui d. Stanley Liu Ming Yin Irene Wan Bik Ha, Bruce He Hao Chen, Grace Guei Ah Lei Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FAQUJKr9t-s [ CINEMA CITY ] Online movie critic known for his sharp reviews, has now become an AL to dish the dirt on the latest cinematic disaster, "THE MERMAID FALLS FOR ME." A struggling writer who's close to his mom, stumbles into an online romance with a fan of his work. He thinks he's hit the jackpot in love and heads to an island for a mix of business and pleasure. But when his internet sweetheart is a no-show and his writing gig goes south, he's left high and dry. That's when he unexpectedly connects with Wen, his innkeeper, who's actually his online crush in disguise -- a woman healing from a broken heart through her anonymous internet persona. Wen, once shy and lacking confidence comes alive with the writer's flirty chats. The writer inspired by Wen, invites her to co-write a new spin on the tired mermaid story. But as they finish, life throws a wrench in the works: his mom falls ill. In the emotional chaos, he finds out Wen was his mystery girl all along. He reacts badly, and Wen leaves, heartbroken. As his mother's life draws to a close, he comes to understand that even love born from falsehoods can bloom into something wonderful. Can the famous movie critic, who's seen it all, guess how their story ends? LAST MILE d. Ayuko Tsukahara Hikari Mitsushima, Masaki Okada, Kumiko Aso, Go Ayano Rating : IIB Length : 129 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/j4pDkfa1sSs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On the day before the Black Friday sale, a box delivered by a global e-commerce company, explodes. The box was sent from one of the biggest warehouses, which has the three-quarter logistic shares around Tokyo. It leads a series of mysterious bombings that terrorize whole of Japan. Elena Funado, who was just appointed as a new director of the warehouse, is forced to control this unprecedented situation with a line manager, Ko Nashimoto. Who planted the bombs? For what purpose? How many bombs are left? - And where are they now? In this modern society, distribution service becomes critical need for our lives and that cannot be stopped. Can Elena and Ko end the serial bombings without stopping blood flowed in "blood vessel"; the global logistics system like a web? NINTAMA RANTARO: INVINCIBLE MASTER OF THE DOKUTAKE NINJA d. Masaya Fujimori Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Vq2ix1x9fYY [ CINEMA CITY ] A film adaptation of a popular novel, which the loyal fanbase of "Nintama Rantaro" has long awaited. his is an action-paked, tear- jerker story, never-before-seen in the TV series! At the Ninjutsu Academy, Doi teaches young ninjgas known as "Nintama." One day, he goes out for a battle against a ninja from the rival clan, but vanishes without a trace. The Nintamas worry for Doi's safety, especially Kirimaru, a war orphan who lives with him. At the same time, the Academy receives troubling news that their rivals at Dokutake Castle may be scheming something. The older ninjas infiltrate the castle to investigate, but they are stopped by Tenki, whose face is identical to Doi. HARBIN d. Woo Minho Hyun Bin, Park Jeong Min, Jo Woo Jin, Jeon Yeo Been, Lee Dong Wook, Park Hoon, Yoo Chea Myung, Lily Franky, Jung Woo Sung Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ujgR5GwLA24 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The rift has begun, but we must go to Harbin. In 1908, Korean independence fighters led by Ahn Jung-geun achieve a significant victory in a battle against the Japanese army in Sina Mountain, near the northern border of Korea. Lieutenant General Ahn Jung-geun of the Korean Independence Army, upholding the principles of laws of war, releases Japanese war prisoners. However, this action gives rise to suspicions about him, causing fractures within the ranks of the independence fighters. A year later, a group of like-minded activists - Ahn Jung-geun, Woo Duk-soon, Kim Sang-hyun, Ms. Gong, Choi Jae-hyung and Lee Chang-sup - determined to reclaim their homeland, gathers in Vladivostok. Upon learning that Ito Hirobumi, the Japanese statesman and the first Japanese resident-general of the occupied Korea, is heading to Manchuria for negotiations with Russia, Ahn and his men set their course for Harbin. The Japanese army, armed with intelligence on the resistance operation, promptly initiates pursuit... STRANGER EYES Can : Muk Si Luk d. Yeo Siew Hua Wu Chien-Ho, Lee Kang-Sheng, Anicca Panna Length : 126 mins. Opening April 16 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival [ THE 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] This haunting story about what it means to see and be seen begins with a couple poring over video footage, looking for clues to the whereabouts of their kidnapped baby. The arrival of some sinister DVDs at their door reveals the stalking of the couple, and a different truth about a rift in their marriage. The crime thriller soon morphs into a moving meditation on voyeurism, social alienation, and human fragility. Following his Locarno Golden Leopardwinning A Land Imagined (43rd), Yeo Siew Hua comments thoughtfully on a collective eradication of privacy in a time of surveillance. VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS Can :But Seh Ji Jui d. Jeffrey Lam Sen, Antonio Tam Sin Yeung Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah George Au Chun Ho @ P1X3L, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan Length : 83 mins. Opening October 31 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening April 14 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening June 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/t-lCYaD6bjU Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37003ASF08 [ 37th TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A pastor struggles with sin and punishment in this intense drama. A boy who killed his daughter is released from prison. Torn between vengeance and God's forgiveness... [ 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] 'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' Pastor Leung, who preaches God's forgiveness, finds himself in a dire situation when his church gives shelter to a young man who caused the death of his beloved daughter. Torn between his wish to avenge his daughter, his wife's anger and his principles as a pastor, he struggles to submit to God or the Devil when an opportunity of retribution presents itself. Impressive as ever, Anthony Wong acutely leads the story with a restrained yet intense performance, stretching the questions of faith, hope, and humanity to their extremes. SMASHING FRANK Can : DOH POR FAT LAN HAK d. Trevor Choi Hong Ying Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Henry Chan Hin Lok, Terry Zou (Chow Man Ching), Kaying Wong, Kun Nam Gor, Samuel Yau Man Shing Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Opening Asian Summer Film Festival Vic 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/GU0a3-GMvA4 [ CINEMA CITY ] After a jewelry store heist, young thieves left behind a graffiti tag that reads "FRANK", sparking public curiosity about their motives. What message are they trying to convey? Ayla, on the verge of dropping out of school and feeling powerless about entering society, has a sudden idea: instead of becoming a social slave by formally looking for a job, why not take control of her own destiny and "make the world" in her own way, building a career that belongs to her? Her method involves committing crimes while uploading snippets online to create a buzz and become a "KOL" (influencer) in the robbery scene! When Ayla is arrested and sentenced to community service, she meets fellow rookie criminal To Chun and her childhood friend Hugo. The three form a gang named "FRANK". Once outcasts abandoned by society, they each possess unique skills, allowing them to complement each other and fight side by side. Their goal is to unsettle the healthy upper-class. To strengthen their team, FRANK recruits Chelsea, a rental girlfriend targeting affluent individuals, officially declaring war on the upper-class! At the same time, a scandal erupts within the upper-class church, as wealthy parishioners are accused of using church donations to launder money and fund criminal activity. The church's deacon, the wealthy HO Ka Wang, becomes the target of scrutiny. At a press conference, Ho clarifies the situation and attempts to divert media attention, shifting focus to the recent FRANK robbery. He even makes statements attacking FRANK, which causes a stir. Just as FRANK is robbing a currency exchange shop, they unexpectedly become embroiled in a money laundering conspiracy involving the church. This robbery brings an unforeseen crisis. Will FRANK be able to escape unscathed as they have in the past? [ 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. ONCE UPON A LIE Can : Fong Doh Mei Yun Yu AKA : Yu Gor Yun Yu But Pet Tui d. Stanley Liu Ming Yin Irene Wan Bik Ha, Bruce He Hao Chen, Grace Guei Ah Lei Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/FAQUJKr9t-s [ CINEMA CITY ] Online movie critic known for his sharp reviews, has now become an AL to dish the dirt on the latest cinematic disaster, "THE MERMAID FALLS FOR ME." A struggling writer who's close to his mom, stumbles into an online romance with a fan of his work. He thinks he's hit the jackpot in love and heads to an island for a mix of business and pleasure. But when his internet sweetheart is a no-show and his writing gig goes south, he's left high and dry. That's when he unexpectedly connects with Wen, his innkeeper, who's actually his online crush in disguise -- a woman healing from a broken heart through her anonymous internet persona. Wen, once shy and lacking confidence comes alive with the writer's flirty chats. The writer inspired by Wen, invites her to co-write a new spin on the tired mermaid story. But as they finish, life throws a wrench in the works: his mom falls ill. In the emotional chaos, he finds out Wen was his mystery girl all along. He reacts badly, and Wen leaves, heartbroken. As his mother's life draws to a close, he comes to understand that even love born from falsehoods can bloom into something wonderful. Can the famous movie critic, who's seen it all, guess how their story ends? LAST MILE d. Ayuko Tsukahara Hikari Mitsushima, Masaki Okada, Kumiko Aso, Go Ayano Rating : IIB Length : 129 mins. Opening April 17 2025 NINTAMA RANTARO: INVINCIBLE MASTER OF THE DOKUTAKE NINJA d. Masaya Fujimori Japanese Animation Length : 90 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Vq2ix1x9fYY [ CINEMA CITY ] A film adaptation of a popular novel, which the loyal fanbase of "Nintama Rantaro" has long awaited. his is an action-paked, tear- jerker story, never-before-seen in the TV series! At the Ninjutsu Academy, Doi teaches young ninjgas known as "Nintama." One day, he goes out for a battle against a ninja from the rival clan, but vanishes without a trace. The Nintamas worry for Doi's safety, especially Kirimaru, a war orphan who lives with him. At the same time, the Academy receives troubling news that their rivals at Dokutake Castle may be scheming something. The older ninjas infiltrate the castle to investigate, but they are stopped by Tenki, whose face is identical to Doi. HARBIN d. Woo Minho Hyun Bin, Park Jeong Min, Jo Woo Jin, Jeon Yeo Been, Lee Dong Wook, Park Hoon, Yoo Chea Myung, Lily Franky, Jung Woo Sung Length : 114 mins. Opening April 17 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ujgR5GwLA24 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The rift has begun, but we must go to Harbin. In 1908, Korean independence fighters led by Ahn Jung-geun achieve a significant victory in a battle against the Japanese army in Sina Mountain, near the northern border of Korea. Lieutenant General Ahn Jung-geun of the Korean Independence Army, upholding the principles of laws of war, releases Japanese war prisoners. However, this action gives rise to suspicions about him, causing fractures within the ranks of the independence fighters. A year later, a group of like-minded activists - Ahn Jung-geun, Woo Duk-soon, Kim Sang-hyun, Ms. Gong, Choi Jae-hyung and Lee Chang-sup - determined to reclaim their homeland, gathers in Vladivostok. Upon learning that Ito Hirobumi, the Japanese statesman and the first Japanese resident-general of the occupied Korea, is heading to Manchuria for negotiations with Russia, Ahn and his men set their course for Harbin. The Japanese army, armed with intelligence on the resistance operation, promptly initiates pursuit... MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD Can : Fu Duk But d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Janis Pang Hang Ying, Fung So Bo, Patra Au Ka Man, Tai Bo, Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Annie Man Chung Han Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening October 7 2024 at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Opening November 2 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening April 12 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 24 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/QGqRg_Bn98Q Site : https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=75991&c_idx=402&sp_idx=0&QueryStep=2 Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37011WEP06 fb : https://www.facebook.com/people/%E8%99%8E%E6%AF%92%E4%B8%8D-Montages-of-a-Modern-Motherhood/61565310912776/ [ 29th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Jing's day begins with a graceful tracking shot that follows her from the early morning as she pumps breast milk, leaves her baby with her mother-in-law, and heads to the bakery where she works. Her baby daughter Qing is difficult and cries constantly and Jing frequently clashes with her live-in in-laws over childcare and housework, while her husband, who works as a delivery driver, views parenting as something he occasionally helps with. All she did was have a child, yet Jing's life is turned upside down, leaving her in a situation where all her efforts to build her career have been negated. Director Oliver Siu Kuen Chan meticulously dissects Jing's struggles, revealing the emotional turbulence she endures. The film’s realistic and precise narrative depicts the suffocating oppression women suffer within both family and society, the pressures of 'being a mother' and 'motherhood,' and resolutely move forward, forcing Jing to make a final decision. (PARK Sun Young) [ 37TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Suk-jing's ordinary life in Hong Kong is disrupted by motherhood, forcing her to navigate challenging changes that redefine her routine and sense of self. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] Suk-jing recently welcomes a baby daughter into her ordinary life, which, to her surprise, will never be the same again. She is soon stressed-out taking care of the baby 24/7, while her husband never proactively takes part in it. Conflicts with in-laws, postpartum bodily changes, affected work performance are straws piling up on her back...After long nights of nursing in loneliness, where will the break of day lead her? BROKEN RAGE d. Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Hakuryu, Shido Nakamura Opening April 12 2025 LIKE A ROLLING STONE d. Yin Lichuan Janice Wu, Xixu Chen, Benyu Zhang, Wu Jiang, Yong Mei, Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening April 10 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Having Endured 30 years, a woman resigns from her family roles at the age of 56, leaving behind her identities as wife, mother, and grandmother. She sets off on a road trip with no return date... Li Hong, a quintessential Chinese mother, has dedicated her life to her family, dutifully fulfilling her roles as a good daughter, wife, and mother. Soon, she is set to become a grandmother. Just as Li Hong is about to resign herself to a stagnant life, an unexpected invitation to a high school reunion rekindles her youthful dreams. Tentatively, she asks to attend the reunion, but her husband vehemently opposes the idea, stirring up decades of unresolved issues between them. Her husband, Lao Sun, has his own rigid definition of marital and familial happiness and fiercely defends what he believes to be right. The two grew increasingly distant, nearly becoming strangers. For the sake of her pregnant daughter, Li Hong suppresses her dreams once again, fully dedicating herself to the new role of a "good grandmother." The burden of heavy household chores and a hopeless life drives her into depression. In her despair, she disc overs another option for her life. She begins to carefully plan a new journey, gradually rediscovering her true self and confidence. Her daughter, Xiao Xue, is determined not to repeat her mother's mistakes and strives to be an independent woman of the new era. While she relentlessly pursues her own opportunities, she also supports her mother's new aspirations. However, when her own self-realization conflicts with her mother's, she expects her mother to continue sacrificing for her sake. Now fully awakened, Li Hong faces a difficult choice once again: Should she be true to herself, support her daughter, or succumb to her husband? PAVANE FOR AN INFANT Can : Yiu Lam Fan Sai Lit : Cradle of the World d. Chong Keat-aun Fish Liew Chi Yu, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Pearlly Chua (Choi Bo Chu) Length : 117 mins. Opening April 10 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival [ THE 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Set around the end of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, the latest film from Chong Keat-aun follows Lai Sum, a social worker at a local baby hatch, as she endeavours to help Siew Man, an underage girl struggling with the decision to abort. Against this backdrop, Chong deploys a keen eye for his country's social issues, refracted through a magical realist prism that grapples with Malaysia’s various faiths and cultures – their cohabitation made uneasy by conservative politics, as well as the patriarchal and theocratic pressures put on women and their bodies. THE LAST DANCE [DIRECTOR'S CUT] Can : Por. Dei Yuk Lit : Breaking. Hell d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Chung Suet Ying Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins. Length : 139 mins. (Director's Cut) Opening October 10 2024 at the Hawaii International Film Festival Opening November 14 2024 Opening March 14 2025 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (Director's Cut) Opening April 4 2025 (Director's Cut) Trailer : https://youtu.be/om4lN8N-TIc Site : https://hiff.org/events/thelastdance/ Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2025-hk03/ (Director's Cut) [ 20TH OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After Covid bankrupts wedding planner Dominic, he moves into caring for cadavers by taking over his girlfriend’s uncle's place in a funeral parlour. His services become a hit with everyone except a crotchety conservative Taoist priest, Master Man, who is unconvinced that Dominic is committed to spiritual care. Thus Dominic digs into all of the details of deathcare while discovering Man’s dedication to the dead means he disregards his nearest and dearest. Filmed in funeral homes in Hong Kong's Hung Hom district, the film has a ring of authenticity while delivering whip-smart verbal comedy via Michael HUI and Dayo WONG as a mismatched pair. From there, it opens up into a more considered look at the Taoist influence in Hong Kong’s funeral rituals and a fascinating family drama that explores how gender roles are affected by these traditions. [ HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Starring current Hong Kong comedy king Dayo Wong and comedy legend Michael Hui, THE LAST DANCE is the story of a debt-ridden wedding planner who finds unexpected success as a funeral planner, but he has to win over a traditional Taoist priest to stay in the business...The pandemic has sent most industries into recession. Mired in debt, wedding planner Dominic gets a miraculous chance to turn things around when a funeral planner retires and passes the baton to him. Planning weddings and funerals are polar opposites, but Dominic puts his all into his new job, from opening graves, digging coffins, to handling the deceased. No matter how unpleasant it gets, he takes on everything with gusto. However, the biggest obstacle is getting the approval of respected Taoist priest, Master Man. In his 70s, Master Man is a traditional man who has devoted his life to his Taoist faith. He wants to pass the mantle to his son, Ben, but Ben is more devoted to his wife and kids than to Taoism. Master Man's daughter, Yuet, respects her father greatly. However, since her ancestors dictated that women are filthy by nature, Yuet doesn't take romantic relationships seriously. PUI PUI MOLCAR THE MOVIE: MOLMAX d. Mankyu Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 68 mins. Opening April 3 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUT ] Molcars are becoming AI?!Looks like Molcity has entered a high-tech era too! High-tech AI Molcars have finally been introduced to the world of Molcar. One by one, drivers are switching over to these cutting-edge vehicles. One day, Potato and friends got swept up in a car chase between a mysterious group and an AI Molcar named "Canon". When things seemed hopeless, a remarkably skilled driver suddenly swooped in to save the day. It seems said driver is searching for his Molcar companion, who has been missing for a long time. Upon hearing this, Potato and friends set out to find the missing Molcar with the help of Canon's AI abilities... COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN'T SING d. Hiroyuki Hata Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening April 3 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUT ] "Please tell me about yourself. Maybe then I'll know how to sing." Hoshino Ichika unexpectedly hears a song sung by Hatsune Miku at a record store, a song she had never heard before. As she wonders about it, she notices a screen showing an unfamiliar "Hatsune Miku." Shocked, she exclaims, "Miku!?" Startled by Ichika's shout, Miku makes eye contact with her but quickly disappears. After a street performance a few days later, the same Miku suddenly appears on Ichika's phone. Looking somewhat despondent, Miku shares her story with Ichika, revealing her wish to convey her songs to certain people. However, no matter how much she sings, her voice never seems to reach them. During the recent concert, Miku saw Ichika touching many hearts with her voice. It gave Miku hope that by understanding Ichika, she might also be able to transmit her voice to others. Summoning her courage, she approaches Ichika. Ichika smiles in response to her request and says, "If I can help in any way," readily agreeing to assist her. Thus begins the new story of Hatsune Miku and the teenagers. SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN CINEMAS d. Yoondong Oh SEVENTEEN Length : 130 mins. Opening April 2 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE! Experience the unforgettable moments of SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR on the big screen, starting with the electrifying kickoff concert in Goyang! From the special concert version of "Fear" to exclusive live performances of "LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled)" and "Ash", the full setlist—available only at the concert—will be screened in its entirety! Get ready to be immersed in the dynamic charm of SEVENTEEN’s three iconic units—Hip-hop Unit, Performance Unit, and Vocal Unit—as well as a thrilling relay of their biggest title tracks, showcasing SEVENTEEN’s A to Z! A legendary moment, created by SEVENTEEN, for SEVENTEEN, and with SEVENTEEN, comes to life once again in the cinemas! SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN CINEMAS will be released on the big screen in cinemas worldwide starting from 2 April, and will be available in 2D and 4DX versions. Broadway Circuit will exclusively present the 4DX version! ! OMG! MOM'S BIG NEWS Can : OMG! AH MA YAU HEI d. Ernest Chong (Cheung Shun Yuen) Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Fong Chan, Chris Tong Bing Yu, Juztin Lan (Lau Gai Fai), Miko Wong (Wong Kit Kei) Rating : I Length : 88 mins. Opening March 8 2025 (Special Screening) Opening March 31 2025 (Special Screening) Opening April 18 2025 (Previews) Opening May 15 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/rjhYTULDeJE [ NEWPORT CIRCUIT ] Rita, 53, and her husband Li Shaoxiong were planning their retirement when they suddenly discovered that they were pregnant! Both the couple wanted to have the child removed, but they didn't know how to tell each other. Until at a family dinner, two children accidentally discovered the secret of their mother, Lao Wa Niu Zhu, and the reaction was uproar. At the same time, Shao Xiong's sister-Fuk Ling returned from abroad and decided to move in with everyone. The incompatible relationship between sister-in-law and sister-in-law suddenly plunged the Li family into a chaotic dispute. In anger, Rita decided to become a senior mother and decided to give birth to the child in her belly. The peaceful and well-off family began an unprecedented "big reform". However, during this wonderful pregnancy process, everyone began to become different because of this sudden little life...including Fuking, who had been married for many years but did not want to have children; his otaku son who was not good at expressing himself; The little daughter who is young and beautiful but has never treated others sincerely; and the father who lacks the courage to face himself... Just when everything thought that the dust had settled, everyone received news: the child in the belly may be suffering from "Down Syndrome" Faced with a life that is easy to come by and difficult to persist in, how should Rita choose? MY LOVE WILL MAKE YOU DISAPPEAR d. Chad V. Vidanes Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino Opening March 28 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Sari, who believes every man she loves disappears because of a curse, meets Jolo, a man looking for a way out of his messy life. Together, they confront their fears and pasts as they discover that love, even when cursed, is worth fighting for. 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, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Julius Brian Siswojo, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs, Lauria Wu Ga Ying, Rating : IIB Length : 97 mins. Opening April 30 2024 at the 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival Opening March 27 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] Dr. Man, an unorthodox psychiatrist, is skilled at extracting the deepest secrets of his patients. One day, he hops into a random cab and encounters Choi, the cab driver. Man finds Choi's condition deeply disturbing but is unable to express his concern during the short cab ride. A few day later, the two men cross paths again. Choi has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation due to his alleged involvement in reckless driving, and Man is assigned to his case. Man quickly realizes that Choi struggles to differentiate between dreams and reality. He constantly sees "devils". Awake or not, his mind can never rest; his body continues to waste away. As hopeless as Choi's condition seems, Man is determined to get to the bottom of his story. As Choi's story unfolds, Man begins to experience disturbing and perplexing dreams. These dreams are vivid and unsettling. The deeper Man delves into Choi's past, the more intense and haunting his nightmares become. Man becomes increasingly suspicious of what is pay for uncovering the ghosts hidden in Choi's closet? [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Choi San-keung, a taxi driver who perpetually lacks sleep, thus endangering anyone who sets foot in his taxi. One passenger is psychiatrist Dr Man, who survives the taxi ride and offers to help Choi. The offer is refused, but Choi later becomes Dr Man's involuntary patient after a particularly egregious night of driving. Dr Man has his own personal issues: his motto is "I think a doctor should do more than prescribe meds," which means a doctor should also investigate his patients secretly in defiance of common sense and hospital protocol. In a parallel to Choi, Dr Man also has sleeping issues. He suffers from disturbing dreams of his deceased mother, which hints at a secret involving his father, and perhaps some repressed memories. THE COLORS WITHIN d. Naoko Yamada Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 101 mins. Opening March 27 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Synesthete Totsuko can see others as colors. Honor student Kimi has dropped out of school but still pretends to attend for her grandmother's sake. They reunite and decide to form a band with Rui, who dreams of composing on analog synthesizers but whose mother expects him to become a doctor. Together, they find freedom, joy, and love. FIRST KISS Can : Chuen Yuen Sik Hung Dik Chor Mun d. Ayuko Tsukahara Takako Matsu, Hokuto Matsumura, Riho Yoshioka, Nana Mori, Lily Franky, Rating : I Length : 124 mins. Opening March 27 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Kanna Suzuri is married to Kakeru Suzuri. After 15 years of marriage, Kakeru Suzuri suddenly dies in an accident. Prior to the accident, their marriage was going through difficulties and they were on bad terms with each other. Now, Kanna Suzuri is about to start her new life. At that time, she obtains a way time travel through time. She travels to the past and she meets young Kakeru Suzuri, right before she met him for the first time. Seeing the younger Kakeru Suzuri, she realizes that she loved him and she falls in love with him again. She decides to save him from his death that happens 15 years later. GRAND MAISON PARIS d. Ayuko Tsukahara Takuya Kimura, Kyoka Suzuki, Ok Taec-yeon, Yoshinori Masakado, Yuta Tamamori, Kanichiro, Ayako Yoshitani, Anne Nakamura, Ai Tominaga, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Ikki Sawamura Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening March 27 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After their restaurant "Grand Maison Tokyo" earned a Michelin three- star, Natsuki Obana and Rinko Hayami venture to Paris to open "Grand Maison Paris," aiming to become the first Asian chefs to achieve the same honor. However, they face cultural challenges and intense pressure in a city filled with culinary masters. Following a mishap at a gala dinner, Obana makes a pact with his former mentor: he will leave France if they don't earn three stars in the next Michelin evaluation. Can Obana and his team overcome these obstacles to achieve their dream? PAI NIANG NIANG: THE LAST OSMANTHUS BLOSSOM Can : Bak Neung Neung: Yut Der Chi Gwai Fa d. Isabel Wong Tsui Wah Rating : I Length : 65 mins. Opening March 23 2025 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] In March 1972, Rebecca Pan self-financed the production of the first ever Mandarin musical, Pai Niang Niang (1972) and performed for 60 times at Princess Theatre, Tsim Sha Tsui. This is not only a piece of history of Hong Kong art and culture, but also the most important milestone of Rebecca's oeuvre. This work used the Broadway musical model to adapt the famous Chinese myth Legend of the White Snake. Bringing together Eastern and Western theatrical styles, the production combined Chinese traditional music, dance, costume and stage design with modern Western concepts. Despite this bold attempt, the resulting work was ahead of its time and was not a commercial success. Also, it was thought to have not been captured on film and faded into obscurity. In April, 2023, however, a partial film record of the performance was miraculously discovered. The restored surviving footage has become the finale of this documentary, Pai Niang Niang: The Last Osmanthus Blossom. This documentary is directed by director Wong Tsui-wah, Isabel. During the years of observation and excavation, Isabel has been looking for various aspects of Pai Niang Niang, and through this documentary, she recorded every detail of Pai Niang Niang. PIERCE d. Nelicia Low Liu Hsiu-fu, Tsao Yu-ning, Ding Ning Rating : IIB Length : 106 Opening March 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Drawing from her own background as a competitive fencer, Nelicia Low makes a stunning feature directorial debut with this drama set in the world of fencing. Young fencer Zijie finds his world upended when his older brother, three-time national fencing champion Zihan, is released from juvenile prison. Zihan was incarcerated for what he maintains was the accidental death of an opponent. Zijie wants some connection (and fencing tips) from his enigmatic older brother, but their mother is convinced of Zihan's malevolence and seeks to end their brotherly bond. Featuring meticulously staged fencing matches and pitch-perfect performances, this unnerving psychodrama announces Nelicia Low as a future talent to follow. WITCH WATCH: WATCH PARTY d. Ikehata Hiroshi Japanese Animation Opening March 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The magic is beyond imagination! Morihito Otogi, a high school student with the power of an Ogre, ends up living with Nico, his witch-in-training childhood friend, as her familiar! While Nico is excited to be reunited with her childhood friend, Morihito has a mission as her familiar to protect Nico from a prophesied disaster. Nico's magic causes unpredictable trouble, and the two teenagers are living together... Here begins the journey filled with trouble and wonders! From Kenta Shinohara, the author of "SKET DANCE" and "Astra Lost in Space," a bizarre magical comedy is about to unfold! UTANO*PRINCESAMA ALL STAR STAGE -DRAMATIC MAGICAL STORY- Length : 135 mins. Opening March 16 2025 [ GOLDEN HARVEST ] Utano*Princesama ALL STAR STAGE -Dramatic Magical Story- is confirmed to be held exclusively in GH cinemas! "Utano*Princesama ALL STAR STAGE" is the joint live concert held by ?ST*RISH?and?QUARTET NIGHT?from Shining Agency in addition to?HE*VENS?from Raging Entertainment. This Live concept delivered by those 18members is "Dramatic Magical Story." They will take you to a world of stories spun by music. You will be enchanted... Duration stated above serves as reference only. The actual show runtime is subjected to the live performance. LITTLE DAZZLED EYES Can : Wan Guong d. Chung Yik Ching, Lainey Wong Hiu Yee Sean Wong Tsz Lok, Yau Tsz Tung, Wong Hon Jo Opening March 15 2025 Length : 30 mins. Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2025-hk01/ Trailer : https://youtu.be/HhZNUsrqZdg [ 20TH OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ] It is the summer of 2003 and the SARS epidemic is easing so school resumes but this doesn't ease the loneliness of Hau-ching, it sharpens it. When she overhears her class crush complimenting another girl on her glasses, she tries various tricks to become short-sighted to get a pair of her own and capture his gaze. Ironically, her efforts bring into focus her fraying family ties, particularly those with her mother whose night-time absences grow more disturbing. Director CHUNG Yik-ching roots us in Hau-ching's poignant search for love and companionship by contrasting the innocent appeals for attention in a bustling classroom with the messy relationships of adults and skillfully interweaving them together at a magical night- time finale when people truly look at her and see her. ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] IN CINEMAS d. Yoondong Oh Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook, Han Yu Jin Opening March 15 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Experience the electrifying first world tour of ZEROBASEONE on the big screen, the headliner of fifth generation of K-POP boy groups, featuring the live performance, backstage footages, and heartfelt interviews for ZEROSE. Achieving significant milestones in their first year of debut and captivating 140,000 fans across 8 cities on their first world tour, ZEROBASEONE's journey with ZEROSE takes center stage on the big screen. From iconic songs such as "In Bloom", "Feel the POP", and "GOOD SO BAD" to "Say My Name" and "Here I Am" from the show Boys Planet, behind-the-scenes footage that can only be found in the movie, to intimate interviews brimming with heartfelt feelings for ZEROSE. ZEROBASEONE's groundbreaking performance is coming to the big screen. The time ZEROBASEONE spent with ZEROSE that will forever be remembered as the best day ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] IN CINEMAS THE SOLITARY GOURMENT d. Yutaka Matsushige Yutaka Matsushige, Joe Odagiri, Isomura Hayato, Sansei Shiomi, Takehiro Murata, Uchida Yuki, Anne Watanabe, Yoo Jae-Myung Length : 110 mins. Opening March 14 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Goro Inogashira runs his own imported goods business and travels all over Japan for work. During his trips, he loves to try different restaurants by himself. Now, Goro Inogashira travels abroad and tries to find the ultimate soup. THE LAST DANCE [DIRECTOR'S CUT] Can : Por. Dei Yuk Lit : Breaking. Hell d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Chung Suet Ying Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins. Length : 139 mins. (Director's Cut) Opening October 10 2024 at the Hawaii International Film Festival Opening November 14 2024 Opening March 14 2025 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (Director's Cut) Opening April 4 2025 (Director's Cut) Trailer : https://youtu.be/om4lN8N-TIc Site : https://hiff.org/events/thelastdance/ Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2025-hk03/ (Director's Cut) [ 20TH OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After Covid bankrupts wedding planner Dominic, he moves into caring for cadavers by taking over his girlfriend’s uncle's place in a funeral parlour. His services become a hit with everyone except a crotchety conservative Taoist priest, Master Man, who is unconvinced that Dominic is committed to spiritual care. Thus Dominic digs into all of the details of deathcare while discovering Man’s dedication to the dead means he disregards his nearest and dearest. Filmed in funeral homes in Hong Kong's Hung Hom district, the film has a ring of authenticity while delivering whip-smart verbal comedy via Michael HUI and Dayo WONG as a mismatched pair. From there, it opens up into a more considered look at the Taoist influence in Hong Kong’s funeral rituals and a fascinating family drama that explores how gender roles are affected by these traditions. [ HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Starring current Hong Kong comedy king Dayo Wong and comedy legend Michael Hui, THE LAST DANCE is the story of a debt-ridden wedding planner who finds unexpected success as a funeral planner, but he has to win over a traditional Taoist priest to stay in the business...The pandemic has sent most industries into recession. Mired in debt, wedding planner Dominic gets a miraculous chance to turn things around when a funeral planner retires and passes the baton to him. Planning weddings and funerals are polar opposites, but Dominic puts his all into his new job, from opening graves, digging coffins, to handling the deceased. No matter how unpleasant it gets, he takes on everything with gusto. However, the biggest obstacle is getting the approval of respected Taoist priest, Master Man. In his 70s, Master Man is a traditional man who has devoted his life to his Taoist faith. He wants to pass the mantle to his son, Ben, but Ben is more devoted to his wife and kids than to Taoism. Master Man's daughter, Yuet, respects her father greatly. However, since her ancestors dictated that women are filthy by nature, Yuet doesn't take romantic relationships seriously. DARK NUNS Can : Kui Mor Hak Sau Nui Lit : Exorcizing Dark Nuns d. Kwon Hyeok-Jae Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Moon Woo-Jin Opening March 13 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Are you ready to venture into the forbidden? Sister Giunia is convinced that the evil spirit possessing Hee-joon is one of the 12 Manifestations. With the exorcist priest unable to come in time and Hee-joon's life clearly at risk, Sister Giunia decides to break a sacred rule: 'An unordained nun cannot perform an exorcism.' However, Father Paolo, Hee-joon's attending physician, firmly believes that only medicine can save the boy. When Sister Giunia discovers a secret about Father Paolo's disciple, Sister Michela, she recklessly seeks her help to smuggle Hee-joon out of the hospital. Despite clashing with the fearless Giunia, Michela, feeling a connection to the boy, decides to join forces. Together, the two nuns embark on a dangerous ritual, determined to save the boy at all costs, no matter the risks or consequences. There's only one rule: Save him at all costs! TAEYEON CONCERT - THE TENSE: LIVE VIEWING TAEYEON (Girls Generation) Length : 140 mins. Opening March 8 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Experience the exciting tension of TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE live on the big screen! Celebrate Taeyeon's 6th solo concert and the 10th anniversary of her solo debut with this special performance in cinemas! TRUE LOVE, FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE Can : Chin Chin Shui Yuet d. Siu Koon Ho Cecilia Yip Tung, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Vanora Hui Yuet Sheung, Himmy Wong Ting Him, Shui Jie, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Tai Bo, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Carl Ng Ka Lung, Onitsuka Ng Kin Chung (Gwai Chung), Hung Koon Ho Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening September 26th 2024 at the 8th Pingyao International Film Festival Opening October 22 2024 at the 21st Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 6 2024 (Preview) Opening March 7 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/stl5xGVvd20 [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] In this melodrama produced by Fruit Chan, art director and scriptwriter Siu Koon-ho makes his feature directorial debut with an exploration of traditional marriage. Tracing the lifelong relationship between two lovers who aren't necessarily meant to be, the film boasts powerhouse performances by seasoned actors Cecilia Yip and Tse Kwan-ho. The couple's marriage falters when Andrew pursues his career in mainland China in the 90s. After many years, Sabrina finally comes to terms with their separation and moves on following her retirement. However, her new life is shattered by the news of Andrew's serious illness. SALLI d. Lien Chien-Hung Esther Liu, Austin Lin, DJ Didilong, Tang Yung-hsu, Yang Li-yin Rating : III Length : 105 mins. Opening February 28 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The online romance of Hui-Jun with a foreigner ignites gossip in the peaceful rural town where she lives. Hui-Jun is a 38-year-old Taiwanese chicken farmer, living with her brother and teenage niece Xin-Ru. She has been single for a long time and is not very good at interacting with other people. One day, Xin-Ru downloads an online dating app on Hui-Jun’s mobile phone. Unexpectedly, Hui-Jun, who doesn't speak English, develops a romantic relationship through the app with a French man "Martin". In the online world, she is "Salli". The villagers laugh at Hui-Jun and tell her that it is a romance scam, but Hui-Jun refuses to believe them. She believes it is true love. But all of a sudden, Martin disappears. To prove Martin's existence, Hui- Jun, who has never been abroad, decides to leave for Paris to find him.. 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, Amy Lo Wai Man Rating : I Length : 92 mins. Opening November 3rd 2024 at the London East Asia Film Festival Opening December 13 2024 (Preview) Opening February 27 2025 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] "Cheung Hing Kee" is a Chinese dessert shop owned by a married couple Simon and Mimi in Kowloon City in the 1980s. Their daughter Stephy has always dreamt to fly and she became a flight attendant. Younger brother Jeffrey is just another carefree university student. A classic Chaozhou family. Everything changed when Mimi got a stroke and was left unconscious, leading the family into a chaos. Unbending as Stephy, unbearable to see Simon taking all on his back, decides to quit her job and return to his assistance. Yet, Simon is a traditional man, he does not appreciate her help. With the absence of Mimi, they are clueless on how to communicate with each other. Kowloon City is undergoing reconstruction and property developers have evicted them. Stephy's Canada born-Chinese boyfriend Kevin proposed to her, offered her to leave Hong Kong and live together abroad in Canada. On the crossroads of Kowloon City, struck with the current of time, Stephy's choice and her family's "Cheung Hing Kee", [ 2024 LONDON EAST ASIA FILM FESTIVAL ] Directed by Vincent Chow, Little Red Sweet will bring the festival to a moving close with a heartfelt family drama set in 1980s Kowloon City. The story follows Simon and Mimi, a married couple whose daughter Stephy dreams of becoming a flight attendant. When Mimi suffers a devastating stroke, the family's world is turned upside down. This emotional journey is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, sacrifice, and resilience. Director Vincent Chow and lead actor Simon Lam will join the audience for an intimate Q&A after the screening, offering insights into the film's powerful performances and themes. BEAUTIFUL AUDREY d. Lee Young-Kook Kim Jung-nan, Park Ji-hoon, Kim Gi-du Rating : IIA Length : 101 mins. Opening February 27 2025 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQUUUUUUX -BEGINNING- d. Kazuya Tsurumaki Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 81 mins. Opening February 27 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. Under the entry name "Machu", she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji. Now their world is about to enter a new era. RED VELVET HAPPIESS DIARY: MY DEAR, REVE1UV IN CINEMAS d. Sun Hyung Kim, Yoondong Oh Red Velvet Length : 114 Opening February 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Red Velvet's fantastic music and stories come alive on the big screen! From their debut track "Happiness" to timeless hits like "Ice Cream Cake", "Red Flavor", "Psycho", "Feel My Rhythm", and "Cosmic", Red Velvet has solidified their place as an iconic artist creating unforgettable songs that transcend time. Experience the dazzling live performances from the 2024 Red Velvet FANCON TOUR in SEOUL, along with behind-the-scenes stories told directly by the members themselves about the music and cherished moments they've created over the past 10 years. A spectacular finale to Red Velvet's 10th Anniversary celebration! A concert film that beautifully captures the precious memories shared between Red Velvet and ReVeluv over a decade – a treasure to hold onto forever. Limited Screenings from 26th February, apart from 2D Version, experience even more in 4DX format, exclusively at Broadway Cinemas! SMALL TOWN BOYS / MAYBE IN DREAMS Length : 240 mins. Opening February 22 2025 fb: https://www.facebook.com/hkecca/ [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Hong Kong Emerging Content Creators Association's Movie Makers Screenwriters Scheme finally enters its first read stage. In addition the screenwriter directing their own work, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho and Chu Pak Him have also been invited to direct a few table reads. Veteran actors of the stage and screen would perform with new generation actors to provide everyone with five exciting interpretations! Small Town Boys Can : Siu Sing Nam Hai w. Lam Chak Ming d. Chu Pak Him Chu Pak Him, Leung Chung Hang, Angela Fung Po Yan, Mathew Cheung Chi Man, Halie Wu Hei Yi (Ha Lei), Chu Tsz Fung Man Ka Leung and Cheung Yu Hong, one returned from abroad in the 1990s, ambitious and eager to make Hong Kong his home; the other grew up during a time of rapid social change, longing to leave the city. These two men, from completely different backgrounds, meet in a gradually declining city, forging a fleeting yet tender love story. Maybe In Dreams Can : Mung Loi But Ji w. Cheng Kai Lai d. Chu Pak Him Lam Yiu Sing, Ling Man Lung, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Ng Wing Sze, Amy Yen Yuk Yu, Ng King Lung A father with dementia, trapped in his memories, thinks he’s about to illegally immigrate and mistakes his son for his long-lost fourth brother. Struggling with the pressures of caregiving, the son takes him back to their hometown, where old family conflicts arise. By coincidence, both fall into the water, beginning a surreal survival journey at sea that echoes the father’s past attempt to immigrate. *This is a live script-reading performance, interpreted by actors on stage, not a film. Please take note. NE ZHA 2 d. Jiaozi mainland China animation Rating : I Length : 144 mins. Opening February 22 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction, numerous obstacles arise. What will become of the fate of Ne Zha and Ao Bing? YOASOBI 5TH ANNIVERSARY DOME LIVE 2024 "SURREALISM" Length : 158 mins. Opening February 21 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] YOASOBI is a "unit that turns novels into music." Their debut song "Racing into the Night," released in November 2019, quickly attracted attention immediately after its release, dominating various domestic distribution charts, and currently has a cumulative total of over 11 billion streams, the first time in history. YOASOBI has decided to release four songs from their Tokyo Dome concert held on Sunday, November 5th, for four consecutive weeks on YouTube, from their first ever dome concert "YOASOBI 5th ANNIVERSARY DOME LIVE 2024 "SURREALISM" to commemorate the fifth anniversary of their formation. THE WAY WE TALK Can : Hong Ngor Gum Tin Jum Mor Suet d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Chung Suet Ying, Marco Ng Tsz Ho Rating : IIA Length : 132 mins. Opening October 12 2024 @ BFL London Film Festival Opening October 30 2024 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening December 3 2024 (Preview) Opening February 20 2025 Site : https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=way-we-talk-lff24 fb: https://fb.com/moviethewaywetalk [ 2024 BFL LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ] The complex lives of young deaf people are explored in all their intricacies in this earnest, superbly performed drama, set in contemporary Hong Kong. [ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A soul-searching story about three friends who have different conditions of deafness: Wolf embraces sign language with confidence while tackling realistic obstacles in his everyday life; Alan is Wolf's cheerful best friend who is an advocate of diverse modes of communication between the deaf and the hearing communities; Sophie struggles with oral language and continuously strives to be seen as "normal". The trio embarks on their self-discovering journeys with moments of pain and realisation. Sincere and empathetic, Adam Wong's latest drama feature sensitively questions what social norms and identity mean for us. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] Wolf, from a Deaf family, embraces sign language with confidence, navigating life's obstacles. Sophie, implanted with a cochlear device in childhood, strives for normalcy through spoken language, despite the "deaf accent." Alan, with a cochlear implant like Sophie, shares spoken language skills but also understands sign language, advocating for diverse communication among the Deaf. Friendship and love intertwine their lives, causing both wounds and self-discovery on a journey to find themselves. THE ENLIGHTENED ZONE d. Edward Li Kui Ming, Ellen Pun Edward Li Kui Ming Rating : I Length : 108 mins. Opening February 20 2025 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] The term "Mystical Zone" is a Buddhist concept, derived from the Sanskrit word Sima-bandha, with a history spanning over 2,500 years. It was inherited from India and was introduced to Japan during the Tang Dynasty over 1,200 years ago, flourishing among both the aristocracy and common people, and becoming a secretive ritual not shared with outsiders. In recent years, the term “Mystical Zone” has gained widespread attention, with layer upon layer of its mysterious veil being unraveled. Its essence has unexpectedly become a valuable treasure in today’s turbulent world, worthy of being studied and learned. The documentary "The Enlightened Zone” is said to possess extraordinary powers, such as overcoming failure, creating miracles, and harmonizing the soul. It showcases Japan, a country that remains one of the few places in the world where such secret techniques are still practiced. FORBIDDEN FAIRYTALE d. Lee Jong-seok Park Ji-hyun, Choi Si-won, Sung Dong-il Rating : III Length : 109 mins. Opening Feburary 20 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Bl09qs3YsJ8 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Dan-bi dreams of becoming a children's book author but finds herself starting her career as a rookie member of a Youth Protection Team that blocks illegal pornography. By a twist of fate, she ends up signing an unfair contract with CEO Hwang, a dominant figure in the web erotica industry, and is forced to moonlight writing erotica for him. Struggling with the unfamiliar genre, Dan-bi faces many challenges. However, with encouragement from her colleague Jung-seok, who is experiencing a mid-career slump, and inspiration drawn from her friends' past sexual escapades, she unexpectedly discovers a hidden and divine talent within herself... PERMANENT RESIDENT / ONCE UPON A TIME ON LIHKG Length : 240 mins Opening February 15 2025 fb: https://www.facebook.com/hkecca/ [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Hong Kong Emerging Content Creators Association's Movie Makers Screenwriters Scheme finally enters its first read stage. In addition the screenwriter directing their own work, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho and Chu Pak Him have also been invited to direct a few table reads. Veteran actors of the stage and screen would perform with new generation actors to provide everyone with five exciting interpretations! Permanent Resident Can : Wing Gau Gui Man w. Cheuk Lok Hiu d. Gardner Tse Kwan Ho Roberto Madan (Ma Chui Hung), Martin Wong Chi Hin, Ashley Lin (Lam Hoi Ling), Jason Wu Cheuk Hei, Yau Chung Wai, Yoyo Ma Hoi Yui, Amy Yen Yuk Yu, Jeremy Wong Ching To After Ahsan immigrates to Hong Kong, fulfilling his family's long-held dream, he finds himself gradually losing his sense of self. He unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a drug trafficking case and is unable to be with his first love, Siti, who works as a domestic helper. Despite these challenges, Ahsan continues to strive for permanent residency in Hong Kong, but what does true permanence really mean? Once Upon a Time on LIHKG Can : Ngor Tung Si Hai Lin Tun Ji Ming Wui Yuen Lit : My Co-worker is a famous LIHKG member w. Lai Ka Sin d. Chu Pak Him Ocean On Yau Kit, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei Shin Cheung Yuk Hi, Chong Sai To, Anselm Tam Ho Tin, Yoyo Pun Yiu "Out of ten LIHKG members, nine won't reveal their ID names." Shortly after starting a new job, Ching discovers that her colleague, Sam, is a well-known LIHKG member. When she confronts him, he surprisingly admits it. Proud of his absurd posts, Sam's controversial content sparks backlash and doxxing. Ching decides to help, only to find herself caught in a chain reaction of chaos. *This is a live script-reading performance, interpreted by actors on stage, not a film. Please take note. LIVING IN TWO WORLDS d. Mipo O Ryo Yoshizawa, Akiko Oshidari, Akito Imai, Yusuke Santamaria Rating : IIA Length : 105 mins Opening February 13 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Dai is born to deaf parents and has been raised with deep love in rural Japan. However, as he grows older, he becomes troubled by his differences from others and begins to blame his deaf mother for his daily frustrations. When he turns 20, Dai leaves home for Tokyo as if to escape. Life in Tokyo was lonely at first, but when Dai starts working as a magazine reporter, he finds fulfillment in meeting a diverse group of people. Time eventually passes, and Dai returns home for the first time in eight years. In spending peaceful time with his deaf mother after a long time, a memory that has been sealed away unexpectedly comes back to Dai. Winner of Special Award and Best Actor Award at TAMA Film Awards. SHIRAKAMI FUBUKI 1ST SOLO LIVE FBKINGDOM "ANTHEM" Length : 150 mins. Opening February 13 2025 DEAD HARD / LAST HAWKER IN THE MARKET Length : 240 min. Opening February 8 2025 fb: https://www.facebook.com/hkecca/ [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Hong Kong Emerging Content Creators Association's Movie Makers Screenwriters Scheme finally enters its first read stage. In addition the screenwriter directing their own work, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho and Chu Pak Him have also been invited to direct a few table reads. Veteran actors of the stage and screen would perform with new generation actors to provide everyone with five exciting interpretations! Die Hard Can : Bei Tiu Sei Lo Lai Hung Ha w. Au Wing Yiu d. Gardner Tse Kwan Ho Yatho Wong, Yoyo Tse Wing Yan, Yem Yuen Yee Man, Wong Hin Yan, Wong Mei Fan, Latrice He Yunchi, Sailo Leung Kwan Yiu A Swiss euthanasia organization has introduced a publicly available "euthanasia capsule". A group of Hong Kongers seeking to assert their right to choose the end of their lives come together to attempt to create their own euthanasia machine based on the same principle. Yet, just as they believe they can embark on their journey with peace, they uncover a truth that is more despairing than death... Last Hawker in the Market Can : Si Jang Ji Toh w. So Kai Yin d. Gardner Tse Kwan Ho Zeno Koo Tin Hin, Jeffrey Lam Sin, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Eric Leung Ka Chun, Beatrice Yu Chin Yan, Karry Tsui Wai Ching, Jayden Cheung Dik Man After being laid off from his programming job due to company cutbacks, Fei unexpectedly loses his estranged father. Fei takes on the burden of helping his brother, Fendy, with the vegetable stall in the market he despises. Lung Shing Market is facing numerous challenges, including reconstruction and the pandemic. Amid these struggles, Fendy gradually changes his perspective on his father and the market. *This is a live script-reading performance, interpreted by actors on stage, not a film. Please take note. [ 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 (Postponed) Opening May 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening 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. 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 ...... 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, Cheung Kwok King, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Yiyi Zhao (Chiu Yi Wai), Benjamin Auyeung Wai Hoo Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 Opening at the 18th First International Film Festival 2024 Site : https://www.bjiff.com/bfp/fip/rohmer/202404/t20240406_173717.html [ BEIJING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 ] It tells the story of a former gangster who, upon his release from prison, sets up a laundry in an anonymous district and lives a quiet life. After property developers try to grab a rundown building, young gangsters try to throw people out of the building, drug addicts cause trouble and the old-timer heeds his neighbors' calls and fights back. 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, Jocelyn 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 Opening May 17 2024 at the Cannes International Film Festival Opening July 20 2024 FOR ALICE Can : Cup Oi Lai Sze d. Chow Yam Wing Tai Bo, Kuku So Tsz Yan Length : 82 mins. Opening at July 13 2024 the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening Septeber 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A compact neo-noir bathed in neon and shadows, Chow Kam Wing's chamber piece resurrects Hong Kong's pulp tradition with arthouse flair. Unfolding in the faded opulence of Tsim Sha Tsui's Mirador Mansion, it charts an unlikely bond between grizzled veteran Tai Bo and rising star Kuku So—he a mysterious rescuer, she a teenager running away from her mother's abusive partner. At first Alice (the Wonderland echoes ring deliberately) rebuffs her grizzled savior's gallantry. But their shared loneliness catalyzes a fraught rapprochement amid the mansion's crimson-lit maze. Chow wields colorful yet noirish atmospherics with a maestro's command, the dank stairwells and flickering fluorescents conjuring palpable peril. As this intricate two-hander hurtles toward its cathartic climax, you'll be gasping—not just from the suspense, but from sensing the new lifeblood pulsing through the story. In the live wire intensity between Chow's protagonists burns the fierce promise of the arthouse's inheritance of Hong Kong's pulp legacy. OUT OF THE SHADOW AKA : A HIDDEN SPY Can : Ngor Dai Dik Tui Yun Sun Woot Lit : Undercover's Retirement Life d. Ricky Ko Tsz Pun Kay Tse On Kay, Larine Tang Yueping, ANSONBEAN, Natalie Tong Sze Wing, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Rik Ching Yan Fu@Pomato,Kwan Ho Kit@Pomato Rating: IIA Length: 89 mins. Opening March 6 2024 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening July 27 2024 at the Montreal Fantasia Festival Opening Septeber 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia fb: https://facebook.com/ahiddenspy Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2024-hk04/ Site : https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/out-of-the-shadow [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2024 ] Look out for the Karate Girl! Injustice has reigned over the quiet town of Shek O in Hong Kong. Chu Po is a young masked vigilante out to help those in need and kick a baddie’s ass. Just as her social-media popularity increases, so do her frequent injuries, as she learns that her beginner's skills may be no match for those of more experienced fighters. Fate draws her to a local church infested with illicit drug-dealing activities. She soon realizes her connection to that church is more personal than expected as there's a link to her family's past. Should she simply stay in the shadows and pray for a miracle, or put her karate chops to good use? An rejuvenated ode to both THE KARATE KID and the action heroines of Hong Kong's Golden Age, the latest from director Ricky Ko after his award-winning TIME (Fantasia 2021) once again nicely combines nostalgia and modernity with a potent mix of martial arts, humour, sweetness, and compelling characters, OUT OF THE SHADOW offers a guaranteed good time, a reminder of why we love HK movies so much in the first place. Starring several rising stars from Hong Kong, including two actors reunited after Fantasia favourite PORT OF CALL (2015), OUT OF THE SHADOW is fresh off several Asian festivals, and makes its first stopover in the West at Fantasia before it hits its home territory this fall. – King-Wei Chu [ OASKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024 ] Chu Po is a sprightly teenage girl with a strong sense of justice but her mother, Tao Kuen Ying, would rather they keep a low profile in the fishing town of Tai O. However, people are in need and Po decides to take action after learning a little karate. She soon becomes an internet heroine but keeps it a secret from Tao until she gets in over her head when she comes to the aid of Pastor Hung and his handsome son, Man Chun, who find their church is the front of a drug ring. This is when Tao reveals a secret crime-fighting history of her own. Ricky KO, director of Time (2021, OAFF2022), delivers a playful vigilante film, complete with laughs, fighting, Cantonese humour, and a touch of family drama unfold in the beautiful setting of Tai O. Despite the humour, the message has some moral messages: that one must do the right thing, help others and also know when to seek help. [Jason MAHER] [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a mother who has to come out of retirement when the secluded life with her daughter in a seaside village is disturbed, unravelling a long-held family secret. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yuet, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening July 2024 at the 9th Canada China International Film Festival Opening July 17 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening October 22 2024 at the 21st Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening June 2025 fb : https://www.facebook.com/FightForTomorrowMovie [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Gritty, pulse-pounding, Chan Tai-Lee's action-drama opus hurls us in a fall-and-rise-again gangster tale that boasts both bone-crunching action and gut-wrenching emotion: Shi Xiu, once a gang leader of mythic proportions known as the "Desperate Third Son" for his almost suicidal loyalty and willingness to risk everything in the name of the jiang hu code, finds himself reduced to a humble working-class worker, struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and atone for a life of crime. Shi's legend was forged through acts of brazen daring, like his infiltration of an enemy stronghold to rescue the wrongly imprisoned Lu Jun-yi from certain execution. Patrick Tam, in a performance of searing intensity, breathes life into a character confronted with the ghosts of his outlaw past, and clinging to hope for rebuilding his fractured life and finding new purpose. Chan, the acclaimed writer of the "Ip Man" franchise, infuses the film with a sense of hard-bitten optimism, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, an indomitable spirit can light the path to a better tomorrow. [ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Former mob leader Shi Sanburo is released from prison and works as a car parker while trying to start a small pub business. One day, Sanburo is caught and sees his son in the police station. Knowing that he has stirred up troubles with gangsters, Sanburo tries to resolve the problem. Never would he expect the leader to be the son of his once triad brother, who double-crossed him and put him in jail. The sons will now fight at the Boxing Championship, bearing the conflicts of their own and the histories of their fathers. Chan Tai-lee, director of Tomorrow Is Another Day[14th], explores a troubled father-son relationship this time, driven by a compelling performance from veteran actor Patrick Tam. VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS Can :But Seh Ji Jui d. Jeffrey Lam Sen, Antonio Tam Sin Yeung Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah George Au Chun Ho @ P1X3L, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan Length : 83 mins. Opening October 31 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening April 14 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening June 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/t-lCYaD6bjU Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37003ASF08 [ 37th TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A pastor struggles with sin and punishment in this intense drama. A boy who killed his daughter is released from prison. Torn between vengeance and God's forgiveness... [ 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] 'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' Pastor Leung, who preaches God's forgiveness, finds himself in a dire situation when his church gives shelter to a young man who caused the death of his beloved daughter. Torn between his wish to avenge his daughter, his wife's anger and his principles as a pastor, he struggles to submit to God or the Devil when an opportunity of retribution presents itself. Impressive as ever, Anthony Wong acutely leads the story with a restrained yet intense performance, stretching the questions of faith, hope, and humanity to their extremes. AH CHEUNG: WINGS OF HOPE d. So Ko Ue Documentary Length : 50 mins. Opening November 3 2024 at the 2024 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Law Wai-cheung is an important figure in promoting disability's rights in Hong Kong. A life in a wheelchair equipped Law with the perseverance and fighting spirit to not only achieve independent living, but even dedicated himself to helping others in the local disabled community to build a life of their own. Executive produced by Oscar winning documentarian Ruby Yang, this documentary by So Ka-ue incorporates heartwarming animation by Macau animator Wong Weng-chon to chronicle Law's life in tandem with the local disability's rights movements from the 60s to the present. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Venus Wong Man Yik, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Angel Lam Ting, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Laring Tang Yueping, Karena Lam Ka Yan Opening January 11 2025 in mainland China Opening March 28 2025 in Taiwan fb : https://www.facebook.com/beyondthesinmovie/ ig : https://www.instagram.com/beyondthesinmovie/ [ SCREEN DAILY ] This crime thriller follows a former police inspector who begins to suspect that his daughter's killer is still at large when more girls are found brutally murdered in Macau. MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD Can : Fu Duk But d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Janis Pang Hang Ying, Fung So Bo, Patra Au Ka Man, Tai Bo, Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Annie Man Chung Han Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening October 7 2024 at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Opening November 2 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening April 12 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 24 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/QGqRg_Bn98Q Site : https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=75991&c_idx=402&sp_idx=0&QueryStep=2 Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37011WEP06 fb : https://www.facebook.com/people/%E8%99%8E%E6%AF%92%E4%B8%8D-Montages-of-a-Modern-Motherhood/61565310912776/ [ 29th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Jing's day begins with a graceful tracking shot that follows her from the early morning as she pumps breast milk, leaves her baby with her mother-in-law, and heads to the bakery where she works. Her baby daughter Qing is difficult and cries constantly and Jing frequently clashes with her live-in in-laws over childcare and housework, while her husband, who works as a delivery driver, views parenting as something he occasionally helps with. All she did was have a child, yet Jing's life is turned upside down, leaving her in a situation where all her efforts to build her career have been negated. Director Oliver Siu Kuen Chan meticulously dissects Jing's struggles, revealing the emotional turbulence she endures. The film’s realistic and precise narrative depicts the suffocating oppression women suffer within both family and society, the pressures of 'being a mother' and 'motherhood,' and resolutely move forward, forcing Jing to make a final decision. (PARK Sun Young) [ 37TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Suk-jing's ordinary life in Hong Kong is disrupted by motherhood, forcing her to navigate challenging changes that redefine her routine and sense of self. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] Suk-jing recently welcomes a baby daughter into her ordinary life, which, to her surprise, will never be the same again. She is soon stressed-out taking care of the baby 24/7, while her husband never proactively takes part in it. Conflicts with in-laws, postpartum bodily changes, affected work performance are straws piling up on her back...After long nights of nursing in loneliness, where will the break of day lead her? THE UNIFORM d. Chuang Ching-shen Buffy Chen Yan-fei, Chloe Xiang Jie-ru, Bruce Chiu Yitai, Chi Chin Rating : I Length : 110 min. Opening April 24 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVE 6 ] Set in 1997's Banqiao, Taiwan, the story explores the struggles and brilliance of a girl named Xiao Ai as she navigates her journey of growth. Originally accepted into her dream high school, Xiao Ai is compelled by her mother to transfer to the night school at Taipei First Girls' High School. Sharing desks with day students during the day, she forms a deep friendship with her "desk mate," Min Min. However, feeling inferior because of her identity as a night school student, she and Min Min both develop feelings for the gifted student, Luke. To conceal the truth, she dons the day school uniform and pretends to be the "perfect girl" who matches Luke. The green uniform gives her confidence, but it also causes her lies to spiral out of control. On the day of the joint entrance exam, the truth is revealed, and Xiao Ai faces a heart-wrenching trial of growth amidst the storms of friendship, love, and family. With a unique perspective from the night school at Taipei First Girls' High School, the story delicately portrays the confusion and courage of youth, guiding the audience to revisit an era where strict uniform regulations and entrance exams determined destinies, and to feel the emotional treasures that the girls uncover during their uncertain times. MUMU Can : But Suet Wa Dik Love d. Sha Mo Vivenne Tien, Li Luo An, Zhang Ruonan Lay Zhang, Huang Yao Length : 111 mins. Opening April 24 2025 BLACK BOX DIARIES d. Shiori Ito Rating : I Length : 103 mins. Opening April 24 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/9sKI5vJBw6g [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] BLACK BOX DIARIES follows director and journalist Shiori Ito's courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Unfolding like a thriller and combining secret investigative recordings, vérité shooting and emotional first-person video, Shiori's quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s desperately outdated judicial and societal systems. ADO SPECIAL LIVE 'SHINZHOU' IN CINEMA Length : 141 mins. Opening April 24 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Attracting 140,000 fans over two days (April 27–28, 2024) , "Shinzou" was a legendary performance that established Ado the first solo female artist to perform at the iconic Japan National Stadium. The setlist featured 26 songs including her on-stage duet of "Sakura Biyori and Time Machine (with Hatsune Miku)," the highly acclaimed "DIGNITY" featuring guest guitarist Tak Matsumoto (from B'z), and "Show," a collaboration song with Universal Studios Japan. The theatrical release promises a fresh and immersive experience for fans who missed the live event or want to relive the moment. VITAL SIGNS Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung d. Cheuk Wan Chi Louis Koo Tin Lok, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung Rating : IIB 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 Opening May 1 2025 Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] After being reassigned to a new station, paramedic Wong Wai is assigned to ride with Jerry Ma. At first, Wai doesn't agree with Jerry's work style. But after some time, Jerry influences Wai to remember once again that the aim of paramedic work is to save every victim. [ 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. THE DUMPLING QUEEN d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Zhu Yawen, Ben Yuen Fu Wah Length : 119 mins. Opening May 1 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xT1FuJt8sVw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film is based on a true story. In the 1970s, Zang Jianhe, a woman from Qingdao, was forced to leave her hometown with her two daughters. To make ends meet and raise her children, she washed dishes by day and cleaned cars by night. With no one to rely on, she bore the immense pressure alone. Determined to break free from her fate, Zang Jianhe decided to make a living by selling dumplings. From struggling to attract customers to eventually thriving, she received much support from tough-but-kind Hong Jie, Brother Hua, and Uncle Dessert. Through perseverance, she grew her dumpling business into a success, and her life gradually opened up to new possibilities... HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS d. Lim Dae-hee Ma Dong-seok, Seohyun, Lee David, Kyung Soo-jin, Jung Ji-so Opening May 1 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ua2BTd4GqUA [ CINEMA CITY ] Holy Night is a team that fights against groups that worship demons. The members of the Holy Night team are Bau, Sharon and Kim Gun. Bau's special ability is his powerful physical strength. Sharon has an ability to identify demons and performs exorcisms. Kim Gun helps Bau and Sharon. Meanwhile, psychiatrist Jung Won visits the Holy Night team to save her younger sister, Eun Seo. A demon resides in Eun Seo's body. TRAPPED Can : Dai Fung Sat Opening May 6 2025 A GILDED GAME Can : Leep Gum. Yau Hei Lit : Gold Hunt. Game AKA : THE TRADING FLOOR AKA : Dong Fong Wa Yi Gai Lit : Eastern Wall Street d. Herman Yau Lai To Andy Lau Tak Wa, Oho Ou Ni Ni, Huang Yi, Reve Jiang Mengjie, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Jasper Liu Opening May 8th 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/MToRso9ViL0v [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Gao Han is a financially savvy student determined to make a name for himself in the finance field. With his friend Chu Feng's family business – the new energy technology giant "Zhuo Neng" – preparing to go public, Gao Han lands an internship opportunity at an investment bank. Under the guidance of his mentor Todd, a chief analyst, Gao Han quickly rose through the ranks. However, the overwhelming pressure to succeed and the corrupt practices within bank divisions led Gao Han to compromise his principles and be used as a pawn. In the name of glory and fame, he betrayed Todd and joined Helen’s division. Ultimately, this not only caused Gao Han’s relationship with his girlfriend Xu Xiaohui to fall out, but further caused his friend’s family business to suffer and led Todd to walk away from the firm. Gao Han eventually realizes his mistakes and stood his ground to prevent a hostile takeover, thereby redeeming himself in the process. After earnestly asking for Todd’s help, the two worked to successfully help Chu Feng regain control of his family company. TOURNAMENT 9 LUNA DRAGON Can : Gik Dau 9 Lung Yuet Leung d. Sam Leong Sing Chi Sam Leong Sing Chi, Alberto Calvet Gonzalez, Kam Kwong, Wang Wai Tak, Fion Wong Suk Ying, Chow Wing Kei, Chan Chun, Chan Shek Man, Priscila Pak Sin Lan, Ash Silva, Kam Wing Kei Opening 2021 Opening May 15 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_gsBE33wH3A Trailer 2 : https://youtu.be/7-9ERDrkRZ0 OMG! MOM'S BIG NEWS Can : OMG! AH MA YAU HEI d. Ernest Chong (Cheung Shun Yuen) Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Fong Chan, Chris Tong Bing Yu, Juztin Lan (Lau Sai Fai), Miko Wong Jie Kee Rating : I Length : 88 mins. Opening March 8 2025 (Special Screening) Opening March 31 2025 (Special Screening) Opening May 15 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/rjhYTULDeJE [ NEWPORT CIRCUIT ] Rita, 53, and her husband Li Shaoxiong were planning their retirement when they suddenly discovered that they were pregnant! Both the couple wanted to have the child removed, but they didn't know how to tell each other. Until at a family dinner, two children accidentally discovered the secret of their mother, Lao Wa Niu Zhu, and the reaction was uproar. At the same time, Shao Xiong's sister-Fuk Ling returned from abroad and decided to move in with everyone. The incompatible relationship between sister-in-law and sister-in-law suddenly plunged the Li family into a chaotic dispute. In anger, Rita decided to become a senior mother and decided to give birth to the child in her belly. The peaceful and well-off family began an unprecedented "big reform". However, during this wonderful pregnancy process, everyone began to become different because of this sudden little life...including Fuking, who had been married for many years but did not want to have children; his otaku son who was not good at expressing himself; The little daughter who is young and beautiful but has never treated others sincerely; and the father who lacks the courage to face himself... Just when everything thought that the dust had settled, everyone received news: the child in the belly may be suffering from "Down Syndrome" Faced with a life that is easy to come by and difficult to persist in, how should Rita choose? 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 (Postponed) Opening May 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening BEHIND THE SHADOWS Can : Si Ga Jing Tam Lit : Private Detective FKA : 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) Opening May 31st 2025 in the mainland THE RED ENVELOPE d. Chayanop Boonprakob PP Krit, Billkin Opening May 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A supernatural marriage story between a human and a ghost. When 'Menn', a super-straight mugger-turned-police spy, accidentally picks up a mysterious red envelope, he is bound by a supernatural contract that forces him to wed a ghost. Fate plays an even crueler trick on him: his 'spouse' is not only dead, but a cute and unapologetically progressive gay man named 'Titi'. Menn must help Titi uncover the truth behind the accident that took Titi's life so he can finally rest in peace and leave Menn alone. All clues eventually lead to an illegal drug case that Menn and 'Goi', an older policewoman that Menn has a crush on, happen to be investigating. Believing that solving this case will benefit his career and love life, Menn takes on this atypical mission to help Titi, leading to an unlikely bond between the living and the dead, a gay and a straight man. ATONEMENT AKA: IN TURMOIL Can : Ah Lung d. Mark Wu Yiu Fai, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Philip Keung Ho Man, Jiang Chao, Fu Shun Ying, Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening September 5 2019 in Malaysia (POSTPONED) Opening April 17 2025 (POSTPONE) Opening June 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/gzp_xHwzjMM [ 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? VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS Can :But Seh Ji Jui d. Jeffrey Lam Sen, Antonio Tam Sin Yeung Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah George Au Chun Ho @ P1X3L, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan Length : 83 mins. Opening October 31 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening April 14 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening June 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/t-lCYaD6bjU Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37003ASF08 [ 37th TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] A pastor struggles with sin and punishment in this intense drama. A boy who killed his daughter is released from prison. Torn between vengeance and God's forgiveness... [ 49th HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] 'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' Pastor Leung, who preaches God's forgiveness, finds himself in a dire situation when his church gives shelter to a young man who caused the death of his beloved daughter. Torn between his wish to avenge his daughter, his wife's anger and his principles as a pastor, he struggles to submit to God or the Devil when an opportunity of retribution presents itself. Impressive as ever, Anthony Wong acutely leads the story with a restrained yet intense performance, stretching the questions of faith, hope, and humanity to their extremes. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW Can : Ping Ming Sam Long d. Chan Tai Lee Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yuet, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Sherming Yiu Lok Yi, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Stephen Ho Kai Nam, Donny Ng Chi Hei, Law Lan, Law Wing Cheong Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening July 2024 at the 9th Canada China International Film Festival Opening July 17 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival Opening October 22 2024 at the 21st Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening June 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/b_Y1jwXA6nk fb : https://www.facebook.com/FightForTomorrowMovie [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Gritty, pulse-pounding, Chan Tai-Lee's action-drama opus hurls us in a fall-and-rise-again gangster tale that boasts both bone-crunching action and gut-wrenching emotion: Shi Xiu, once a gang leader of mythic proportions known as the "Desperate Third Son" for his almost suicidal loyalty and willingness to risk everything in the name of the jiang hu code, finds himself reduced to a humble working-class worker, struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and atone for a life of crime. Shi's legend was forged through acts of brazen daring, like his infiltration of an enemy stronghold to rescue the wrongly imprisoned Lu Jun-yi from certain execution. Patrick Tam, in a performance of searing intensity, breathes life into a character confronted with the ghosts of his outlaw past, and clinging to hope for rebuilding his fractured life and finding new purpose. Chan, the acclaimed writer of the "Ip Man" franchise, infuses the film with a sense of hard-bitten optimism, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, an indomitable spirit can light the path to a better tomorrow. [ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Former mob leader Shi Sanburo is released from prison and works as a car parker while trying to start a small pub business. One day, Sanburo is caught and sees his son in the police station. Knowing that he has stirred up troubles with gangsters, Sanburo tries to resolve the problem. Never would he expect the leader to be the son of his once triad brother, who double-crossed him and put him in jail. The sons will now fight at the Boxing Championship, bearing the conflicts of their own and the histories of their fathers. Chan Tai-lee, director of Tomorrow Is Another Day[14th], explores a troubled father-son relationship this time, driven by a compelling performance from veteran actor Patrick Tam. PAW LANDS d. Au Cheuk Man Documentary Rating : I Length : 103 mins. Opening October 27 2024 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] For many, home is a refuge and a sanctuary; for stray animals, however, a loving home remains a distant dream. From 2019 to 2023, director Au Cheuk-man followed the non-profit organisation Paws Guardian on their harrowing missions to rescue and rehome stray animals – many of whom were abandoned, abused, or tortured. The result is a heartrending collection of stories on survival and resilience, highlighting the brutal realities faced by stray animals: of the 40 stray dogs featured in this documentary, only four ultimately found new homes. GACHIAKUTA Japanese Animation Opening July 24th 2025 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * RAINIE YANG "LIKE A STAR" CONCERT IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME : Friday, May 31 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: https://99concerts.com/rainie-yang-ac * RAINIE YANG "LIKE A STAR" CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, May 25 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATE AND TIME : Sunday, April 20 2025 VENUE LOCATION: The Vermont Hollywood 1020 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles CA TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE : https://lucidlivemusic.com/gt-na/ * SODAGREEN 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR DATE AND TIME: Sunday April 20 2025 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: OVO Arena Wembley Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wenbley Park, Wembley HA9 0AA United Kingdoms https://www.ovoarena.co.uk/events/detail/sodagreen * HUANG PINYUAN "SEE YOU XIAO WEI" TOUR 2025 DATE AND TIME : Saturday, April 19 2025 VENUE LOCATION: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage CA TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 138, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE 99concerts.com https://99concerts.com/huang-pin-yuan-2025 Info: (626) 632-1994 Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-632-1994 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 * FUK LUK SAU CONCERT IN RENO 2025 with Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Nam DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 19 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday April 13 2025 10 DROP d. Christopher Landon Meghann Fahy, Brandon Skelar, Violet Beane, Jacob Robinson 9 GRAND MAISON PARIS d. Ayuko Tsukahara Takuya Kimura, Kyoka Suzuki, Ok Taec-yeon, Yoshinori Masakado, Yuta Tamamori, Kanichiro, Ayako Yoshitani, Anne Nakamura, Ai Tominaga, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Ikki Sawamura 8 COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN'T SING d. Hiroyuki Hata Japanese Animation 7 IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE d. Wong Kar Wai Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk 6 NE ZHA 2 d. Jiaozi mainland China animation 5 THE AMATEUR d. James Hawes Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburn, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal 4 FLOW d. Gints Zilbalodis Latvian Animation 3 THE LAST DANCE [DIRECTOR'S CUT] Can : Por. Dei Yuk Lit : Breaking. Hell d. Anselm Chan Mau Yin Dayo Wong Tsz Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Paul Chun Pui, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Chung Suet Ying 2 PEG O' MY HEART Can : Shook Mung d. Nick Cheung Ka Fai Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Fala Chen, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Rebecca Zhu Chenli, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Julius Brian Siswojo, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Yem Yuen Yee Man, Brian Lee Hoi Yin@24 Herbs, Lauria Wu Ga Ying, 1 A MINECRAFT MOVIE d. Jared Hess Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danille Brooks, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, ----- THE LAST DANCE [DIRECTOR'S CUT] Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins. Length : 139 mins. (Director's Cut) Opening October 10 2024 at the Hawaii International Film Festival Opening November 14 2024 Opening March 14 2025 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (Director's Cut) Opening April 4 2025 (Director's Cut) Trailer : https://youtu.be/om4lN8N-TIc Site : https://hiff.org/events/thelastdance/ Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2025-hk03/ (Director's Cut) [ 20TH OSAKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After Covid bankrupts wedding planner Dominic, he moves into caring for cadavers by taking over his girlfriend’s uncle's place in a funeral parlour. His services become a hit with everyone except a crotchety conservative Taoist priest, Master Man, who is unconvinced that Dominic is committed to spiritual care. Thus Dominic digs into all of the details of deathcare while discovering Man’s dedication to the dead means he disregards his nearest and dearest. Filmed in funeral homes in Hong Kong's Hung Hom district, the film has a ring of authenticity while delivering whip-smart verbal comedy via Michael HUI and Dayo WONG as a mismatched pair. From there, it opens up into a more considered look at the Taoist influence in Hong Kong’s funeral rituals and a fascinating family drama that explores how gender roles are affected by these traditions. [ HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Starring current Hong Kong comedy king Dayo Wong and comedy legend Michael Hui, THE LAST DANCE is the story of a debt-ridden wedding planner who finds unexpected success as a funeral planner, but he has to win over a traditional Taoist priest to stay in the business...The pandemic has sent most industries into recession. Mired in debt, wedding planner Dominic gets a miraculous chance to turn things around when a funeral planner retires and passes the baton to him. Planning weddings and funerals are polar opposites, but Dominic puts his all into his new job, from opening graves, digging coffins, to handling the deceased. No matter how unpleasant it gets, he takes on everything with gusto. However, the biggest obstacle is getting the approval of respected Taoist priest, Master Man. In his 70s, Master Man is a traditional man who has devoted his life to his Taoist faith. He wants to pass the mantle to his son, Ben, but Ben is more devoted to his wife and kids than to Taoism. Master Man's daughter, Yuet, respects her father greatly. However, since her ancestors dictated that women are filthy by nature, Yuet doesn't take romantic relationships seriously. COLORFUL STAGE! THE MOVIE: A MIKU WHO CAN'T SING Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening April 3 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUT ] "Please tell me about yourself. Maybe then I'll know how to sing." Hoshino Ichika unexpectedly hears a song sung by Hatsune Miku at a record store, a song she had never heard before. As she wonders about it, she notices a screen showing an unfamiliar "Hatsune Miku." Shocked, she exclaims, "Miku!?" Startled by Ichika's shout, Miku makes eye contact with her but quickly disappears. After a street performance a few days later, the same Miku suddenly appears on Ichika's phone. Looking somewhat despondent, Miku shares her story with Ichika, revealing her wish to convey her songs to certain people. However, no matter how much she sings, her voice never seems to reach them. During the recent concert, Miku saw Ichika touching many hearts with her voice. It gave Miku hope that by understanding Ichika, she might also be able to transmit her voice to others. Summoning her courage, she approaches Ichika. Ichika smiles in response to her request and says, "If I can help in any way," readily agreeing to assist her. Thus begins the new story of Hatsune Miku and the teenagers. PEG O' MY HEART AKA :THE SHADOW OF REDEMPTION Rating : IIB Length : 97 mins. Opening April 30 2024 at the 2024 Udine Far East Film Festival Opening July 21 2024 at the Malaysia International Film Festival Opening March 27 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HakTGK5KEwY [ CINEMA CITY ] Dr. Man, an unorthodox psychiatrist, is skilled at extracting the deepest secrets of his patients. One day, he hops into a random cab and encounters Choi, the cab driver. Man finds Choi's condition deeply disturbing but is unable to express his concern during the short cab ride. A few day later, the two men cross paths again. Choi has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation due to his alleged involvement in reckless driving, and Man is assigned to his case. Man quickly realizes that Choi struggles to differentiate between dreams and reality. He constantly sees "devils". Awake or not, his mind can never rest; his body continues to waste away. As hopeless as Choi's condition seems, Man is determined to get to the bottom of his story. As Choi's story unfolds, Man begins to experience disturbing and perplexing dreams. These dreams are vivid and unsettling. The deeper Man delves into Choi's past, the more intense and haunting his nightmares become. Man becomes increasingly suspicious of what is pay for uncovering the ghosts hidden in Choi's closet? [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Choi San-keung, a taxi driver who perpetually lacks sleep, thus endangering anyone who sets foot in his taxi. One passenger is psychiatrist Dr Man, who survives the taxi ride and offers to help Choi. The offer is refused, but Choi later becomes Dr Man's involuntary patient after a particularly egregious night of driving. Dr Man has his own personal issues: his motto is "I think a doctor should do more than prescribe meds," which means a doctor should also investigate his patients secretly in defiance of common sense and hospital protocol. In a parallel to Choi, Dr Man also has sleeping issues. He suffers from disturbing dreams of his deceased mother, which hints at a secret involving his father, and perhaps some repressed memories. GRAND MAISON PARIS Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening March 27 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4LXa3i4dWH0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After their restaurant "Grand Maison Tokyo" earned a Michelin three- star, Natsuki Obana and Rinko Hayami venture to Paris to open "Grand Maison Paris," aiming to become the first Asian chefs to achieve the same honor. However, they face cultural challenges and intense pressure in a city filled with culinary masters. Following a mishap at a gala dinner, Obana makes a pact with his former mentor: he will leave France if they don't earn three stars in the next Michelin evaluation. Can Obana and his team overcome these obstacles to achieve their dream? NE ZHA 2 Rating : I Length : 144 mins. Opening February 22 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction, numerous obstacles arise. 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