From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (June 5 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. Kary Ng Yu Fei who celebrates her birthday on June 9th B. Ian Chan Cheuk Yin who celebrates his birthday on June 9th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2025/06/11) Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) earlier worked together on the film LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG). They would be honored at the New York Asian Film Festival next month, with Ekin Cheng receiving the "Star Asia" award and Hui Yan Yi the "Screen International Rising Star Asia" award. Reportedly Ekin and Hui Yan Yi would fly there to receive the award in person, and Hui Yan Yi replied yesterday, "I am so happy and honored to receive this news! Thank you so much, and thank you to the audience from all over the world. Everyone supports Hong Kong films, and I will continue to work hard!" * (2025/06/10) Anthony Wong Chau Sun and P1X3L member George Au Chun Ho performed in the movie VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI). The former played a pastor whose daughter committed suicide after being raped; a few years later when the young prisoner was released after serving his sentence, the pastor struggled with whether he should forgive him. In reality, Chau Sun admitted that he was still stubborn in many ways, and has not yet able to forgive others. In recent years, some people felt that he was more peaceful all because he felt powerless, and learning from his mother's saying "save your breath" to keep from smartening people up. Now he has learned to swallow his anger, thinking that if he understood this truth 30 years ago, his acting career would not have so many obstacles! Looking back, Chau Sun felt that he has committed many sins that could not be remedied with work, relatives and friends; which made him feel very remorseful. Playing the convicted rapist, George said that he put aside his idol baggage and referred to the movies and real cases about juvenile offenders in advance. He found playing opposite Cha Sun unforgettable and thanked his elders for teaching him to express the pain at that time with expressions, which benefited a lot. The 63-year-old Wong Chau Sun played the role of a pastor in the film. He searched the Internet for the preacher's actions and ways of speaking, and chatted with the real pastor on the set during the filming for research. Chau Sun said that no one should think that this film only explored sin and forgiveness from a religious perspective; it also covered the conflict of moral values. Chau Sun praised his co-star George for his hard work and willingness to learn. He was very serious during the shoot, so he did not give any special guidance. Chau Sun found the scene where the two of them went up the mountain memorable. He revealed that he has been yearning to return to nature, but unfortunately his body was failing him. "I like to hike. Coming into contact with grass, dirt, stones, wind and air, I would experience a lot. It is important to know that there are many skills in going up and down the mountain, including the coordination of the eyes and feet. Unfortunately after walking the mountain, my knees hurt. I found that I am old, so I have rarely hiked in recent years. Walking for awhile this time, it feels like seeing an old friend again." The movie was about sins. Wong Chau Sun looked back on his life path in the past, and admitted that whether with work, relatives, and friends, he also bore a lot of sins that could not be remedied. Now he felt great regret and guilt. Because there was too much privacy involved, he was unwilling to make it public. He could only forgive himself, but he might not be able to forgive others. He still could not let go of many things. "I know that it will be a very rough on me, and I don't want to bear the hatred either. However 'forgiveness' is easier said than done. Many people can let go or forget, I can't do it. Perhaps some people feel in recent years I seem to be gentler, but only because I no longer have the strength. On the other hand, as my Ma used to say, 'I am saving my breath, I don't want to smarten you up'. When I look back on the past, only then do I realize that I was stupid. Why didn't I understand this truth 30 years ago?" Wong Chau Sun said that in the past, even when taking taxis he had disputes with drivers from time to time. He could not help but lose his temper over very small things, especially in the face of stupid people; he could not hold his tongue and wanted to speak out, but now he has learned to swallow his anger. He did not rule out his personality affecting his entertainment industry career, "My personality does cause a little obstacle to my show business career development. It may be different if I develop in the United States. The character of Hollywood star Marlon Brando is also like this. He has not made a film for a long time, and when he did they were garbage movies. Some people think that I 'have a lot of character', but now even if I regret it I can't go back to the past. So I can only bring regret and pity with me into the coffin." For the new generation, Wong Chau Sun said that if they are making a movie, it does not matter if they do not know how to act. The most important thing is that the role is suitable, the script is good and they follow the director's guidance. As a drama instructor, he said, "Over the years there have been many examples in the film industry, where actors don't know how to act but everyone thinks they act well when the film is done. Acting on the stage is different, you must have techniques and basic skills. Many people say that they are from the Academy of Performing Arts and the Academy of Drama, but they actually do not know it either. Like the terms 'Pause' and 'Silence' that are commonly used in theater, if you don't understand them clearly it's a waste of time to explain them." He is opposed to teaching acting by personal demonstration, because actors will become imitations; inspiring actors to act is the best way. 26-year-old George debuted as a group singer after participating in the talent show, filmed several ViuTV dramas and participated in variety shows. VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH was his first film, and he was fortunate to work with actor Wong Chau Sun and take the opportunity to pick up some tricks. George remembered the first day of work When he had stage fright, elder Wong Chau Sun with simple eye contact was already very dramatic. Later they had an argument scene on the stairs. In another scene of going up the mountain, he remembered that the weather was cold during the shoot, and he was grateful to his elders for teaching him to use expressions to express the pain at that time, which benefited him a lot. George said that before the start of filming, he referred to films about juvenile offenders, such as BETTER DAYS and BURNING. He also searched the Internet for real-life case documentaries, hoping to understand the motives and reasons behind the juvenile offenders. In order to play the role of a prisoner more expressively, he deliberately went on a diet and exercised to lose weight. He even put aside the idol baggage. "When people get thinner they look more haggard. There is no reason for criminals to be in prison and still be clean cut and pretty, so I asked for zero makeup for the whole movie in order to convince the audience. The biggest psychological hurdle is, of course, filming that rape scene. I was exposed to this kind of scene for the first time. I was a little nervous at first, but it was successfully completed quickly." P1X3L group mates Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung and Marco Ip Chun Wang once visited the set to cheer for George, but he did not meet them in order to concentrate on his role. He hoped that they would understand. Anthony Wong Chau Sun plays the pastor in the new film VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI) and works with George Au Chun Ho, who plays the young prisoner, for the first time. The two characters have a fierce conflict between hatred and forgiveness. Au Chun Ho at first was afraid because of Chau Sun's aura. Chau Sun however thought that working with a new comer was like going from the old world to a new world, making him more energetic. Au Chun Ho spent a lot of time preparing for the role. He said that his body was more bloated before the production began, but because the role has just finished his prison sentence, he thought that his body should be thin to match the role. He also watched a documentary about young criminals on the Internet to understand the motives behind the crime. Through physical and psychological preparation, he had an easier time with devoting himself to the role. He also admitted that when he first met his elder Wong Chau Sun, the aura frightened him. Later he slowly relaxed after more communication. Chau Sun admits that he has been watching less films and not paying much attention to newcomers recently, but he praised Au Chun Ho was focused on learning and was handsome. He was very happy to be able to work with newcomers, which felt like entering the new world from the old world and made him energetic. Although Chau Sun has already played the role of a pastor, he still found some pastor friends to learn their demeanor beforehand. He also said that this role was difficult to play, a very difficult test of acting skills. He pointed out that with acting it was actually difficult to completely become another person. The role more or less had his own ideas. When trying to understand the role of "Pastor Leung", he found it difficult to understand and agree as the role was in great conflict with his own values. When this happened, he needed to fantasize to interpreted the role. He could not perform in the form of ordinary drama, so it was very difficult. Speaking of Chau Sun having more work this year, he joked that this year he might actually in luck. Later he will participate in foreign-invested movies. Has he ever thought about investing in movies like Louis Koo Tin Lok? Chau Sun joked, "How can I be a big shot like him, he is a movie tycoon. (Be a director like Nick Cheung Ka Fai?) He has genius and talent, how can I be the same?" * (2025/06/10) The Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred new film BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) would be released in Malaysia, and the two along with co-star Raymond Wong Ho Yin went to Kuala Lumpur and Penang to promote the new film. The Kuala Lumpur stop attracted more than 1,000 fans who waited under the scorching sun until the event began in the evening. When the actors appeared, the audience fell into a state of madness as screams arose one after another! The host asked Koo Tin Lok to give the heart gesture to the audience. He stretched out his right hand to under the coaxing of the audience, and fans immediately praised him as "super cute". * (2025/06/10) Carlos Chan Ka Lok attended a market event yesterday and learned to cook "beer manila clams" with celebrity chef Cheung Kam- Cheung. He prepared to cook personally on Father's Day, all to "atone" to his father. Ka Lok revealed that his beloved daughter is now 11 months old. She used to eat a lot and was meaty, but recently she has begun to grow taller and thinner. She is reluctant to eat because of her teething discomfort. Now he and his wife Shiga Lin could only try every trick in the book to coax her into eating a little more. This is his first Father's Day after becoming a father, and he plans to cook personally for his father to celebrate. Ka Lok said that he was deeply ashamed that he had never cooked a meal in the past to repay his father for taking care of him. It was only when he became a father that he experienced worrying about his child. "I will always worry that the child will not grow up, afraid that she will be bad. I often talked back when I was little. Now I want to 'atone' to my father, cook a good meal for him, and make my best dish of cold crab." Would his wife Shiga Lin give him a surprise on behalf of their daughter on Father's Day? Ka Lok said that he probably would not receive any surprise, because his wife was busy rehearsing the musical. She was reciting the lyrics in her dreams. However he said that he has not started filming for the time being. He has planned to go on a trip with his wife after she finishes the musical performance, then jump into work. Actually he had several scripts in discussion recently, among which director Anselm Chan Mou Yin gave him a script with a very special subject. Would be a sequel to THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) or READY O/R KNOT (BUT YUT SING FUN)? He said that he could not revealed that, and hoped that the director would ask him to make it. He would look forward to participating in the performance. * (2025/06/09) Guy group P1X3L member George Au Chun Ho (George) made his film debut with Anthony Wong Chau Sun and Louisa So Yuk Wah in VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI). Yesterday he promoted hard, as he went down to the streets of Mong Kok under the scorching sun to distribute flyers. Appearing as the character "Ah Lok" from the film, he attracted the attention of many passers-by. Some viewers asked, "Are you that rapist?" During the distribution of flyers, Au Chun Ho happened to run into THE LYRICIST WANNABE (TIN CHI L)'s producer Wong Hoi and director Norris Wong Yi Lam. Wong Hoi said, "You have to watch VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH 70 times 7 times!" THE LYRICIST WANNABLE lead actress Chung Suet Ying also posted on social media to promote VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH, calling on the audience to support the film at the movies. He said with a smile, "I want to sell everyone on going to the theater to support VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH! However I don't know sell, whatever!" He showed the spirit of friendship in Hong Kong films. After the event, George said that he personally experienced how rough working under the scorching day has been. This experience was very valuable. He talked about his first audience appreciation experience. "I am very grateful to each and every theater going viewer. No matter how many people are there, we would still sincerely answer everyone's question and thank everyone for their support of VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH!" In addition, George even prepared ice water for attending viewers to help everyone lower their temperature and show his concern and gratitude for the fans. He looked forward to even more viewers to attend and cheer for domestic films together! * (2025/06/08) Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok and Chrissie Chau Sau Na have frequently promoted their new film recently. Chau Sau Na smiled and said that when they were filming their argument scenes, Koo Tin Lok was speaking so fast that she had to be very focused in order to "follow up" to avoid any bad take! Koo Tin Lok earlier while shooting the trailer showed off "Hong Kong Pu(tonghua)" and was very funny! Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Chau Sau Na (Chrissie) and Taiwanese actor Liu Kuan Ting's new film BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) is in release in the mainland. Goo Jai and Chrissie in the film played a couple whose relationship was on the verge of collapse and had many heated argument scenes. Each time the two would argue with every emotion on their face and they were very much in character. Chrissie even revealed that Goo Jai delivered his lines like he was speed talking. "Mr. Koo (Koo Tin Lok) delivers the dialogues so quickly that I have to be very focused in order to be able to follow along. Fortunately he has a different interpretation of each take, so that he can keep it fresh for me." Goo Jai played the detective in the film, and from time to time he had to put himself in danger to find out the truth. In one scene he even had to fight in the water. In order to achieve the best effect, even when the fighting got rough he still insisted on several more takes for the director to choose from. In addition after each take, he would walk to the camera to watch the playback. He was quite serious! Years ago Goo Jai used "Kong Pu" (Hong Kong Putonghua) to say the slogan "If you want to save energy, tires can", which became a hot topic in the city because of his funny pronunciation. After many years, although Goo Jai's Mandarin has improved, clearly he still had room for improvement. Recently, he made a Mandarin trailer for BEHIND. The line "I'm just a detective investigating the case, how can the murderer be me" once again turned into a funny golden quote because of the pronunciation. He turned it into "The goose is just a steamed stall to check the goose drops, how can the murderer turtle tear the goose." Goo Jai spoke in "Kong Pu" with a serious expression, which made the scene hilarious. People online could not help but comment, "Why not just speak Cantonese." * (2025/06/06) Stephen Chow Sing Chi's new film SHAOLIN WOMEN'S FOOTBALL was rumored to have completed production. He recently shared the tidbits of inviting loyal fans to visit the set. 11 lucky fans were fortunate enough to visit the film shoot. Chow Sing Chi said, "Leading stalkers deep into the 100 million yuan set, to complete an unforgettable movie set mission." In addition to witnessing the idol making a movie as the director on the set, they also got the opportunity to take a group photo. Chow Sing Chi also personally signed autographs on their T-shirts. As seen in the photo, Chow Sing Chi wore a cap and a mask to introduce the location to fans and took photos with everyone in the venue. After completing the visit, he happily shared his feelings about meeting the fans. "Little people make big things! From spectators to witnesses, from Nobody to Somebody on the set! Real witnesses, live interactions, all the best arrangement!" * (2025/06/06) The premiere of the movie BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) was held last night. Producer Soi Cheang Pou Soi, directors Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chou Man Yu, boss and actor Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) and Chrissie Chau Sau Na (Sister Na), Liu Kuan Ting, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, etc., attended and attracted a large number of onlookers. Goo Jai laughed and said that he was considering dancing with Sister Na Cinema at the theater entrance to pump up the box office. He called on the industry to face up to AI instead of worrying about it, hoping to have an exclusive AI system of his own. BEHIND THE SHADOWS would be released in Hong Kong next Thursday, Goo Jai revealed that the film was released in the mainland for the Duen Ng Festival and received a good response. Today he and Sister Na would go to Malaysia to promote it, after returning to Hong Kong they would continue to thank the audience. With the recent wave of Hong Kong cinema closures, was he worried about the impact on the box office? Goo Jai said, "This is a market trend, and what we can do is do our part." He joked that he would ask Sister Na to dance during audience appreciation events. Sister Na joked that they could dance together at the entrance of the theater. Goo Jai immediately said, "I'll dance if you dance, dancing together would be great!" Regarding her previous spicy dance performance with Raymond Lam Fung was compared with Kate Tsui Tsz Shan's, Sister Na replied with a smile, "Even if you don't want to notice you still have to, but the dance steps are different. Tsui Tsz Shan and I are very different, our choreographers and choreography are also different. This everyone wants to try something new. However I definitely can't dance Tsui Tsz Shan's choreography. Her dance is great, while I don't have a dance background. Each have their own characteristics. " Goo Jai's performance of "Popular This Week" again at the Lam Fung concert had a great response. He admitted frankly that he has never thought about being a singer again, nor did he have the idea of releasing a record. Even as singing on the stage as a guest, it would be an absolute necessity for him to do it. Speaking of Goo Jai's investments, he co-production with Peter Chan Ho Sun the Korean web series ONE: HIGH SCHOOL HEROES. It started broadcasting on the South Korean streaming platform Wavve from the 30th of last month. As for talks of entering the Korean market, Goo Jai said that he was making different attempts. He has learned that the response was not bad, and revealed that in fact he has invested in two Korean dramas this time. He would decide whether to continue in the future depending on the situation. Whether the two Korean dramas will be broadcast in Hong Kong, it would depend on which platform would broadcast them. Goo Jai recently revealed he has developed artificial intelligence (AI) system in house, and the test film adopted elements of WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI) and BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI). Goo Jai admitted that he was trying to use AI in the movies, but he was still researching. He hoped to be able to have his own system. "AI capabilities have their own advantages and disadvantages, different movies need to use different application solutions. The specific details are commercial secrets, so we can't disclose too much for the time being." For the industry's concern that the widespread use of AI will affect the livelihood of filmmakers and lose their job security? Goo Jai said, "AI is already born. So instead of worrying, it's better to take the initiative to understand what AI is!" He clarified that Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) completed the re-filming scenes of BACK TO THE PAST in person, and AI was only suitable for specific types of films. Sister Na believed that although AI could convert her voice into multilingual dubbing, it could not replace the emotional expression of actors. Goo Jai added, "AI is particularly suitable for the production of sci-fi scenes, but it also needs to be adjusted and adapted. AI needs to be continuously invested and updated. It would be difficult to estimate the total investment amount due to the rapid iteration of technology." The film company "One Cool Films" has recently been defrauded by criminals, and some people have been deceived. Goo Jai issued a solemn statement through the company, reminding the public to be vigilant and not to believe in unknown investment information, and emphasizing that they cannot sit idly by. "We must alert everyone in time to avoid more victims." Seeing that Goo Jai still had to wear sunglasses when he attended the event recently, he said that he has already undergone a retinal repair surgery before. He still needed to be under observation for his eye floaters, then decide whether to have this major surgery at the end of August. * (2025/06/05) Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah, P1X3L members George Au Chun Ho, Shannon Chan Shu Yan and Summer Chan Chi Huen attended the premiere of their movie VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI) the night before. Wong Chau Sun said that one of the producers Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) did not have a script yet when he asked him to perform. Then he thought nothing would come from the project, but it dragged on for two years and then happened. "Goo Jai is very thoughtful. I don't know whether he appreciates me or pities me, maybe he wanted to save my life!" Wong Chau Sun and So Yuk Wah were interviewed together. The former said that he provided advice during the filming process. The story of VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH was about religion. The film would become sensitive when brought to Europe. Fortunately he heard recently that the audience had good response to the film, which had good word of mouth. So Yuk Wah revealed that she successfully fought for additional scenes, "I played the victim in the film. For the last scene when I saw the perpetrator, I gave advice to the director and screenwriter during the shoot. Because the script was good, I wanted to play the scene to its full potential and be more complete." Wong Chau Sun met with the audience after the screening with the team, and was intoxicated with singing the theme song of the movie "Painful Farewell of Love" before appearing. He described that making a movie now was more difficult than getting married. With an opportunity he should try his best and enjoy it properly. "After this gig I don't know when the next gig would be? I am not being negative, I'm not an optimistic person; I feel like I have to accept reality." Recently a series of theaters have closed, was he worried about the box office would be affected? Wong Chau Sun said that he did not know, because he did not understand how the theaters schedule releases. "In the past we had cinema circuits, now we have theaters but no circuit. If you only have one theater that shows the movie, you would have to have a two- month run. I heard earlier that some movies broke 100 million at the box office. Theaters now are small and few, how can it exceed 100 million? In the past when a movie was released in hundreds of theaters, it only received several tens of millions." So Yuk Wah thought that the general environment has changed. She was just one of the ants, so she could only do her duty and hoped that the audience would support the film. She was grateful to her husband Poon Chan Leung for his positive review after watching VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH. Wong Chau Sun posted a photo of his elder son Wong Yat Yat on social platforms earlier. People online praised his son could directly make his debut He revealed that elder son is now the manager of a shoe company, and the newly graduated younger son plans to do design work. Neither had interest in entering the industry. He laughed and said, "The elder son has tried making a movie before and felt that it was hard. He wants the most to be rich as soon as he sits down, a great ambitions that is so clear!" So Yuk Wah also praised Huang Yat Yat for being handsome, his handsome face could rival Wong Chau Sun's when he was young. Au Chun Ho was able to work with Wong Chau Sun and So Yuk Wah in his film debut, and he admitted that was both pressure and motivation. He would observe how the two elders prepared for their roles on the set. He found that despite his strong aura, Wong Chau Sun was not mean and would gladly communicate and talk with others. He put aside the "idol baggage" to play the rapist in the film. Au Chun Ho believed that as an actor, he should try more, not limit himself and set a bottom line. "I don't mind playing a rapist again. Each criminal has a different personality, and I also want to get more experience." He revealed that group mates Marco Ip Chun Wang and Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung had visited the set and were very envious that he had a movie to make. Reportedly KING MAKER VI contestants withdrew due to harsh contract conditions. Participated in KING MAKER II to enter the industry, Au Chun Ho believed that the choice was personal. "You have to gauge whether the contract is harsh or not. I had the same contract back then, and I felt that it was an opportunity so I went for it". * (2025/06/05) Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Sil-Metropole Organization brought classic kung fu movies such as SHAOLIN TEMPLE to North America to hold the "Kung Fu Film Festival". It aims to allow North American audiences to relive 6 sets of classic kung fu movies, hoping to use the screen as a link to build a new platform for cultural exchanges between North America and Hong Kong. The festival opened in Markham, Canada. Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto Luo Weidong, Member of Parliament of Markham Michael Ma, Honorary Chairman and Senator of Kung Fu Film Festival Yuen Pau Woo, Chairman of Kung Fu Film Festival and Markham Councilor Alan Ho, and Hong Kong star Dominic Lam Ka Wah were among the film festival ribbon cutting guests. The film festival opened with the 4K restored version of SHAOLIN TEMPLE, followed by MARTIAL CLUB, HAPKIDO, IP MAN 3, KIDS FROM SHAOLIN, SHAOLIN TEMPLE AI ANIMATION VERSION, and TWLIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN as the closing film. The director of SHAOLIN TEMPLE Zhang Xinyan, TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN actor Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit greeted the audience and friends through video. The Korean martial arts master Huang In-sik, who plays the role of the big brother of HAPKIDO, attended and shared the experience of working with Sammo Hung Kam Bo and other actors. He also had an impromptu sparring session with a youth martial arts team. The atmosphere was warm. Produced with AI technology, Sil-Metropole's bold and innovative animated version of SHAOLIN TEMPLE made its world premiere at the film festival. This time using AI as the pen and ink, the film retained the essence of martial arts while giving the classic a new visual experience. The Acting Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, Mr. Gavin Yeung Kong-fung, showed his support for TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). He expressed his hope to bring more Hong Kong films to North America and play more of the role in cultural exchanges that would connect the two places. On June 2nd, the festival moved to New York. Sil-Metropole Organization's general manager of Ding Kai presented a certificate of appreciation to the co-organizers. The chairman of the Hotel Chinese Association USA, Steven W. Wong emphasized the importance of film as a bridge for cultural exchange; president of the New York Henan Association Wang Jicheng is proud of the origin of SHAOLIN TEMPLE from Henan; Shaolin Kung Fu Center Master Lan Chaohai led his disciples to demonstrate Shaolin Kung Fu before the screening. He said that as several generations of Shaolin lay disciples, he felt a great responsibility to be able to bring Shaolin Kung Fu overseas, and thanked SHAOLIN TEMPLE for spreading Shaolin Kung Fu to the world. The Kung Fu Film Festival, which started in London in December last year, has been held in three cities in North America for the first time and has received a good response. Not only has the audience responded enthusiastically, the festival has also been highly valued by the governments of Toronto and Markham as they hoped to strengthen further cooperation with the Hong Kong film industry. The final stop in New York has also received good feedback. The organizers hoped to make it an annual event, so that the "Kung Fu Film Festival" can go to the world and become an international icon of Hong Kong culture. [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews . WEN WEI PO, WEN WEI SPECIAL TOPIC, FEBRUARY 9 2025 INSPIRATION FROM THE SUCCESS OF TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN INNOVATION ON THE FOUNDATION OF CLASSIC ACTION FILMS REJUVENATE THE VITALITY OF HONG KONG FILMS News 2025-02-09 04:08:43 News Hong Kong Wen Wei Po News (Reporter Hu Ruozhang reports from Guangzhou) TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) was released in Japan and received more than 100 million yen at the box office, becoming the best Hong Kong film released in Japan in the past five years. The long-lost Hong Kong film boom has also led to the re-creation of films and make Hong Kong food and entertainment popular again. Zhao Weifang, director of the Film and Television Research Institute of the China Art Research Institute, says that the film counterattacked the mainland's "May Day" word of mouth and market last year. This time it is sought after in the overseas Japanese market. This film has a footing as a classic innovated again and obtains decent box office and word of mouth. The success of the film has provided revelation for Hong Kong film innovations, especially key revelation for the action genre film revival. Looking back on the history of Hong Kong films going international, in the 1970s Hong Kong films began to move towards internationalization. The most successful development of the Japanese market was the establishment of Golden Harvest Company, which won the international reputation of Bruce Lee's series of kung fu films; the 1980s to early 1990s was the heyday of Hong Kong films, and the cops and robbers action movies and action comedies shot by Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and others became the gold label of Hong Kong films at that time. At that time Jackie Chan's film SHINJUKU INCIDENT set a box office record of 3 billion yen (about HK$ 150 million) in Japan. The 1984 PROJECT A during its Japanese release earned about 3 billion yen at the box office. So far Jackie Chan's cumulative box office in the Japanese market has exceeded 60 billion yen (about HK$ 3 billion), and Jackie Chan alone accounts for more than half of the total box office of Chinese films in Japan. Jackie Chan movies have also affected the Japanese manga industry, PROJECT A is a Jackie Chan work that has been imitated and paid tribute to by many anime. The author of CRAYON SHIN-CHAN, Yoshito Uso has restored the scene of Jackie Chan falling from the bell tower stroke by stroke in a Crayon Shin-chan Special. Jackie Chan's kung fu comedy DRUNKEN MASTER is the source of inspiration for RANMA, the author directly imitates Jackie Chan's DRUNKEN MASTER with the setting of the protagonist Ranma and many places in the manga; DRAGON BALL has a part in which Master Roshi goes to participate in the martial arts conference under the pseudonym Jackie Chan. The comedy anime GINTAMA portrays action actors Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung beautifully. Later, the films of Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, and Tony Leung Chiu Wai were also very popular in Japan and South Korea. Since Hong Kong films fell into a low ebb, it has been a long time since Hong Kong films have set off a boom overseas. The anime style highlights exaggeration and explosiveness Zhao Weifang, the director of the Film and Television Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts, says, "It is an indisputable fact that the action genre in Chinese films, especially martial arts and kung fu, is declining. However, TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN, as an action genre film that mainly targets the cinema market, is sought after in the market because it has made three innovations on the basis of classics." First of all, how to innovate the action genre? Zhao Weifang says that the direct reason for the recession of action genre films is that the fight scenes and specific moves are too old. Even if the director and creator want to innovate and find another way, but there are still not many that are done well. For example, the mainland spring festival release, the Tsui Hark directed THE LEGEND OF CONDOR HEROES: THE GALLENTS, wants to innovate but the result is not ideal. One of the more novel aspects of watching TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN is the action anime manga feel creation in the film, as well as the strong anime manga feel of the "Four Youths of the Walled City" and Wong Gau's costumes and action. "The anime style is exaggerated and explosive, but there is no superpower expression. For example, shortly after the opening scene Tornado obviously opens the curtain of the film's 'manga adapted' action." These innovations have undoubtedly won the film a lot of young audiences and gained new fans. Secondly it is an action system that combines classic action moves with innovative animation moves, creates classics by reviving traditional classic moves and creating classic scenes, and successfully takes the audience back to the classics of the Hong Kong action movie genre. Zhao Weifang emphasizes, "The classics themselves are good artistic charm, allowing the audience to look back at the classics themselves is also one of the great charms of the film." Take the audience to look back at the charm of classic art For example, the film's reproduction of traditional Chinese martial arts brings together middle-aged and elderly movie stars such as Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, and Kenny Wong Tak Bun, and resurrects more traditional classic moves around their fights. For example, the tiger boxing that the Wong Tak Bun played Tiger practices belongs to the traditional southern school boxing that pays attention to the lunging and clawing movements of kung fu in the hands; the Yam Yin Chai played Dik Chau practices Hung boxing, which is also a traditional southern boxing that highlights the hard core characteristics of southern boxing with stable lower stance; the Hung Kam Bo played Big Boss practices the Shaolin staff method, and the film focuses on showing the sense of power of this traditional staff method; And the Koo Tin Lok played Tornado sometimes practices the traditional northern Shaolin kicks, and sometimes it is an innovative anime manga action. Another innovation is the creation of new spaces. Zhao Weifang said that in the cramped environment of the Kowloon Walled City, every hand-to-hand combat and tossing and turning made the audience nervous and thrilling; unlike in the open plane, in a small space it is invisibly more tense. On the whole, the film pays great attention to the new creation of the action environment, and then actualizes the innovation of action scenes. Nostalgia supports the long-term development of Hong Kong films Why does Hong Kong have feelings? Zhao Weifang also has his own observations. The particularity of Hong Kong's feelings lies in the fact that the cultural preservation and sentiment building of "our city" have become more and more intense in recent years. For many Hong Kong people, the Kowloon Walled City on the screen is like a nostalgic song, causing infinite nostalgia. Those values and emotions that have survived the baptism of time, but still remain in the hearts of Hong Kong people, will be remembered forever and form a collective memory. The fact that nostalgia can have a long-term market and can be widely accepted shows that it is a powerful productivity in itself. Zhao Weifang points out, "In the past two years, Hong Kong films such as A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) and THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) have expressed a strong atmosphere of Hong Kong characteristics and cultural nostalgia that were felt in Hong Kong films. It is safe to say that the development of Hong Kong films in the future will also be inseparable from the empowerment of feelings. There are a large number of films in Hong Kong that pay more and more attention to the present, conveying the survival and emotional state of ordinary people in Hong Kong; this is the foundation and support of film creation. Judging from the box office, the films that perform well in Hong Kong movies are still action, comedy, and gangster films. Feelings and genre are still the trump cards for the long-term development of Hong Kong films and the continuous upward trend." "Of course, whether it is TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN or the creation of current Chinese-language films, there are still shortcomings in the narrative issue; but the good news is that everyone has put in the effort at the narrative level." Zhao Weifang expects that under the new round of already classic action genre films like TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN, more action genre films can rejuvenate the vitality of Hong Kong film and television with the joint efforts of action innovation and narrative innovation. https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/09/AP67a7b9d8e4b062193f607d42.html THE CREATOR OF TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN BELIEVES THE MOVIE ATTRACTS JAPANESE AUDIENCE WITH A MANGA FLAVOR News 2025-02-09 04:08:20 News Hong Kong Wen Wei Po (Reporter Azu) TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) is a huge hit in Japan. Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi says gleefully, "Of course my feelings are happy, of course I am happy that my film is popular outside! Because the movie comes from comics, I shot it with a little manga flavor. For Japanese audiences, the enthusiasm and friendship feel familiar to them; maybe that's why they like it. As for the Kowloon Walled City, Japan has a lot of love for it. There have been video games and Walled City indoor theme parks before." As for whether he would like this Hong Kong film boom to continue in Japan, Cheang Pou Soi bluntly said that of course he wants this trend to continue, but he thinks that it will also depend on whether future movies have the same luck and opportunity to be loved by Japanese audiences. Playing one of the "Four Sons of the Walled City" in the film, Terrance Lau Chun Him feels that TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN itself is already a highly watchable movie, with many fight scenes, many scenes representing Hong Kong, and even the relationship between the characters. It tells the story of how two generations protect their homes. All the elements are so cosmopolitan, so he hopes that this work will not just stay in one place. He says, "There are many pictures and documents of the Kowloon Walled City, which have been preserved by many Japanese people; so the Kowloon Walled City is a place with a deep affection for them. At the same time the Kowloon Walled City represents a place in a certain era in Hong Kong, which in many ways reflects the situation of Hong Kong itself. I would like to thank the Japanese audience for loving this story, and I hope that in the future, whether it is the continuation of DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU) or THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG CHEUNG), we can bring you a more exciting, more profound, more moving, and more exciting story to the audience!" Kenny Wong Tak Bun as one of the gang leaders in the film, Tiger, is one of the closest to the archetypal characters in Japan's secondary manga. Wong Tak Bun says that being popular with the Japanese viewers has of course made him very happy. He believes that the reason for the popularity is the rich story background and characters, smooth rhythm of the movie, considerable action and manga feel in the Kowloon Walled City. He says, "So I would like to thank the costume designer Yu Ka On for making every character in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS very prominent." https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/09/AP67a7b9c4e4b062193f607d3f.html [EXPERT OPINION ] USE INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES TO TELL THE STORY OF LOCAL CULTURE News 2025-02-09 04:08:12 News The Hong Kong film market has experienced ups and downs in the past few decades, but the revival of Hong Kong films has not been a smooth road from slogans to substantive progress. Recently, the popular screening of TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) in Japan not only made Japanese audiences re-understand the charm of Hong Kong films, but also brought new inspiration to Hong Kong filmmakers. The success of this film proves that Hong Kong films still have strong vitality and international influence. The film combines a variety of elements to create an intense and heartwarming viewing experience. This inspires Hong Kong filmmakers to have the courage to break through, innovate and explore new ways of expression while adhering to the advantages of genre films. Set against the backdrop of the unique Kowloon Walled City, the film showcases Hong Kong's market culture and historical changes, which arouses the curiosity and resonance of Japanese audiences about Hong Kong. This shows that taking root in local culture, telling a good story with international narrative techniques, and finding their own positioning in the context of globalization is the key for Hong Kong films to go global. The high-quality films represented by TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN have been successful in the international market, and various positive signs in the film market also indicate that Hong Kong films are gradually recovering. Thanks to the efforts of Hong Kong filmmakers, MAD WORLD (YUT LIM MO MING, 2017) in the early years made people see the in-depth exploration of realistic themes by the new generation of directors, and also achieved good social significance. Since IP MAN 4: THE FINALE (2019), Hong Kong films have bloomed with new vitality through innovation in the action scenes and plots that they are good at. RAGING FIRE (2021) also brings a new perspective and narrative to the audience. The Hong Kong film market is gradually diversifying and is no longer limited to traditional police and action films. The excellent works have expanded the influence of Hong Kong films through overseas dissemination, and also brought more resources and opportunities. The success of TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN has injected a shot in the arm for Hong Kong films, but there is still a long way to go for the revival of Hong Kong films. The policies and financial support measures of the HKSAR Government and the Film Development Council will help and encourage more Hong Kong films to be produced and distributed, and promote the development of the film industry. While adhering to local characteristics and embracing globalization, Hong Kong filmmakers continue to explore and innovate, win the recognition of the audience with excellent works, and reproduce the glory of Hong Kong films. Text: Song Zhiqin, Executive Deputy Director of the Film Art Center of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/09/AP67a7b9ade4b062193f607d3c.html HONG KONG AND JAPAN'S FILM CULTURE INFLUENCE EACH OTHER TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN COMBINES GANG AND ACTION ELEMENTS News 2025-02-09 04:07:51 News A Japanese restaurant has launched a "walled barbecued pork rice set" (valued at about HK$103). The movie TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) became a hit in the Japanese market, from the first few small theaters to the current full house and continuous praise. Many publicity campaigns and audience reviews spread on the Internet. Many restaurants have launched barbecued pork rice set menus, which are crowded with Japanese people. They show the profound influence of Hong Kong films on Japanese culture, and also reflecting the strong cultural influence of each other. "This is the real action movie!" "Every fight is super hot, and there is no lull!" These comments are surprising, and the strong reaction of foreign audiences to this Hong Kong film shows that Japanese audiences have a good understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong's local culture. The market's response shows the diversity of cultural exchange. Looking back at the 80s of the last century, Hong Kong movies were all the rage. Japanese and Korean audiences flocked to Hong Kong action movies, especially Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY and the Chow Yun Fat and Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing starred police and gangster movies such as A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK) and ONCE A THIEF (JUNG WAN SEI HOI). Not only did these films have unique action designs, but they had also profoundly influenced Japanese pop culture and cinema, such as the LIKE A DRAGON series of games and Takeshi Kitano's VIOLET COP and HANA- BI. Today, TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN evokes memories of the golden age of Hong Kong films among middle-aged audiences, with many viewers saying that "the charm of Hong Kong action movies is back!" It shows the love and pursuit of Hong Kong films by the Japanese. It is worth mentioning that GHOST IN THE SHELL was first serialized manga by Shirow Masamune in 1989, and the scenes in it are heavily influenced by oriental aesthetics. As a real "three-dimensional slum", the Kowloon Walled City, with its dense buildings and chaotic market ecology, has a similar aesthetic influence to the "cyberpunk" scene in the game, showing the overlap of Japanese and Hong Kong cultures. Known as the "Oriental Demon Cave" in Japan, the Kowloon Walled City is mysterious and fascinating. Coupled with the underworld setting and plenty of action scenes, these elements are also reflected in many Japanese gangster movies such as BATTLES WITHOUT HONOR AND HUMANITY and CROWS ZERO. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS WALLED IN shows successful integrations of these popular elements. The fist-to-flesh movements and exaggerated physical performance in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS complement the violent aesthetics of Japanese gangster films, which is in line with the Japanese audience's preference for hardcore entertainment. Character development and actor charisma are also one of the factors in the success of the film. Many Japanese viewers shared the manga and dolls after watching the movie on social media, especially the love for characters such as Chan Lok Kwan, Shun Yat, and Sei Jai. These anti-hero characters display righteous and tough-guy traits, similar to CITY HUTER or LUPIN III that Japanese audiences are familiar with. The most interesting thing is that the "barbecued pork rice" in the film unexpectedly becomes a hot topic, and even rushes to the hot search on Japanese social platforms. Many Japanese people want to eat barbecued pork rice after watching the movie, which has become a complete movie- watching experience. This is reminiscent of the profound influence of Chinese cuisines such as ramen and shu mai in Japan. Text: Yao Shuhong, film culture commentator https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202502/09/AP67a7b9a5e4b062193f607d39.html 1. 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The police officer in charge of investigating this murder case, Chan Heong Meng, who is seemingly a good policeman and husband, discovers that more than one woman has been killed in a similar manner—the perpetrator is very likely a serial killer. After handing over the clues to Chan Heong Meng, Au Yeung Wai Yip found himself unknowingly entangled in an intricate web of mystery, with danger looming through the thick fog. To prevent the killer from striking the next target, he must rely on his professional detective instincts to turn the tide. A SAMURAI IN TIME d. Junichi Yasuda Makiya Yamaguchi, Norimasa Fuke, Yuno Sakura, Rantaro Mine, Length : 131 mins. Opening June 12 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/P74NEbtI7Hg [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] At the end of the Edo period in Kyoto, during a stormy night a samurai prepares to fight against an opposing clan member, when a flash of lighting hits and when he wakes up to find himself in a different time. He has been transported through time to the present day and the location where he was about to duel is now a film set for jidaigeki TV shows and movies. Still in his samurai cloth es he is mistaken for an extra and immediately thrust into the world of jidaigeki productions. Due to his very 'authentic' look and speech, he starts working on many productions and finds himself playing the role of a "kirareyaku", a swordsman whose job is to die spectacularly on film. YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE d. Cho Young-myoung Jin Young, Dahyun Rating : IIA Length : 103 mins. Opening June 12 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/29jx9We_dlA [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Jin-woo gets caught goofing around during class. As punishment, he is forced to sit in front of class president Sun-ah and be monitored by her. Although Sun-ah is a model student and Jin-woo is a troublemaker, the two grow close. However, they are bad at expressing their feelings. Our first love is about to begin! 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 Perry Wong Chau Sun, Louisa So Yuk Wah George Au Chun Ho @ P1X3L, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Sheena Chan Shu Yan Rating : IIB Length : 84 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 5 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ZT9JS4cjquE 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. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After being raped, Pastor Leung's daughter committed suicide. Years later, when the rapist got released from prison, he joined Leung's church. What will the pastor do? Will he forgive? Or seek revenge? TRAPPED Can : Dai Fung Sat d. Zhang Qi Bai Ke, Xin Baiqing, Geng Le, Yueting Lang, Sun Ning, Li Xiaochuan, Benyu Zhang, Li Haotian, Zuo Jie Zeren, Leon Li, Li Yan, Xue Xuchun, Sabu, Roy Wang, Rebecca Li Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. Opening June 5 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/wjpSzeNVR9o [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The year is 1995. Mangya, A northwestern border town of China has become a ghost town since the once-prosperous mine and border trade shut down. The town has become an island, isolated from the outside world. There is only one police station with three police officers and one gun. XIA Ran, a retired soldier has spent over a decade here. There's a saying that he’s the last survivor of the battlefield but he never talk about his story. Sandstorms hit the town once a year, and a catastrophic, once-in-a-decade sandstorm is forecasted for this year. The storm looms on the horizon; the final transport out of town has long left. In the dead of night, five corpses are tossed into the oil tank in the town's sole gas station. The piercing silence is interrupted by a pack of uninvited guests. However, what frightens XIA Ran more than the murders is that the gas station's tank has been emptied and the town's phone line has been severed. As the sandstorm closes in on Mangya, he realizes that everyone in town has been trapped. Even worse, it seems that some of the town people have their own secrets too... ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL d. Takayuki Tsujimoto Totsuka Yuki, Kaneda Sho, Mizutani Kaho, Koichiro Nishi, Nakayama Shoki, Hinako Tanaka, Naoto Takenaka Rating : I Length : 75 mins. Opening June 5 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dWnKiEhT5SM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Do you have what it takes to be a hero?" It all starts when a mysterious space sage asks Yuma Hize this question. A mysterious man entrusts Yuma with challenges that surpass the limits of his imagination with a stake too high... "Should you fail... you will lose your power as Arc." Protecting Hoshimoto City alongside the SKIP’s members, the bonds of trust created between the members and the contradictory feelings arising from trying to understand the meaning of defeating kaiju... Earning the power of Ultraman placed the weight of these responsibilities upon Yuma. Now, these very burdens are twisted by "Sascal", who manipulates them by sending challenge after challenge toward Yuma. When battling with giant kaiju, an evil alien bent on destruction and a warped dimension where even time itself is distorted. Yuma must confront the ultimate test. Will Arc overcome the greatest challenge yet and protect the future, surpassing the limits of the power of imagination? 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) Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening May 31 2025 in the mainland Trailer : https://youtu.be/kSGEDo7KvTs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Au Yeung Wai Yip is a private detective who has been focusing on missing persons and adultery investigations for many years. One day, he received a "special" commission: the owner of the travel agency had asked him to investigate his girlfriend, who happened to be Au Yeung Wai Yip’s wife. Being a private detective, he is used to looking for the truth with cold eyes for his clients, but he finds it difficult to face the truth about their own marriage. Unable to withstand his inner torment, Au Yeung Wai Yip gave up on another ongoing case - a client's search for his missing fiancée - and went to the hotel to catch the adulterer. Unfortunately, the marriage could not be saved in the end, and the client's fiancée was killed after he left. A seemingly ordinary affair turned into a murderous incident! The police officer in charge of investigating this murder case, Chan Heong Meng, who is seemingly a good policeman and husband, discovers that more than one woman has been killed in a similar manner—the perpetrator is very likely a serial killer. After handing over the clues to Chan Heong Meng, Au Yeung Wai Yip found himself unknowingly entangled in an intricate web of mystery, with danger looming through the thick fog. To prevent the killer from striking the next target, he must rely on his professional detective instincts to turn the tide. J-HOPE TOUR 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING d. HYBE & BIGHIT MUSIC j-hope Opening May 31 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Following its February kickoff in Seoul and spanning across North America and Asia, j-hope's first solo world tour has captivated audiences with 31 concerts in 15 regions. Now, the grand finale of 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' will be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide! Witness the powerful moment of j-hope sharing his hopes, wishes, and dreams with audiences through his debut solo tour. Don't miss this long-awaited opportunity to see 'j-hope on stage'! Experience his electrifying performances, including title tracks from his solo albums - 'MORE', 'Arson', and 'NEURON (with Gaeko, yoonmirae)' - as well as recent releases unveiled during the tour like 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' and 'MONA LISA'! j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in JAPAN will be broadcast live exclusively in cinemas worldwide - experience j-hope's inspiring solo performances on the big screen. DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE d. Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 93 min.s Opening May 30 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] * Yokai x Alien x Occultic Adolescence Story * Original manga over 10 million copies sold * New chapter of the overwhelmingly popular series Momo and Okarun head to Jiji's house, located in a hot spring town, to investigate what happened to Jiji's family. Along the way, Okarun feels sad seeing at how close Momo and Jiji are, but he is drawn to Jiji's good nature. Arriving at Jiji's house in a remote area of the mountains, they immediately enter the house, but there are several figures watching them as they do... * DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye includes a summary of S1 and the first 3 episodes of the S2. FISH MEMORIES d. Chen Hung-I Frederick Lee, Hank Wang, Lavinia, Oscar Chiu Rating : IIB Length : 117 mins. Opening May 29 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Best Cinematography of Golden Horse Awards. Best Actor of Asian Film Festival in Rome. Zi-jie is about to turn 50. On the eve of his birthday, he stops by and picks up a package at a convenience store on his way home. Unexpectedly, the juvenile store clerk serving him, Sean, says softly in his ear, "We share the same birthday!" It is fate that brings two of them together with Zhen, Sean's girlfriend. The ambiguous relationship gradually grows among them. Yet, in the wake of a sudden murder, they become interdependent; they cannot live without one another. However, Sean and Zhen abruptly disappear for no reason, while Zi-jie starts noticing and finding out a suspicious, tricky deception by Sean, unveiling a story scattered like a goldfish's memory about "Love" and "Freedom", "Loss" and "Revenge." WE GIRLS d. Feng Xiaogang Zhao Liying, Lan Xiya, Chuo Ni, Wang Ju, Cheng Xiao, Wang Xiaoyu, Qian Yi Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening May 29 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] Starting off with catastrophic situation in prison, how can a female inmate who has just been released after her sentence manage to live in a tight corner? To buy a cochlear implant worth 200k yuan for her daughter, Gao Yuenxiang took desperate risk and was imprisoned. While being imprisoned then released, she met Heimei, Deng Hong, Hu Ping and Guo Aimei. Despite their different personalities, they all confront life bravely. Refusing to yield to their fates, they support each other facing the challenges and embrace a positive life together. I WANT TO BE RICH Can : Jo Gor Yau Chin Yun d. Ram Ling Chi Man Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michelle Lim (Han Xiao Ai), Ng Siu Hin, Chris Tong Binyu, Ah Ya , Law Kar Ying, Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Mimi Choo Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening February 6 2025 in Malaysia Opening May 29 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Success in business, having a happy family, and being a rich one are what most people wish for. This is also the wish of the young man A- Hwa! Those who are hardworking, responsible and know how to be grateful will surely be rich and become wealthy! FURERU Can : Sum Ji Jook Pung d. Tatsuyuki Nagai Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 107 mins. Opening May 29 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Aki, Ryo, and Yuta are childhood friends who grew up on the same small island. Now 20 years old, the trio remains inseparable as they begin their new lives together in Tokyo. With them is "Fureru," a mysterious creature they brought from their hometown. Through an ability akin to telepathy, Fureru helps them connect despite their differing personalities and preferences. By touching each other, they can hear each other's inner voices—a secret only the three of them share. However, a certain incident reveals Fureru's hidden power, shaking the foundation of their friendship in unexpected ways. GINTAMA ON THEATER 2D KINTAMA-HEN d. Fujita Yoichi Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Opening May 29 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dUKsQ7bWVDA [ EMPEROR CINEMA ] Get ready for an uproarious adventure as *Gintama: The Movie 2D - Kintama - hen* hits Hong Kong theatres! In this hilariously chaotic installment of the beloved Gintama series, the Yorozuya gang faces their most absurd crisis yet -- when a golden-haired impostor named Kintoki (a.k.a. "Kintama") replaces Gintoki and claims to be the true protagonist! With the entire world bizarrely convinced that Kintoki was always the hero, Gintoki must fight to reclaim his place as the real "Silver Soul." Packed with the series’ signature blend of razor - sharp parody, over-the-top action, and heartfelt moments, Kintama-hen delivers a side-splitting satire of shounen tropes while staying true to Gintama's unrivaled charm. SOUL OF SOIL d. Yen Lan-Chuan Documentary Rating : IIA Length : 143 mins. Opening May 25 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Two determined individuals from a small town in southern Taiwan. A- ren, who leaves his high-paying job to create organic compost, removing plastic tirelessly. Brother An-ho tends his jujube farm naturally, seeing farming as a way of life. Yet, nature is intangible and relentless, as is the struggle between idealism and reality. These two men earnestly pursue their dreams and cultivate the soil. Is it hope, or just a naive daydream? UNTOLD d. Roderick Cabrido Jodi Sta. Maria, Juna Karlos Labajo Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening May 25 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Vivian Vera has always been in the public eye, creating media content that catapults her to become one of the country's most influential personalities. However, her success is built on lies and manipulation, leaving a trail of ruined lives. As Vivian’s past catches up with her, she faces terrifying consequences as the horrors of her deceit come to light, threatening to destroy her life and career. GIRLS ON WIRE Can : Seung Fei Dik Nui Hai d. Vivian Qu Liu Haocun, Vicky Chen (Wen Qi), Zhang Youhao, Zhou You, Peng Jing Rating : IIB Length : 115 mins. Opening May 22 2025 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] Cousins Tian Tian and Fang Di were raised like sisters until family struggles pushed them apart. Fang Di moves away to work as a stuntwoman in China’s largest film studios to clear her family's debts. Tian Tian remains behind, left to deal with her father's addiction, and falls prey to the local mafia. Forced to escape to the big city, Tian Tian seeks out her cousin. Thrown together against their will and pursued by the mob, they will need to combine their strength and resilience to escape a dramatic fate that threatens to consume them both. UNREACHABLE Can : Dan Si Dik Sai Gai d. Nobuhiro Doi Suzu Hirose, Hana Sugisaki, Kaya Kiyohara Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening May 8 2025 (Preview) Opening May 22 2025 [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] Three young women live together in an old house in a corner of Tokyo. They are not related by blood, but they have been bound together by a strong bond for 12 years. They care about each other and spend their own ordinary days together. The matter of unrequited love arises for them that they can't tell anyone. 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), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gao Yuanyuan, Alex To Tak Wai, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Lowell Lo Koon Ting, Nikki Jiang Peiyao Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Zulian Kamk Kwok Leung, Lo Hoi Pang, Lau Wing, Carl Ng Ka Lung, Lloyd Hutchinson, Danny Summer Length : 137 mins. Opening December 2021 (Postponed) Opening May 17 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening Site : https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/sons-of-the-neon-night-feng-lin-huo-shan/ [ 78TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ] Set in a snow-struck and surreal Hongkong, the film opens with gunmen aimlessly shooting in the over-crowded neon-lit downtown area. A series of seeming accidents lead to with the chairman of a pharmaceutical group, and secretive god father of illegal drug trade, killed in an explosion of the hospital he was detained. The city is in chaos, the police paralysed and the family businesses in turmoil. The youngest son, determined to break from the family’s disreputable past, will be the natural successor only if his fugitive elder brother and his deceased father's followers present no hurdles. The film's Chinese title, Feng (Wind) Lin (Forrest) Huo (Fire) Shan (Mountain) originates from the military classic, Sun Tzu's The Art of War. In Sons of the Neon Night, family is the ultimate battlefield. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening 2021 Opening May 15 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_gsBE33wH3A Trailer 2 : https://youtu.be/7-9ERDrkRZ0 WHERE THE RIVER FLOWS d. Donnie Lai Cheun-Yu Berant Zhu, Julia Wu, Chang Shih, Hsiu-shen Liang, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Jack Yao Chun-Yao, Angel Lee, Pan Yichun, Zhan Huai-Yun FOX HUNT Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Duan Yihong Opening May 15 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] Adapted from a real case! 17.4 billion yuan of the people's hard- earned money vanished overnight! The fraudster fled abroad with the money, turning life-saving funds into overseas mansions and pension savings into casino chips! Dai Yichen,the Shanghai-based mastermind of a massive financial fraud who has been on the run for seven years, resurfaces in Paris, France. Chinese economic crime detective Ye Jun leads the "Fox Hunt Team" on a cross-border mission to recover the stolen assets. The former swindler, who embezzled billions of yuan, has now ascended to the overseas high society, while the life savings of tens of thousands of people have been completely destroyed, leading to ruined families and countless tragedies. The flow of the illicit funds remains a mystery, with street chases, human bombs, and traps set by villains at every turn -- each step is a struggle for survival! When the hunter becomes the hunted, can the Fox Hunt Team make a comeback against all odds? A hundred-million-yuan fraud, a cross- border manhunt! 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? KAIJU NO. EIGHT: MISSION RECON d. Tomomi Kamiya, Shigeyuki Miya Japanese Animation Length : 120 mins. Opening May 15 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force... when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina's side. But when mysterious intelligent Kaiju attack a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation... (Hoshina's Day Off) A day off... a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction... 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 Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. 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. UNREACHABLE Can : Dan Si Dik Sai Gai d. Nobuhiro Doi Suzu Hirose, Hana Sugisaki, Kaya Kiyohara Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening May 8 2025 (Preview) Opening May 22 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AufCp-U_zZI [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] Three young women live together in an old house in a corner of Tokyo. They are not related by blood, but they have been bound together by a strong bond for 12 years. They care about each other and spend their own ordinary days together. The matter of unrequited love arises for them that they can't tell anyone. THE RED ENVELOPE d. Chayanop Boonprakob Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), Krit Amnuaydechkorn (PP Krit) Rating : IIA Length : 128 mins. Opening May 8 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/IcCFKQWc_Jc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hot-Blooded Line Man Menn accidentally stumbles upon a mysterious ghost marriage red envelope belonging to the gay man Titi, unexpectedly entering into a supernatural marriage contract. Menn, who tries to annul the marriage, finds himself transformed into a living hellish black king, and to save his life, he reluctantly agrees to the marriage. However, in order to regain his "single" status and free himself from Titi, Menn decides to team up with his "ghost husband" to investigate the truth behind Titi's death, hoping to help him rest in peace and be reincarnated. Thus begins a journey filled with laughter and tears, leading to madness... [ 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. ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT WILL TO POWER] IN CINEMAS Length : 127 min. Opening May 7 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A journey towards the light begins again! In January 2024, ATEEZ's grand world tour concert "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER" kicked off in Seoul, sweeping through Japan, North America, Europe, and more with unstoppable momentum. This thrilling prologue will now be reborn on the big screen. From extraordinary performances of iconic hit songs like "The Real (Light Ver.)," "Crazy Form," "Say My Name," and "Guerrilla," to solo performances that showcase each member's unique charm, ATEEZ's overwhelming power will be fully displayed in theatres. With heart-stirring performances and explosive energy, ATEEZ's global journey will shine brightly in an unprecedented way in cinemas. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening May 8 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. TOMORROW X TOGETHER: HYPERFOCUS IN CINEMA d. KYUNGKUK KIM YEONJUN, SOOBIN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, HUENINGKAI Rating : I Length : 42 mins. Opening May 1 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A thrilling new journey with TOMORROW X TOGETHER! Get ready for a more immersive experience beyond the original excitement. With the wide SCREENX screens and realistic 4DX effects, fans will feel like they're truly at the concert. This concert, a special gift for fans, features popular songs like "Sugar Rush Ride" and "Deja Vu" along with TOMORROW X TOGETHER's amazing performances and unique charms, right in front of your eyes on the big screen! TOMORROW X TOGETHER : HYPERFOCUS IN CINEMA The journey towards tomorrow begins with you, once again! BEL AMI d. Geng Jun Xu Gang, Zhang Zhiyong, Chen Xuanyu, Wang Qing Rating : III Length : 117 mins. Opening April 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Inside a cold and lonely city comes a tale of love - from an over-the- top love story between two middle-aged men to a pair of female lovebirds struggling to meet their parents' expectations by marrying men. In a world built upon transactional relationships, finding true love proves challenging, especially for the marginalized. Director Geng Jun leverages his dark humor to examine the challenges faced by homosexuals in a patriarchal society, and tells a story of warmth in finding oneself in a black-and-white world that belongs to their community. Best Leading Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Audience Choice Award at Golden Horse Awards. 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 Ga 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 Lay Zhang, Li Luo An, Vivenne Tien, Zhang Ruonan, Huang Yao Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening April 24 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Deaf Xiao Ma and his daughter Mumu rely on each other for companionship. The little "big sister" Mumu serves as the family's pillar—bridging communication between her father and the outside world, helping him secure work and earn a living. However, as Mumu grows older, she must integrate into the hearing world, and their inseparable life is about to be disrupted. Just then, a criminal syndicate that specifically preys on the deaf sets its sights on Xiao Ma. Desperate to protect his daughter, he is gradually lured step by step into the abyss of crime... 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. [ 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), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gao Yuanyuan, Alex To Tak Wai, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Wilsom Lam Chun Yin Lowell Lo Koon Ting, Nikki Jiang Peiyao Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Zulian Kamk Kwok Leung, Lo Hoi Pang, Lau Wing, Carl Ng Ka Lung, Lloyd Hutchinson, Danny Summer Length : 137 mins. Opening December 2021 (Postponed) Opening May 17 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening Site : https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/sons-of-the-neon-night-feng-lin-huo-shan/ [ 78TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ] Set in a snow-struck and surreal Hongkong, the film opens with gunmen aimlessly shooting in the over-crowded neon-lit downtown area. A series of seeming accidents lead to with the chairman of a pharmaceutical group, and secretive god father of illegal drug trade, killed in an explosion of the hospital he was detained. The city is in chaos, the police paralysed and the family businesses in turmoil. The youngest son, determined to break from the family’s disreputable past, will be the natural successor only if his fugitive elder brother and his deceased father's followers present no hurdles. The film’s Chinese title, Feng (Wind) Lin (Forrest) Huo (Fire) Shan (Mountain) originates from the military classic, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. In Sons of the Neon Night, family is the ultimate battlefield. 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 September 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 21 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 5 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. ME AND ROBOCO THE MOVIE d. Akitaro Daichi Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 64 mins. Opening June 13 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/gjWBeAJDOEQ [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A sudden, ominous premonition strikes—no, wait, it’s actually a warning signal from the knees of the custom-made maid, Roboco. It's a sign that the everyday comedic anime life of Bon-Bon, an ordinary elementary school student, is about to shatter. Then, one day, a group of individuals who have crossed through rifts in time and space gather together—they are Roboco from vastly different worldlines: a classic battle shonen universe, a hardcore sci-fi action dimension, a Showa-era gag manga reality… in other words, the Roboco of the Multiverse. ORGAN CHILD d. Chieh Shueh Bin Joseph Chang, Moon Lee, Shou Lou, Simon Hsueh Shih Ling, Kenzy Chou, Nine Chen Rating : IIB Length : 108 mins. Opening June 19 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The story begins with the life stream of a murder. Facing the camera, the masked murderer announces, "You're the next one!" The seemingly true video suddenly becomes the real life in the far distance. With the life stream and human organ trafficking issues, the film depicts the cold-bloodiness of the society caused by objectification. Although the life stream is brutal, the blood and tear and the self-willed paternal love of the avenger are hidden behind the story. He fights against the criminal network consisting of money, power and violence. To the eyes of some powerful people, human beings are seen as objects, existing only for them to earn huge profits by trafficking organs. Those human beings are called "organ donors". The rhythm of the film is fast. The story is very entertaining with continuous twists and turns. The protagonist of the film is Zhang Qi-mao played by Joseph Zhang, whose daughter went missing when she was three months old. It is suspected that she was stolen by a child abduction group. His wife killed herself because of her guiltiness. He went into investigation but was framed and put into jail. When he got out, he found that her daughter has been stolen by a human organ trafficking group and become an organ donor whose heart was taken away. He has been in a rage and begun to use violence to seek a revenge. However, he realizes that her daughter might be alive. Therefore, he tries to rescue her from the huge criminal group. How can the father and daughter escape from the destiny of being controlled? HI FIVE d. KANG HYOUNGCHUL YOO AHIN, RA MIRAN, LEE JAEIN, AHN JAEHONG, KIM HIEWON, OH JUNGSE, PARK JINYOUNG Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening June 19 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/yHjlUhwZDWk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The five ordinary people, who developed their superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a previously superpowered being, fighting against another psychic, who also gained the power through transplant and covets their powers. YADANG: THE SNTICH d. Hwang Byeng-Gug Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-joon, Ryu Kyung-soo, Chae Won-Bin Length : 122 mins. Opening June 19 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/REBgyAkKXMw 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) Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening April 10 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening June 19 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In conservative Malaysia, the mere existence of a baby hatch remains a whispered taboo, condemned by the rising tide of social conservatism that brands it as an enabler of moral decay. Lai Sum, Fatimah, Kam, and Nurul, committed employees of a Kuala Lumpur baby hatch, navigate a maze of societal opposition to empower women from diverse backgrounds grappling with the complex notion of bodily autonomy. As Ramadan ends, a dire situation unfolds when Siew Man, an underage girl, teeters on the brink of a life-altering decision – abortion. Lai Sum endeavours to rescue her from the depths of despair. However, her well-intentioned intervention unwittingly entangles them both in the perilous currents of theocratic and patriarchal forces, threatening to dictate their fates. [ 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 PARADISE OF THORNS d. Naruebet Kuno Jeff Satur, Engfa Waraha, Seeda Puapimon, Keng Harit Buayoi, Pongsakorn Mettarikanon Opening June 19 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OKEOeNP6pt0 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 21 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. THE VISIT: ART SCHOOL MUSCIAL 2.0 (WORK-IN-PROGRESS) (ON SCREEN) (MOVIE MOVIE: LIFE IS ART 2025) d. Edward Lam Yik Wah, Kenneth Yuen Kam Lun, Darwin Ng Ka Yin Wang Hung-yuan, Lu Chia-hsin, Margaret Cheung Kwok Wing, Huang Ren-jie, Chao Yi-lan, Rebecca Yip Lai Ka, Jordan Cheng Kwan Chi, Oscar Chuk Ka Lok, Chan Ying-ying, Gabriel Lo Hei Yin Length : 134 mins. Opening June 21 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I will come to see you again." In 2014, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai made a heartfelt promise in Art School Musical. A decade later, Edward Lam Dance Theatre presented a work-in-progress sequel, Art School Musical 2.0: The Visit. This performance features the original seven cast members—Wang Hung-yuan, Lu Chia-hsin, Margaret Cheung, Huang Ren- jie, Chao Yi-lan, Rebecca Yip, and Jordan Cheng—alongside three new actors, Oscar Chuk, Chan Ying-ying, and Gabriel Lo. The show thoughtfully combines elements of a 'concert' and a 'reunion,' shifting focus from the dramatic aspects of the original musical to enhance its musicality. It offers fresh interpretations of ten songs from Art School Musical. Set in a youthful art museum that exists in memory rather than on stage, Liang and Zhu return years later to honor their promise, exploring themes of love, life, and the future. Shot in JUNE 2024, Art School Musical 2.0: The Visit (Work-in- progress) (On Screen) is presented as a visual representation of the stage production, filmed from various angles and edited for the cinema, aiming to recreate this romantic and poignant musical experience on the big screen. Director: Edward Lam (Theatre), Kenneth Yuen (On-screen), Darwin Ng (On-stage Images), Ho Ting-wai (Live Cinematographer) *21.06 (Sat), 2:00pm | PE Post-screening sharing guest: Edward Lam Artistic Director, Edward Lam Dance Theatre THIS IS HIM (CAN'T BE ANYONE LESE) d. Shinsuke Yanagi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 82 mins. Opening June 26 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iRuBAStDCCs DEAR BLACK SHEEP Can : Gau Woon Lai Muk Lit : Exchange Gift d. Mitch Lin Bowie Tsang Rating : I Length : 114 mins. Opening June 30 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "Is cancer a gift?" "What? This question makes people very uneasy..." The forte of Bowie Tsang, the protagonist of this film, lies in "communication." In addition to giving lectures and online lessons and publishing books, she is an experienced television presenter and an award ceremony host active in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. Since 2018, as many of her family and friends and even the doctor she trusts the most have been diagnosed with cancer, Bowie cannot stop herself asking a profound question, "Cancer, how on earth should I face you?" Of course, Bowie knows cancer cells are the cells of your own body, and they are just like your own family, but she cannot understand why your own family would want to take your life. Doesn't it sound so contradictory? Eventually, this question led her to a six-year-long search for the answers, and she documented several moving stories in her Vlog along the way. Apart from the conventional Western medical treatment, Bowie experienced and explored different fields, including the scientization of traditional Chinese medicine, how the Chinese and Western medicine complement each other, the alternative medicine university in Seattle and mind-body integrative medicine. In the end, Bowie gained an understanding from her sister-in-law and received a gift that allowed her to communicate with cancer - medicine for the mind. 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? 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. HYBE CINEMA NORAEBANG (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) d. Sanggeun Park (gram) BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, TWS, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, KATSEYE Length : 80 mins. Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Sing and enjoy K-pop like never before. HYBE CINEMA NORAEBANG invites you to join the party in an interactive experience where you can sing your heart out to the songs of your favorite artists including BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, ILLIT and KATSEYE. Inspired by popular Korean noraebangs, this cinema experience will allow you to unleash your inner star and live the NORAEBANG phenomenon in a unique and exciting setting. Broadway Cinemas will exclusively present HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA, showcasing concert movies of HYBE's most iconic artists on the big screen for 4-days, featuring the most exciting concerts, performances, and experiences from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting event! ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR [FATE] (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) ENHYPEN Length : 74 mins. Opening July 10 2205 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] For ENGENEs, this is the opportunity to relive ENHYPEN's incredible world tour FATE. Since their powerful debut, ENHYPEN has captured hearts with their music and flawless choreography. The FATE tour included performances at stadiums and arenas around the world, highlighting their rapid rise in the K-pop scene. Don't miss this chance to see ENHYPEN on the big screen, recreating the intensity of their world tour. Broadway Cinemas will exclusively present HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA, showcasing concert movies of HYBE's most iconic artists on the big screen for 4-days, featuring the most exciting concerts, performances, and experiences from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting event! TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR [ACT : SWEET MIRAGE] (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) TOMORROW X TOGETHER Length : 78 mins. Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Experience TOMORROW X TOGETHER's second world tour and dive in the sweetness and excitement of their concert ACT : SWEET MIRAGE. This tour, which began in March 2023, took TOMORROW X TOGETHER to stages around the world, including the United States, Japan, and Southeast Asia. MOA will be able to enjoy the energy, creativity, and performances that have led TOMORROW X TOGETHER to conquer global stages, now in a unique cinema experience. Broadway Cinemas will exclusively present HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA, showcasing concert movies of HYBE's most iconic artists on the big screen for 4-days, featuring the most exciting concerts, performances, and experiences from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting event! SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) SEVENTEEN Length : 80 mins. Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] SEVENTEEN shined like never before on their world tour, with 29 shows in 21 cities, including an unforgettable kickoff in Seoul. The BE THE SUN tour marked a milestone in the group’s career, highlighting their growth and global popularity. The concerts included performances at iconic venues such as the Tokyo Dome and the Philippine Arena, where they became the first K-pop act to perform. Relive every note, dance, and emotion of SEVENTEEN in this electrifying cinematic experience. Broadway Cinemas will exclusively present HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA, showcasing concert movies of HYBE's most iconic artists on the big screen for 4-days, featuring the most exciting concerts, performances, and experiences from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting event! BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) BTS Length : 77 mins. Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Relive the online event that brought ARMY from around the world together. This concert, held in October 2020, was an unprecedented virtual spectacle with a production eight times larger than their previous online concert. BTS performed songs from their albums MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA and MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 across four giant stages, delivering an impressive visual and musical experience. Now, this extraordinary production hits the big screen to relive one of BTS' most iconic moments. Broadway Cinemas will exclusively present HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA, showcasing concert movies of HYBE's most iconic artists on the big screen for 4-days, featuring the most exciting concerts, performances, and experiences from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting event! DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE: ONE-EYED FLASHBACK d. Katsuya Shigehara Japanese Animation Length 110 mins. Opening July 17 2025 DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S ART WORLD TALES d. Yukiyo Teramoto Japanese Animation Rating : I Opening July 24 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YhJQszTQNh4 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMA ] Set in the magnificent world of medieval Europe depicted in paintings. Doraemon and his friends jump into the "world of the painting" joined by Claire and her friends Milo and Chai as they emabark on a great adventure! GACHIAKUTA Japanese Animation Opening July 24th 2025 OMNISCIENT READER: THE PROPHECY d. Kim Byung-Wo Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min Ho, Chae Soo-bin, NANA, Jisoo, Shin Seung-ho, Opening July 31st 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The apocalyptic world depicted in a novel has become reality. And only I know how this novel ends! Kim Dok-ja, an ordinary man in his 20s, is the only reader of an obscure web novel titled “Ways to Survive the Apocalypse”. Having started reading in his school days, after 10 years of serialization the novel's conclusion is finally published, and Kim, not liking the ending, writes an angry letter to the author, calling it "the worst novel ever". After sending the letter, the apocalyptic world of the novel suddenly becomes reality, and the novel’s omnipotent hero Yu Jung-hyeok appears before Kim. As the only person who knows how to survive in this world, Kim and his companions rescue Yu Jung-hyeok and strive to save the world by writing his own, new ending. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUBKABE DANCERS d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Opening August 8 2025 DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -- THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE d. Haruo Sotozki Japanese Animation Opening August 14 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VLJBajBomL0 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps' highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites. MEASURE IN LOVE Can : Ta Nin Ta Yut Lit : His Year Her Day d. Benny Kung Siu Ping Greg Hsu Kuang-Han, Angela Yuen Lai Lam Opening October 3 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bODy46rg8Tk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Measure in Love is set in the universe where a massive earthquake has divided the world into Aurora Zone and Evergreen Zone, and the "Wall of Gravity" standing in the middle of the sea distorts time and gravity differently on both sides. One day in Aurora Zone equals one year in Evergreen Zone. When Ann-Jean from the Aurora Zone meets Tato from the Evergreen Zone, can their love break through the irresistible fate of time differences? --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JEFF CHANG "OUR STORY" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, October 18 2025 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 338, 228, 168, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/jeff-chang-sf TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00624B9C921EE0 San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1623 * JEFF CHANG "OUR STORY" CONCERT IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME: Saturday October 4 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Theater at MSG, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY TICKET PRICES: $98, $128, $188, $228, $338, $388 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/jeff-chang-new-york TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/ * JEFF CHANG "OUR STORY" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME : Saturday September 27 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Las Vegs 3799 S. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday June 8 2025 10 THE DUMPLING QUEEN d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Zhu Yawen, Ben Yuen Fu Wah 9 THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME d. Wes Anderson Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, 8 BRING HER BACK d. Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Sora Wong, 7 DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE d. Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora Japanese Animation 6 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON d. Dean DeBlois Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd 5 FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES d. Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stein Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd 4 VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH 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 3 BALLERINA d. Len Wiseman Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, 2 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING d. Christopher McQuarrie Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett 1 LILO AND STITCH d. Dean Fleischer Camp Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Mangussen, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Kaipo Dudoit, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, Jason Scott Lee English Voice: Chris Sanders, Hannah Waddingham, ----- VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH AKA : THE SIN OF UNFORGIVENESS Rating : IIB 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 5 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. DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE Rating : IIA Length : 93 min.s Opening May 30 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] * Yokai x Alien x Occultic Adolescence Story * Original manga over 10 million copies sold * New chapter of the overwhelmingly popular series Momo and Okarun head to Jiji's house, located in a hot spring town, to investigate what happened to Jiji's family. Along the way, Okarun feels sad seeing at how close Momo and Jiji are, but he is drawn to Jiji's good nature. Arriving at Jiji's house in a remote area of the mountains, they immediately enter the house, but there are several figures watching them as they do... * DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye includes a summary of S1 and the first 3 episodes of the S2. THE DUMPLING QUEEN Rating : I 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. 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