From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (June 19 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. Tang Chia (Tong Kai) who passed away on June 24th at age 88 B. Stephen Chow Sing Chi who celebrates his birthday on June 22nd C. Michelle Reis (Lee Ka Yan) who celebrates her birthday on June 20th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2025/06/23) The Chan Tai Lee directed, Patrick Tam Yiu Man (Ah Tam), Locker Lam Ka Hei, Ying Chi Yuet (Little Cat) and Mark Cheng Ho Nam starred movie FIGHT FOR TOMORROW (PING MING SAM LONG) received a total of about HK$ 360,000 over two days of release (as of the 22nd), and its box office was in trouble. Ah Tam also kept thanking the audience. Seeing the audience praising his wonderful performance, he could not help but cry when he sang the theme song of the movie on stage. Everyone contributed to the movie on their own to fight film's cold winter period. Ah Tam and Locker played father and son who swim against the tide and fight for their ideals during the novel coronavirus pandemic in FIGHT FOR TOMORROW; the reality was the same as the two admitted that their acting careers have been bumpy. Locker has thought about giving up because he has had few performance opportunities and unable to support his parents. He planned to go on a working holiday to find another way out. Ah Tam had a mid-life crisis after stepping into his 50s, as he could no longer play the young role, and his turn has not yet arrived for the old ones. However he has not considered giving up, and he understood that letting go would lead to an opportunity for a turnaround. Ah Tam and Locker worked together for the first time. In order to establish chemistry they met many times in advance to get to know each other. They joked that they rarely talked when they met in order to devote themselves to their roles. Ah Tam said that this was the first time in his film career when he met and communicated with the co-star before the start of filming. Because the film told the story of the two generations desperately going against the current in the days of ever-changing pandemic, and it also involved the relationship between father and son, basically they had to support each other and the roles were equally important. "In addition to talking about movies, we also share things other than movies, such as music preferences. Locker also talked about how to operate an online channel and increase popularity through social platforms, which opened my eyes." The movie release ran in the cold winter of the film industry, when theaters have closed one after another; the audience's intention to enter has declined, affecting the box office results. Ah Tam thought that worrying would be in vain, and the only way was to attend audience appreciation events and promote hard. Both of them were desperate in the play, fighting for their ideals. In real life they are also working hard for their careers, but the 56-year-old Ah Tam recalled that he encountered a bottleneck in the early days of "enlistment". "I couldn't play the young role and the old role has not yet come to me, which was a bit consistent with my character Shek Sam Long in the film. Mid-life crisis has appeared, but I am not as obsessed with the past as the character. I can absolutely let go, I wouldn't be drowning in the past. However adapting takes time, fortunately adjustment only took two years. At this time I just happened to run into FIGHT. It turns out that I can master the role of a father. I am very happy to be praised, which proves that years of hard work have not been in vain". Locker entered the industry in 2016 with WEEDS ON FIRE (DIM NG BO), felt that the results were not as expected. He also thought about giving up at a low point. Only when he ran into FIGHT FOR TOMORROW did he land in the lead. "The past 10 years has had its ups and downs. I wanted to try different genres and roles at the beginning of my career, hoping to be seen but the results have been different from what I expected. My show business career has been iffy, without too many opportunities to perform. When I got into the business I promised my family that I would be able to not only take care of myself during the period but also cover family expenses. Just when I wanted to take a break from the entertainment industry and plan to go on a working holiday to think about my future, someone asked me to make an online video. The exaggerated performance attracted the director, which made me regain the opportunity to make movies. I felt that I was useful, working on the actor job like and be able to make a living." Locker said that he liked acting, but felt that he was born at the wrong time. The opportunities have indeed decreased during the cold winter of the film industry, but he understood that many things were predestined. He could only find other performances. "I have been lucky in the past few years. I have had the opportunity to perform in stage plays and have been appreciated. This year I have again participated in stage plays, and the most important thing is to get to work. As I wait for the opportunity I discover other interests, so I form a soccer team with (Carlos) Chan Ka Lok and others. Although it is amateur in nature, but we train with a coach every week and will sign up for competitions to prevent myself from becoming decadent and negative." Director Chan Tai Lee posted on social platforms due to the box office emergency, saying that the scripting, casting and filming of FIGHT FOR TOMORROW were all parts under his control. The film was his personal "local film social experiment", the content of which was an increasingly polarized world in all aspects and encouraged the repair of broken relationships; The general environment has been more difficult after the pandemic quarantine was lifted in Hong Kong, through this film he presented an energy bar to everyone. "I believe that under the guard of 'goodness', as long as everyone does their jobs well, the general environment will improve step by step. This kind of cliché might give people goosebumps, and might often be criticized as preaching; all of which are all important elements of my formula this time." Chan Tai Lee lamented that the box office was not under his control, so he hoped that through the post more people would buy tickets to watch FIGHT FOR TOMORROW. He also welcomed the audience who loved the film to call for more public support for the film at the cinemas. * (2025/06/23) The famous martial arts coordintor and veteran artist Suet Nei's husband, Tang Chia (Tong Kai, originally named Wong Tong) fell to his death yesterday afternoon at the junction of Austin Road and Pine Hill Road in Tsim Sha Tsui at the age of 88. No suicide note was found at the scene, and the cause of death was pending an autopsy. Reportedly Tong Kai and lived in a unit in Jordan with his wife Suet Nei and their son. Suet Nei has recently been hospitalized with pancreatic cancer, and Tong Kai was suspected of being unhappy because of his wife's illness. Around 5pm today, the police received a report that a man had fallen to his death from above at the junction of Austin Road and Pine Hill Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. According to the preliminary investigation by the police, the 88-year-old deceased male surnamed Wong fell from the roof of a building at the above address and died on the spot. The police did not find any suicide note at the scene, and the cause of death was pending an autopsy. Reportedly Suet Nei recently needed to be hospitalized due to pancreatic cancer, and Tong Kai was suspected of being unhappy because of his wife's illness. The media contacted Chin Kar Lok about Tong Kai's death, and Kar Lok replied that he did not know the reason for Tong Kai's suicide. Everything would be better left for Tong Kai's family to announce, and the Stuntmen Association would try to get an understanding as soon as possible. If any help would be needed, the association would definitely help. Bowie Wu Fung was surprised to hear about Tong Kai, and instead asked the reporter what happened. He said, "We have been friends for decades, but we have not contacted each other much in recent years. Why would this happen?" Anita Tam Shuk Ying has been in contact with Suet Nei from time to time. She said that before the New Year she also had tea with Tong Kai and Suet Nei. Brother Kai has been sick in recent years but was very positive. He said that he had to watch what he ate and did not eat much at tea last time. The 88-year-old Tong Kai was formerly known as Wong Tong. He was Chang Cheh's official martial arts director in the 1960s, directed the movies SHAOLIN PRINCE (SIU LUM CHUEN YUN), SHAOLIN INTRUDERS (SAM CHONG SIU LUM) and LIGHTNING FISTS OF SHAOLIN (HUNG KUEN DAI SI) in the 1980s and later joined TVB as a martial arts director. He was a disciple of Yuen Woo Ping's father Yuen Siu Ping, while working on THE DARK HEROINE MU LANHUA he met his wife Suet Nei. Tong Kai's wife Suet Nei was a popular star in the Cantonese film era. The two had two sons. They once eased out of the entertainment industry and moved to Canada, but later returned to Hong Kong. Tong Kai and Suet Nei had a deep love. Married for more than half a century, they were a model couple in the circle. When Suet Nei later came back to work on TV series, Tong Kai was the "tag-along husband" as he accompanied her in and out of the set. Because Suet Nei found that a genetic disease has affected her ears in the 80s, she was completely deaf in one ear and needed to wear hearing aids. Tong Kai was worried about the inconveniences his wife would face alone outside, hence he constantly stood guard and served as his wife's personal hearing aid. Whenever Tong Kai went to the set with his wife, he would prepare soup lovingly every time. They were inseparable as he accompanied her to work and took good care of her. Suet Nei once said in an interview that her personality was sassy, fortunately she had a significant other who spoiled her. Her husband would always give in during arguments, for which she was grateful inside. Suet Nei announced her official retirement in 2020 due to poor health. Around 9 AM on the 24th, Tong Kai's song and three female friends and family members arrived at the Kwai Chung public mortuary for the body identification process. They solemnly left after a hour. His son did not comment when asked about his father's passing, as he turned around and left in a vehicle. Reportedly Suet Nei has recently suffered from pancreatic cancer and needs to be hospitalized long term for treatment. Earlier, Tong Kai had revealed to his son that he was unhappy and hoped to die with his wife Suet Nei. Allegedly before the incident he was preparing to sign a will, and there was a relevant document left in his residence. The preliminarily belief was that he had committed suicide due to the emotional impact of his wife's serious illness. In August last year the couple appeared together in public. They met friends at that time and behaved as usual. One of the works he was the most proud of was the design of a blade that could rotate 360 degrees for the actor Ti Lung in THE MAGIC BLADE (TIN NGAI. MING YUET. DOH) to match his title of "the fastest blade in the world" in the film. Ti Lung was shocked by the death of his former colleague. "What a shock, so painful! He and I were colleagues and neighbors when I was younger......He took good care of me when he was working, and he was a very responsible person. Whether it was family, career, or friends he did everything to its fullest......I can only say that the flowers may bloom again one day, but people won't see each other again. Have a safe journey." Tong Kai's disciple John Chiang Dai Wai posted photos with Tong Kai, Lau Kar Leung and Chang Chen. "My three most important masters in this lifetime have already passed on without me." Chiang Dai Wai joined Shaw's in 1966 and became a member of Tong Kai's stunt team. Because of the martial art action in GOLDEN SWALLOW (GUM YIN JI) he caught the eyes of big time director Chang Cheh, who made him the lead in THE WANDERING SWORDSMAN (YAU HUP YI). * (2025/06/23) Raymond Wong Ho Yin and Renci Yeung Sze Wing collaborated on the new film BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM), the story of which began with a bizarre extramarital affair mystery case that unexpectedly involved a horrific serial murder. Wong Ho Yin revealed that he mainly engaged in cultivating the mood in the film and had a lot of scenes with Louis Koo Tin Lok, "The plot had me kiss him and also ordered to take jabs at him. In reality it would be very hard to be able to do those to Boss Koo. I sometimes improvised, the director (Jonathan) Li Tsz Chun said that the improvisation did not need to inform Boss Koo in advance. We wanted to start a revolution, and we were not afraid that Boss Koo would not be able to take it." Yeung Sze Wing played a woman who let herself go and played with her feelings. She was the happiest about being able to play opposite Taiwanese actor Liu Kuan Ting because she has always admired his works. She was very excited to work with him, and pointed out that both of them love to eat durian. They would go to eat durian after filming in Malaysia, and begin a durian friendship. However the two did not play a couple in the film, and Yeung Sze Wing even suffered abuse at the hands of Liu Kuan Ting. "I was very happy and willing to suffer his abuse! In one scene I had to look frightened in front of him, but the director yelled cut a few times, saying that there was too much love in my eyes and I needed to put it away. I was tied up like a spring roll and rolled around, but I was very happy!" Recently many young actors have attracted much attention, would they feel threatened? Yeung Sze Wing joked out that just like red wine they had to talk about the year, while Wong Ho Yin pointed out that what he has done, young people might not be able to do it. He would not be afraid. * (2025/06/22) Juno Mak Chun Lung was originally scheduled to hold two "The Album: In the Name of a Father" concerts at the HKCEC in December last year. Due to his bronchitis, they were postponed to take place at AsiaWorld-Expo the night before. The new generation of singers such as MIRROR member Anson Kong (AK), COLLAR member Marf Yau Yin Tung and Wilson Ng Lam Fung were invited as guests, as well as Yan Ng Yat Yan who has already moved to the UK. She and Mak Chun Lung sang RASHOMON in the surprise finale. When Mak Chun Lung sang the last song "I'll Be Waiting in Chernobyl", he said teary eyed, "There's a time for gathering and parting." The film he directed SONS OF THE NEON NIGHTS (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier and had mixed reviews. He believed that the film only had one foreign premiere so far, so it was too early to say anything. He believed that each film has its own life, and his responsibility was to do a good job in post- production. The Hong Kong release date would wait for the distributor to make arrangements. The Mak Chun Lung's film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHTS premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier and received mixed reviews, with some criticizing the complex and incoherent storyline to others praising the outstanding visuals. His confidence in the film has not been dampened, saying that as a filmmaker hearing two different voices was not surprising at all. The film has only made one out-of-town premiere so far, and everything was still early to say. Some pointed out that the film was too long, after editing and condensing the audience felt the film was incoherent and they were unable to understand it. Mak Chun Lung explained, "All the details, secrets and easter eggs are hidden in the film. This movie's storytelling is different from other films. You will have to ask distributors when it will be released in Hong Kong. I believe that every film has its own destiny, and my responsibility is to do the best work in the post-production. When the film is released it is the birth of a life, and I will accompany it." * (2025/06/22) Actor Fish Liew Chi Yu and Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi) became friends because they collaborated on a Malaysian film, and Fish thanked Hui Yan Yi for her encouragement on social networks. "In 2023 I returned to Malaysia to spend a short summer as Lai Sum (Liew Chi Yu) with Siu Man (Hui Yan Yi). I was very, very busy that year, and after flying to Kuala Lumpur my body was quite weak during the filming. With a big outbreak of hives, I often couldn't keep anything down from constant stomach pain." She pointed out that the most important thing about making this film was gaining a friend. "Hui Yan Yi, thank you and Ann for always giving me a lot of encouragement for my low self-esteem, and unabashedly admiring me, which made me feel moved and shy." Coming to Hong Kong from Malaysia for work, returning home to shoot the film meant a lot to Fish. "This film's Hong Kong release means a lot to me, after all I have been here for 13 years. Many people don't know that this actor, who has played big and small roles, is actually a 'foreigner'. This is the first time I have the opportunity to play an authentic Malaysian, so that Hong Kong audiences who are familiar with me can get to know me from another perspective." * (2025/06/21) Anthony Wong Chau Sun yesterday joined Louisa So Yuk Wah, P1X3L members George Au Chun Ho, Summer Chan Chi Huen, directors Jeffrey Lam Sen and Antonio Tam Sin Yeung at the theater to thank the audience for VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI). Having been thanking the audience for several days in a row, Wong Chau Sun said that he was a little tired; but seeing that the audience liked the film and caused a heated discussion on the Internet, he felt that the hard work was worth it. He said, "If you can't forget the film, there would definitely be an echo. It is very rare, so I try to coordinate with the publicity work." So Yuk Wah rarely thanked the audiences in the past, but this time she was happy to because it was not inevitable that the audience was willing to spend money to buy tickets to go to the theater. They wanted to thank the audience with action, and tell the audience "Your support, we have received all of it!" For the box office of more than HK$ 3 million, Wong Chau Sun was not satisfied and looked forward to 10 million. Speaking of the phenomenon that only the audience appreciation screenings would be sold out, Wong Cahu Sun said, "I wouldn't look at this matter from the perspective that I have always had. Whether now it has become a part of the job or passion, I have put aside my personal opinion. Of course I have my own views, but they don't really matter. The whole thing is a change in the market, the world and values. I saw that the team was very attentive this time, so I should be involved." Regarding the cold winter period the Hong Kong film industry is in, Wong Chau Sun joked, "Buy a better down jacket to survive the cold winter. (Are you worried?) I don't get to worry, just face it with a normal heart. Do a good job when you have one, and don't analyze why it has become like this." So Yuk Wah was optimistic about facing the cold winter, believing that everything had a cycle. "Put all things to death and come back to life. Everyone can only do their best now, fighting shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand". Were they not worried about the workload? They joked that they were retirees. ong Cahu Sun described filmmaking as a hobby class, painting was his main job as he planned to open an art exhibition. He said, "I regained my interest in painting earlier, and I think I am a decent painter. I am a Fauvist, I have painted 7 paintings and I plan to open a solo exhibition when I have 30 paintings." So Yuk Wah said that she has been working for many years, and now she should pay more attention to herself, let herself be free. In he process of planting and chatting with the turtle at home, she has learn how to live slowly from being anxious before. Instead she would see and hear even more. * (2025/06/21) Film star Stephen Chow Sing Chi's new work WOMEN SOCCER has been rumored to have completed its production earlier this month, but actually a production wrap was confirmed as the team specifically moved to Hong Kong to start production a few days ago. The team was rumored to be in negotiation with Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park, hoping to add the location to the film in special effects and giving the movie more Hong Kong characteristics! This time the "guests stars" were numerous, as Taiwan's heavenly king Jay Chou also had a great opportunity to work with Chow Sing Chi. Chow Sing Chi announced the launch of the filming plan of WOMEN SOCCER on his birthday on June 22, 2023. Two years later today happened to be his birthday, and he has already reached the post-production of the film; earlier WOMEN was rumored to have wrapped up production at the beginning of the month, but the truth was that a few days ago he secretly brought a team to Hong Kong for the production wrap. Reportedly Chow Sing Chi came to Hong Kong for location shoot because he had a soft spot for King Yin Lei in Mid-Levels East, Hong Kong Island; Declared a monument in 2008, King Yin Lei is a unique blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Because the film crew only had 1 day of filming time, Chow Sing Chi and the team arrived at the location early in the morning. In terms of actors, although actress Sisley Choi Si Bui was a Hong Kong representative, she did not show up that day because her role has been completed in Shenzhen. In addition to the interior scenes, the crew also sent out photography drones to shoot the exterior of the monuments; but due to the unstable weather that day, it often rained heavily. As they once decided to concede, the sky opened up as the team took advantage of the rain stoppage for the aerial shoot. In addition to King Yin Lei, some said that Chow Sing Chi also intended to use special effect methods to add scenes of the new Hong Kong landmark of the Kai Tak Sports Park into the film. They have been working hard to negotiate, and if it would happens the film would be the first film with a scene of Kai Tak Sports Park. In addition to mainland movie stars Lay Zhang Yixing, Dilraba and Zhang Xiaofei, quite a lot of "stars" would also be "guest stars". They included Best Actors and Actresses, the number of "guest stars" should be the most among Chow Sing Chi's movies over the years. However, in order to avoid spoiling the surprise due to leaks, Chow Sing Chi has issued a gag order during filming in Shenzhen. The staff were not allowed to reveal anything, and photography was strictly forbidden on the set. Unfortunately something was overlooked as his social platform unknowingly left "Chow Sing Chi secret code". Reportedly during the preparation of the film when he met with the actors he worked with, he would make interesting short films to share; in turn the "guest stars" were left in the open! Among them Korean star Song Kang-Ho, former "national football" player Zhao Lina, Xu Jiao, etc. have all been confirmed. Also "appearing" on social platforms, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Lam Tsz Chung were also among them. Big names of course would include the Taiwanese music king Jay Chou. Before Chow Sing Chi announced the film, he has already had a heart to heart chat over wine with him. At the time many online coaxed the two to collaborate, Chow Sing Chi also made it clear that he had this idea. As he was preparing to start filming at that time, so the chance of the "Double Chow" combination was quite high! In addition, Taiwanese artist Vaness Wu (Ng Kin Ho) and Singaporean heveanly king JJ Lin have all visited Chow's office to meet with him, and they have all become "guest stars" suspects. Playing the role of "Big Brother" in Stephen Chow Sing Chi's film SHAOLIN SOCCER, Wong Yat Fei became a classic character in Hong Kong films with his "Iron Head Skill" and singing with Chow Sing Chi in the film. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Unfortunately the two had a discord because of the "bottle busting scene" in the film, and Wong Yat Fei once made it clear that they would not work together again. Recently a photo of Wong Yat Fei and Chow Sing Chi on the set has been leaked on the Internet, as many online have shouted "Big Brother is back!" and thought it was a cameo in a new film. However it was confirmed that Wong Yat Fei, who was living in the mainland, was visiting the set in Shenzhen. Although there was no performance, the two were talking happily and the grievances has already evaporated! * (2025/06/20) The Sing Tao New Group Limited organized "2024 Leaders of the Year Awards" presentation ceremony was held last night (20th) to present the "Outstanding Leaders" awards to the elites of the community in five different categories. The film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) team won the award in the category "Sports/Culture/Performing Arts", with the leading actors Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and Philip Ng Wan Lung in attendance to accept the commendation. Goo Jai said that a Hong Kong film team after receiving the honor years after INFERNAL AFFAIRS, which proved the influence of TWILIGHT. This year's "2024 Leaders of the Year Awards" are divided into 5 categories, including "Business/Finance", "Community/Public Affairs/Environmental Conservation", "Education/Professional/Technology and Innovation", "Sports/Culture/Performing Arts" and "Young Entrepreneur". The TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN team won in the "Sports/Culture/Performing Arts" category. Stars Koo Tin Lok, Lam Fung, Ng Wan Lung, along with the film's producer John Chong Ching and co-producer Kinnie Cheung Kit Nei, film company Entertaining Power CEO Chan Law Chiu and Media Asia Film's Vice President (Sales & Distribution) Lo Mei-Sze attended the award ceremony to accept the award together. Also present were wealthy businessman Joseph Lau Luen Hung's wife Lau Chan Hoi Wan (Kimbee). Lin Feng He Chengcheng has been a father three times Goo Jai and Lam Fung said in an interview that they were happy to win the award. Goo Jai saying that a film team last won this award was more than 20 years ago with INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH), which proved that the film TWILIGHT was influential, and even held a film- themed exhibition. Lam Fung hoped that everyone would continue to support the sequels of the film. Speaking of what made an outstanding leader, Goo Jai believed that a leader should be calm, analytic and strategic, and even joked, "I am describing myself!" Lam Fung also praised Goo Jai for being outstanding in all aspects, supporting Hong Kong films, giving opportunities to those in front of and behind the cameras. He hoped to do his part to make even more good movies as an actor. Regarding his onscreen "father" Aaron Kwok Fu Sing becoming a father for the third time, Lam Fung was happy for Sing Sing, praising him for being sharp. He also pointed out that he would work hard. As for the plan to have another baby, he laughed and joked that it would be up to fate. Ng Wan Lung was very happy that TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN won awards one after another. He praised Goo Jai for leading everyone, saying that it was not the first time they worked with each other. He felt that Koo Tin Lok knew what he wanted, and the most important thing was communication. Ng Wan Lung was the happiest to participate in film festivals around the world for TWILIGHT, experience various local cultures, let people know about Hong Kong action films, and hope that more investors would be interested in investing in film. When asked about publicizing his relationship earlier, Ng Wan Lung said with a smile that he and his girlfriend no longer needed to look around anymore when they went out on the streets, and frankly said that he did not want his girlfriend to feel any pressure. The two are more comfortable after publicizing their relationship. The master of ceremonies of the "2024 Leader of the Year" award ceremony for many years, Rabee'a Yeung Lok Ting felt that the event was very meaningful. When asked about the outstanding leader candidate in her mind, she smiled and said that of course it was herself at home. "I feel that I am the CEO at home, and I hope to tell my husband this! Because I handle the affairs of the house and the children by myself, I feel that I have done a great job as an outstanding leader!" She revealed that husband and wife would share the responsibility of taking care of their children. She is responsible for education, and her husband Tim Wong Tin Ngo is responsible for children's play. She also frankly admitted that she is strict with her children from an early age, but her husband usually works until late at night. When he comes home, their daughter is already asleep. However her husband would spend his holidays with children without exception. She also said that originally her husband planned to spend time on a holiday with just the two of them after his concerts, but in the end he had to keep recording. However she really appreciated her husband's determination at work. * (2025/06/20) Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok led members of the Performing Artists Guild to visit the senior center the day before yesterday. Always Mr. Cool, he turned into "Mr. Joy" and made many seniors smile. At the end of the event, he even "let loose" and surprisingly sang a song, which pushed the atmosphere to a boiling point! The President of the Hong Kong Performing Artists Guild, Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), together with Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Louis Cheung Kai Chung and Tin Kai Man, visited the senior center the day before yesterday, played games and distributed gifts to 80 elderly friends. Goo Jai was very involved in the whole process, squatting down many times to talk to the elderly sitting on the chairs. A grandma was very happy to see him, holding his hand and saying, "I have watched your TV series THE RETURN OF CONDOR HEROES, you are so handsome!" Goo Jai replied with a smile, "Thank you, granny, I wish you good health!" The Guild vice president Candy Yu On On, and the Guild secretary-general Cheung Kai Chung in order to made the elderly smile tried to get everyone in the mood. Always a profound "impersonator" Cheung Kai Chung imitated the popular dance movements of the elderly when they were young, making everyone grin from ear to ear. When playing the "Big TV" charade game, Goo Jai and Tin Kai Man made gestures for the elderly to answer and the atmosphere was enthusiastic. During the event, Cheung Kai Chung and Yu On On sang on stage, and at the end, Goo Jai, who did not planned to perform, surprisingly opened his mouth with the coaxing from the audience and sang FRIENDS with everyone. Everyone had a lot of fun. With all the gifts the elderly friends went home with a full load. In addition, the Goo Jai and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred movie BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) was released in the mainland on the 21st, and its box office collected 72 million yuan (about HK$78.7 million). Although the performance was average the word of mouth was decent. They played a couple who was full of differences and distrust in a very convincing performance. Goo Jai talked about the concept of love in an interview, saying that if he would have a wife, he would be willing to drop everything for her. No one could imagine that with his tough image he also had a tender side. * (2025/06/20) The Asian Film Awards Academy organized, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government led, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Office, the Film Development Fund, Sands China Ltd. and Shaw Brothers Cinemas sponsored International Film Creation Camp 2025 held a press conference yesterday. Famous filmmakers John Chong Ching and Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, directors Nick Cheuk Yik Him and Tracy Hsu (Hui Yan Sin), actors Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Rachel Leung Yung Ting and Siuyea Lo Chun Yip attended the event. The Chairman of the Asian Film Awards Academy Dr. Wilfred Wong Ying Wai said in his speech that the camp was committed to providing hands-on opportunities and professional support for young Asian creators, and 16 finalists would be selected from this year's second edition of the camp to participate in a five-day camp in mid-September at Sands China's integrated resort, where they would receive one-on-one mentorship from senior industry mentors, participate in masterclasses and venture capital briefings. Eight participants would each receive a production grant of HK$300,000 and have the opportunity to screen their short films at international film festivals. The chief tutor of this year's creative camp John Chong Ching and the lecturer of the master class Stanley Kwan Kam Peng shared on the stage. Chong Ching said that the young people who came to participate in the short film shoots did not need to consider the preferences of the mentors. As long as they followed their hearts, the mentors would see the advantages of the creators and discover them. Kwan Kam Peng said that he was reminded of himself in the 70s of the last century, when he and Ann Hui On Wah, Cheung Kwok Ming and other New Wave directors have also learned from the sidelines knowledge that has been useful all their lives. When it came to how to pass on the legacy based on personal experience, he pointed out that he has been teaching screenwriting at the City University of Hong Kong. There he also told his students to be bold in development and inspiration. "I once had the honor to talk to Chen Kaige about films. He said that creators should be 'androgynous', so that there would be an even wider creative space; director Hou Hsiao- hsien also gave me eight words 'both far and near, both near and far', because filmmaking should also be viewed objectively, and one's own works should move oneself and others." Hui Yan Yi has been making movies as soon as she started and has never participated in making short films. Lo Chun Yip praised her as a prodigy. This time he produced and performed with several Asian Film Awards Youth Ambassadors Thai actor Aokbab Chutimon, Taiwanese actor Austin Lin Bo-Hong, and Japanese actor Masaki Okada in short films. Lo Chun Yip said that the production has brought back the nostalgia of constantly making short films during his university days. He thought that short film productions were mobile and had even more "home grown" production flavor, from which he learned the ability to be able to go with the flow the most. Hui Yan Yi's new film MY FIRST OF MAY (MO MING JI) recently held a preview screening. Her mother Ann Bridgewater (Pak On Nei) went to show her support and was caught in the wild, but people online were surprised that Pak On Nei was thinner than in the past and slightly weathered. Hui Yan Yi said bluntly, "After I was born, she has never been fat. People would age, but she is still so beautiful and healthy; maybe her daughter is too strong and too naughty that she sucked up all of her nutrients!" Would Mama have any comments on her performance? She said, "No, but I always want my parents to praise me. Papa and Mama both say I have done pretty well!" Hui Yan Yi stated that even if she was filming, she wanted to receive praise from the director for encouragement. She joked that after the shoot some directors did not even say OK. She pointed out that actors were often very subjective when performing, so they needed to be recognized by others to prove whether the direction of their performance was correct. * (2025/06/19) Stephen Chow Sing Chi (Sing Yeh) has been busy filming the new film WOMEN'S SOCCER in recent months, and the cast was rumored to include Dilraba, Zhang Xiaofei, Lay Zhang Yixing, Sisley Choi Si Bui and South Korean actor Song Kang-Ho. Carina Lau Ka Ling uploaded a photo with Chow Sing Chi on social platforms yesterday. The two played husband and wife in the 1996 movie FORBIDDEN CITY COP (DAI NOI MUK TAM LING LING FAT). In the group photo Chow Sing Chi wrapped his arms around Lau Ka Ling and put his head on her shoulder. Lau Ka Ling posted one of the classic dialogues of FORBIDDEN CITY COP. "Are you hungry? I'll cook some noodles for you!" The collective memories of many online were evoked. * (2025/06/19) P1X3L member George Au Chun Ho and Alice Hui Bo Hung attended a telecommunications event yesterday. Au Chun Ho revealed that he planned to travel to Japan with his parents and sister at the end of the year. Would he cover the cost of the entire trip? Au Chun Ho hoped so but denied that it was because he was making a lot of money; it was rare for the family to find time to travel together. "I have been busy with work in recent years. I haven't traveled with my family for a few years, so I look forward to it." George said that he has been busy recently with his film VALLEY IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI) audience appreciation events. The record of which was visiting 10 shows in a day, and he was very happy to see all the shows were sold out. VALLEY's screenplay consultant Sunny Chan Wing Sun earlier posted on social platforms, citing that when he was one of the judge on KING MAKER II early on, he had an extremely poor impression of George. 6 years later seeing him at work with the greatest respect, he has obviously grown. George admitted that after reading the post he took a deep look at himself. "I am grateful to him for witnessing my growth all along, from the then punk kid to now an artist who treats work seriously. I am very honored to have his post about me! His disgust for me back then was normal. When I watched my competition videos I despised myself. At the time I didn't understood what respect was. After getting into the business, I have accumulated some stage experience and observed the elders. I realized that to make an exciting performance, I had to contribute a lot of effort off stage." George said that tomorrow night he would support his P1X3L group mate Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung's musical THE 18, 28 and 38. Hui Bo Hung was asked if she would support Phoebus, who she has been linked to previously. She said that earlier she and Yoyo Kot Cheuk Yiu have already attended. She praised Phoebus for his exciting performance and the story was very touching, as many viewers were moved to tears. * (2025/06/19) Patrick Tam Yiu Man (Brother Tam) and young actor Locker Lam Ka Hei recently spoke to the press about their Hong Kong-made film FIGHT FOR TOMORROW (PING MING SAM LONG). Brother Tam and Locker met and communicated before filming, which both thought was very useful for the film as they did not need to spend more time to mesh. Locker said that he felt relieved and comfortable working with Brother Tam for the first time. Brother Tam said that he learned from young people, and he did not want to fall behind after more than 30 years in the industry. He thought that he should be open up himself more and accept new things. The Chan Tai Lee written and directed, Edmond Wong Chi Wun produced film FIGHT FOR TOMORROW told the story of Shek Sam Long (Tam Yiu Man), an over the hill mob boss who made a living as a parking valet after his prison release. Because he spoke up for his brothers he ended up at the police station, and even ran into his estranged son Shek Tau (Lam Ka Hei). Learning that Shek Tau crossing a mob boss' son, he decided to resolve the dispute on his son's behalf and thus ran into a former brother he tangled with. Firmly believing that as long as he worked hard he would always have a bright future, in the incident of the father paying his son's debt he unexpectedly made a comeback. His son re-acquainted with his father, was inspired by his father and determined to develop in the boxing world. Two generations fight for tomorrow in a troubled times. Brother Tam and Locker played father and son for the first time. The two were asked how they enhanced their father-son relationship. Brother Tam said with a smile that because the relationship between father and son at the beginning of the film has not been repaired, the two sides should have a little distance and should not communicate too much before filming. However Brother Tam did something for Locker this time that he has never tried in his movie career -- asking Locker to come out to meet and talk. Invited by his elder, Locker described the feeling as very good like talking to a friend. "Brother Tam asked me to really talk about it, but we didn't talk about the movie and the story as soon as I came. We talked a little about life, how I got into the business. I also gossiped about what he was like then, but we didn't get too deep." Stopping at right time was just in line with the father-son relationship between the two in the early part of the plot. Their further exchanges were about their preferences and thoughts on the film. Brother Tam said that he was more introverted, but this time he took the initiative to ask Locker because he subconsciously wanted to play the father and son roles well. He just took the first step as the elder. In the film Locker played a young man who was confused about life. Has he encountered a period of confusion in reality? Locker bluntly said that he did after entering the industry. "The role is really different from me. I am a person who has to have goals and plans to do things, but the state of confusion happened after I entered the industry. I wanted to be an actor and act, I was confused before the opportunity came. I thought what would I do if I don't have any role? I was anxious and worried." Locker said that he had a part-time job to make ends meet, but after a long time he felt that he was getting farther and farther away from the entertainment industry. He thought about giving up, but fortunately he was asked to perform in movies one after another. With a less than smooth journey to stardom, has Brother Tam shared his mental journey? Brother Tam believed that Locker has read reports about him, and praised the younger generation for their high emotional quotient. Instead he has learned from young people. "Compared to my generation, we were very stubborn. After we fell we wouldn't know what to do. Perhaps we weren't very willing to get into touch with the industries outside. Today's young people are very energetic and flexible, and they know that what they are doing. So they inspire me to cope with the current era." In the industry for more than 30 years, Brother Tam refused to fall behind. He felt that he should be open up himself more and accept new things and concepts. He joked, "One possibility that I haven't been 'out' is that I'm afraid of hearing people sticking to the old ideas. Old School doesn't work, which just happens to be how the character is like." In order to immerse himself in the aura of the role of the boss past his prime, Brother Tam wanted to triple his midlife crisis. He did not shy away from saying that the midlife crisis in reality did not come from his family, but because he still had pursuits in his career. "It's because I don't know that how to keep going, but I have been making movies nonstop. Of course they were not as much as before." Brother Tam admitted that he had hopes for the role "Shek Sam Long", but he still had a casual mentality for awards. Performing hard in the film, Locker bluntly said that as an actor of course he wanted to win awards and be recognized. Would he like the father and son to win awards together? Brother Tam said, "That would be the best." * (2025/06/19) Patrick Tam Yiu Man (Brother Tam), Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam and others starred in the movie FIGHT FOR TOMORROW (PING MING SAM LONG), which held its premiere the night before and attracted many friends in the circle. They included Alice Chan Wai, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Angela Tong Ying Ying, etc. Recently announced to be a father again, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing appeared in the finale and became the focus. Sing Sing came to the scene to support Tam Yiu Man, the two hugged each other as soon as they met and could not be friendlier. However originally proudly claimed to inquire about Sing Sing's baby gender on behalf of the media, Brother Tam was embarrassed to "gossip" in public. After Sing Sing learned about it, he spread his arms with a smile and said humorously, "Even I don't know!" Brother Tam put his hands together and went to one knee to thank Sing Sing for coming to support the event, which made the audience laugh. Before Sing Sing arrived, Brother Tam and his on screen son Locker spoke to the media. He revealed that the new film that will be released soon. In addition to FIGHT FOR TOMORROW, he also worked with Sing Sing on MY FIRST OF MAY (MO MING JI). Brother Tam even said that if the box office would exceed HK$ 10 million, he would remove the shirt to thank the audience. However he would need to train his abdominal muscles two weeks in advance. Locker said that when the box office would reach HK$ 5 million, he would release the never-before-seen muscle photos. However Brother Tam joked that he "lacked sincerity". Cheng Ho Nam appeared in a white suit. The reporter joked that his charm was unstoppable. First he was rumored to have a new love, and dozens of people rushed to the stage to surround him on stage earlier. Not only did he get a bear hug from male fans, but also he forced kisses and marriage proposals from female fans. He bluntly said that he often encountered similar situations, "The event in Xian had 20 security guards that day, but 50 people rushed over so it was actually very dangerous. (Did he get "lucky" from forced kisses?) There were more than one sister, but several. I pushed them all away, trying to keep my innocence. I absolutely wasn't taken advantage of!" Speaking of the rumored new love, he clarified that she was just a colleague and emphasized that he was still single. Earlier he attended Anita Lee Yuen Wah's dinner with the same person. After experiencing a divorce, he admitted that he still had some trauma and the injuries he has suffered have not yet recovered. He is now focusing on filming, taking care of his parents and children. "I just raised the children. Originally I was in negotiation for a new film, but I couldn't work out the schedule because I have to return to Canada to take care of my parents." Locker spoke about being an "assistant" earlier and going to the market with his girlfriend Marf Yau Yin Tung to collect presents. Did he get paid? He pointed out that they were more about heart than money, sometimes they would take turn to be each other's assistant. His girlfriend would attentively shoot videos for him on the field. After two years together they still have not considered marriage as work came first for them. Speaking of her just turning 23, Locker said that he gave her a cat shaped birthday cake and a homemade birthday card to her that day. She was jumping for joy. Would he have to grab tickets for COLLAR's concert in August? Locker joked, "I don't know if he would get to be an assistant, let me ask first!" [ In Production Now/Soon ] THE BUTTERFLY BONE Can : Sup Gor Hok Yi Dik Siu Nin Lit : 10 Youths Who Study Medicine d. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting CYCLONE Can : Chiu Fung d. 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Wong Jing Bob Lam Sing Bun, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Oscar Li Ka, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Mak Ling Ling, Xie Sitong, Shang Churan TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 2 Can : YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN Lit : The Birth of A Department d. Mak Tin Shu Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Mak Pui Tung, Yoyo Tse Wing Yan, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei, Ng Wing Sze, Larine Tang Yueping, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho THE HUNT FOR NGHT STALKER Can : YU YEH TOH FU Lit : Rainy Night Butcher d. Tang Tung Ming Jeffrey Fok Chon Pong, Lam Yiu Sing, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Suet E PASS AND GOAL Can : Yik Juen Seung Boon Cheung Lit : Reversal of First Half d. Jil Wong Pak Kei Gigi Leung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Ling Man Lung, Chan Fai Hung, Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Chow Kei Yuet, Tam Chun Yin, Sin Cheuk Kiu [ SCREEN INTERNATIONAL HKFILMART 2025 ] This sports drama revolves around a financial consultant who forms a strong bond with children from a football team as they overcome difficulties in chasing their dreams on the field. The ensemble cast includes Gigi Leung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Chu Pak Hong and Sahal Zaman. Producers are O Sing Pui and Kinnie Cheung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In). Wong previously directed 2018’s The Strangled Truth and 2015’s S For Sex, S For Secrets. Can : Jung Ba Lit : Fight For Supremecy Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Joan Lee Vin Yee, Bryan Pun Chi Fung, Eva Lai Yin Shan, Fung So Bo Can : FAT MAI CHONG Lit : LEGAL HIDE AND SEEK d. Tam Kwong Yuen Edan Lui Cheuk On, Zhang Songwen, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Patrick Tam Yu Man, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Sabrina Ng Bing, Will Or Wai Lam, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Lung Siu Kwan, Jo Koo (Kuk Cho Lam) MASTERMIND Can : Jing Jin Lit : Detective War d. James Kong Ling Ching Louis Koo Tin Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ci Sha, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun THE MAGE Can : SUP FONG FAT SI Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST d. Danny Pang Fat Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), German Cheung Man Kit, Sabrina Ng Bing and Iman [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ] In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Lung Tau Lit : Kowloon Walled City Dragon Head d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Jung Cheung Lit : Kowloon Walled City Final Chapter d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit Can : Mo Ming For Lit : Nameless Fire Philip Ng Won Lung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Dada Chan Ching COLD WAR 1995 Can : Hong Ji 1995 COLD WAR 1994 Can : Hong Ji 1994 Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Wu Kang-Ren, Terrance Lau Chun Him Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec SPARE QUEENS Can : Dai Fun Jung Lit : Big Split d. Tom Chung Sing Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Anson Kong Yip Sun [ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A manager of a struggling ten-pin bowling team has to team up with her lifelong rival. They must put their differences aside, and face new challenges together. SOMEONE LIKE ME Can : JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING Lit : LOVE LIKE MINE d. Tam Wai Ching Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Alice Lau Nga Lai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Kate Yeung Kei, Chu Tin, Elly Lam, Lam Chi Yuen, Siu Fu, Lai Chai Ming RAGING HAVOC AKA : THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun [ SCREEN DAILY ] Two lost long brothers seek revenge for the murder of their family 30 years ago. As one is now a high level execuitve and the other a mercenary, their vastly different approaches to revenge pit them against each other and set Hong Kong ablaze. GOOD GAME Can : JOOK DIN Lit : ELECTROCUTED d. Dickson Leung Kwok Fai Andrew Lam Man Chung, Will Or Wai Lam, Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ansonbean Chan Ngai Sun, Chloe So Ho Yi, Ken Law Ho Ming, Law Mong (Lo Kwan Lam), Christine Ng Wing Mei, Ng Siu Hin, Fung So Bo, Jessica Chan Yee Chun BEHIND THE SHADOWS Can : Si Ga Jing Tam Lit : Private Detective FKA : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING d. Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, Chou Man Yu Louis Koo Tin Lok, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Liu Kuan Ting (Lau Koon Ting), Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Eddie Cheung Su Fai, Yumi Wong Sze Kei, Auguste Kwan Teik Hooi (Kwan Tak Fai), Phei Yong (Pui Wing) Opening May 31st 2025 in the mainland Opening June 12th 2025 TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Raymond Lam Fung, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Law Ho Ming Length : 121 mins. Teaser : https://youtu.be/nCWLBkO5baM [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] When justice and truth cannot co-exist,do we still choose to expose the truth? Can : Ngor Ya Si Lit : Me Too d. Leung Hung Wa, Chan Tung Ming Lam Yiu Sing, Zoe Yu Kit Ying, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Hebe Chan Yuen Ting ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : For Ping AKA : Chung Fung d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Chan Kwok Bong, German Cheung Man Kit, Macy Ma Sihui, Chin Kar Lok, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Ching Hor Wai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Justin Chu Tin, Ken Law Ho Ming, Kumer So, Eric Cheng Kai Tai, Stephen Ho Kai Nam Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Ben led a botched raid that killed his undercover agent Bong. Now the sergeant of a patrol car, Ben insists on doing everything by the book. When Bong's younger brother Wallace joins Ben's unit, the two men clash over their methods. Meanwhile, the robbers that killed Bong lurk in the shadows, waiting to avenge their dead brother. Can : Kui Mor Lung Jook Ma Siu Ling Lit : Demon Slaying Dragon Clan Ma Siu Ling AKA : MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE AKA : Ngor Wor Geung Si Yau Gor Yeuk Wui d. Robert Chan Sap Sam Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Karena Ng Chin Yu, Jacky Cai Jie, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, THE GAMESTER Can : Chin Fong Man Gai Lit : Thousand Lies Ten Thousand Schemes d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Lam Suet, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Kaki Sham THE REMNANT Can : Ngok Yun Don Doh Lit : Mean People In Charge d. Mandrew Kwan Man Hin Philip Keung Ho Man, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Cecilia Yip Tung, Vincent Wan Yeung Ming, Ling Man Lung, So Tin Lok, Cheung Kwok King, Deon Cheung Chung Chi, Bryant Mak Chi Lok, Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Yiyi Zhao (Chiu Yi Wai), Benjamin Auyeung Wai Hoo Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 THE OUTSIDER AKA : UNDER CURRENT Can : Noi Mok Lit : Inside Information d. Alan Mak Siu Fai Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan, Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses... Can : Fun Sau Juen Ga Lit : Break Up Expert d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Lai Chun, Macy Ma Sihui, Chung Ching, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Master Seven (Chut Sin Yu) REMEMBER ME, REMEMBER LOVE Can : Oi Wan Gei Dut Lit : Love Still Remembers d. Ho Fung Penny Chan Kwok Fung, Snow Suen Man Suet, Wong Man Piu, Snowy Bai Yun, Tony Wong Wai Tung, Clorinda Chan Wing Lan, Lucas Chui Ho Dik, Meka (O Mai Ka Yi), Natalie Chan Bui Yi, Winnie So Yat Chi, Kelly Lin Kai Lai, Ho Pui Lam, Tsang Wing Kei, Kam Sun Fung, Moonna Tam Mung Na, Lai Chun Tat --- [ NOW SHOWING ] SENPAI IS AN OTOKONOKO MOVIE: SUNSHINE AFTER THE RAIN AKA : THIS IS HIM (CAN'T BE ANYONE ELSE) d. Shinsuke Yanagi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 82 mins. Opening June 26 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/iRuBAStDCCs [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] It's nearly been a year since Makoto, Saki, and Ryuji met. While each of them is beginning to face their own issues, their school enters spring break. Makoto can't seem to keep Saki off his mind, but she is off to Hawaii to meet her father, Yuji. Saki is soaking in the full Hawaii experience with nobody to disturb their father-daughter time. Unexpectedly, Yuji asks her "Do you want to live here with me?" Choose her father, or choose her mother. Who thinks of her as "special"? What does it actually mean to be “special”? While Saki has her own decisions to make, as third-years in high school, Makoto and Ryuji also have to make their choices regarding their future. What answers will the three come up with? 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 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 Byeong-Gug Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-joon, Ryu Kyung-soo, Chae Won-Bin Rating : III Length : 122 mins. Opening June 19 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/REBgyAkKXMw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "From now on, you're my snitch." Navigating both the criminal underworld and law enforcement agencies, professional snitches called "yadang" provide covert information about the drug world to prosecutors and police. When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs entangles those involved into a dangerous conspiracy, a seasoned yadang must do everything in his power not just to make it out on top, but alive. 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 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. 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 Opening June 12 2025 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. 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. 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. [ 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. 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? I AM WHAT I AM 2 d. Sun Haipeng mainland animation Length : 133 mins. Opening June 28 2025 (Preview) Opening July 3 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Ah juan, an unknown person who came to Shanghai to work, agreed to represent the declining Chuanwu Boxing Gym to participate in the "Shanghai Fight Night" martial arts competition in order to earn money to treat his father's illness. To do so, he must overcome all the experts, prejudices, and himself. 2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] IN CINEMAS d. Kyung Chan Kim, Oreum Kim, Chaelim Lee SHOTARO, EUNSEOK, SUNGCHAN, WONBIN, SOHEE, ANTON Opening July 4 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Experience the excitement of RIIZE’s first solo concert, 2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] IN SEOUL, live on the big screen! Join RIIZE at the beginning of their ‘RIIZING LOUD’ journey as they grow and rise to new heights! 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. DESERT OF NAMIBIA d. Yoko Yamanaka Yuumi Kawai, Daichi Kaneko, Kanichiro Length : 137 mins. Opening July 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoko Yamanaka’s second feature follows Kana, a 21-year-old Japanese woman of vacillating and unpredictable humour as she swaps one boyfriend for another. A beautician with little commitment to her work and no real desire to achieve anything, she can sometimes be cruel and aggressive. A wild child? She is simply alive. Nevertheless, unconvincing doctors diagnose her with bipolar disorder. With its dry editing and zooms, the film conveys the disarray of a woman battling against a society that is still rigid and patriarchal. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. Yuumi Kawai sweeps multiple Best Actress awards, including the Kinema Junpo and Blue Ribbon Awards. 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! SILENT SPARKS (20TH INDPANDA) d. CHU Ping Akira HUANG, SHIH Ming Shuai Length : 79 mins. Opening July 11 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Panorama Selection of Berlinale. In competition of Teddy Awards. Nominee of Best Actor of Taipei Film Awards. Fresh out of prison, Pua is inevitably drawn back into the underworld, compelled not just by financial needs, but also by the desire to reconnect with the one he longs for, his cellmate Mi-Ji. Pua navigates the margins of society and the world of gangsters, till his long-awaited reunion with Mi-ji, only to find it falling short of his expectations. Amidst the complexities of the underworld, both Pua and Mi-Ji find themselves grappling with difficult choices. DREAM ANIMALS: THE MOVIE d. Hitoshi Takekiyo Japanese Animation Cantonese Voices: Terrance Lau Chun Him, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Tsui Ho Cheong Rating : I Length : 90 mins. Opening July 1 2025 (Preview) Opening July 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/NUZrfZMprYk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the Sweets Land, where snacks and humans coexist harmoniously, the globally renowned idol group "Dream Animals" is currently on a world tour. However, tensions arise between the leader, Lion, and the new member, Pegasus. Pegasus wins the audience's applause with her beautiful singing and aerial performances, which makes Lion jealous and worried about losing his status. Upon returning to the Sweets Land after a year of touring, Dream Animals find the entire city covered in Gotton. They encounter an irritable Gotton who invites them to a party at the Sweets Land castle under the guise of celebrating their return and introduces the gigantic King Gotton. They soon discover that King Gotton is a terrifying enemy aiming to eliminate all snacks other than Gotton to achieve world domination! Revealing his true nature, King Gotton attacks the Dream Animals. They flee through the vast castle and luckily escape with the help of a little girl named Pero, who guides them to the exit. However, to protect her friends, Pegasus fights the Gottons alone and is unfortunately captured. To rescue their friend, they must defeat their strongest foe. Can these Dream Animals, who are meant to bring joy, overcome King Gotton, rescue Pegasus, and save the world? In this desperate situation, what game-changing strategy will they discover? #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING (HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA 2025) Jin Length : 150 mins. Opening July 12 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Starting in Goyang, and continuing through Japan, North America, and Europe, Jin embarks on a journey to connect with his beloved ARMY through his very first solo fan concert tour. Join us on July 12 to enjoy Jin's one-of-a-kind music and performances from Kyocera Dome Osaka, featuring his second solo album, "Echo," as well as his first solo album, "Happy," broadcast live on the big screen! 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 BTS Jin! 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VonJFHyjYWw SHAMBHALA d. Min Bahadur Bham Thinley Lhamo, Sonam Topden, Tenzin Dalha, Karma Wangyal Gurung Rating : IIB Length : 150 mins. Opening July 17 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Pema lives with her three husbands - Tashi and his two younger brothers, in a polyandrous village in the Nepalese Himalayas, but in fact, she is only romantically involved with Tashi. After leaving for a trading trip to Lhasa, Tashi does not return. While Pema is expecting a new life, there are rumours concerning the legitimacy of the unborn child. To prove her love to Tashi, she decides to set out on an arduous journey to look for him. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Black Hen, Min Bahadur Bham's second feature is the first Nepalese film in the Berlinale Competition section. 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 GRAND TOUR Can : Toh Fun Yuen Gei d. Miguel Gomes Crista Alfaiate, Gonçalo Waddington, Cláudio da Silva, Lang Khê Tran Rating : IIA Length : 129 mins. Opening July 24 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Rangoon, Burma, 1918. Edward, a civil servant for the British Empire, runs away from his fiancée Molly the day she arrives to get married. During his travels, however, panic gives way to melancholy. Contemplating the emptiness of his existence, the cowardly Edward wonders what has become of Molly...Determined to get married and amused by Edward's move, Molly follows his trail on this Asian grand tour. Best Director, Cannes Film Festival. 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/kxjGZYWrLYU [ 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. DRAGON SUPERMAN TRILOGY (DIGITAL RESTORED VERSION) MARATHON SCREENING (20TH INDPANDA) d. KOBAYASHI Satoru, SHAO Lo-hui KUEI Chih-pang, CHIANG Ching-hsia Length : 248 mins. Opening August 2 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Dragon Superman Trilogy Marathon Screening includes three films: Dragon Superman, Moonlight Superman and Skyfly Superman. Starting from 2pm and will be finished around 7:30pm. Directed by Japanese KOBAYASHI Satoru and Taiwanese SHAO Lo-hui, the trilogy marks the inception of Taiwan's Tokusatsu productions. After Dragon Superman's blockbuster release in February 1968, the team swiftly produced two sequels, Moonlight Superman and Skyfly Superman, later that year. This rapid production exemplified the thriving Taiyupian market. 2pm - Dragon Superman (90') Journalist San Lin-jun and his colleague attend a jewelry exhibition when the Cosmic Gang attacks, causing an explosion. A masked vigilante confronts the gang, leading to a battle between justice and evil. 4pm - Moonlight Superman (79') To obtain the Golden Light Statue, the Cosmic Gang takes the owner's family hostage. The "Detective Boys" witness a crime and are kidnapped by the Gang. San Lin-jun hears their cries and suits up to save them. 6pm - Skyfly Superman (79') The thieves take children and women hostage for experiments. Dragon Superman arrives in time to defeat the villains and save them out. However, Yuan-tai's parents seem to hide some secrets, suggesting a larger conspiracy. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUBKABE DANCERS d. Masakazu Hashimoto Japanese Animation Cantonese Voices: Cloud Wan Ho Ying, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Kimmy Wong Wai Chu, Rebecca Tam Suk Ying, Benny Wong Chi Ming, Rainbow Cheung Choi Hung, Pheobe Chow Yan Yan, Chan Chi Ying, Keung Lai Yee Length : 106 mins. Opening August 8 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] To commemorate the sister city relationship between Kasukabe and Mushibai Hagashimiru in India, the "Kasukabe Children's Entertainment Festival" was held. It was announced that whoever won the dance competition would be invited to India to perform on stage. Shinnosuke and a group of five from the Kasukabe Defense Force worked together to win the competition and set off for India. "I want to eat curry with beautiful Indian sisters!" While enjoying sightseeing in India, Shinnosuke and Bo-Chan entered a suspicious grocery store, where they discovered and purchased a backpack shaped like a nose. However, this backpack concealed a terrifying secret. Bo-Chan accidentally shoved a piece of paper from the backpack up his nose, and under the influence of an evil force, he transformed into a "Tyrant" and went on a rampage! With Bo-Chan's personality drastically changed and now possessing power capable of threatening the world, can Shinnosuke and the others stop the "Tyrant" Bo-Chan? DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -- THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE d. Haruo Sotozaki 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. MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Jing Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yun Yi), Nina Paw Hee Ching, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Kenji Fan Lun Chi Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening August 28 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/wXLUqUcvuK8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] My First of May follows TANG Suk Yin and his daughter TANG Chi, whose lives are turned upside down when Chi is diagnosed with a serious illness, given little chance to survive past two. Faced with this heart-wrenching reality, Suk Yin and his wife, Elaine YEUNG, promise to cherish every moment with Chi. Miraculously, Chi survives beyond two, but this brings significant changes. The couple sacrifices their dreams to care for her—Suk Yin gives up his squash career, while Elaine, overwhelmed by pressure, abandons the family. In despair, Suk Yin withdraws and becomes a recluse. Without parental support, Chi relies on her grandmother, SUEN Yau Mui. When her grandmother's health deteriorates, Suk Yin can no longer ignore his responsibilities and returns home. After years apart, how will they mend their strained relationships? Unexpectedly, a small understanding from the past helps them reconnect. With Suk Yin's support, Chi gains movement in her ring finger, rekindling love in the family. Suk Yin realizes the profound impact they have on each other and cherishes their fleeting happiness together. [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] Heartfelt family drama about a father who gives up his squash career to take care of his terminally ill daughter when his wife cannot handle the responsibility and walks out of their lives. PRETTY CRAZY d. Lee Sang-geun Yoona, AHN BO-HYUN, SUNG Dong-il, JOO HYUN-YOUNG Opening August 28 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/WIxpl_cwiWU 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, $388 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/jeff-chang-new-york TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/ * LOVE BATTLES 5TH RUN Can : Nam Nui PK Dai Jok Jin Stephen Au Kam Tong, Phyllis Man Sze Man DATE AND TIME: September 28 2025 @ 3PM September 27 2025 @ 3PM, 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Alliance Franaise Vancouver 6161 Cambie St., Vancouver BC TICKET PRICES: CA$ 48, 38 TICKET AND INFORMATION: 788-882-9453 * 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. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109 TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 128, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/jeff-chang-las-vegas AXS https://www.axs.com/events/961950/jeff-chang-tickets * DELLA DING LIVE IN TORONTO (Opening Guest: Jessica Lee) DATE AND TIME : Saturday, September 13 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts 22 Esna Park Dr., Markham ON TICKET PRICES: VVIP CA$ 488 (Meet and Greet Package + Photo Ops), VIP 328, 288 , 238, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://dingdang.eventbrite.com * VIVIAN CHOW WORLD TOUR PART 2 A LONG AND LAST LOVE DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 6 2025 VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/ TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE https://99concerts.com/ Ng Hing Kee Rosemead 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 626-786-1881 * ERIC MOO CONCERT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DATE AND TIME : Friday, September 5 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. 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Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 931 Arch Street BSMT Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * RUCO CHAN, JINNY NG, OWEN CHEUNG "SUMMER" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, August 16 2025 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES: $ 198, 158, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0062C37C090D24 ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/stars-sing 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 * RICKY HSIAO "YOU ARE MY EYES" 20TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE IN CONCERT With Special Guest: Wan Fang DATE AND TIME : Saturday, August 9 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 https://www.yaamava.com/entertainment/ricky-hsiao TICKET PRICES: $ 288,268, 228, 188, 158, 128, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: JADE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.jadeentertain.com/home/ 626.964.4747 Sogo Travel and Tour 888-536-7188 Ng Hing Kee San Gabriel 626-632-1994 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-786-1881 CHINESEINLA.COM 626-778-1781 * HUANG PIN YUAN DATE AND TIME: August 2 2025 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Premier Theater Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Ledyard CT TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 128, 98, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/huang-pin-yuan-foxwoods * MIMI CHOO, JOHNNY YIP "SIZZLIN' SUMERTIME FUN" CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Sunday, July 13 2025 @ 5 PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 188, 138, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090062A6B6B79D69 JADE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.jadeentertain.com/home/ 626.964.4747 Sogo Travel and Tour 888-536-7188 Ng Hing Kee San Gabriel 626-632-1994 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-786-1881 Delicious Food Corner 2327 S Garfield Ave., Monterey Park CA 91754 323-726-0788 Delicious Food Corner Tasty Spot Cafe 18908 Gale Ave Ste B Rowland Heights CA 91748 626-820-9938 * HERE AND NOW 2025 EKIN IN CONCERT RENO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, July 5 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 188, 128, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: SELLINGTICKET.US https://sellingticket.us/ekin-cheng-2025 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 * HERE AND NOW 2025 EKIN IN CONCERT ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME : Thursday, July 3 2025 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 228, 188, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: https://99concerts.com/ekin-cheng-2025 * HERE AND NOW 2025 EKIN IN CONCERT TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, June 28 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto 1133 Queen's Plate Dr. Etobicoke ON M9W 0G4 Canada https://greatcanadian.com/event/ekin-cheng/ TICKET PRICES: CA$ 388, 288, 228, 188, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100062ADB558294D hue-entertainment.com 99concerts.com 88concerts.com * MIMI CHOO, JOHNNY YIP "SIZZLIN' SUMERTIME FUN" CONCERT DATE AND TIME : Saturday, June 28 2025 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. Rohnert Park CA https://www.gratonresortcasino.com/events/mimi-chu-johnny-yip/ TICKET PRICES: $ 138 (VIP), 108, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/170062B4A41F1AE1 * FRED CHENG TASTE OF ASIA FESTIVAL 2025 DATE AND TIME: Saturday, June 28 2025 @ 9 PM VENUE LOCATION: Kennedy and Steeles, Markham ON L3R 0Y5 Canada FREE ADMISSION REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/rcA5kHEATDFLUBSy8 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday June 22 2025 10 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 9 SINNERS d. Ryan Coogler Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Delroy Lindo, 8 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 7 HI FIVE d. KANG HYOUNGCHUL YOO AHIN, RA MIRAN, LEE JAEIN, AHN JAEHONG, KIM HIEWON, OH JUNGSE, PARK JINYOUNG 6 BEHIND THE SHADOWS Can : Si Ga Jing Tam Lit : Private Detective 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) 5 28 YEARS LATER d. Danny Boyle Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes 4 BALLERINA d. Len Wiseman Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, 3 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING d. Christopher McQuarrie Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett 2 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, 1 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 ----- FIGHT FOR TOMORROW 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. BEHIND THE SHADOWS FKA : MEI CHUI Lit : PIGGYBACKING Rating : IIB Length : 103 mins. Opening May 31 2025 in the mainland Opening June 12 2025 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. HI FIVE 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. 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. ------------ For the week starting June 21 2025 (Week 25) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 IS LOVE ENOUGH? 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Can : Ching Shui Ga Jik Cup Bo Yuen Andy Leung Chiu Fung https://youtu.be/mG5XjEcIGQg 3 SWTICH Jace Chan Hoi Wing https://youtu.be/hBFihlLf610 2 I'M WAITING OUTSIDE Can : Joi Shan Dong Oi Dun Nei Andy Lai Jin Fung https://youtu.be/Q2uVWwsHVes 1 IN BLOOM Can : Ying Mui Toh Lei Jocelyn Chan Ming Hei https://youtu.be/2RR7lwTfUKk RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 I'M WAITING OUTSIDE Can : Joi Shan Dong Oi Dun Nei Andy Lai Jin Fung https://youtu.be/Q2uVWwsHVes 4 GRATITUDE Can : Ming Jeh Nei Yi But Seung Suet Hau Fui Kelly Chen Wai Lam https://youtu.be/Uk3IidcW_6Q 3 CASSETTE LOVE Can : Ka Si Boon Dik Oi Alex Lam Tak Shun https://youtu.be/JvuFfgb9lsM 2 THERE'S ALWAYS A REASON Can : Yut Jai Doh Si Yau Yuen Yun Dik Windy Zhan Tianwen https://youtu.be/-lcdce-bY5o 1 WHITE NIGHT Can : Bak Hung Yeh Gin Lee Hung Ngai https://youtu.be/jVCRH95h8G4 HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART (Week 24) 5 FREQUENT VISITOR Can : Seung Loi Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) https://youtu.be/OYszWJTytlA 4 LOOK INTO MY EYES AND SAY Can : Hong Jeuk Ngor Dik Ngan Jing Suet Bird Zhang Yuan https://youtu.be/8H1I9VT6lYQ 3 WORRY-FREE. THOUGHTS Can : Mo Yau. Lim Shan Yichen, Aska Yang https://youtu.be/y2l8SPP4t6w 2 THE SONG UNHEARD Can : Ting But Gein Dik Gor Lay Zhang https://youtu.be/zz0WHASn2w4 1 WALK WITH ME Can : Pui Jeuk Ngor Jau Lowell Lo Koon Ting https://youtu.be/7rv1O_oFM8U ------------ ------------ ------------ THE 24TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL July 11-27 2025 https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff25/films ------------ ILLUME FILMS PRESENT PEG O' MY HEART https://www.illumefilms852.com/allfilms/peg-o%E2%80%99-my-heart- Opening Friday, June 13 2025 in Canada CANADA Calgary, AB Scotiabank Theatre Chinook Edmonton, AB Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton VANCOUVER, BC Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Richmond, BC Silvercity Riverport 19 IMAX Cinemas Winnipeg, MB Cinema City Northgate Markham, ON Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP Ottawa, ON Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas Toronto, ON Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP ----------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com **************