From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (October 2 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. Nancy Wu Ting Yan who weds on October 3rd 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2025/10/08) The online channel TRIAL AND ERROR will stop operating on the 26th of this month. It held the "Platinum Awards" award ceremony in Hung Hom the night before, with a more than 80 table banquet to say goodbye to fans. TRIAL AND ERROR has 569,000 subscribers and 1,931 videos in its 5 years. Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Smith So Chi Ho and Hui Yin were sorry for the end, and each took cameras to take pictures at the venue. They already have new plans. Yau Hawk Sau would prepare for next year's stage play. So Chi Ho would learn to play poker and Go, and Hui Yin would devote himself to playing soccer and live football broadcast. The "Platinum Awards" for Best Actor and Actress went to So Chi Ho and Yanny Chan Wing Yan, Tommy Chu Pak Hong and Jessica Chan Yee Chun won the supporting actor and actress, and Locker Lam Ka Hei defeated Louis Koo Tin Lok for Best New Actor. In an interview before the awards ceremony, Yau Hawk Sau said that the list of winners was by no means predetermined, but voted by employees and members. HE also said that he did not want his girlfriend Chan Yee Chun to win the Best Actress award, for fear of being accused of being predetermined. "So I don't want her to win, it would be the best to win the Supporting Actress Award!" In the end he got his wish. The three bosses, Yau Hawk Sau, So Chi Ho and Hui Yin, said that although they were reluctant to part, they were still very busy and had no time to be sad. Now they are looking forward to the holiday with a relaxed mood. Yau Hawk Sau joked that everyone thought like they were retiring, doing everything Papa does when he retires. He said that he was actively practicing to participate in the marathon and preparing for next year's stage play. So Chi Ho said he plans to learn poker and Go. Hui Yin said that he would play soccer and also do live soccer broadcasts, and he was very happy to have a holiday. As for whether they would make videos together again in the future, they all said that they have not made a decision. Best Actress Chan Ying Yan said that she has many memories of working with TRIAL AND ERROR in the past 5 years. She enjoyed the work, which was hard yet a lot of fun. She joked that she only realized that she was so stupid when she played games. "I would miss it, as if I have lost something. However I think we will meet again. Everyone is in this industry, we will definitely see each other again." Regarding the less ideal box office performance of her movie GODD GAME (JOOK DIN), in recent weeks with the word of mouth support it finally exceeded the HK$ 1 million mark. She said that she was very happy to receive everyone's support. She admitted that she was worried at first, but thanked the team for their hard work on audience appreciation activities. She did not expect this movie to be so popular and was also happy for Ken Law Ho Ming for his Golden Horse Award nomination for "Best Action Choreography". She said that she and Will Or Wai Lam are busy performing stage plays separately, and she has congratulated him on being nominated for the Golden Horse Best Actor with the movie A FOGGY TALE, and hoped that they could thank the audience together after the stage plays. Chu Pak Hong and Chu Pak Him did not feel particularly sorry for the TRIAL AND ERROR end of operation because there are gatherings and partings; neither means the end. Yet they believed that the general public would feel sorry for it. Would you make more videos as the group "Chu Ling Ling"? Chu Pak Hong said, "We are old now, we don't take that many risks anymore. With 'Chu Ling Ling' we were living a retirement life back then. We were satisfied with brothers would get together occasionally and shoot some videos." THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) would be Hong Kong's entry for the Best International Film Oscar nomination. Chu Pak Hong said he was stunned when he heard the news, "I didn't think I could have anything to do with the Oscars. I have said it before, of course I want to pass every test. I definitely have the confidence, because even foreign audiences will feel relieved after watching this movie." He hoped to become internationally famous with this opportunity. Chu Pak Him joked that he would have to rely on his younger brother to make a name for himself to fulfill his dream of opening a toy store. Hillary Lau Pui Hung was a guest presenter. She said that she was sorry for TRIAL AND ERROR's end of operation because she was a loyal viewers. She felt that the programs was very entertaining and comparable to TV production. Speaking of her ViuTV program "BE ON GAME S4" finishing its broadcast, she said, "It took a few months to shoot, but its run was over in two weeks. I was very reluctant." Lau Pui Hung said that she has read both good and bad reviews, and saw criticism that the audience did not like her to be so competitive and everyone accommodated her. "I have no regrets about showing my truest self in this season. Actually the 6 of us have a great relationship, everyone accommodates each other; but the show only shows us like this. They all bully me, in comparison Ah Jeng does it less, the naughtiest are Kaki Sham and Lui Cheuk On (Edan). I hope to make a new season soon. I want this program to be filmed for a long time, ultimately it is always a program that can bring everyone joy." * (2025/10/06) Philip Ng Wan Lung, Deep Ng Ho Hong and his wife Margiela Kwok Si Lam, Carman Kwan Ka Man, Andrew Pong Ching Fung and his girlfriend Virigina Lau Wan Hing attended a MMA mixed martial arts event the night before. Recently someone who claimed to be behind the scenes of SONS OF THE NEON NIGHTS (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) broke the news that for a hanging scene, director Juno MaK Chun Lung wanted the stunt double to hang for real and almost go into shock. An action director, Philip Ng Wan Lung was asked about this matter, saying that he did not know about the incident and not at liberty to comment. He would consider safety and effectiveness, and have room for discussions to achieve the goal in the safest way. The action director who participated in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, Xiong Xinxin replied yesterday to clarify that the wires and injury accidents speculated online were not true and he did not want to dwell on this matter anymore. A boxing fan, Ng Wan Lung happily participated in MMA activities. His girlfriend Renee Li Man Ying did not accompany him because she was celebrating a birthday with friends. He became popular in Japan for the role of Wong Gau in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), and fans there earlier spent more than 200,000 yuan to support him on a large outdoor screen in Tokyo. He was very surprised and really wanted to go to Japan for fan meet and greet to thank his fans for their support. When asked about the current progress of the TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS series of movies DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU) and THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG)? Ng Wan Lung said that as an actor he did not participate in the production, so he was not sure. He has not received any news, but as far as he knew the prequel would not include Wong Gau. Wong Gau may have the opportunity to appear in THE FINAL CHAPTER. The Juno Mak Chun Lung directed movie SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) broke out a lot of controversy. Some claimed to be crew members broke the news that when filming the hanging scene, the stunt double had to really hang himself and go into shock. As an action director, Ng Wan Lung was asked for his thoughts on this matter. He said, "Action directors need to balance safety and effectiveness, because I am unclear about the situation, it's difficult to determine and answer." Speaking of whether action directors or stunt doubles often dared to be angry but dared not speak, Ng Wan Lung said that each production is different. "I have worked with many action directors. Based on my experience, they all have room for discussions and everyone would discuss using the best and safest method to achieve the goal." Participated in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, action director Xiong Xinxin was accused of being disobedient and "replaced" for refusing Mak Chun Lung's dangerous stunt requests, but some also said that there were accidents every day under the leadership of Xiong Xinxin. Xiong Xinxin replied to clarify. "The online 'replacement' rumor is not a fact, all the people in the know, the online speculations of wires, accidents do not exist. Neither the criticism nor the praise is true. I don't want to dwell on this matter anymore, I don't need to promote." * (2025/10/05) The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo) and Sean Lau Ching Wan starred film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) since its release has had a tidal wave of negative reviews and ample gossips. Early on Gum Sing Mo and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai, Siu Chai) refused additional shoot for SONS because they were at odds with director Juno Mak Chun Lung. The day before yesterday the reason for the "fallout" was that Juno almost killed Siu Chai's stand-in during the shoot, which made Siu Chai furious! The film was released for 3 days, but its cumulative box office was only 3.15 million. With the mainland box office also reported "loss of revenue", and the investment of 400 million yuan was "in danger"! The Juno Mak Chun Lung directed film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) has received a lot of negative reviews since it was screened at the midnight section of the Cannes Film Festival in May this year. Recently released in Hong Kong and the mainland, the film has also attracted a large number of negative reviews. Many felt that the story was loose and in tatters, some even claimed that lasting to the final 10 minutes was very tough as they could not comprehend a lot of the story. With mediocre film reviews and audience reactions, gossips about SONS has also never stopped. Once served as the action director for the film, Xiong Xinxin a few days ago forwarded a photo of a friend watching the screening and wrote, "The works of a psychopath are not worth looking forward to." Allegedly it was a jab at Director Juno, then a lot of controversy ensued. Some pointed out that Xiong Xinxin's stunts during his tenure as action director were too ruthless, as accidents occurred almost every day. A group of front-line stuntmen was frightened and quit collectively, before another action director Tang Shui Wah replaced him. After the news came out, it has been fermenting for several days. The latest revelation was that the reason why Taiwanese artists Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo) and Richie Ren (Yam Yin Chai) had a feud with Juno in their early years, which turned out to be due to the action scenes. Some who claimed to have started work on the SONS film pointed out that Siu Chai did not perform a scene where he was hung and a stunt double in stood in for him. Originally they agreed to hang for about 10 seconds, but when the actual shoot came Director Juno never shouted for a cut. He wanted the double to struggle for his life before returning him to the ground. Due to the long time strangulation, the double almost suffocated and was sent to the hospital, which made Siu Chai very angry! In addition, some pointed out that Juno also asked Siu Chai to perform a choking reaction in the scene. Siu Chai was almost strangled to suffocation, finally got angry and cursed. Gum Sing Mo was on set, and was on the same front as Siu Chai, and the two left the team after completing all the scenes. Then they all refused all make up shoots for the scenes. The safety of SONS' action scenes has been controversial. Actually Michelle Wai Sze Nga and Tony Leung Ka Fai have also had an accident. In one scene where Wai Sze Nga ran and jumped onto the back of a leaned over Leung Ka Fai, unexpectedly she accidentally injured his waist. He had to rest for a few days, which made Wai Sze Nga feel guilty. Many online also wondered about the safety of the film's stunts, due to the unusually high number of accidents. The investment of SONS is as high as HK$ 400 million, and it took 8 years from filming to release. It was released in Hong Kong and the mainland on the 1st of this month. Because it ran into a movie ticket discount in Hong Kong, the admission rate was okay. Yet the next time it took a nosedive. After 3 days in release its box office has only received HK$ 3.15 million. In the mainland, as of yesterday it has received 50.38 million yuan RMB (around HK$ 55.06 million) in an also iffy showing. Mainland industry insiders estimated that the box office would be around 100 million yuan RMB (around HK$ 109 million and would suffer a loss that cut to the bone. * (2025/10/05) The "urban legend movies" have been rumored. in the market. First SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUR SHAN) uncovered its mysterious veil. As for the movie version of STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), the Raymond Lam Fung and Louis Koo Tin Lok starred BACK TO THE PAST that started production in 2019, has also been scheduled to be released on New Year's Day next year. Recently, the film company released a short video celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with AI technology, in which Hong Siu Lung asked Emperor Qin Lam Fung, "What do you want, Emperor?" Emperor Qin said, "I want to gaze at the moon!" Hong Siu Lung immediately transformed into a modern Koo Tin Lok with a moon model and said, "Gaze away!" Then the two sat side by side, looking up at the bright moon in the sky and admiring it without distraction. The post also wrote, "With AI's divine help this Mid-Autumn Festival, moon travel will be successful. I would return to two thousand years ago to enjoy the moon with the family.......History meets technology, intertwining legends of friendship. This surprising time and space travel would have more on the way one after another." Koo Tin Lok and Emperor Qin's funny dialogue already had people online excited after just a little taste. No wonder although the movie is belated, it still makes fans wait and have no complain or regrets. * (2025/10/04) The topical movie SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) was released on October 1st. Its box office in Hong Kong and Macau was nearly HK$ 2 million on the first day due to the national day Movie Fiesta Half-Price Spectacular, but only received nearly 600,000 on the second day of its release the day before with a cumulative box office of about 2.6 million over two days. SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT was publicized coldly before its release, recently its official website of the movie on social platforms has introduced the characters individually, in addition to the protagonists they also included Wilson Lam Chun Yin, Alex To Tak Wai and Nina Paw Hee Ching so the audience could get an understanding before going to see the movie. Yesterday a 21-minute interview with Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo) and a highlight footage were released, in which Takeshi Kaneshiro personally deconstructed the character setting of "Lee Mo Tung" in the film, why he took the role of this villain, the scenes that were memorable to him during filming, and the feeling of working with the two major Best Actors Tony Leung Ka Fai and Sean Lau Ching Wan for the first time. In the video Takeshi Kaneshiro shared his understanding and setting of the role of Lee Mo Tung, as well as his belief that the filming was based on Lee Mo Tung's personality and speed of speech to speak Italian dialogue; and teaching a young drug addict a lesson in the kitchen to show the characters' style of doing things. These two scenes were the most difficult. Takeshi Kaneshiro specifically mentioned that he was deeply honored to work with the two major Best Actors Leung Ka Fai and Lau Ching Wan for the first time. He said with a smile, "We have not met before because of making movies, but we have only met a few times at events. So this time I was very happy to see Brother Ka Fai for the first time. I hugged him and finally I could tell him, you are the movie star I grew up watching! He is a very experienced actor, very active and cheerful on the set, as soon as the camera is cut he would keep telling jokes to everyone. I also admire Brother Ka Fai for spending two hours for special effect makeup for the role every time. I only have two important scenes with Brother Ching Wan. In the scene at the gambling table, when he looked at me with that look I would be afraid. I admire Brother Ching Wan's performance, I also like this scene very much!" In addition, the audience who has been looking forward to SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT for a long time could not wait to support it at the movies on October 1st. The film was screened in 375 theaters in Hong Kong and Macau on October 1st, attracting nearly 46,000 viewers, with an occupancy rate of about 80% for each show. Even with the half price discount at all Hong Kong cinemas that day and a category III rating that restricted viewers to those age 18 or above, the film still received almost HK$ 2 million at the box office and drastically pulled away from the second place film by over 800,000. Not only did it become the day's box office champion, but it also crushed film releases of the same week at numbers of shows and admission rate. * (2025/10/03) The Juno Mak Chun Lung directed movie SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) took more than 10 years from preparation to filming and post-production. After its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year, it was released simultaneously in Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland the day before yesterday. In Hong Kong and Macau it received nearly HK$ 2 million to top the single day box office. SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT suffered from endless gossips before and after its release, as the audience reviews have been mixed. Mak Chun Lung's girlfriend Janine Tai posted on social networks to support him, saying that her boyfriend put all his efforts into filming a dreamy picture, but after the release many people expressed their opinions irresponsibly. She hoped that the audience would go to the theaters to support a good movie. Wyman Wong Wai Man played a mute killer in the film, but was found to have his face changed by AI and his character was credited as "Chan Yiu Man" in the end credits. The Mak Chun Lung produced, written, and directed, Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Gao Yuanyuan, etc. starred SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT was released simultaneously in Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland the day before yesterday. Driven by the Movie Fiesta Half Price Spectacular to celebrate national day, the Hong Kong and Macau theaters had almost 46,000 attended and received almost HK$ 2 million to top the single day box office. As for the mainland box office, after two days in release, as of 4 p.m. yesterday, it received about 29 million yuan (about HK$ 32 million). The audience's reviews of SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT were mixed, with some finding the characters to be scattered and not in-depth enough, while others praising the music, visual effects, action explosion scenes and styling. Mainland viewers brutally criticized the film on RED NOTE, "Super Rotten! Run!" One message said, "Real-name reporting, I was swindled." They blasted that all the Best Actors could not save the movie, and described the audience was asleep all around them. Mak Chun Lung's girlfriend Janine Tai posted on social media in support of him. She was proud of her boyfriend of being able to create dream like visuals. She saw that he has put all his heart and soul into SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, but the reality was ruthless as many people expressed their opinions irresponsibly after the release. She sincerely hoped that the audience will go to support a good movie, and talked about keeping him company during the production. "Filming on those cold nights in South Korea, my nose was messed up by a cold. I couldn't smell anything on the whole trip. I have a lot of respect for the crew and the cast who were able to create such amazing shots in those crazy situations." She also revealed that she has been dating Mak Chun Lung for 15 years. He forgot her birthday only once because of the filming of SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT. She said that she may be partial, but she hoped that the audience will like this great movie. Wyman Wong Wai Man played a mute killer in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, but some viewers who watched the movie did not recognize Wyman. It turned out that he was disguised by AI, and his character became "Chan Yiu Man" in the end credits. SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT before and after its release suffered from endless gossip. Participated in the film, action director Xiong Xinxin did not name names when speaking out about his grievances a few days ago. "The works of psychopaths are not worth looking forward to." It was rumored that in the end credits "action design" was credited to Tang Shui Wah while Xiong Xinxin was the "guest action director", so he was very upset. Xiong Xinxin admitted that the words were aimed at the film company for not crediting him, and he was fighting for his own rights. Some online questioned what Xiong Xinxin said, claiming that they had a part with the crew during filming and saying that the action team had accidents everyday under the leadership of Xiong Xinxin. Even an ambulance arrived at the scene. Later Tang Shui Wah took his place, unlike the 90% action completed as Xiong Xinxin said. Someone else online claimed to be a witness at the scene and said that the dangerous action was requested by Mak Chun Lung to the action director. Xiong Xinxin believed that he had touched the bottom line of danger, so he was considered disobedient and was "subbed out". The person also said that in addition to the stand-in almost suffering from shock during the filming, the injured actors included Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai). The person also said that director Mak Chun Lung spent most of the time in the tent and was guarded by two or three bodyguards during filming. If he had any opinion the assistant directors would come to communicate it. "One scene required Yam Yin Chai to be strung up to perform a series of stunts. He felt that it was not viable but was asked to try. In the end he got hurt and bled in one take, requiring a trip to the hospital and work to be suspended." It is also rumored that after Takeshi Kaneshiro completed the contract, he did not respond to the request for re-shoot. In addition, the Hong Kong and Macau box office of DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE exceeded HK$ 100 million the day before yesterday, replacing TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION to rank 14th highest-grossing film in Hong Kong history, temporarily topping box office in 2025. * (2025/10/03) The Emperor film SOMEONE LIKE ME (JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING), starring Carlos Chan Ka Lok and Fish Liew Chi Yu, will be released on the 27th of next month. The new film will even enter the "Tokyo International Film Festival" and "Hong Kong Asian Film Festival" two major film festivals, and will leave Hong Kong to hold its world premiere in Tokyo at the end of the month. After participating in a film last year as a mother who abandoned her newborn baby, Liew Chi Yu had the opportunity to participate in the Tokyo International Film Festival again after a year with the role of "Amei" who is suffering from cerebral palsy in the new film SOMEONE LIKE ME. She said with mixed emotions, "I am very lucky to bring two drastically different characters to participate in the Tokyo International Film Festival two years in a row. Although the character Amei suffers from cerebral palsy in the film, she has a positive and optimistic personality; which is quite a challenge for me." Chan Ka Lok revealed that the new film is by no means an ordinary romance film. "This movie is a different romance film, telling the story of Ken, played by me, and Ah Mei, played by Fish, who are looking for love in their own difficulties, and have encountered many setbacks. I am looking forward to its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival, and enjoying the movie on the big screen with the team." * (2025/10/03) Artist Louis Cheung Kai Chung played a boxer in the movie GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) 6 years ago, and endured all the pain of flesh and blood. Yet the movie has not been released until now, when the film is finally scheduled to open on November 21st. He spoke from the heart on social networks. "Every year on New Year's Day, I wish that things will turn around. I wish that our efforts will not be in vain. Just like that, I have been waiting for 6 years. In order to be able to be released, I have to deal with countless production and post-production problems, face 10,000 challenges that I have never been exposed to, and even come up with 6 figures to complete the film myself." He even said bluntly, "When I started this project back then, I wanted to win the 'Best Actor' before the age of 40 and gain a firm foothold in the film industry. Sorry, man, we almost had a chance for 'Best Actor' later, but it doesn't matter. It turns out that even if we pass by the awards, it doesn't affect our enthusiasm for acting." Speaking of challenging the best actor this year, he said helplessly, "There are so few movies released in a year, I don't know if there will be an award ceremony." * (2025/10/02) The 62nd Golden Horse Awards Ceremony will be held at the Taipei Pop Music Center on November 22nd. The event announced the nominations yesterday. This year has a number of Hong Kong nominees in front of and behind the cameras, including Will Or Wai Lam's first Best Actor nomination with A FOGGY TALE opposite Joseph Chang and Chang Chen. Golden Horse frequent guest Anthony Wong Chau Sun was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for FITCH AND MIDLAND. New actress Elizabeth Tang Tao was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in GIRLFRIENDS, Ken Law Ho Ming would compete for Best Action Choreography in GOOD GAME, director Jun Li Chun Shek was nominated for Best Director for QUEERPANORAMA, and Hong Kong animation ANOTHER WORLD would compete for 3 behind-the-scenes awards. Or Wai Lam thanked everyone for their congratulations, he was very happy to be a member of the A FOGGY TALE team, and congratulated A FOGGY TALE for receiving the most nominations at this year's Golden Horse Awards. "I can use the Golden Horse Awards to go to Taiwan to eat supermarket sesame oil chicken rice balls, which are particularly delicious. I can continue to act, blessed!" A FOGGY TALE has 11 nominations. In addition to Best Actor, it is also nominated for Best Director, Feature Film, Actress, Original Screenplay, Visual Effects, Art Direction, Makeup and Costume Design, Original Film Song, Film Editing and Sound Effects. Golden Horse Best Actor and three-time Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor Wong Chau Sun was once again nominated for Best Supporting Actor for FITCH AND MIDLAND, against FAMILY MATTERS' Yao Chun-yao and Tseng Jing-hua, DEEP QUIET ROOM's King Shih-chieh, and LEFT-HANDED GIRL's Huang Teng-hui. Wong Chau Sun describe the nomination mood, "Overjoyed, the old horse is lying down. Thank you so much!" He said that the date of the award ceremony coincided with the rehearsal of the stage play WE ARE GAY, so whether he can attend depends on the situation. "If I can find time, it should be the most rushed time ever! Of course, I hope to be a part of a happy event." Played the role of "no DOF Sugar" in the ViuTV drama WHERE IS MY FIFTEEN MINUTES, Elizabeth Tang Tao was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for GIRLFRIENDS against LEFT-HAND GIRL's Janel Tsai and Nina Ye, THE WAVES WILL CARRY US' Vera Chen and FAMILY MATTERS' Queena Huang. Tang Tao expressed her feelings on the limited-time story on social platforms: "100,000 thank you to the film team, special thank you to the director for her trust." This year a number of Hong Kong behind-the-scenes elites entered the Golden Horse Awards. Hong Kong director Jun Li Chun Shek was nominated for Best Director for QUEERPANORAMA, which was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Feature Film. Hong Kong animation ANOTHER WORLD competed for Best Animated Feature, Adapted Screenplay and Original Film Music. Hong Kong director Toe Yuen Kin Tao's A MIGHTY ADVENTURE also competed for Best Animated Feature. An actor and action director of GOOD GAME (JOOK DIN), Ken Law Ho Ming was nominated for the Best Action Choreography. He was shocked to receive the news, "I was so happy that my phone almost fell to the ground, thank you for nominating GOOD GAME. I am also grateful for the support of the film boss, the cooperation of the film's entire cast and crew. We handled a lot of action scenes under very difficult production costs and time, I will bring the spirit of GOOD GAME to participate in the award ceremony, I hope the audience will come in to support this film." * (2025/10/02) Described as an "urban legend", SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) was released simultaneously in Hong Kong and the mainland yesterday. Driven by Movie Fiesta Half Price Spectacular on October 1st, as of 4 p.m. yesterday the movie received HK$ 1.32 million locally and became the single-day box office champion. Some viewers think that SONS OF THE NEON NIGHTS is a bit too distracted and not in-depth enough. If it is divided into two episodes or a prequel, the story can be more complete; however some also praise the music, visual effects, action explosion scenes and costume designs. An action director who participated in SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, Xiong Xinxin recently complained, "The works of psychopaths are not worth looking forward to." He responded yesterday and admitted that his words were aimed at the film company for not giving him credit; he is fighting for his own rights and interests. The Mak Chun Lung produced, written and directed, Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Gao Yuanyuan starred SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT took more than 10 years from preparation to filming and post-production and cost over HK$ 400 million. After its global premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year, the movie opened simultaneously in Hong Kong and the mainland. Driven by Movie Fiesta Half Price Spectacular to celebrate national day, SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT received HK$ 1.32 million in the first day as of 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and topped the single-day box office. The Jackie Chan starred THE SHADOW'S EDGE (PO FUNG JUI YING) ranked second with a revenue of 254,000 (cumulative 6.44 million), and the third place was Greg Hsu Kuang-han and Angela Yuen Lai Lam's MEASURE IN LOVE (TA NIN TA YUT), which received 204,000 (cumulative 640,000). According to data from the mainland site Maoyan.com, as of 7 o'clock last night, SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT grossed more than 17.7 million yuan (about HK$19.35 million) for the 6th place in the rankings. An action director who participated in SONS OF NEON NIGHT, Xiong Xinxin recently forwarded a comment from a friend who watch the preview screening of this film on social platforms, posting: "The work of a person who doesn't know how to respect others, a psychopath, even if we completed 90% of the actions according to the spirit of the contract, it is not worth looking forward to." Xiong Xinxin did not name who the "psychopath" was, nor did he mention what was the reason. Reportedly because the end credits for "action design" is credited to Tang Shui Wah while Xiong Xinxin is the "guest action director", he is very upset. Xiong Xinxin responded yesterday, "Thank you for your concern, I will only regard the unpleasantness during filming as a part of work and not worth for entertainment news use. My comments on FB (Facebook) are aimed at the film company for not giving me the proper credit, I feel that I should fight for my own rights. My words have already represented my attitude, and there is nothing more worthy of media attention." He reiterated that he had clearly expressed his attitude in every word he wrote. If he had anything else to say, he would publish it on the public platform. Yesterday all performances in Hong Kong cinemas, regardless of any movie, ticket type, or screening format, were half price, attracting the general public to go to the movies. Yesterday the traffic flow at PREMIERE ELEMENTS was busier than usual. The ticketing computer screen showed that a number of Chinese and foreign films screened during the national day including SONS OF NEON NIGHT, MEASURE IN LOVE, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, THE SHADOW'S EDGE, DEAD TO RIGHTS, etc., generally had an attendance rate of 80% or more. Mr. Wong and his wife enjoyed SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT together. They said that Mak Chun Lung only flashed for about 1 minute at the beginning of the movie, with blood covering his face he only got a few shots. However his bomb scene was shocking and unforgettable. The background setting of the story followed; it seemed to be walking between reality and another world, which was very special. They gave SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT 80 points. "The plot is easy to understand. I know that the movie wants to express some information behind it, but maybe the film is too long and there is not enough time to explain; some people may feel that it's not quite complete. Perhaps due to the number of characters, the scenes are relatively scattered and not in depth enough. If it is divided into 2 installments or a prequel, that may help the story structure to be even more complete. We like to watch Takeshi Kaneshiro the most, other actors such as (Nina) Paw Hee Ching, (Alex) To Tak Wai's madman style, as well as the rarely seen (Wilson) Lam Chun Yin, Kam Kwok Leung, (Lowell) Lo Koon Ting, although their performances may be few but are surprising." Two other female audience members both expressed their support for Takeshi Kaneshiro, but felt that the story was a bit bland with Mak Chun Lung's consistent personal style. The two appreciated the visual effects of the picture with great artistic beauty, and the action and explosion scenes were exciting enough. They praised the late master composer Ryuichi Sakamoto for the soundtrack of SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT, which was very well in line with the artistic conception. They gave the movie 75 points. [ In Production Now/Soon ] SEE YOU MY DEAR Can : Nui Yi 2 d. Jason Lee Tang Yuk Chen Bo-Lin, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Tai Bo, Cheung Mo Hau (Big Al), Hathy Law Hei Yi WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL Can : Ngor Moon But Si Sup Mor Lit : We Aren't Anything d. Herman Yau Lai To Anson Kong Yip Sang, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Serene Lim (Lam Suen Yu), Thor Wong Chun Wai, Wong Yau Nam, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Baby Po Pui Yu, Edward Chui Woei Dong, Chu Tin, Donny Ng Chi Hei, Mak Pui Tung, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen 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. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Liu Yuqiao, Li Yuxuan, Jennifer Suen Wo Yi, Lu Zhou, Ye Jingjian, Lee Hoi Lam, Leung Kwan Lun, Yau Chung Wai, Ning Chan Tsang Ning, Larine Tang Yueping, Bui Ka, Leung Ying Ah, Liang Jiali, Jin Chi, Lai Sha Cheung Tat Ming, Yui Yuk Mui, Fish Liew Chi Yu WAKESURF LOVERS Can : Long Fa Nam Nui d. Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Kevin Chu Kam Yin LIVING TO WIN Can : MIN SI DUT GUNG DUI Lit : INTERVIEW STRIKE TEAM (tentative title) d. Dawn Ho Leung Yu Raymond Lam Fung, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bernice Fang (Fong Chi Yau), Venus Wong Man Yik, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chow Kun Yuet, Leung Chung Hang, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Kingdom Yuen King Tan, ig : https://www.instagram.com/living.to.win/ Can : Na Ga Jor Bei Jet Gwai? Lit : Did You Marry A Ghost? d. Wong Jing Bob Lam Sing Bun, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Oscar Li Ka, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Mak Ling Ling, Xie Sitong, Shang Churan TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 2 Can : YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN Lit : The Birth of A Department d. Mak Tin Shu 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 Hung 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 Wan 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 Opening November 27 2025 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 executive and the other a mercenary, their vastly different approaches to revenge pit them against each other and set Hong Kong ablaze. 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 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) --- [ NOW SHOWING ] JUSTICE, MY FOOT! d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Anita Mui Yim Fong, Carrie Ng Ka Lei, Ng Man Tat Rating : IIA Length : 103 mins. Opening October 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Directed by Johnnie To and starring Stephen Chow and Anita Mui, tells the story of a slick lawyer Sung, who fears he is been cursed with bad karma and considers giving up his practice – until he’s approached by a widow accused of murder. Anita Mui plays a martial arts powerhouse, perfectly complementing Stephen Chow's character. Their dynamic creates a wonderful balance, keeping viewers entertained right from the beginning. The film showcases Anita Mui's comedic talents and has become one of her iconic works. ROUGE (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Anita Mui Yim Fong, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Alex Man Chi Leung, Emily Chu Rating : IIA Length : 97 mins. Opening October 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Starring two legends that captured the hearts of many Hong Kong cinephiles, Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui, comes a bittersweet love story between classes, while delving into the history of Hong Kong. Rouge encapsulates the change in time and the change in women's agencies, echoing a main theme in the film, transcendence. Director Stanley Kwan carefully crafted a story that starts from a generic love story with objectified female protagonist, to then subvert audiences' expectations by creating a strong female lead. The film not only questions our rosy introspection of the past but illustrates the ever changing nature of women in history. ANITA (4K RE-EDIT VERSION) d. Longman Leung Louise Wong Dan Nei,Terrance Lau Chun Him, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa Length : 206 mins. Opening October 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A household name in Hong Kong, queen of Canto pop, Anita Mui was the very definition of a cultural icon during Hong Kong’s golden age in the eighties and nineties. With a career that began at the age of 4 in an amusement park, Mui dedicated almost her whole life to music. Behind stardom, her personal life, passion at work and the love for friends made her an irreplaceable role model of "The Daughter of Hong Kong". The film opens with her final concert and looks back on her life and legacy. In loving memories of our dearest Anita, the biopic revisits the big screens with a 3-hour 4K re-edit version that includes precious unseen footages! 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? THE STAGE d. Chen Peisi Chen Peisi, Huang Bo, Wu Jiang, Zheng Yin, Yang Haoyu, Yu Shaoqun, Chen Dayu, Xu Zhuo'er Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening October 2 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] During Republic of China, Wuqing Troupe and its famous actor Jin Xiaotian were about to perform "Farewell My Concubine". Accidents happened one after another, fates of various characters were linked together by mistake. BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO REMASTERED (BTS MOVIE WEEKS) BTS Length : 93 mins. Opening October 2 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A one-of-a-kind "FESTA" that transcended time and space, uniting BTS and ARMY as one — BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO Remastered. A spectacular open-air performance that captured the spirit of a true festival. The warmth and joy of their 8th anniversary celebration return to the screen, as vibrant and unforgettable as ever. BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR 'LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF' LONDON REMASTERED (BTS MOVIE WEEKS) BTS Length : 106 mins. Opening October 2 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A breathtaking expression of true love and the meaning of existence beneath a star-filled sky—BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR 'LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF' LONDON Remastered. A powerful blend of emotion and energy, brought to life through top- notch production and stunning LED visuals. This historic night marked BTS as the first Korean act to headline London's Wembley Stadium, and their heartfelt voices that once echoed across the globe now come vividly alive on screen. 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 Rating : III Length : 137 mins. Opening December 2021 (Postponed) Opening May 17 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening Opening October 1 2025 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. SHENZHOU 13 d. Zhu Yiran Documentary Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, Ye Guongfu Opening October 1 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/LWSehjhyiLI 100 METERS d. Kenji Iwaisawa Japanese Animation Rating : I Opening October 1 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] 100 Meters follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves. TAIWAN UNSUNG HERO (WITH GREEN GRASS NOTES' SHARING) Rating : I Length : 102 min. Opening September 27 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/31JrA7CmKHs 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 Opening September 25 2025 CHAINSAW MAN -- THE MOVIE: REZE ARC d. Tatsuya Yoshihara Japanese Animation Opening September 25 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji's beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules. DOLLHOUSE d. Shinobu Yaguchi Masami Nagasawa, Koji Seto, Tetsushi Tanaka, Ken Yasuda, Jun Fubuki Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening September 25 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/IA6FJpuV4ZQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yoshie and Tadahiko are a married couple. They have a 5 year old daughter named Mei, but Mei dies. After the loss of her daughter, Yoshie goes into despair and she has very little energy in her life. One day, Yoshie finds a doll that resembles Mei at an antique market and buys the doll. She adores the dolls and finds herself recovering from the deep grief she was experiencing. Yoshie and Tadahiko then have their second child, a girl they name Mai. While they take loving care of Mai, they lose interest in the doll they have at home. When Mai becomes 5 years old, she stars to play with the doll. Strange events begin to occur one after the other in their family. 4DX CHA EUN-WOO: MEMORIES IN CINEMAS Length : 45 mins. Opening September 25 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] CHA EUN-WOO CONCERT: MEMORIES in cinemas — A Journey of Emotion and Romance We don't know what genre your life was before this moment—but after today, it becomes a Romantic Fantasy. And in that story, the leads are CHA EUN-WOO… and you. Experience a journey through love, heartbreak, and lingering memories. With deeply emotional acting and heartfelt performances, CHA EUN-WOO amplifies every feeling, while music seamlessly flows through each moment, enhancing the cinematic immersion. Moments when you dreamed, loved, and hurt, within a breathtaking fantasy world -- where CHA EUN-WOO delivers the final chapter of your story, written just for you. ROAD TO VENDETTA Can : Sat Sau #4 Lit : Assassin Number 4 d. Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Naoto Takenaka, Takumi Saitoh, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha) Length : 108 mins. Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025 Opening December 4 2025 Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d [ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ] Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers. No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate hours. Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour, betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable pair. (JAMES MARSH) GIRLFRIENDS Can : Nui Hai But Ping Fan d. Tracy Choi Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Elizabeth Tang Tao, Han Ning, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Eliz Lao Opening at September 20 2025 the 30th Busan International Film Festival [ SCREEN DAILY HKFILMART 2025 ] Macau-born director Choi reunites with Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu, the cast of her 2016 feature debut Sisterhood, for this female-driven drama chronicling the journey of a girl across 15 years, from her teenage days in Macau, her university years in Taiwan to her busy working life in Hong Kong. Taiwan’s Estela Valdivieso Chen and Jacqueline Liu from Hong Kong serve as producers. At Filmart, the Macau-Taiwan-Thailand-Hong Kong production is presented in the work- in-progress section at HAF. [ 30TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Presents a woman's growth and self-discovery through three episodes of love at ages 17, 22, and 34. 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), Fung So Bo, Ng Siu Hin, Jessica Chan Yee Chun, Christine Ng Wing Mei Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening at July 27 2025 at the Fantasia Festival 2025 Montreal Opening August 30 2025 (PREVIEW) Opening September 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AyTbfEXXvIQ Site https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/good-game [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2025 ] Tai is the middle-aged owner of an Internet cafe, but unfortunately, it's not doing so well. It's mostly empty, especially because, as his landlord points out, kids play games on their phones nowadays. He decides to participate in the Hong Kong One Shot Esports tournament and hopefully win the grand-prize money to save his business. To qualify, he needs to be part of a team, so he recruits Solo, a recently fired esports player facing a decline in his career; Fay, who started working at Tai’s Internet cafe after not lasting long at her previous jobs; and former movie star Octo, who plays games with his elderly wife to help her exercise her brain and fight the degeneration process. Together, they call themselves Happy Hour, and they'll combine their strengths in gaming to win this fierce competition. It ain't over till it's game over! Calling all gamers! Are you ready for an absurdly fun ride?! Grab your controllers, because GOOD GAME is the ultimate gaming-movie experience on the big screen. With an exciting mix of badass action and the first-person-shooter perspective of HARDCORE HENRY, it's a total blast! As you're rooting for this underdog team to win this tournament, it's also an inspiring and genuine story loaded with never-give-up spirit. Director Dickson Leung Kwok-Fai makes sure you're constantly locked in and immersed in the narrative, while providing a stylish and high-energy experience that makes you feel like you're part of the game. GOOD GAME is a remarkably entertaining crowd-pleaser that will have you cheering throughout, and we're beyond proud to be celebrating its World Premiere at Fantasia! Game on! – Steven Lee INITIAL D (4K RESTORED) d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung Jay Chou, Anne Suzuki, Edison Chen Koon Hei, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Chapman To Man Chak, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) Rating : IIA Length : 109 mins. Opening September 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KnqnaQJMEK4 FALLEN ANGELS (4K RESTORED) d. Wong Kar Wai Leon Lai Ming, Michelle Reis (Lee Ka Yan), Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, Karen Mok Man Wai Length : 99 mins. Opening September 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4L4Mf7U8YCs 731 AKA EVIL UNBOUND d. Zhao Linshan Wu Jiang, Wang Zhiwen, Li Naiwen Rating : III Length : 125 mins. Opening September 18 2025 THE UGLY d. Yeon Sang-ho Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been Length :102 mins. Opening September 18 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/zF-6eA52a0Q [ EMPEROR CINEMASA ] "Are you saying this is my mother?" Im Yeong-gyu has been blind since birth, but he has risen to become a master artisan who hand-engraves the most beautiful stamps in the world. One day, he and his son Dong- hwan receive an unexpected call from the police. The skeletal remains of Jung Young-hee—Yeong-gyu's wife and Dong-hwan’s mother, who went missing 40 years ago—have been discovered. The police suggest the possibility that she may have been murdered. Shocked and curious about the mother he never knew, Dong-hwan begins tracing the truth behind her death with Kim Su-jin, a documentary producer who had been filming his father's life story. As they follow the clues, they encounter people who once worked with his mother at a garment factory four decades ago—people whose long-buried memories begin to reveal a hidden truth... CROSSING YEARS d. Yonfan Length : 90 mins. Opening September 13 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] "Guo Nien" is a celebration of the lunar new year in China. However, for a great artist, a more fitting description would be crossing over the flowing years. Master Huang Yongyu (1924-2023), the most influential figure in the Chinese art world, accompanied by his daughter Huang Heini, had a conversation with Yonfan during the three days leading up to the Chinese New Year's Eve in the Year of the Dragon in 2012. They talked about things in life, starting from photos of his childhood days, the changes of the times, the inspiration for creation, the gratitude for friendship... and continued to the cycle of life and death. It was like a home movie only a little different from others. After 12 years, these rare snippets have been edited into Crossing Years that tell us the life of a great Chinese artist. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening at Beijing International Film Festival 2024 Opening at the 18th First International Film Festival 2024 Opening September 11 2025 Site : https://www.bjiff.com/bfp/fip/rohmer/202404/t20240406_173717.html [ EMPEROR CINEMA ] Once gang member Tai revitalizes his life by running a laundry shop in an old district. The quiet man finally leading the ordinary life his dead wife longed for. However, he encounters a gangster bullying the remaining residents of an old apartment building. Is he going to turn a blind eye for the unjust? This film is supported by The Joseph Lau Luen Hung Charitable Trust and presented by the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers. [ 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. ULTIMATE MISSION Can : Jung Gik Ching Gau d. Kenny Tse Chung To Francis Ng Chun Yu, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Rima Zeidan Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Michael Wong Man Tak, Samuel Ku Bun, Wei Zhen, Lin Lexuan, Chin Kar Lok Opening August 8 2025 in mainland China (online) Opening September 11 in Macau THE SHADOWS EDGE d. Larry Zhang Zi Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Zhang Zifeng, Ci Sha, JUN@SEVENTEEN, Zhou Zhengjie, Wang Ziyi, Lang Yueting, Chaney Lin Qiunan, Wang Zhenwei, Li Zhekun Rating : IIB Length : 141 mins. Opening August 25 2025 in Macau Opening September 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/gOd7zuabxGM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A crew of criminal prodigies disappears with billions, evading capture by outsmarting the formidable "Sky Eye" surveillance system. Desperate and outmaneuvered, the Macau police enlist the help of a legend -- Wong Tak-Chung, a retired tracking expert. He mentors rookie officer He Qiuguo and rebuilds an elite surveillance unit. Their mission: to track down the elusive "Wolf King," Fu Longsheng, the mastermind behind the heist. As the police close in, the thieves spring a trap of their own. Brains clash, loyalties are tested, and the ultimate cat- and-mouse game is about to begin... OPERATION HADAL d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin Huang Xuan, Yosh Yu Shi, Zhang Hanyu, Duan Yihong, Wang Junkai, Du Jiang, Jiang Luxia Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. Opening September 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OChfN8Xurw4 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The offshore platform Deep Blue 3 in Chinese territorial water has been occupied by mercenaries. The Chinese Navy sets sail then to repel invaders. The Jiao Long commando team fights bravely and successfully take back control of the platform. While the war unknown occurs in the deep sea, the conspiracy of mercenaries is gradually exposed. The Chinese navy is facing unprecedented challenges. KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE d. Chihiro Ikeda Riho Yoshioka, Koshi Mizukami Rating : IIA Length : 118 mins. Opening September 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Not all stories about Kowloon Walled City have to be about crime, as proven by Mayuzuki Jun's hit comic book series and Ikeda Chihiro's film adaptation. In an alternate universe where the Kowloon Walled City still exists in the modern era, real estate agent Reiko has an office romance with her co-worker, Hajime. However, her world is turned upside down when she comes across an old photo of Hajime and someone who looks exactly like her. A fanciful tale about nostalgia that cleverly mixes romance with doses of mystery and science fiction, this unique take on one of Hong Kong's quintessential landmarks proves that even when the old Hong Kong is long gone from our sights, it can live forever through the power of imagination. UTANO*PRINCESAMA? TABOO NIGHT XXXX d. Akiko Seki Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 60 mins. Opening September 11 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/u8GZjIPN9Jk [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The "Utano*Princesama? Maji Love" series, based on a popular romantic adventure game, has released four seasons of television anime since 2011 and two movies in 2019. The idols, who nurture love and dreams alongside many fans, will return to the cinemas once again! Similar to "Maji Love ST*RISH TOURS," "Utano*Princesama? TABOO NIGHT XXXX" will present audiences with a full animated concert and brand new original content. Join us in witnessing the idol group "QUARTET NIGHT" reach a new milestone! AISCREAM PRESENTS TOPPING LIVE LIVE VIEWING Length : 240 mins. Opening September 7 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The debut single "Ai?Scream!" has become a worldwide sensation! The live event presented by AiScReam will be broadcast live to cinemas across Japan and select international regions! AiScReam presents "TOPPING LIVE" Come see me before I melt ???, held at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall (Kanagawa Prefecture) on September 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun), 2025, will be broadcast live to cinemas across Japan, and the final day’s performance will also be streamed to cinemas in select international regions. AiScReam (pronounced just like "ice cream") is a limited-time unit from the Love Live! series, featuring three beloved characters: Ruby Kurosawa (CV: Ai Furihata) from Aqours, Ayumu Uehara (CV: Aguri Onishi) from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, and Shiki Wakana (CV: Wakana Okuma) from Liella!. Their debut single "Ai?Scream!", released in January 2025, sparked a massive buzz with its adorable call-and- response and catchy rhythm. Numerous dance and lip-sync videos have been posted on social media, making headlines not only in Japan but around the globe! Concert lightsticks may be used during the live viewing. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy AiScReam's spectacular and charming performance on the big screen! PTU (4K RESTORED) d. Johnnie To Kei Fung Simon Yam Tat Wah, Maggie Shiu Mei Kei, Lam Suet, Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening September 6 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Johnnie To's critically acclaimed film “PTU” is re-presented in stunning 4K restoration in cinema. The story revolves around a chain reaction set off one night after a police officer loses his gun, vividly capturing the tension and pressure between the police and the triads. Released in 2003, the film received Best Director at the 23rd Hong Kong Film Awards with 11 nominations, and Best Original Screenplay at the 40th Golden Horse Awards. A PTU Company, made up of 2 teams led by Officer Mike and Kat respectively, begins its anti-crime patrol through the harbor area. Meanwhile, they discover that Sergeant Lo is being attacked by the punks and loses his gun. Mike decides to give Lo until dawn to find his gun back. Inspector Cheung from CID is in charge of investigating Ponytail’s death. Lo's suspicious behavior makes him a likely suspect on Cheung’s list... FOR ALICE Can : Cup Oi Lai Sze d. Chow Yam Wing Tai Bo, Kuku So Tsz Yan, David Siu Chung Hang, Parkman Wong Pak Man, Amanda Lee Wai Man Length : 82 mins. Opening at July 13 2024 the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening September 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia Opening September 5 2025 (Limited Release) [ 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. 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 (POSTPONE) Opening September 4 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? EXIT 8 d. GENKI KAWAMURA KAZUNARI NINOMIYA, YAMATO KOCHI, NARU ASANUMA, KOTONE HANASE, NANA KOMATSU Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening September 4 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Based on the global hit eponymous video game created by KOTAKE CREATE. A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor? JUJUTSU KAISEN HIDDEN INVENTORY / PREMATURE DEATH -- THE MOVIE d. Shouta Goshozono Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening September 4 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] "The Two Strongest: A Youth Never to Return" A tale of curses, fate, and irreversible choices unfolds once more on the big screen. The Two Strongest: A Lost Era In June 2018, Yuji Itadori becomes the vessel for Sukuna, the King of Curses. In December 2017, Yuta Okkotsu breaks the curse binding Rika Orimomto. But the story rewinds further -- to spring 2006. This is the era of Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto during their time at Jujutsu High. The two are peerless sorcerers, an unstoppable duo, until they receive a pivotal mission from Tengen, the immortal cornerstone of the jujutsu world. Their tasks are twofold: Guard the "Star Plasma Vessel," Riko Amanai -- the key to Tengen's evolution. Eradicate her to maintain the balance of the jujutsu world. But their mission is disrupted by Toji Fushiguro, the "Sorcerer Killer," who targets Riko's life. What follows will shape history -- the rise of the strongest jujutsu sorcerer and the most sinister curse user. The past that tore them apart is finally revealed... PRETTY CRAZY d. Lee Sang-geun LIM YOON-A, AHN BO-HYUN, SUNG DONG-IL, JOO HYUN-YOUNG Rating : IIA Length : 113 mins. Opening September 4 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/WIxpl_cwiWU [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From the director of EXIT, LEE Sang-geun, here comes his latest comedy PRETTY CRAZY. Starring LIM YOON-A (Girls Generation), AHN BO-HYUN, SUNG DONG-IL and JOO HYUN-YOUNG, PRETTY CRAZY coming soon in August to a cinema near you! DONGJI RESCUE d. Guan Hu, Fei Zhenxiang Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu, Chen Minghao, Ni Dahong, William Franklyn-Miller, Li Jiuxiao, Wang Yiquan Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Opening August 28 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/uk9xMEuFLUM [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] DONG JI ISLAND follows the tragic tale of a Japanese warship secretly transporting British prisoners of war and mistakenly attacked near the easternmost waters of China. To rescue the desperately trapped prisoners, a group of courageous islanders embark on a perilous journey against all odds to the sinking ship, facing relentless Japanese soldiers and the harsh, unforgiving seas... DEAD TO RIGHTS d. Shen O Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao, Zhou You, Yang Enyou, Daichi Harashima Rating : IIB Length : 137 mins. Opening August 28 2025 (Preview) Opening September 4 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] In the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, in order to save his life, postman A Chang pretended to be a photo developer in a photo studio and developed photos for the Japanese army. He also took in a group of Chinese soldiers and civilians, turning the studio into a temporary shelter. However, in the face of the Japanese army's cruel atrocities, A Chang risked his life to safely transfer the refugees and exposed the evidence of the massacre to the public. MAKE A GIRL d. Gensho Yasuda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening August 23 2025 [ GOLDEN HARVEST CINEMAS ] A genius, Mizutamari Akira, scientifically creates an artificial girlfriend, "No. 0", who becomes torn between programmed feelings and developing emotions. Is what she feels for Akira love? MY FIRST OF MAY Can : MO MING JI Lit : no name finger (ring finger) d. James Hung Ling Ching 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 Ki Chi Rating : I Length : 91 mins. Opening August 2 2025 (Preview) Opening August 22 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. SUPER JUNIOR's 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR LIVE VIEWING SUPER SHOW 10 IN CINEMA Opening August 22 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ioOiQM3sYkE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] 'SUPER SHOW', the iconic concert brand with 194 performances across 30 cities worldwide! The legend continues with SUPER JUNIOR 20th Anniversary TOUR, experience it in cinemas! 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 (POSTPONED) Opening August 21 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. HAUNTED MOUNTAINS: YELLOW TABOO d. Tsai Chia-ying Jasper Liu, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Tsao Yu-ning Rating : IIB Length : 89 mins. Opening August 21 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HwbnPX_Gc2k [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] A legend in Taiwan's mountains says that when lost, hikers encounter a figure in a yellow raincoat who points to a blurry path, leading them to disappear. A local temple has been performing rituals for generations to appease these mysterious beings, and the rituals cannot be interrupted. Five years ago, CHEN Jia-ming, SONG Yu-xin, and ZHANG An-wei went hiking, accidentally interrupting the ritual, and ZHANG An-wei disappeared. Five years later, they returned to search for him, only to be lured by a yellow-clad group. ZHANG An-wei's ghost appeared, seeking revenge. CHEN Jia-ming slowly unraveled that their past mistake angered the Mountain Demon. To atone, he sacrificed himself, becoming another missing person. MALICE d. Lai Mukuan,Yao Wenyi Zhang Xiaofei, Mei Ting, Chen Yusi, Yang Enyou, Huang Xuan, Li Gengxi Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins. Opening August 21 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/aacmpjms5HM [ CINEMA CITY ] Journalist Ye Pan is looking for the truth behind a puzzling double fall. During her investigation, she reports nurse Li Yue and mother You Qian as suspects, which triggers public outcry and the situation gradually gets out of control. MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE d. Pil Gam-sung Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, Choi Yu-ri Rating : IIA Length : 114 mins. Opening August 21 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ESsvxHtLWJA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jung-hwan, a professional wild animal trainer, spends his days bickering and playing with his teenage daughter, Soo-ah, who is passionate about dancing. Then one day, Soo-ah gets infected by a zombie virus that sweeps across the world. To protect her, Jung-hwan takes Soo-ah to Eunbong-ri, a seaside village where his mother, Bam- soon, lives. In a society determined to root out the infected, Jung-hwan notices that Soo-ah still seems to understand words, responds to her favorite songs and dances, and even flinches when scolded by Grandma Bam-soon's back scratching stick. Refusing to give up on his daughter, Jung-hwan calls on his years of animal training experience and begins the top- secret mission of training his zombie daughter... 6DAYS Rating : I Length : 80 mins. Opening August 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] DAY6, a band that stays evergreen, yet makes every day feel new. This summer, the four young men write what can only be described as their Time of Our Life. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, DAY6 embarks on a spontaneous road trip across America, fresh off a triumphant world tour. "Again, let's have fun!" For 6 days, they follow nothing but the sound of music and the pull of wonder - no plans, just the road unfolding ahead. Unfamiliar sights, unexpected connections, and moments of chaos each becomes a lucky stroke, a cherished Time of Our Life. 6DAYS of DAY6 indulging in a radiant moment of youth. A cinematic road trip painted with dreamlike landscapes— and at the heart of it all, there was music. RE BORN Can : Hung Sum Yun Lit : Hollow Person AKA : REBORN AKA : Joi Sun Yun d. Danny Pang Fat Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Venus Wong Man Yik, Tsui Ho Cheong, Fabienne Kwan Fung Hing, Helena Law Lan, Lokman Leung Rating : IIB Length : 80 mins. Opening August 14 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3RPy9dJHrF4 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Ming and Cheng have a son named Won. One day, Won suddenly had a persistent high fever. As a result, Won died due to lack of rescue. She was very sad and thought that Won was still alive. Then, they meet a person name Xia, who could help people heal the pain of losing their loved ones, Xia gave Cheng a doll, which seemed to be just an ordinary doll, but when it reached her hands, the doll turned into Won. But in Ming eyes, he was just a doll. Xia reminds Ming that this doll must not be damaged. Since then, they have lived happily ever after. But Ming began to feel that Cheng was too obsessed with this illusion and felt that the doll was getting spooky and became an unknown object. He could not stand it and secretly destroyed the doll, but what he didn't expect that Cheng still regarded the broken doll as Won. She thought that he killed her son. Ming started arguing with her, hoping to wake her up, but accidentally injured Cheng, then unexpectedly something happened to Ming. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -- THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 155 mins. 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. TRIAL AND ERROR BIG SHORT FILM COMPETITION Length : 115 mins. Opening August 11 2025 SMTOWN LIVE 2025 IN TOKYO LIVE VIEWING Opening August 9 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The first day of “SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in TOKYO”, taking place at Tokyo Dome (Tokyo) on Saturday, August 9, 2025, will be broadcast live in HK cinemas. SMTOWN LIVE is a global concert series produced by SM ENTERTAINMENT that has captivated countless fans in major cities across the globe. This year marks the agency’s 30th anniversary, and the world tour kicked off with the Seoul performance held in January. In Japan, concerts are scheduled for August 9 and 10 at Tokyo Dome. The anticipated lineup includes: KANGTA, TVXQ, SUPER JUNIOR, ZHOUMI (SUPER JUNIOR-M), HYOYEON (Girls’ Generation), KEY & MINHO (SHINee), SUHO & CHANYEOL & KAI (EXO), Red Velvet (IRENE & SEULGI & JOY), NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, nævis, Hearts2Hearts, XngHan & Xoul, and SMTR25. (Please note that the lineup is subject to change without notice.) Don't miss this opportunity to experience the incredible music and dynamic performances of SM ENTERTAINMENT’s stellar artists on the big screen on 9th AUGUST 2025, Saturday, in cinemas near you! 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 Rating : I 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? THE LYCHEE ROAD Can : Cheung On Dik Lai Ji d. Da Peng Da Peng, Bai Ke, Zhuang Dafei, Yang Mi, Chang Yuan, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Lam Suet Rating : IIB Length : 123 mins. Opening August 7 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AJyFZnMaaC8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong. Set during the Tang Dynasty's Tianbao era, it follows Li Shande, a middle-aged man who grumbles his way through countless tasks and pinches every penny, only to remain an insignificant low-ranking official. However, things seem to take a turn when he's suddenly summoned—someone has arranged for him to take on the lucrative role of "Litchi Envoy." If he succeeds, glory and wealth await, a chance to turn his life around. But if he fails... [ COMING SOON ] 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 ...... 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 September 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia Opening September 5 2025 (Limited Release) [ 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. 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. FALLEN TREASURES Can : Muk Sung d. Elyse Hon Rating : I Length : 81 mins. Opening July 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] With over seven decades of history and known as "the Last Sawmill in Hong Kong", Chi Kee Sawmill & Timber has lived through multiple transformations by Hong Kong's timber industry, including the economic boom in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as its radical shift to processing and recycling used timber. However, when the sawmill faces compulsory eviction by the government for its Northern Metropolis development project, the survival of this successful family-owned business becomes a modern David-versus-Goliath story. The documentary is a wistful look at the unstoppable machine of urban development and an old-school business has tried to withstand the flow of time. CHA GUO d. Daphné Mandel, Guy Bertrand Rating : I Length : 37 mins. Opening July 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nestled between the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, housing some of high finance's most creative minds, and the gleaming glass and steel boxes of Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley where the future is being built, lies a hidden world no less exceptional. In this lost country backwater of mountains and vegetable fields, factories still manufacture soy sauce in century old clay pots; Kenny hand makes concrete spacers that hold up some of the world's longest suspension bridges. Cha Guo shines light on the lives of the villagers, craftsmen, farmers and business owners who make up this local village's close-knit community. The people’s philosophy and signature are their resilience and their dedication. They embody "Made in Hong Kong" over generations. Cha Guo celebrates the heroes of Hong Kong and the fabric of what makes it and its people synonymous with warmth and the ubiquitous "can do" attitude. The title Cha Guo embodies the many narratives that connect older generations to the younger through the sharing of something savory and heart-warming. Cha guo is a homemade Chinese tea cake traditionally shared at family gatherings and celebrations. The Directors, Daphné Mandel and Guy Bertrand, set out not only to document this village life and heritage but also to capture its distinctly Hong Kong spirit. GIRLFRIENDS Can : Nui Hai But Ping Fan d. Tracy Choi Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Elizabeth Tang To, Han Ning, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Eliz Lao Opening at September 20 2025 the 30th Busan International Film Festival [ SCREEN DAILY HKFILMART 2025 ] Macau-born director Choi reunites with Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu, the cast of her 2016 feature debut Sisterhood, for this female-driven drama chronicling the journey of a girl across 15 years, from her teenage days in Macau, her university years in Taiwan to her busy working life in Hong Kong. Taiwan’s Estela Valdivieso Chen and Jacqueline Liu from Hong Kong serve as producers. At Filmart, the Macau-Taiwan-Thailand-Hong Kong production is presented in the work- in-progress section at HAF. [ 30TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Presents a woman's growth and self-discovery through three episodes of love at ages 17, 22, and 34. ROAD TO VENDETTA Can : Sat Sau #4 Lit : Assassin Number 4 d. Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Naoto Takenaka, Takumi Saitoh, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha) Length : 108 mins. Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025 Opening December 4 2025 Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d [ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ] Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers. No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate hours. Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour, betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable pair. (JAMES MARSH) FAREWELL TO MY CONCUBINE (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Chen Kaige Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Ge You Rating : IIB Length : 171 mins. Opening October 12 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Douzi, a boy with feminine features, is abandoned by his prostitute mother to an all-boys Peking opera troupe supervised by Master Guan. Douzi befriends fellow trouper Shitou. A few years later in 1938, a teenage Douzi is trained to play dan (female roles), while Shitou learns jing (painted face male roles). When practicing the play "Dreaming of the World Outside the Nunnery", Douzi intentionally mistakes the line "I am by nature a girl, not a boy" with "I am by nature a boy, not a girl," subjecting himself to severe physical punishments. Douzi along with another student, Laizi, attempt to run away, but Douzi decides to pursue acting seriously after witnessing an opera performance. Upon returning, they find the whole troupe being punished for their desertion, and Douzi is beaten. As a result, Laizi hangs himself... NO OTHER CHOICE d. Park Chan-wook Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, Cha Seung-won Opening October 16 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] You Man-su, a specialist in paper manufacturing with 25 years of experience, is so satisfied with life that he can truthfully tell himself, "I've got it all." While happily passing his days with his wife Miri, their two children and two dogs, Man-su is suddenly informed by his company that he has been fired. "We're sorry. We have no other choice." Feeling shocked as if his head had been cut off by an ax, Man-su vows to find himself a new job within the next three months for the sake of his family. Despite his firm resolve to turn his life around, Man-su spends over a year drifting from one job interview after another, and working at a retail store. He eventually finds himself in danger of losing the very house that he struggled so hard to buy. Desperate, he visits Moon Paper out of the blue and tries to hand over his CV, but he just ends up getting humiliated by line manager Choi Sun-chul. Man-su knows he is better qualified than anyone to work at Moon Paper, so he comes to a certain decision. 'If there is no opening for me, I'll just have to get hired by creating an opening.' TATSUKI FUJIMOTO 17-26 PART 1 d. Seishiro Nagaya (A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kicking in the Schoolyard), Nobukage Kimura (Sasaki Stopped a Bullet), Nobuyuki Takeuchi (Love is Blind), Naoya Ando (Shikaku) Japanese Animation Length : 67 mins. Opening October 17 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Renowned for Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man, and Look Back, genius manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto brings to life eight of his representative short stories created between the ages of 17 and 26. These stories explore youthful romance, chaos, madness, and the complex emotional ties between people, now vividly adapted as animation! PART 1 focuses on the animated collection of 17-21, includes: A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kicking in the Schoolyard, depicting the deep bond between two individuals after humanity's extinction; Sasaki Stopped a Bullet, a tale of a boy’s explosive impulses; Love is Blind, a wild sci-fi romantic comedy on a cosmic scale; Shikaku, a love story of a crazy girl assassin. Crafted by six animation studios and seven directors with each with their unique style, this anthology reinterprets Fujimoto’s vibrant and imaginative journey to greatness! TATSUKI FUJIMOTO 17-26 PART 2 d. Tetsuaki Watanabe (Mermaid Rhapsody), Kazuaki Terasawa (Woke-Up- as-a-Girl Syndrome), Tetsuaki Watanabe (Nayuta of the Prophecy), Osamu Honma (Sisters) Japanese Animation Length : 67 mins. Opening October 24 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Renowned for Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man, and Look Back, genius manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto brings to life eight of his representative short stories created between the ages of 17 and 26. These stories explore youthful romance, chaos, madness, and the complex emotional ties between people, now vividly adapted as animation! PART 2 focuses on the '22-26' series, includes: Mermaid Rhapsody, a tale of a boy and a mermaid woven through an oceanic piano; Woke-Up- as-a-Girl Syndrome, an exploration of self beyond gender norms; Nayuta of the Prophecy, a cruel saga of fated siblings' rebirth; and Sisters, a story of jealousy and growth between sisters. Crafted by six animation studios and seven directors with each with their unique style, this anthology reinterprets Fujimoto’s vibrant and imaginative journey to greatness! G-DRAGON IN CINEMA [UBERMENSCH] Length : 106 mins. Opening October 29 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The Legend Returns. The Stage Trembles. After seven years, the icon of a generation roars back with a global spectacle—ÜBERMENSCH. Every beat, every breath, every moment that will redefine his legacy bursts onto the big screen. From the mega-hits that shook the world—Crooked, PO?ER, HEARTBREAKER —to an epic setlist spanning his most iconic hits, joined by an all-star guest lineup including Taeyang, Daesung, CL, and more. Feel the raw energy, the fire, the one-and-only magic—captured live and unleashed through premium cinema formats like 4DX as such. ANOTHER WORLD Can : Sai Oi d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung Hong Kong Animation Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Tommy Chu Pak Hong Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 1 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and prevent her curse from destroying the world. FINCH AND MIDLAND Can : Gum Tin Ying Goi Hung Go Hing d. Timothy Yeung Wing Kwong Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Theresa Lee Yi Hung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Dmitry Chepovetsky Length : 110 mins. Opening October 5 2025 at the Vancouver International Film Festival Opening at October 23rd at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the often overlooked, aging neighborhoods of Scarborough, Ontario, four Hong Kong immigrants who arrived in the 1990s quietly unravel in middle age. Once a rising star in Hong Kong, a devoted carer for her elderly mother, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, and a widower yearning for connection – they each clutch fading fragments of dignity, community, and hope in a place as worn and forgotten as they are. The film portrays these fragile souls reaching out for connection – and discovering how far loneliness can stretch. Growing up within this immigrant community, the director witnessed firsthand the resilience of immigrants, creating a poignant meditation on displacement, aging, and the delicate threads that bind us all. Vancouver International Film Festival [ VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ] Timothy Yeung's film is a story of big losses, small triumphs, and moments of grace amid the grind of capitalism — in other words, life itself. Four Hong Kong immigrants are living lives of desperation in Scarborough, Ontario: Dan was a pop singer on the rise before his move to Canada, now he's barely scraping by; Eva is a lonely woman whose commitment to her aging mother has held her back in life; Fan is a part-time sex worker struggling to break into real estate; Tony is an aging widower whose factory job is at risk. Through these characters, Yeung explores diasporic alienation, economic hardship, and social isolation. His film is rich in cultural specificity, but that never obstructs his wider view. Building outwards from private hopes and personal pain, he creates a rich social document that cradles within it four precious human portraits. Tam, Yeung, Lee, and Wong are superb — their performances ring with commitment and authenticity. SCARLET d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Length : 111 mins. Opening at October 24th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening December 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From visionary Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure about Scarlet, a medieval- era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in an "Otherworld", she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father's killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge? Venice International Film Festival New York Film Festival KOKUHO d. Lee Sang-Il Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa, Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka, Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada, Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro, Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki, Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Length : 174 mins. Opening November 13 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on- stage alter-egos. LEFT-HANDED GIRL d. Tsou Shih-Ching Janel Tsai, Ma Shih-Yuan, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen, Chao Xin-Yan Length : 109 mins. Opening November 3 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In her remarkable solo directorial debut, Tsou Shih-Ching crafts an intimate portrait of three generations wrestling with tradition and change in modern Taipei. After moving from the countryside, single mother Shu-Fen and her daughters–rebellious twenty-year-old I-Ann and curious five-year-old I-Jing -- struggle to make ends meet running a night market noodle stall. When I-Jing's grandfather condemns her left-handedness as demonic, family secrets begin to surface. Co- written and produced by Sean Baker, this tender exploration of family bonds and quiet rebellion pulses with the vibrant energy of Taipei's neon-lit streets. Critics' Week, Cannes Film Festival BFI London Film Festival Opening Film, Kaohsiung Film Festival GAMER GIRLS Can : Din Gaing Nui Hai d. Veronica Bassetto (Bak Wai Kei), Sophie Yang Fan Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Alma Kwok Yi Kwan, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Ng Wing Sze, Kayan Ng (Kayan9896) Length : 110 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When her professional esports team disbands, former captain Summer ventures into the corporate world after graduation. Unable to shake her passion for competitive gaming, she forms "Gamer Girls", an amateur all-female team that transforms local Cha Chaan Teng into gaming venues. Just as they gain popularity, gaming companies shut down their events citing copyright violations. With Hong Kong esports team selections looming, these determined players must fight to restore their competition rights. Co-directors Veronica Bassetto and Sophie Yang deliver an energetic youth esports tale, where winning or losing matters less than fighting side by side to forge an ideal world. [ 6TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] Youth is always full of confusion, electronic gaming may be a way to achieve hero's dream. This is a story of five passionate girls fighting hard in the gaming world, hoping to break the social stereotype. Yet this is more difficult than it seems, with all the unknown challenges ahead. SURPRISE SCREENING Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Word Premiere of a Hong Kong Film! 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 Tze Yuen, Siu Fu, Lai Chai Ming Length : 105 mins. Opening November 6th at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 27 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mui, a vibrant young lady with cerebral palsy, has always navigated life optimistically despite its challenges. However, her carefully constructed world is threatened when her overprotective mother insists on a hysterectomy, causing Mui to fear the loss of her identity as a woman. Seeking solace and autonomy, she discovers an unique volunteer group providing sexual services for disabled individuals. There, she meets Ken, an enigmatic volunteer grappling with his own hidden wounds. Their connection deepens, blossoming into an affectionate yet elusive bond that challenges societal norms and physical limitations. Like Tam's In Your Dreams (14th HKAFF Opening Film), Someone Like Me is a provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the courage to claim one's own narrative. ROAD TO VENDETTA Can : Sat Sau #4 Lit : Assassin Number 4 d. La-Ying Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Chu Pak Him, Naoto Takenaka, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Takumi Saitoh, Daniel Hong Length : 108 mins. Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025 Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 4 2025 Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d [ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ] Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers. No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate hours. Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour, betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable pair. (JAMES MARSH) [ CINEMA CITY ] In Asia, a mysterious assassin organization operates under the guise of a noodle shop hidden in a bustling city, serving as a haven for killers. Assassin No. 4, orphaned at a young age and raised in the noodle shop, is sent to Japan to eliminate a yakuza boss. However, he is unexpectedly ambushed by his client, a Japanese girl seeking revenge. To exact her vengeance, she spares no expense in hiring the assassin and attempts to enlist No. 4 in her grand revenge plan, only for their actions to inadvertently provoke a relentless pursuit by the yakuza, putting both their lives in danger... PASS AND GOAL Can : Yik Juen Seung Boon Cheung Lit : Reversal of First Half d. Jil Wong Pak Kei Gigi Leung Wing Kei, 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 Length : 104 mins. Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Once a high-flying financial advisor, Hay Man loses everything and moves from her Deep Water Bay mansion to her cousin's modest home in "Deep Water Bo." Hoping to restore her fortune, she agrees to coach a scrappy U12 football team led by her cousin Ying and neighborhood children for a league organized by a clueless rich heir. What begins as reluctant duty soon transforms into true mentorship, as Hay Man helps the kids confront struggles and regains her own sense of purpose. When the underdog team reaches the finals, she must choose between luxury past and newfound identity. [ 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. KOKUHO d. Lee Sang-Il Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa, Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka, Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada, Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro, Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki, Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Length : 174 mins. Opening November 13 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on- stage alter-egos. GOLDEN BOY Can : Gum Tung d. Chan Wai Koon Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Leander Lau Ho Lan, Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Doughboy, Gladys Li Ching Kwan Opening November 21 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M 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 Length : 105 mins. Opening November 6th at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 27 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] Mui, a vibrant young lady with cerebral palsy, has always navigated life optimistically despite its challenges. However, her carefully constructed world is threatened when her overprotective mother insists on a hysterectomy, causing Mui to fear the loss of her identity as a woman. Seeking solace and autonomy, she discovers an unique volunteer group providing sexual services for disabled individuals. There, she meets Ken, an enigmatic volunteer grappling with his own hidden wounds. Their connection deepens, blossoming into an affectionate yet elusive bond that challenges societal norms and physical limitations. Like Tam's In Your Dreams (14th HKAFF Opening Film), Someone Like Me is a provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the courage to claim one's own narrative. ROAD TO VENDETTA Can : Sat Sau #4 Lit : Assassin Number 4 d. La-Ying Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Chu Pak Him, Naoto Takenaka, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Takumi Saitoh, Daniel Hong Length : 108 mins. Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025 Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 4 2025 Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d [ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ] Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers. No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate hours. Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour, betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable pair. (JAMES MARSH) [ CINEMA CITY ] In Asia, a mysterious assassin organization operates under the guise of a noodle shop hidden in a bustling city, serving as a haven for killers. Assassin No. 4, orphaned at a young age and raised in the noodle shop, is sent to Japan to eliminate a yakuza boss. However, he is unexpectedly ambushed by his client, a Japanese girl seeking revenge. To exact her vengeance, she spares no expense in hiring the assassin and attempts to enlist No. 4 in her grand revenge plan, only for their actions to inadvertently provoke a relentless pursuit by the yakuza, putting both their lives in danger... SCARLET d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Length : 111 mins. Opening at October 24th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening December 11 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ] From visionary Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure about Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in an “Otherworld”, she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father's killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge? 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday October 5 2025 10 GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE d. Ryan Crego Laila Lockhart Kraner, Jason Mantazoukas, Gloria Estefan, Kristen Wiig 9 AVATAR: WAY OF THE WATER d. James Cameron English Voices: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet 8 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), Fung So Bo, Ng Siu Hin, Jessica Chan Yee Chun, Christine Ng Wing Mei 7 INITIAL D (4K RESTORED) d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung Jay Chou, Anne Suzuki, Edison Chen Koon Hei, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Chapman To Man Chak, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) 6 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 5 THE SHADOWS EDGE d. Larry Zhang Zi Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Zhang Zifeng, Ci Sha, JUN@SEVENTEEN, Zhou Zhengjie, Wang Ziyi, Lang Yueting, Chaney Lin Qiunan, Wang Zhenwei, Li Zhekun 4 ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER d. Paul Thomas Anderson Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall 3 DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -- THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE d. Haruo Sotozaki Japanese Animation 2 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 1 CHAINSAW MAN -- THE MOVIE: REZE ARC d. Tatsuya Yoshihara Japanese Animation ----- SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT Rating : III Length : 137 mins. (Cannes International Film Festival) Length : 125 mins. Opening December 2021 (Postponed) Opening May 17 2025 at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival Midnight Screening Opening October 1 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/d1lN0ceKdys 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. CHAINSAW MAN -- THE MOVIE: REZE ARC Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening September 25 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji's beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules. MEASURE IN LOVE Rating : IIA Length : 112 mins. 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? GOOD GAME Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening at July 27 2025 at the Fantasia Festival 2025 Montreal Opening August 30 2025 (PREVIEW) Opening September 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/AyTbfEXXvIQ Site https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/good-game [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2025 ] Tai is the middle-aged owner of an Internet cafe, but unfortunately, it's not doing so well. It's mostly empty, especially because, as his landlord points out, kids play games on their phones nowadays. He decides to participate in the Hong Kong One Shot Esports tournament and hopefully win the grand-prize money to save his business. To qualify, he needs to be part of a team, so he recruits Solo, a recently fired esports player facing a decline in his career; Fay, who started working at Tai’s Internet cafe after not lasting long at her previous jobs; and former movie star Octo, who plays games with his elderly wife to help her exercise her brain and fight the degeneration process. Together, they call themselves Happy Hour, and they'll combine their strengths in gaming to win this fierce competition. It ain't over till it's game over! Calling all gamers! Are you ready for an absurdly fun ride?! Grab your controllers, because GOOD GAME is the ultimate gaming-movie experience on the big screen. With an exciting mix of badass action and the first-person-shooter perspective of HARDCORE HENRY, it's a total blast! As you're rooting for this underdog team to win this tournament, it's also an inspiring and genuine story loaded with never-give-up spirit. Director Dickson Leung Kwok-Fai makes sure you're constantly locked in and immersed in the narrative, while providing a stylish and high-energy experience that makes you feel like you're part of the game. GOOD GAME is a remarkably entertaining crowd-pleaser that will have you cheering throughout, and we're beyond proud to be celebrating its World Premiere at Fantasia! Game on! – Steven Lee INITIAL D (4K RESTORED) Rating : IIA Length : 109 mins. Opening September 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/KnqnaQJMEK4 THE SHADOWS EDGE Rating : IIB Length : 141 mins. Opening August 25 2025 in Macau Opening September 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/gOd7zuabxGM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A crew of criminal prodigies disappears with billions, evading capture by outsmarting the formidable "Sky Eye" surveillance system. Desperate and outmaneuvered, the Macau police enlist the help of a legend -- Wong Tak-Chung, a retired tracking expert. He mentors rookie officer He Qiuguo and rebuilds an elite surveillance unit. Their mission: to track down the elusive "Wolf King," Fu Longsheng, the mastermind behind the heist. As the police close in, the thieves spring a trap of their own. Brains clash, loyalties are tested, and the ultimate cat- and-mouse game is about to begin... DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -- THE MOVIE: INFINITY CASTLE Rating : IIB Length : 155 mins. 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. 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