From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (December 25 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. those affected by the Tai Po Wang Fu Court fire, the first responders and the volunteers HOW TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE DEADLY TAI PO FIRE https://hongkongfp.com/2025/11/27/hkfp-guide-how-to-support-families-affected-by-the-deadly-tai-po-fire/ B. singer Liu Wun who passed way at the age of 84 C. Kenny Kwan Chi Bun who celebrates his birthday on December 30th D. Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui who celebrates his birthday on December 28th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2025/12/31) "Queen of Minor Tunes" Liu Wun died of a heart attack in Hong Kong on November 14th at the age of 84. Liu Wun's family followed her last wishes, kept the funeral in a low-key manner, only arranged for close relatives to attend the funeral and only announced the news of her death recently. Formerly known as Liu Guilan, Liu Wun was one of nine siblings in her family. Liu Wun, the third sister, the second sister Hsia Tan and the fifth sister Alice Lau (Hua Wa) (James Wong Jim's ex- wife) all entered the music scene; she was a proud protégé of composer Yao Min, and was good at singing minor tunes and folk songs. Liu Wun participated in the Shaw Brothers' FRANGANT NIGHT movie song competition in 1957, won the championship and met Yao Min for the first time. In the following year she accompanied her second sister Hsia Tan to EMI Records to record, and producer Wang Shu Wei and Yao Min asked her to audition. Thus she signed a contract with EMI to make her official debut. Liu Wun was still studying at the time, so she could only record records on Saturdays and Sundays. Later she became popular with "Girl At Eighteen Is A Flower". In the 1960s she sang behind the scenes on movies like "LIANG SAN POH AND CHU ING TAI" and "THE MAGIC LAMP" for the International Motion Picture and General Investment Co., Ltd. She sang for almost all of the costume films of actress Betty Loh Ti, and also sang for Li Li-hua, Lucilla Yu Ming and Jeanette Lin Tsui, etc., and became popular all over Southeast Asia. Liu Wun married actor Wang Sun in 1966 and faded out of the business in the mid-1970s to focus on family. In the 1990s Liu Wun held concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum twice and successively performed "Golden Light Shines on the Stage" and "Golden Light Shines on the Stage" and "Golden Light Shines Again on the Stage" with Wu Ying Yin, Tsin Ting, Tsui Ping and Billie Tam (Pui Lui) in different combinations, and was very popular. Since then she rarely performed in the public, enjoying her time with her grandchildren and her twilight years. RTHK Radio 5 program STAR AND MOON host Eric revealed that he was informed of Liu Wun's death by Liu Wun's daughter earlier. As the singing queen of a generation bid farewell to music fans, he would produce two episodes of Liu Wun's memorial special to be broadcast on the program, which included Liu Yun's interviews during his lifetime. * (2025/12/31) BACK TO THE PAST, the movie version of A STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), held the "Starlight Gala Premiere" yesterday on the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and attracted many fans to look on. The pre-sale box office of BACK TO THE PAST in Hong Kong has been hot, reaching 1,460 shows on the opening day. Producer and star Louis Koo Tin Lok bluntly expressed his hope that the box office on the opening day would break the record of more than HK$ 7 million for THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK). Because the audience support has been extremely high, they hoped to achieve satisfactory results. Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) joined directors Ng Yuen Fai and Lai Chun Lung, as well as actors Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei, Joyce Tang Lai Ming, Bai Baihe, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jimmy Au Sui Wai, Chan Kwok Bong, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, etc., and action director Sammo Hung Kam Bo was also present to show his support. The scene attracted a large number of fans to raise the name of the idol to create momentum, among which Lam Fung's fans even dressed up as "Terracotta Warriors" and kept shouting "King". The cast shared their interesting and unforgettable production experience on the stage. Hung Kam Bo had the rare opportunity to work with his three sons, Tin Ming, Tin Chiu, and Tin Cheung, and he praised his sons for being obedient and smart. Yet he was still slightly better than his sons. Hung Kam Bo smiled and said, "I'm very happy to film with Tin Ming and Tin Chiu, and Tin Cheung is behind the scenes. In working with the two directors, I can learn from the younger generation, make progress together. I don't know if we break through or not, as long as we don't break the pot (spoil the plot) we are fine!" When Bai Baihe shared her filming experience with the actors on stage, she laughed and said that she was afraid that many people would be jealous. Because she was able to work with the original team, it was the most enjoyable moment. Suen Huen said that they would see each other normally, so they were very familiar with each other. Working with Goo Jai again, she would not have to worry too much. Lam Fung said that the movie was released on the big screen after many years and still received support from the outside world. He felt very moved, and happy to have the additions of senior and new actors. The whole thing was very dreamy. He said, "Goo Jai taught me a lot back then, and he is still putting money in my pocket." The last to appear, Goo Jai said that he was looking forward to the film from conception and development to release, and thanked the original author Wong Yi and the late Dick Liu Kai Chi, who participated in the performance. Only with him would there be the role of Dr. Wu. After that the actors presided over the premiere lighting ceremony together. Goo Jai and Suen Huen were later interviewed together and talked about the pre-sale of BACK TO PAST in Hong Kong being very explosive. Goo Jai said that Malaysia was the same way. When asked if he was confident that it would break the opening day box office of more than HK$ 7 million of THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)? Goo Jai said: "I hope so. Because many people support BACK TO THE PAST this time, I hope to have a satisfactory result." Speaking of the film's opening day with a total of 1,460 shows, the reporter laughed and pointed out that there would be 15 minutes a show -- running more frequently than the bus. Suen Huen also said that it was very exaggerated. Goo Jai said that he would go to Guangzhou today for a count down and attend the audience appreciation screening, and then he would promote it in Foshan and Shenzhen. This time would also be the first New Year's Day he would not be in Hong Kong, but he would not take his parents with him. "No! My Pa can't walk too far, in addition there would be many people. If anything would happen it wouldn't be good. Safety comes first." Speaking of him and Suen Huen being able to continue to promote as a couple, Goo Jai immediately emphasized that they were "on screen couples". As for online claims that only Suen Huen was able to tame him, Goo Jai joked, "Taming me is an achievement." Suen Huen joked, "I am so proud. My friends all say that they are very happy from seeing that. Actually everyone likes to watch him being abused." With the release of the film, old videos of the actors in the film have been recovered, even Suen Huen's singing videos from many years ago? Suen Huen joked that she was very scared. "Actually there are many that I don't remember, I danced with the Grasshoppers but I don't remember. Of course I remember when I sang and forgot the lyrics. Thank you very much everyone, because I don't have many of the pictures. I watched many of them again online and cap(tured) a lot of my own photos, so I actually have to thank everyone. (People online think acting has hindered your singing?) In the next life, in this life it is a little late. Actually often times it is because they have no expectation, when they listen they would be pleasantly surprised. Yet with the identity of a singer, you would think that I sing so badly." With a good box office performance, would she make a dance version of "Destiny is the Highest" with Goo Jai? Suen Huen pointed out that having Goo Jai and Lam Fung was enough. In addition she has never heard that a TV series theme song would have so many versions, including English and dance versions. Thus she was very happy to be a part of it. Some of the television series cast were unable to make the movie. Would Koo Tin Lok consider adding them in a sequel? He said, "A movie's runtime is really limited. Everyone also need to understand that this movie is a continuation. Some characters may have already died in the television series. I of course hope that even more people would participate, but the space is limited." Speaking of the fact that before the movie has even been released, some restaurants have taken the initiative to provide 10% off in assistance. Goo Jai said that he was very happy to receive the support of many people. Earlier he already felt strange when he heard foreigners sing "Destiny is the Highest" before. Would he go to the restaurant to thank the diners? Goo Jai said with a smile, "It's all a very good idea, but it would not be a surprise to talk about it now." Raymond Lam Fung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Joyce Tang Lai Ming and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei were asked if they would go to Guangzhou to thank the audience with Louis Koo Tin Lok on New Year's Eve? Cheung Kai Chung said he would not need to, as he would continue to stay in Hong Kong to thank the audience for his film GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG); but the other three said that they have reserved time to go together. Lam Fung even said that the New Year's Eve audience appreciation event would be rare, and everyone crossing into the New Year together would be very happy. Would Lam Fung bring his family to spend New Year's Eve together? He smiled and said, "My family is happy on its own, I am responsible for coming out to make a living." Speaking of his confidence in the box office, Lam Fung said that he saw the national film schedule in Beijing a few days ago. BACK TO THE PAST exceeded 25%, which was quite powerful. He thanked everyone for their support, and hoped that it would be a good start. He said that of course he would charter cinemas to invite friends to see this movie privately, and his friends also said that they would buy tickets to see the movie. For example he has also invited many friends in the circle to watch the premiere that night, ultimately it was a major film event in Hong Kong. Tang Lai Ming said that many people on TVB asked her for a ticket to watch the movie, but she insisted that everyone buy tickets to show their support. Regarding the rumor that Tang Lai Ming's former rumored boyfriend Derek Kok Ching Hung originally had a part in BACK TO THE PAST but fell through because of her, Lam Fung immediately provided escort. He pointed out that he and Kok Ching Hung were so familiar with each other, but even he has never heard of it. Tang Lai Ming said, "At first I thought I wouldn't have a part because I had to shoot a drama, and this drama had to leave Hong Kong for the shoot. Thank you TVB for releasing the dates." Lam Fung broke the news again that Tang Lai Ming and Jimmy Au Sui Wai were the two actors with the most difficulty with scheduling in the film. Kwok Sin Nei was asked if she would let her daughter watch this movie? She laughed and said, "My daughter has only seen stills, because she doesn't like to watch my films. She feels that the one in the movie isn't me, and says that she wants the real Mommy because the real Mama is her buddy. (Do you know that because of the movie release, your ancient rumor with Koo Tin Lok have been stirred up?) I think that rumors should be passed down as rumors." In addition, Au Sui Wai, Chan Kwok Bong and Wong Man Piu talked about the release of blind box flashcards for the movie BACK TO THE PAST. Chan Kwok Bong was said to be in 9 out of 10 boxes. He said that his students have instead said that getting him was very difficult. Au Sui Wai revealed that the TVB situation comedy LO AND BEHALF's Fan Yik Man also swept up 40 boxes of flashcards. "She got over 20 Lam Fung, 11 Chan Kwok Bong, 4 of mine and 1 of Wong Man Piu. Collecting all the actors would be very hard." When Wong Man Piu was filming the drama, Koo Tin Lok thought he looked like Jesus. He said that he was no match for Koo Tin Lok on or off screen as they constantly had bad takes while making the drama. "For 5 years friends have frequently asked when would the movie be released, now it would finally happen." Then the three of them said in unison that making this movie brought back all their memories. During the interview with Sammo Hung Kam Bo and his son Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Tin Ming's younger son Hung King Hei (JT) came to join in the fun. He even said that he wanted all three generations to act together, but his grandfather Hung Kam Bo joked that he would vomit blood! Hung Kam Bo was happy to say that this was the first time that his family of four have worked together. Tin Ming said that he has always wanted to have this opportunity, and thanked Koo Tin Lok for making it happen. The reporter laughed and pointed out that Hung Kam Bo praised his three sons on stage, but they were still not as good as their father. Tin Ming immediately said that how could they be better than him so easily! Hung Kam Bo said that he was not as handsome as his sons, gave Tin Ming's performance in the film a high score of 85 points, and pointed out that every actor's action scene surprised him. He would also tailor suitable stunts for each actor, especially when he saw Koo Tin Lok's performance in the movie PARADOX (SAT POR LONG.TAM LONG). He was not worried about how Koo Tin Lok would deal with the action scenes he designed. When Hung Kam Bo and Tin Ming both expressed their expectation to work together as a family of four again, grandson JT suddenly stepped forward to join in the fun and kissed his grandfather Hung Kam Bo. Would they want all three generations in the same "film"? Tin Ming asked his son, "Is it okay?" JT nodded and even kicked to demonstrate that he could shoot action scenes, but Hung Kam Bo joked, "He (grandson) would be OK, I would be puking blood!" Tin Ming explained that because when working with his grandson, Grandpa "would not be able to scold him". Because once Grandpa slapped a table hard and loudly said that he had to sleep, JT has refused to go to Grandpa's house ever since. Referring to Tin Ming's move to Shenzhen, he said that because he has been working a lot in the mainland in recent years, his wife and sons really wanted to see him more. However Hung Kam Bo thought that his son has moved too far for it to be convenient for him to see his grandsons and buy things for them. * (2025/12/30) During Christmas, more than 2.3 million Hong Kong people raveled abroad, and the Hong Kong film box office was significantly affected. Yesterday the box office revenue of the Christmas schedule (December 24-26) was announced, down 35.69% from last year. Opening on New Year's Eve and early Jaunary, BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) and AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH have been regarded as saviors, hoping to boost the film box office. BACK TO HE PAST leads Louis Koo Tin Lok and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) led the team to promote hard, and their interesting interactions have also become hot topics. TVB has not yet prepared for A STEP INTO THE PAST re-runs, but the show topped myTV SUPER "Most Like to Watch" column and clashed prime time dramas and programs. Hong Kong Box Office Co., Ltd. comprehensively reported the 2025 Christmas box office, with a total revenue of HK$ 13,460,458 for Chinese and foreign films in Hong Kong. The box office decreased by 35.69% compared with 20,931,989 yuan in the same period last year, mainly due to the lack of new films released during the Christmas schedule. Disney's animation ZOOTOPIA 2 reached the top, closing at $5,641,836 from December 24 to 26, followed by ANACONDA in second place, and the Hong Kong film UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) ranked third at $757,559; GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) and PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG) ranked seventh and eighth respectively. The Louis Cheung Kai Chung starred movie "GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG)" has soared at the box office during the long holiday, already exceeding HK$ 10 million. Ah Chung has been thanking audiences all over for a few days in a row. During the period a viewer asked, "Has Ah Kay (wife Kay Tse On Kay) been very supportive of you?" Although his wife was not present, Ah Chung smiled as soon as he talked about her and had nothing but praise. "She has helped a lot in the promotion and the release of the movie, and her infinite support for me!" He even shouted, "Definitely thank you very much, wife!" Cheung Kai Chung asked if his character Cheung Lik would wake up for "GOLDEN BOY 2". He revealed that "GOLDEN BOY"'s other ending was that Cheung Lik and his son brought the "golden belt" to the tomb of Fong Ling (Ali Lee Kai Sum), but this scene was deleted and an open ending was left for the audience to decide. Regarding the good results at the box office, Ah Chung posted on social networks, "Under such a market, we are able to reach HK$ 10 million at the box office. Thank you very much to my team. It has been an uphill climb from the start. The road was very difficult, but we still talked and joked. Step by step, we finally get to see the most beautiful sunrise!" BACK TO THE PAST and AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH would open on New Year's Eve and early January respectively. So far pre-sales have yielded good results, hoping to boost the film box office next year. BACK TO THE PAST leads Louis Koo Tin Lok, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Lam Fung and Kevin Chu Kam Yin have been promoting hard. Earlier on the TVB program STAR WEEKLY, Suen Huen and Koo Tin Lok's "Unearthed Goo Video Test" segment has become a hot topic. In 1994 Suen Huen publicly questioned TVB for favoring singers for tardiness on drama productions. In the film Koo Tin Lok propped up his head with his hands and stared at Suen Huen. Suen Huen watched the clip, laughed and said, "I still say thank you very much to the company for not freezing (suspending) me, this is the truth!" Koo Tin Lok continued, "Everyone have been late for drama shoots." Unexpectedly Suen Huen retorted seriously, "I'm not late." Koo Tin Lok immediately switched to "brown nosing". "Then you would be Ah Jeh." The program also dug up a clip of Koo Tin Lok singing shirtless in 1997 at the "Capital Artists Silver Anniversary Concert", Suen Huen was surprised, asked Koo Tin Lok why was he willing to do it and revealed that he did not like to sing. "It's like pushing you to die". Koo Tin Lok changed the topic awkwardly and revealed that he was afraid of crowds. "When you (at that time) scolded the singers, I sat in the back and wanted to die too......Hey, there are so many people. Don't say that you pushed me to do things, if I didn't do things I would still die, I can't do it around so many people." Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) recently promoted the movie BACK TO THE STEP (CHUM CHUN GEI), and mainland audiences responded positively to this HK$350 million film production, with a pre-sale box office of more than 120 million yuan (about HK$133 million). Recently when the three of them went north to promote, they signed autographs on the stage. Suen Huen saw that Goo Jai was signing bigger and bigger and could not help but ask, "Why are you signing so big?" Goo Jai joked, "It's not big, it's just long!" Suen Huen laughed so hard that she rolled her eyes. When asked to send hearts during the group photo, Koo Tin Lok was at the mercy of Suen Huen as they clasped their hands to form a heart in a funny scene. In addition, A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) director Jack Ng Wai Lun along with original cast members Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Renci Yeung Sze Wing and Dee Ho Kai Wah added Sammi Cheng Sau Man in NIGHT KING (YEH WONG); and the Philip Yung Tsz Kwong written and directed, MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) starred SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) would also open during the Lunar New Year. Yung Tsz Kwong made his first comedy, saying that he missed the time when he went to the theater with his father and younger brother to watch Lunar New Year movies when he was a child. This time he asked his favorites actors in hopes of the general public would attend happily and leave with a sense of warmth. The MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Harriet Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp Head) starred Lunar New Year film SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) is about to be launched, announcing in advance that it has invited Best Actor Michael Hui Koon Man and Best Actress Nina Paw Hee Ching for surprise assistance. The story told the strange experience of a family playing the lottery, with tears within the laughter. SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY tells the story of Grandma (Kam Yin Ling) who entrusted her granddaughter Lam Tin Ching (Chung Suet Ying) to play the Mark Six lottery with the same set of lucky numbers for more than ten years. The granddaughter did not place the bet for the New Spring lottery that hit the HK$ 88.88 million grand prize. The granddaughter could not bear to break her grandmother's dream, so she borrowed the villa for filming from her studio colleague Lai Cho Him (Lui Cheuk On), falsely claiming that she bought it with the winning prize. A series of event takes place after the family moves in. In the trailer the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress with THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET) last year, Chung Suet Ying showed all her skills. In just half a minute her mood changed greatly, nervous at one moment and excited at another. She was so moved that she hugged her family as well. She said excitedly, "For the New Year when the whole family is together it is the happiest. There are laughter and tears in the film, as exciting as making a fortune in the New Year! Working with a group of amazing actors, I finally understood the true meaning of 'dropping laugh bombs'." * (2025/12/29) The Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok starred "urban legend" movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) would be officially launched on New Year's Eve, and the cast and the crew have been busy promoting it. Recently the film's schedule in Hong Kong has been said to be "tighter than the bus schedules". On the first day of its release in the mainland, the number of shows has exceeded 18,000. Currently the advanced screen box office has been a success, giving the team a shot of confidence. Koo Tin Lok has been traveling between the mainland and Hong Kong for work recently, and appeared in Shenzhen the day before yesterday. As a ribbon-cutting guest for a Cantonese restaurant, he attracted a large number of passers-by. Dressed in all black, he caused screams as soon as he appeared. Goo Jai also waved politely and was very friendly to the people. Goo Jai has invested in the restaurant business as well. When speaking on stage, he expressed his feelings, "I really like to eat Cantonese food, because it feels warm and like home. The most important thing about Cantonese cuisine is to have the wok smell! Running a restaurant now is not easy at all, it depends on persistence and trying." When the host asked him what he has been doing recently, Goo Jai replied jokingly, "I've been busy cutting ribbons." Actually he was about to start a promotional tour in the mainland, leading the BACK TO THE PAST cast and crew to visit Guangzhou and Foshan and other places. Lead actress Suen Huen also posted a photo with "Son" Chu Kam Yin, revealing that she was leaving for Beijing. Artists under Goo Jai's banner also "assisted". Among them, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Zoe Yu Kit Ying and Bryant Mak Chi Lok even made a video based on the "ultimate villain" of the television drama version 25 years ago, Kong Wah, to help build momentum. At present mainland audiences have a very positive response to this HK$350 million film production, with box office pre-sales reaching 120 million yuan (about HK$133 million). The "number of people who want to see" on several movie networks has exceeded 200,000 in a single day, and topped the platform popularity list. About 18,180 shows scheduled on the opening day in the mainland, the film has been very amazing. As for the pre-sale in Hong Kong that started as early as Christmas Eve, screenshots of a Tsim Sha Tsui Cinema schedule were leaked on the Internet, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. the next day every 15 minutes would have BACK TO THE PAST opening, and more than 50 screenings in a single day. No wonder the poster described the scheduling as "tighter than the buses at the bus stop downstairs" and pointed out how exaggerated it has been. * (2025/12/29) The two Hong Kong Christmas film releases PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG) and GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) joined hands to hold a joint audience appreciation event the day before yesterday. GOLDEN BOY star Louis Cheung Kai Chung, PASS AND GOAL director Jill Wong Pak Kei, actors Peter Chan Charm Man, Sin Cheuk Kiu, Tam Chun Yin, etc., communicated with the audience at the theater up close and presented autographed movie jersey jackets. Once playing brothers in the TABLE FOR SIX (FAN HEI GUNG SUM) movie series, Cheung Kai Chung and Chan Charm Man reunited. Cheung Kai Chung said emotionally, "I am very happy to see Hong Kong films showing the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance, and the two movies support each other and thank the audiences together. Thank you to so many viewers for coming. I hope you will continue to support Hong Kong movies, as well as Chan Charm Man's PASS AND GOAL. If you watch both movies, your fighting spirit will definitely be stronger, and you will be invincible in 2026." Chan Charm Man also shared, "When I played Ah Chung's third brother in TABLE FOR SIX, I already knew about the filming of GOLDEN BOY. Seeing him beginning to shrink from his most bloated, he used his life to sell the passion throughout the entire film. Everyone please continue to support Cheung Kai Chung. He boxed in the film, and I coached soccer in the film; both of which are high-energy sports movies. Thank you all for staying to consume in Hong Kong and supporting Hong Kong movies." In addition, some people questioned that some of the audience appreciation sessions of PASS AND GOAL were only attended by young actors and did not meet the audience's expectations. Director Wong Pak Kei responded, "I know that the audience has different expectations for the arrangement of the audience appreciation shows, and I respect the comments from the outside world on the promotion strategy. Yet at the same time, I hope everyone would understand that the young actors who attend the audience appreciation events are also a part of the work that completes the work with care. The young actors themselves are also important roles, and for the actor thanking the audience is not just a job. They hope to listen to the audience's impressions firsthand, absorb experience and learn from it. I hope that the outside world will be more considerate to avoid causing psychological pressure on the young actor." Child actor Tam Chun Yin played Fat B in the film. His mother through social platform expressed that as a parent she respected everyone's experience from the angle of the audience, but pointed out that young actors were not big stars. Three of them have never acted before, from casting to training and performing they have contributed their sincerity and effort to complete the film. The opportunity to see everyone on the stage was a learning and growth process, as well as a very important step to chase their dreams. She thanked each viewer who still has been supporting Hong Kong films at the cinemas, willing to discuss and give advice. She hoped that one day everyone would feel proud of this group of young actors. Another actor Sin Cheuk Kiu's mother also posted to thank viewers who went to support the movie for being willing to provide valuable suggestions. She has witnessed 5 young actors under the blazing sun and rain, the stars and the moon, tan as dark as coal but always carried the never give up spirit to complete each shoot to the best of the abilities. The blood and the tears would be unforgettable experience in the hearts of each young actor. * (2025/12/28) The first report card of this year's music scene, "Metro Hit Awards Ceremony 2025", was held at the Convention and Exhibition Center yesterday. The theme of this year was "Our Pride", inviting a number of athletes and elites to be award presenters. The award show hence did not officially start until a hour after the opening. Terence Lam Ka Him, Gin Lee Hung Ngai and MC Cheung Tin Fu became the big winners of the award ceremony, each winning three awards. Vincy Chan (Wing Yi), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun and Jason Chan Pak Yu also won two and a half awards each. In terms of record labels, Emperor won a total of 15 awards and beat Warner Records and its 14 and a half awards by a small margin. Earlier posting an intimate photo with Eden Lau Chin Ting, Yumi Chung Yau Mei became the focus after the "leak". Yesterday she and Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei were arranged to stand in the middle position behind Nancy Sit Ka Yin. She even won the gold prize of "Hit Breakthrough Female Singer". Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and MIRROR member Anson Lo were absent but still received awards. A total of 73 awards were presented at the ceremony, and this year the unprecedented 100% voter based "Most Popular Online Male/Female Singer" were added for everyone to choose their favorite singers. They were won by Anson Lo Hon Ting and Gin Lee Hung Ngai respectively. Before the official start of the award ceremony Nancy Sit Ka Yin led a group of singers to sing Jacky Cheung Hok Yau's "BLESSING", taking this opportunity to dedicate it to the victims of the Wang Fuk Court Fire in Tai Po,. Recently uploaded an intimate photo with Eden Lau Chin Ting, Yumi Chung Yau Mei appeared and with Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei were arranged to stand in the middle behind Sit Ka Yin. The first award was the "Hit Rookie Award", and the gold, silver and bronze awards for groups were won by IdG Bubbles, Honey Punch and FYP respectively; the gold winner of the female rookie award was Amy Lo Wai Man, the silver went to Janness Wong Lok Yin, and the bronze to Stephen Chow Sing Chi's artist RIIANA. Lo Wai Man was very happy about winning the award and promised to make more and better music. The gold winner for male rookies was Regent Lam Wai Chun, the silver was Lam Wai Him, and the bronze to Chiu Leung Chiu and Caleb Leung Sung Hei. In terms of the "Hit Generation Z Music Forces" awards, the gold prize winner for female singer was Yiu Cheuk Fei, the silver went to Feanna Wong Shuk Man, and the bronze to Moon Tang; the gold prize winner of the male singer was Gordon Flanders, and the silver and bronze went to Arvin Tsang Ngo Fei and Dark Wong Ming Tak respectively. Wong Ming Tak said while accepting the award that Mama has not been feeling well lately, so he would like to give the award to Mama. After the show he would bring the award to the hospital and visit Mama. He also hoped that everyone would cherish their family and friends. The gold, silver and bronze awards of "Hit Breakthrough Female Singer" went to Chung Yau Mei, Irene Lam Chin Ying and Windy Zhan Tianwen respectively. As for the "Top 10 Excellent Singers", they were Tang Siu Hau, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Cath Wong Yin, Yanting Chau, Gareth.T (Tong Ling Shan), Charmaine Fong Ho Man, Aska Cheung Chi Ho, Simon On Chun Ho, Kiri T and Alfred Hui Ting Hung. The gold, silver and bronze winners of "Hit Creative Singer" were Terence Lam Ka Him, Kaho Hung and Phil Lam Yik Hong. The 10 winning songs of the "Hit Songs" are Kaho Hung's DEAREST, Vincy Chan's SUGAR FREE, Irene Lam Chin Ying's WASH YOU AWAY, Mayao Ma's IT'S NOTHING AT ALL, Dear Jane's I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED, Ngai Chun Sun's WHITE TUXEDO, Jason Chan Pak Yu's THE FUTURE I SAW, Lam Ka Him's APRIL WHISPERS, Gin Lee's WHITE NIGHT and MC Cheung Tin Fu's LIAR. In terms of grand prizes, the gold medal winner of "Hit Female Singer" was Lee Hung Ngai, and the silver and bronze award winners were Panther Chan Lui and Wing Yi respectively; "Hit Male Singer" was won by Cheung Tin Fu, Chan Pak Yu won the silver award, and Chan Kin On won the bronze award. Cheung Tin Fu's album "SWEET AND SOUR" also won the "Album of the Year" award, Tong Ling Shan's "NO FULL FRONTAL" won the "Song of the Year", and Lam Ka Him became the "Hit Singer of the Year". Yumi made her first public appearance after the release of face kissing video with Eden Lau Chin Ting, and attended the award ceremony with her two good sisters, Chantel Yiu Cheuk Fei and Windy Zhan Tianwen yesterday. She was very happy to all return with awards. Yumi was asked if she was in a relationship? Yumi emphasized that they were good friends, it was a punishment for losing the game, and she still has not dated yet. Speaking of Yumi not thanking Eden when she received the award, she generously said that she thanked her family and friends and Eden was her good friend but not her boyfriend. They were not dating, but admitted that the face kissing clip was real. She did not upload it to social networks by mistake. Because she lost at the game of "Truth or Dare" at the Christmas party that night, and the dare was to be kissed on the cheek and posted on the Internet. She did not expect to get a call from her manager immediately, so she quickly deleted it. She never thought the whole thing would be magnified. She explained that after losing the game that day, the punishment was actually to be kissed on the cheek by many people and not only Eden. She also posted the photos; she and Eden have worked together in dramas for several years, and interacted in the plot. In addition they were all born on the same day of the same month, and they also have topic exchanges, so we became friends but have never dated. The company did not scold her for the clip, knowing that they were normal friends. Yet she was worried that the company thought she went overboard with the game. Speaking of whether the company has issued a "love ban"? She said that she had not heard of it, but she thought that dating was a normal experience in life. She still has not tried it, many people around her have developed relationships when they met the right person. Because she was too busy and knew very well what she wanted to do and what she needed, work and school would come first at the current stage. If the time came for dating she would do it, ultimately letting relationships take their natural courses. Does Yumi have any suitor now? She bluntly said that she felt like there might be but not really, because no one has really pursued her. Speaking of her being a pure goddess in the minds of fans, was she worried that she would lose your fans when dating? She said she has not thought so much about it. Chantel and Windy were asked if they could accept the punishment of the game like kisses on their cheeks? Chantel said that it would depend on the situation, depending on whether she was familiar with the person; Windy refused outright because she did not like to be so close to people. Yiu Cheuk Fei was very surprised to win the Generation Z Music Force Female Singer gold prize. "When I got to the stage my mind was full of question marks. Because I wasn't in Hong Kong for awhile, I still have support that is full of love. I would keep this state of mind and continue to be young." Zhan Tianwen did not expect to win the Hit Breakthrough Female Singer" bronze prize either. "This year could be considered a great leap forward. Many of my songs were released, and I also have songs from dramas like THE QUEEN OF NEWS 2 and THE QUEEN OF THE CASTLE so many people got to know me. I hope in 2026 I would continue to leap forward and march ahead." Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Natalie Ng Man Yan released a new song "Rebirth" this year and immediately won the "Hit I Support Rookie" award at the award ceremony. She thanked everyone for not minding that she was a 51-year-old newcomer Auntie, and received cheers and applause from the audience. She said in a backstage interview that she was moved by her idol Sammi Cheng Sau Man's words on stage at the beginning of the year, and saw the singers' speeches at the award ceremony, which rekindled her dream of becoming a singer. Yet her condition worsened in February she needed to be hospitalized for treatment. After she was released and a lot of hard work, she went from wheel chair, cane to returning to walking normally. Friends have also been very thoughtful and release the song, because ultimately her medial cost has been costly. In response to the allegations that her condition has deteriorated, she also admitted that she was currently receiving treatment with Chinese and Western medicines because surgery would no longer helped much. The reaction of Chinese medicine was a reaction in the chest, a slight tingling and pus. One of the big winners Lam Ka Him and Wai Chun Sun were interviewed after the award ceremony. Ka Him did not dare to call himself a big winner and humbly said that all the winners were big winners. He will also release a new song in two days to complete this year's work plan. Ngai Chun Sun was happy to win two and a half awards, and would work even harder next year. Lam Ka Him felt that Ngai Chun Sun's 2.5 awards were a good showing, and joked that he would give him $ 2.5 to congratulate him. Lam Ka Him would release a new song within days and complete this year's four seasons project. Recently Ngai Chun Sun has been repeatedly rumored to wed his girlfriend, and he clarified, "I don't know why the rumor would spread. I have had the idea, I have had it since I have been with her; but I haven't started to implement it. I want to surprise the other half. If we really get married I would definitely notify everyone." As for how he would reward his girlfriend, Ngai Chun Sun laughed and said that his girlfriend values the relationship more than material. He also had to work hard to make money to save up for the wedding. He publicly thanked his girlfriend, "Without her there is no me. She has been toiling away for me day and night. Whether in performing arts or in music, she has helped me brought out a different side." Gin Lee Hung Ngai was asked if she expected to win 3 awards? She smiled and said, "Don't say that, it's a very happy thing. Thank you to the team for its efforts. I am very happy that I have made a lot of new attempts this year, and the new attempts have also achieved good results. (Are you confident that you will win more at the next award ceremony?) Let's enjoy this moment first, and I wouldn't slow down. I would immediately release new songs and prepare for the concert." Speaking of her record company Emperor winning the most awards, she and Vincy Chan (Wing Yi) excitedly said that they wanted to congratulate all their colleagues at the company; Wing Yi even said that she would invite her colleagues from the company to celebrate with barbecue at home, because her new home had a rooftop and has already held many barbecue activities. She laughed and said that she had experience, and the girl group VIVA and Lee Hung Ngai could not help but cheer. VIVA heard and recommended Ada Geung Wing Yam, who is a good cook, to be the chef. Metro Radio and Warner have been rumored to have "broken the ice", as many Warner singers performed well at the award show. MC Cheung Tin Fu was also one of the big winners and said, "In terms of breaking the ice, little guys like me of course would listen to what the company says. However I don't feel there is any behavior with ice. Of course I am happy about winning awards. Special thanks to the company executives for helping me with this achievement, only because of them I would have so many works and so many people listening to my songs." He said that he was the happiest thing about winning the album award, because it represented everyone's credit and everyone's achievements. He said that he was ailing as he suspected of eating oysters 3 hours after their expiration of use, or fatty pork the day before, so he had to get two injections for gastroenteritis, and revealed that he bought them at a supermarket. Warner's Dear Jane won Hit Song with I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED and Hit Band Gold prize. Lead singer Tim Wong Tin Ngo said, "We haven't come to Metro for many years, coming back is like a party; we have seen many friends." He revealed that they were planning their 20th anniversary concert tour. The gold prize for the "Hit Group" was won by Beanies, and the silver and bronze award winners were VIVA and XiX. In an interview with VIVA, member Carina Li Hei Tung said that she was very happy that they had one fast song and one slow song each this year, thought that winning the group award was very meaningful, hoped to work harder to create a good work next year, and said with a smile, "I forgot to thank my teammates on stage, (I did) in my heart. (Did you get scolded once you were off the stage?) No, I just feel guilty." METRO HIT AWARDS 2025 https://multimetro.hk/hitawards2025result/ HIT NEW BAND/GROUP: GOLD: IdG Bubbles SILVER: Honey Punch BRONZE: FYP HIT FEMALE ROOKIE: GOLD: Amy Lo SILVER: Janness Wong BRONZE: Riiana HIT MALE ROOKIE: GOLD: Regent Lam SILVER: Vince Leung BRONZE: Caleb Leung / Chiu Leung Chiu HIT ROOKIE I SUPPORT: Natalie Ng HIT LEAPING FEMLE SINGER : GOLD: Yumi Chung SILVER: Irene Lam BRONZE: Windy Zhan HIT LEAPING MALE SINGER: GOLD: Lagchun SILVER: Andy Lai BRONZE: Felix Lam HIT SONG WRITING: Nicholas Tse [RETROGRADE (Performer: Nicholas Tse)] HIT LYRICS: Tang Siu Hau [PAIN IS JUST AN ILLUSION (Performer : Tang Siu Hau)] HIT SONG ARRANGEMENT: Gordon Flanders [MOON NIGHT SONATA (Performer: Moon Tang)] HIT PRODUCER: Jason Chan, Edward Chan [DISPENSABLE (Performer : Jason Chan)] HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE FAMLE SINGER: GOLD: Chantel Yiu SILVER: Feanna Wong BRONZE: Moon Tang HIT GEN Z MUSIC FORCE MALE SINGER: GOLD: Gordon Flanders SILVER: Arvin Tsang BRONZE: Dark Wong HIT AIRPLAY INDEX SONG: CATCH A FEELING (Aska Cheung) HIT MOST POPULAR ONLINE MALE SINGER: Anson Lo HIT MOST POULAR ONLINE FEMALE SINGER: Gin Lee HIT MANDARIN POWER SONG: GOLD: GAME ON (Yanting Chau Feat. SHAGGY SHAY) SILVER: PERFUME (Nicholas Tse, Nana Ouyang) BRONZE: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA (DUET VERSION) (Vincy Chan, Ocean Hai) HIT DUET: GOLD: I FEEL IT (Jeffrey Ngai/Kaho Hung) SILVER: THE RIVAL LOVERS (Lagchun/Michael C) BRONZE: GIRLS CONFLICT (Zaine Sze/Jennifer Chan) HIT CREATIVE SINGER: GOLD: Terence Lam SILVER: Kaho Hung BRONZE: Phil Lam HIT SINGERS OF EXCELLENCE: Tang Siu Hau Jeffrey Ngai Cath Wong Yanting Chau Gareth.T Charmaine Fong Aska Cheung Simon On Kiri T Alfred Hui HIT SONGS: DEAREST (Kaho Hung) SUGAR FREE (Vincy Chan) WASH YOU AWAY (Irene Lam) IT'S NOTHING (Mayao Ma) I CRY BECAUSE YOU CRIED (Dear Jane) WHITE TUXEDO (Jeffrey Ngai) THE FUTURE I SAW (Jason Chan) APRIL WHISPERS (Terence Lam) WHITE NIGHT (Gin Lee) LIAR (MC Cheung) HIT GROUP: GOLD: Beanies SILVER: VIVA BRONZE: XiX HIT BAND: GOLD: Dear Jane SILVER: Nowhere Boys BRONZE: Locksmith HIT FEMALE SINGER: GOLD: Gin Lee SILVER: Panther Chan BRONZE: Vincy Chan HIT MALE SINGER: GOLD: MC Cheung SILVER: Jason Chan BRONZE: On Chan HIT ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SWEET AND SOUR (MC Cheung) HIT SINGER OF THE YEAR: Terence Lam HIT SONG OF THE YEAR: NO FULL FRONTAL (Gareth.T) * (2025/12/27) Eddie Cheung Siu Fai earlier with the film REBORN (HUNG SUM YUN) won Best Actor at the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival. Recently he again won the Golden Lotus Excellent Actor Awards at the 17th Macau International Movie Festival and 16th Macau International Television Festival. He happily said that he was rather surprised, and thanked the audience for their support and recognition of REBORN. How would he celebrate? He joked that the way would be very simple. First he would quietly meditate at home, savor the production memories and feel already very pleased; however he would have dinner with family, raise a glass and share the joy. Speaking of future goals, Cheung Siu Fai said, "I have already made retirement plans. In recent years I only want to do my best. When I run into good roles I would work hard. I hope to keep giving the audience a sense of freshness in recent years, and also myself some memories in the future." As for the challenges of making REBORN, he said there were many difficulties. "Fortunately director (Danny) Pang Fat before the production began communicated in depth with us about what the roles required, so the performance difficulty dropped to its lowest and we were even more able to full devote to every scene." He said that even though that emotions in the film were heavy and heart breaking, when he met the director's demands, when he thought about it afterward he would still enjoy it. He said that over the month after the production wrapped, once in silence unpleasant part from the film would still surface. He would take the initiative and ask friends to chat or run so he would not drown himself in the film and slowly be able to leave the role. * (2025/12/26) The Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) starred Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Philip Ng Wan Lung and others, made over HK$ 110 million in Hong Kong, swept up 9 Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Film and Best Director, and brought the fever to Japan. Since its release early this year to now, its box office has exceeded 500 million yen (around HK$ 25 million) -- the most brilliant performance for a Hong Kong film there in recent years. Originally slated to participate in the Tokyo Comic Con early this year, Koo Tin Lok, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit cancelled the trip due to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire; Cheang Pou Soi at the end of October said at the Tokyo International Film Festival that it was rare for a Hong Kong film to have the support of the Japanese audience. "I feel an extra sense of duty, and want to do more cultural exchange." He would add elements that the Japanese audience would like in the upcoming sequel THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG) and the prequel THE DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU). Cheang Pou Soi said that he was very happy to be able to host a master class at the Tokyo Film Festival, but calling it "achievement unlocked" would be exaggerating. He said that he was not dead yet, so he would keep making movies. "I came here because the Japanese audience likes TWILILGHT, I want to communicate with them more." He knew that many Japanese people after watching TWILIGHT made the trip to visit Hong Kong, which surprised and pleased him very much. Cheang Pou Soi pointed out that the Japanese audience was particularly into the brotherhood in he film, and had an indescribable relationship with the Walled City. "While I was planning to make TWILIGHT, a lot of the information during research came from Japan. I never would have guessed that the new generation of Japanese people still had affection for the Walled City, which I thought was very interesting; Hong Kong people like the Japanese culture, Hong Kong films used to be very popular in Japan; but nowadays, Japanese people like the movie I made. I feel an extra sense of duty and want to do more cultural exchange." Cheang Pou Soi said that when he made TWILIGHT he never thought that people would watch it, not to mention the popularity in Japan. "At the time I only did my best to make it. I always feel that when talking with young people around the Walled City, they would only know the Walled City park. When the investors said make the movie, I did. I did my best to bring back the original Walled City. (Its popularity) in Hong Kong was unexpected, but I never even imagined in Japan. TWILIGHT blew up in popularity in Japan, which he said would more or less affect his directing of the sequel. The sequel THE FINAL CHAPTER (JUNG JEUNG) and the prequel THE DRAGON THRONE (LUNG TAU) would depict the 1980s and the 1950s Walled City. He would add certain elements suitably so overseas audience would be more into it. "I would add elements the Japanese audience likes within reason, actually Hong Kong is a place where the Eastern and the Western cultures meet. I believe people from any region would be able to find their own culture (in the film)." THE FINAL CHAPTER has planned to start production in March 2026. With all the anticipation, Cheang Pou Soi admitted the pressure has been enormous. "I have to remind myself not to have any baggage, focus on the movie and not to think too much. Now the production hasn't started yet, I am still in the stage of handling the script. Actually this period is the biggest struggle, having to decide the roles of the actors, the production direction. After the production start I wouldn't think too much." Would he throw tantrums on the set? Cheang Sou Poi said that sometimes he would, but he would try to control it. "On the set I need to be very cool, throwing tantrums would affect the emotions and could easily lead to making not so sensible decisions. Sometimes I would indeed throw tantrums, but they would be trivial like yelling at people for being in the wrong position." Cheang Pou Soi revealed that THE FINAL CHAPTER production has progressed ideally. "I have spent half a year on locations. The government has been very helpful. Ultimately there are some procedures that we are dealing with. I would also save the sets for exhibition later." Cheang Pou Soi with MAD FATE (MING ONG) and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Director two years in a row. He said that making movies came from an impulse. "Like TWILIGHT, I had quite the impulse to bring back the original Walled City. I felt that it had value and certain that the team would be able to do it; with LIMBO (JI CHI) I had a lot of imagination space after reading the original work, so I made it." Looking back at when he first started in the business, he only thought that when he wanted to make movies and people would give him the opportunity to. He was very naive, but now his thinking is already different. "Now when people ask me to make movies, I would think would I be able to answer to them? If I would agree then I would have to be able to do it. I can't just make movies that I like but would lose money. I can't just only make commercial films either. This I learned from (Johnnie) To Kei Fung." Cheang Pou Soi said that directors come in many varieties, but he would never define himself. "I don't have any definition, I want to try everything. For example since everyone like TWILIGHT, should I keep making it? Although I would make two more installments, but I would take what else I would make in between. I could make a low budget film that differs from TWILIGHT, or more commercial one is also a possibility." Reportedly the Cheang Pou Soi directed mainland war history film would open next year. He revealed that he had many reasons to make that film, mainly he agreed because he have worked with the film company bosses countless times. Although he was a film director, Cheang Pou Soi said that he rarely went to the movies. Even the earlier topical film SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT (FUNG LUM FOR SHAN) he has not seen. "I prefer to watch old movies, I would choose new films to watch. So I understand very well why the film market would be depressed. Even people in the business like us are this way. Now there are too many choices, and it is too convenient. In the past to watch a movie at home you have to buy a DVD, now you can just press a button. Since (the situation) cannot be changed, we have to think about what other advantage we have to make the audience return to the theaters." Recently 4K restored old films have become popular in Hong Kong. Has Cheang Pou Soi thought about 4K restored editions for his old films? He cracked up. "I don't know, which one of mine can be? No one has suggested it!" He said instead some have suggested releasing LIMBO in color, but whether released or not the decision was completely up to the film companies and the audience. He had no opinion. Cheang Pou Soi's wife and daughter live in Canada, and he constantly had to fly back and forth; he said that his time in Canada would be the most relaxing, as he would be able to spend an entire day at home or a coffee shop. "I would have pressure from dawdling in Hong Kong, but not in Canada. I can loiter for a month there, go to the supermarket with my wife, pick up my daughter after school. I can even spend a day just sitting in the garage." This type of retirement life would be decent, but Cheang Pou Soi would at least have to finish two more TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS to have the free time to fritter away. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN blew up in popularity in Japan. Two months ago the fever still would be sensed on the streets of Tokyo; outside the doors of a Chinese restaurant in Ginza a feature recommendation of roast pork rice could be seen and the movie poster was hung to bring in customers; on the 7th floor of the large Japanese record store Tower Records' Shibuya store, a feature table was set up to display video and music products related to the TWILIGHT actors. At Hibiya's Sanseido book store the TWILIGHT set photobook could be seen. The Japanese magazine MOVIE STAR's November cover featured Lam Fung; fashion magazine an.an also released a TWILIGHT special, with interviews with cast and the original comic book creator as well as introducing Hong Kong movies, cuisine and landmarks. The special was originally priced 2200 yen (around HK$ 110). Reportedly at a certain large Hong Kong bookstore it was priced at HK$ 300. An anonymous Japanese viewer outside a cinema Hibiya said that she has seen TWILIGHT 10 times at the cinema already. Her favorite scene was the ending when the "Four Sons of The Walled City" defeated Wong Gau, which she found very memorable. She said that in the past she rarely watched Hong Kong films, but the exciting action scenes of TWILIGHT wowed her. "My favorite is Tornado. He is very cool and very amazing. I really want to see the sequel, I am looking forward to it very much." She said that lately she has not have the time to travel, but when she would have the opportunity she would really like to go to Hong Kong. * (2025/12/27) Airing this Sunday evening (28th) the entertainment interview program STAR WEEKLY, the guests would be Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Lam Fung and Kevin Chu Kam Yin, the four actors of the movie that has not yet been officially released in Hong Kong but has already become the talk of the town: BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI). The host would be Albert Au Wing Kuen. Au Wing Kuen asked to verify the rumor that Goo Jai "would not allowed people to ridicule (teased) him", and the scene turned into a party. Goo Jai hurriedly "clarified", "What are you saying? (Immediately pointing at Suen Huen) If she doesn't tease me she wouldn't be happy that day." Au Wing Kuen heard this and asked Suen Huen, "It is rumored that in this world, you are the only one who can tease him (Goo Jai) in front of the camera." Goo Jai replied: "Even when she is not facing the camera she is still yapping." Suen Huen strongly protested against the two ganging up on her, but Goo Jai laughed and said, "I am very vengeful, you are dead for sure this time!" Lam Fung even "added a stab", "I'm thinking about which day you didn't tease him, and it seems like there wasn't......" Under siege, Suen Huen immediately emphasized that "I didn't tease him when I am working." Seeing that the two kept taking jabs at each other, Au Wing Kuen had to round things up. "Have you teased him so much that you haven't not even notice?" Suen Huen smiled back, "Then I really don't know!" Goo Jai said with more intensity, "That's right! (Why did you let her yap?) Then I don't know either, I'm used to it. Did you think I would want that?" In the show Suen Huen even personally taught the secret of the successful "Goo Jai tease", which was full of laughter. When she mentioned that when she reunited with Kwok Sin Nei they "got along even better than the past". Goo Jai said, "It means that you didn't get along before". Suen Huen rolled her eyes and called him a "troublemaker". After that Suen Huen talked about filming an emotional scenes with Jimmy Au Shui Wai (the character General Tao) and that they quickly got into it. Goo Jai again chimed in, "In other words you are and General Tao have a relationship, you mean." Suen Huen was so angry that she beat Goo Jai wildly, and Goo Jai could only respond, "You are always get physical." Later Suen Huen expressed her gratitude to Goo Jai at Au Wing Kuen's request, and enthusiastically gave him a "bear hug". Goo Jai stopped her dead on her tracks when he saw this, "Don't get physical!" "Don't touch me!" In the end the repeatedly rejected Suen Huen actually punched Goo Jai, which was very funny. Speaking of classic NG outtakes of the drama "A STEP INTO THE PAST" that have been widely circulated to this day, in one Goo Jai made Suen Huen burst into laughter nonstop because of his strongly poke Suen Huen's chest. Suen Huen said that she still feels "aggrieved", "I laugh whenever I see it, and I guess I would laugh when I watch it thirty times or even a hundred times. He never treated me like a woman, maybe for him the strength was at four, but for me it was already at seven or eight." Goo Jai defended, "If a poke itself was not strong, it wouldn't be called a poke, it is called teasing." At the request of Au Wing Kuen he demonstrated "teasing" Suen Huen on the spot, and Suen Huen flexibly dodged when she saw this, "Don't tease me." In addition to the fact that Suen Huen forgetting her line, Goo Jai also laughed and said that Suen Huen "couldn't stop talking for a minute". Faced with Goo Jai's series of attacks, Suen Huen once pouted in protest, but Goo Jai "struck back" by imitating her expression. * (2025/12/26) After a quarter of a century of waiting, the classic time-travel drama "A STEP INTO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI)" finally appeared on the big screen as the movie BACK TO THE PAST not only with original cast members Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), etc. but also added new characters Bai Baihe, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Wu Yue, etc., to jointly interpret this legend that span time and space. The movie would not only carry the collective memories of the audience, but also continue the profound master-apprentice relationship and life philosophy in the series. Goo Jai and Lam Fung shared their filming experiences, as well as the persistence and cherishing behind this long wait. Both of them cherished this master-apprentice fate, Goo Jai praised Lam Fung's acting skills for improving and becoming mature, and said that if "BACK TO THE PAST" did well at the box office, he would be willing to make a sequel. The movie BACK TO THE PAST was finally released after years of preparation. Also the director and star, Goo Jai said that he was very happy. "Over the years even if the movie has not been officially released, I have heard many people on the Internet say that the theme song would give them 'goosebumps' as soon as it plays and all the memories would come back. This drama is the first time-travel drama in Asia. As the originator of time-travel drama, being able to return with the original cast is not only a beautiful memory, but also a kind of commemoration." He revealed that he would relive it every two or three years, but the movie version was not a direct remake. Instead it told the story more than ten years later, focusing on the changes and fractures in the master-apprentice relationship between Hong Siu Lung and King of Qin Chiu Poon. Lam Fung was also full of emotion. "I was moved, because it was really not easy. To be able to continue the story twenty years later and gather the original cast is all thanks to the persistence of the boss (Goo Jai)." He mentioned that the pressure did not come from the work of the past, but how to bring new breakthroughs and surprises while maintaining the audience's expectations in the continuation. "Goo Jai shared the first version of the story with me and Suen Huen many years ago, and I have been waiting for it until now. Although I waited for a few years, its release should be the best arrangement now." In and out of the film, the two also continued their master- apprentice friendship. Lam Fung admitted that Goo Jai has always been his master. "Whether it is acting or how to deal with people, he has been teaching me by example. During filming I saw him juggling the heavy work of starring and producing, which was very hard but also powerful. He reminded us to do our duty well. (Were you overwhelmed by Goo Jai's aura on the set?) I've already gotten used to this, haha." Goo Jai praised Lam Fung's growth, "From being a rookie then to the present, he has continued to improve, become more mature and stable. This film is just like reality, everyone must learn to cherish it as they grow up, cherish the fate of master and apprentice, family and friendship." In one scene they looked at each other and "cried" with real emotions. Lam Fung said that before the shoot they did not rehearse the scene, their emotions were natural and they only needed two takes to complete it. Due to the limited run time and in order to keep the pace, Koo Tin Lok said that many of the essence yet funny scenes were removed like him cooking a heart shaped steak for Suen Huen. He said that if the opportunity would arise these unreleased scenes would appear in another way, but he has not yet considered releasing an "extended version" because that would require inspection and take more time. Speaking of the added new characters, such as the Miu Kiu Wai played villain, Goo Jai explained, "The film needs an actor with a commanding presence, which can not only make the audience feel that it is a continuation of the TV series, but also a new story many years later. He is the most suitable choice." As for bringing the original team together, he said that coordinating their schedules was not the most difficult. For example Tang Lai Ming also took leave to participate in the filming. Yet due to the large number of actors, the allocations of group and character scenes were indeed difficult. "Because the TV series had 40 episodes, it had a lot of time to explain the relationships, emotions, crises, etc. between each character; yet this time has been condensed into a movie, some roles would have the chance to be more while others less; this time focuses on the relationship between me and my two wives (Suen Huen and Kwok Sin Nei), as well as Lam Fung's family. This would be easier to deal with; but a group of villains have also been added, so there are really a lot of things to deal with." The design of the action scenes combined the plot setting and the imagination of the times. Goo Jai pointed out, "The time machine in the story appeared in the 90s of the last century, as we envisioned the development of technology more than ten years later. There was no AI or robots at the time of filming, but we tried to create bold imagination within the limits." Goo Jai and Lam Fung sang the new version of the theme song "The Highest Destiny", which became a hot topic. Once the "My Favorite Male Singer" award winner, has Goo Jai returned to the music scene? He said humorously, "I have never left the music scene, I can still win awards I have won again, haha!" He revealed that the opportunity came from everyone's enthusiastic response when he was a guest at Lam Fung's concert, with the momentum they later recorded a duet version of "Destiny". As for a sequel, he admitted that he would like to but it would depend on the box office. He emphasized that one would very rarely encounter a timeless work like "BACK TO THE PAST". In addition, some online said that Suen Huen's appearance has changed the least among the cast like she had preservatives. Goo Jai joked that now a lot of food have added preservatives and everyone have had them. "If she really hasn't changed at all it would be frightening, so it's not that she hasn't changed but she has been well maintained. In my heart, everyone are still handsome guys and beautiful girls." * (2025/12/25) The Louis Cheung Kai Chung (Ah Chung) starred movie "GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG)" has exceeded HK$9 million at the box office since its release. In order to convey this belief, the night before Ah Chung appeared in Mong Kok as the owner of the "Golden Boy Boxing Gym", in the name of boxing gym recruitment, and took advantage of Christmas Eve to have fun with everyone. On the same day a group of fans caught wind of Ah Chung's appearance, queued up and waited in Mong Kok before he arrived. The scene was lively. Among them was a neighbor with a golden snake. When the "Golden Boy" meant the golden snake, Ah Chung took a photo and pretended to be startled when he saw the snake. Ah Chung even humorously asked the snake parent and his beloved golden snake to remember to buy two tickets when they go to the movies. Both animal and human would only be admitted with tickets. In addition to the golden snake, he also met a kung fu kid. The child posed with Ah Chung for a photo with the kung fu pose, which was very imposing. He then showed off a little on the spot. Ah Chung appeared in the busy city to get close to fans, and he deeply felt everyone's support for him. "I have never taken to the street to promote a movie. Being in close contact with everyone so locally, I feel that I have lived up to the spirit of the Golden Boy spirit and persevered until this moment. Tonight (the day before) in Mong Kok I made a flash appearance at two locations in a row, and the process was very happy. Everyone greeted me and took photos, and I felt everyone's support for me. The emotions ewre very sincere, and it was a good experience." Being in Mongkok brought back a lot of memories for Ah Chung. He said, "I have many memories of this street. Aside from the first time distributing flyers on the streets of Mong Kok tonight (the night before), I have also slept on the street while filming movies and shooting gang fight scenes around here. I have quite a sense of belonging in Mong Kok! Friends who were queuing up just now included familiar looking fans, young people, old friends, people about the same age as me, and people of different ages. I could fully feel their enthusiasm and support for me." * (2025/12/25) The Gigi Leung Wing Kei and Peter Chan Charm Man starred inspirational movie PASS AND GOAL (YIK JUEN SEUNG BOON CHEUNG) would be released during Christmas, and the two were recently interviewed for the movie. Gigi said that because her husband's sister recently gave birth to a baby girl, she would accompany her husband to visit Spain during Christmas and for the publicity work she would depend on Chan Charm Man. However the preview screenings before the release had great word of mouth, so before departing she at least has attended a few audience appreciation screenings. Gigi said that her husband and daughter watched the movie with zero obstacles and praised it for being entertaining. She joked that she was a "trendy mother" who learned the girl group choreography to please her daughter. The film used soccer as a metaphor for life, telling the story of how several protagonists bounced back from the bottom, overcame adversity and chased their dreams. The movie would be suitable for the entire families. Gigi said that she has previously invited a group of young actors she worked with on the ViuTV drama "THE PARENTS LEAGUE" to watch the movie. They were very happy after watching it and able to recommend it to other children and parents. Her daughter Sofia has also taken the lead in supporting it. After watching it she even sang its praises. "My daughter said, 'This movie is Mommy's most entertaining movie'." Chan Charm Man asked Gigi, "Has she seen all your works?" Gigi confessed, "She hasn't." Gigi also said that she would speak Cantonese to her daughter, so she would understand it. Even her husband, who did not know Chinese and needed to read the subtitles, praised it for being very entertaining. Chan Charm Man jokingly pointed out that the movie would be able to break out of Hong Kong, and also pointed out that his wife and 4- year-old daughter both liked it after watching it. He even revealed that his daughter has visited the set during the filming, but she did not ask him why he was in a wheelchair. She just kept asking, "Is Locker (Lam Ka Hei) here?" He said jealously, "Because my daughter likes to watch "Trial and Error" on YouTube, she is infatuated with this man." He joked with his daughter that she has become Marf (Yau Yin Tung)'s romantic rival. "Luckily when she watched the movie she is still able to recognize me and Auntie Gigi. She is very happy from watching the movie." Gigi comforted Chan Charm Man and said that his daughter subconsciously really loved Papa, because Locker was thin and looked a bit like him? Chan Charm Man immediately reacted and said, "Are you kidding? He's so much more handsome." As parents, would they find working with the numerous children easy this time? Chan Charm Man said, "I've never worked with a large group of children, but I enjoy it because I'm a big kid myself." With four nephews at home, he thought that he had a good relationship with children. "I always ask them if they are dating? Do you have a girlfriend? This is the best way to open up the topic. We would take verbal jabs at each other, with some dirty stuff in the middle. The topic must keep up with the trends, such as the recent trend of six seven (meaningless humor)." Gigi pointed out that her daughter also said that someone in the school said it, but it actually had no meaning. Both believed that parents would need to catch up with the trends, and Gigi laughed and pointed out that her daughter has often "updated" her. "Because my daughter likes to sing K-pop, she would tell me what kind of Korean groups are in Korea. She likes to keep track of the names of Korean girl groups, write them all down, but she hasn't been as good with the multiplication table. When she really see those people, she would know exactly what group they are in, what their zodiac signs are, and what nationalities they are. I think that very obviously her interest is singing, plus she likes to dance. She has learned to dance K-pop, so I have to keep up with the trends. I have learned a few tricks to play around and satisfy my next daughter." Would she encourage her daughter to pursue her dreams? Gigi believed that the most important thing as a parent would be to give her children the opportunity to try. "Let her try anything she wants, don't sink her as soon as she comes. Let go for the children to try. I am pretty open in this area, letting her choose freely. As for chasing dreams? Actually her interests in singing and dancing are obvious. I would explain to him whether she would be able to develop singing and dancing into a career in the future, which actually would depend on the fate and the era. So I don't think I need to think too much, just enjoy what she wants to do now." Chan Charm Man also agreed with Gigi's opinion, but now that his daughter is still young so he would not need to think about this issue urgently. Instead the top priority would be to enroll his daughter in elementary school. "I want to abandon the concept of going to school wherever I live. It used to be simper, if you live in the district then you study in that district. Now we have to cross districts and enroll in interview classes." Gigi shared her experience as a person who has been there, suggesting that the most important thing would be to talk and accompany with her daughter more. That would already be the best interview class. Leung Wing Kei said that 14 year old Chow Kei Yuet has a huge personality contrast. She would be more bashful during dramatic performance, so Gigi needed to guide her to pay more attention to interacting with her eyes. However when she played soccer she would turn into a goddess. Radiant with self confidence, she lived up to being a representative of the current Hong Kong U16 women's soccer team. * (2025/12/25) The Philip Ng Wan Lung starred movie THE SIXTH ROBBER held a special screening for friends the night before (23rd), and a group of fans supported him and asked him for autographs. Ng Wan Lung laughed and said that he invited many friends to attend, but none of them were available. His girlfriend Renee Li Man Ying was unable to attend either. The film has no shortage of fighting scenes, and he revealed this time was one of the most serious injuries since he entered the industry. In one scene, he had to kick the door open between two moving cars and climb onto the roof. Everything went well during the rehearsal, but during the official filming he kicked open the door and was entangled in his foot by the strap of the prop gun on the ground. He was dragged for a while, and even the thick boots he was wearing were worn away. He recalled, "My foot was worn to the bone, so I stayed in the hospital for two weeks and underwent two surgeries to remove the rotten flesh and then cut the flesh on my thigh to fill it in." He was also grateful to the producer for arranging for him to shoot the dramatic scenes first after he was discharged from the hospital, and only filmed the fight scenes after he fully recovered. In addition when asked about the actors having two months to train before filming the movie sequel TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI. JUNG JEUNG), Ng Wan Lung said, "In TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) my character Wong Gau is already done, so I would leave the fighting in the installment for other actors." Recently he has been busy with the post productions of several films he took part in. This Christmas is the first Christmas after Ng Wan Lung and his girlfriend started dating. He said that he had no special celebration plans and planned to have a good rest. [ In Production Now/Soon ] NIGHT KING Can : Yeh Wong Lit : Night King d. Jack Ng Wai Lun Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Hazel Lam Hei Tung, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Dee Ho Kai Wah, Opening Lunar New Year 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/kyBl5ogEvvQ THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY Can : Gum Dor Bo d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Chung Suet Ying, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Harriet Yang Sze Man, Lee Hoi Lam, Lau Shek Yin, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Hui Koon Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam), Ronnie Chau (Chiu Law Nei), Kris Cheung Kam Ha, Mak Pui Tung, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Angelina Lo Yuen Yen, Aiyana Lo Chung Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lokman Yeung, Candy Wong Ka Ching, Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Larine Tang Yueping, Wong Yau Nam, Rau So Chun Wai, Wong Ka Wai, Rayna Lee Man, Ning Chan Tsang Ning, Yung Lam Lit Opening Lunar New Year 2026 THE MAGE 2 d. Oxide Pang Chun, Danny Pang Fat Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Garnder Tse Kwan Ho, Kent Cheng Juk Si AFTERPIECE Can : Dai Sei Mok Lit : Act 4 d. Keane Wong Tak Kin Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, 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 Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Anson Kong Yip Sang, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Wong Yau Nam, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Amanda Lee Wai Man, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Ken Low Wai Kwong Chu Pak Him, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Thor Lok Chun Wai, Serene Lim (Lam Suen Yu), Chan Suk Yi, Baby Po Pui Yu, Mak Pui Tung, Ellen Liu Oi Ling, Chu Tin, Edward Chui Woei Dong, Kumer So Sun Yu, Jane Wong Bui Yee, Donny Ng Chi Hei, Ivan Yuen Man Tai Rating : III Opening December 25 2025 (POSTPONED) Teaser : https://youtu.be/rOlwvUx3O5U 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 AKA : THE DEPARTMENT 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 Yiu 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. 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, Raymond Lam Fung, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ken Law Ho Ming Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), 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. 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 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 ] MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - MIRAI d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 98 mins. Opening January 1 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The movie follows a 4-year old boy who is struggling to cope with the arrival of a little sister in the family, until things turn magical. A mysterious garden in the backyard of the boy's home becomes a gateway allowing the child to travel back in time and encounter his mother as a little girl and his great-grandfather as a young man. These fantasy- filled adventures allow the child to change his perspective and help him become the big brother he was meant to be. BACK TO THE PAST Can : Chum Chun Gei d. Ng Yuen Fai, Jack Lai Chun Lung Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei, Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Bai Baihe, Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Wu Yue, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Chris Collins, Jimmy Au Sui Wai, Wong Man Piu, Power Chan Kwok Bong, Liu Kai Chi, Tang Yat Kwan, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Sammy Hung Tin Chiu, Calvin Choy Yat Chi, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Ng Sze Wing Michelle Saram (Suet Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 107 mins. Opening December 31 2025 fb : https://www.facebook.com/BackToThePastMovie ig : https://www.instagram.com/BackToThePastMovie Threads : https://www.threads.com/@BackToThePastMovie Teaser : https://youtu.be/hbvB1tzqzRo Trailer : https://youtu.be/bouHy4dwclM [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Wrongly imprisoned after Hong Siu-lung’s time-traveling disappearance, Ken was wrongly imprisoned and lost everything. After his release, he leads his daughter Galie and a team to steal the Cme machine. Equipped with a face-duplication device, Ken plans to pose as the Qin Emperor and realize his dream of being king as his way of making up for everything he lost. Meanwhile, in the Qin Dynasty, Hong Siu-lung has been living in seclusion in the countryside with his wives Kam Ching and Ting-fong, his son Bowie, and his blood brother. Life looks peaceful on the surface, but the family are closely watched by the Qin Emperor. Ken launches an ambush on the Qin Emperor, but the emperor manages to escape. Meanwhile, Hong knows that as the only person who knows that the Qin Emperor is actually impersonated his disciple, he will be worthless once the Qin unites the warring states. To protect his family, Hong decides to uproot his family. However, before he can leave, the Qin Emperor, comes to Hong for help after escaping Ken's ambush. For the first time in 20 years, the mentor and his disciple are reunited. [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Three years ago, Randy Lee, the only son of the richest man in Hong Kong, took part in a time traveling experiment back to the Qin Dynasty, to study the First Emperor's elixir of life. But he was never heard from again. Today, his father Lee Ka-chun uncovered 2 mummies near an unexcavated area of the First Emperor's mausoleum, with one of them holding a smart phone. When it was confirmed that the phone belonged to Randy and contained pictures of a bomb defuser called Hong Siu-lung, Lee Ka-chun persuaded Hong Siu-lung to go back in time and bring his son home. FRESH WAVE AWARD WINNERS HIGHLIGHT (19TH FRESH WAVE) Opening December 27 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In this programme, the winners of Fresh Wave Award, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography (to be announced on 20th December) will be screened. 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, Henry Chan Ying Lok, Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Chow Kei Yuet, Tam Chun Yin, Sin Cheuk Kiu Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 25 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/RYVDxp-wod4 [ 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. CIAO UFO Can : Joi Gein UFO d. Patrick Leung Pak Kin Tsui Tin Yau, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wong Yau Nam Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Ng Siu HIn, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Joey Leung Cho Hiu, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Tommy Chu Pak Hong Rating : IIA Length : 122 mins. Opening October 29 2019 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2019 Opening October 15 2023 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2023 Opening December 25 2025 (Preview) fb: https://fb.com/CiaoUFOTheMovie ig : https://ig.com/ciaufomovie [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2019 ] Wah Fu Estate in Aberdeen is the home of many urban legends, but few were as outlandish as the one that happened in the 1980s: One night, residents turned their heads to the sky and saw a giant UFO hovering above them for five minutes. No one else could prove or explain the odd phenomenon, but it becomes the pivotal event for three young people in this long-awaited return to form for director Patrick Leung (La Brassiere, Simply Actors). This charming sci-fi comedy also marks the reunion of Tsui Tien-you, Wong Younam and Charlene Choi, who co- starred in 2002 teen comedy hit Summer Breeze of Love. MOTHER BHUMI d. Chong Keat Aun Fan Bingbing, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Bai Run-yin, Pearlly Chua, Length : 129 mins. Opening December 25 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hEeCNmDHECY [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] In a farming community straddling the Malaysia-Thailand border, recently widowed Hong Im resorts to black magic to help locals until a ghost unveils a disturbing truth about her husband's death. * 38th Tokyo International Film Festival - Main Competition * 62nd Golden Horse Awards WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL Can : Ngor Moon But Si Sup Mor Lit : We Aren't Anything d. Herman Yau Lai To Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Anson Kong Yip Sang, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Wong Yau Nam, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Amanda Lee Wai Man, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Ken Low Wai Kwong Chu Pak Him, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Thor Lok Chun Wai, Serene Lim (Lam Suen Yu), Chan Suk Yi, Baby Po Pui Yu, Mak Pui Tung, Ellen Liu Oi Ling, Chu Tin, Edward Chui Woei Dong, Kumer So Sun Yu, Jane Wong Bui Yee, Donny Ng Chi Hei, Ivan Yuen Man Tai Rating : III Opening December 25 2025 (POSTPONED) Teaser : https://youtu.be/rOlwvUx3O5U THE SIXTH ROBBER d. Huo Suiqiang Wu Yue, Bao Beier, Philip Ng Wan Lung, Yuen Biao, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Lei Mu Length : 106 Opening December 25 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tp02lys2RIg [ CINEMA CITY ] After a major armored truck robbery shocks the country, all police clues point to the matrilocal husband Xiaobao and the stubborn father- in-law Zhao. As the police investigation progresses, the father-in- law and son-in-law, who despise each other, have to work together to prove their innocence. Battling the police and the robbers, they muster up their courage and wits in this life-and-death struggle... MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - THE BOY AND THE BEAST (4K RESTORED) d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 119 mins. Opening December 25 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely family will be put to ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage. GIRLS BAND CRY THE MOVIE -YOUTH RHAPSODY- d. Kazuo Sakai Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening December 25 2025 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] After she drops out of school and moves to Tokyo by herself, Nina Iseri meets Momoka Kawaragi, the vocalist of her favourite band, and discovers the allure of music. Together with Subaru Awa, who always hides her true intentions, Tomo Ebizuka, who was ignored by her parents, and Rupa who has no relatives, Nina starts the rock band Togenashi Togeari. The five girls who all have their own worries confront the absurdities of the world and search for their place to belong. TOKYO GODFATHER (4K RESTORED) d. Satoshi Kon Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening December 24 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An unexpected Christmas gift suddenly appears in front of three homeless people in Shinjuku. On Christmas Eve, a middle-aged alcoholic Gin, a transgender woman Hana, and a high school runaway Miyuki find an abandoned baby in a pile of garbage. They named her Kiyoko and Hana believes that she is a gift from God. To search for Kiyoko’s birth parents, they start an adventure that is full of miracles on a snowy night in Tokyo. BERKELEYS DAYS d. Clifford Choi Kai Kwong Debbie Lo (Law Chung Yan), Timonthy Choi Tsz Hin, Gary Tam Wai Kuen, Melodee Mak Chi Kwan, Lok Yau Yau, Andy Lau Wing Hung, Belinda Law Cheuk Fei Rating : IIA Length : 118 mins. Opening December 23 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PG0s0g5dL6g EEL Devin Pan, Misi Ke Rating : III Length : 103 mins. Opening December 23 2025 [ CINEMA CITY ] On the outskirts of Taipei lies an isolated island, a place where time and memory dissolve into mist. Here, a mysterious young woman appears -- beautiful and elusive, embodying something ancient and otherworldly. Her presence is as fluid and transient as the waters that merge into rivers, a silent guardian of their forgotten stories. A young man returns to his hometown, once dreaming of escape, now caught between past he cannot touch and an intangible future. The paths of these two figures cross sin this abandoned yet vital corner of the world. On the island, where the past lingers in the shadows and the present pulses with hidden forces, their lives intertwine, unraveling mysteries of longing, belonging, and transformation. THE KING OF KINGS d. Seong-ho Jang South Korean Animation English Voices: Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac Cantonese Voices: Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Cheng Chun Hei, Wong Cho Nam, Eliza Sam Lai Heung, Eric Suen Yiu Wai, Becky Lee Bik Kei Rating : I Length : 101 mins. Opening December 20 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3LBMUhoYUPs [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. KIS KISKO PYAAR KAROON 2 d. Anukalp Goswami Kapil Sharma, Manjot Singh, Hira Warina Length : 144 mins. Opening December 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A man tries to marry the woman that he loves but circumstances lead him to marrying a different girl and he ends up getting wed to three women of different religions. 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), Chase Chan Chung Chak Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 Opening December 19 2025 (Preview) Opening February 28 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/evfpwS1qowE Site : https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/gamer-girls [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening at September 20 2025 the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening December 18 2025 (Preview) [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] Through three love stories, we witness a girl's growth. At 17, she's naive and inexperienced. At 22, she’s hesitant and lacks courage. At 34, she has matured and grown through life's challenges. Her journey shows that love can be painful, but it's also worth fighting for. [ 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. DEAR BLACK SHEEP d. Mitch Lin Bowie Tsang Documentary Rating : I Length : 113 mins. Opening December 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bIy6CkyP4gY Site : https://www.distributionworkshop.com/portal_b1_page.php?button_num=b1&cnt_id=134 [ DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP ] "Is cancer a gift?" This unsettling question drives Bowie TSANG, a well-known TV host and speaker active in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, on a six-year journey of exploration. Since 2018, as cancer impacted her loved ones and even her trusted doctor, Bowie sought answers on how to face the disease. Through her Vlog, she documented inspiring stories, exploring not only conventional Western treatments but also alternative therapies such as traditional Chinese medicine, integrative mind-body practices, and more. Along the way, Bowie discovered a profound perspective—gaining peace through a "medicine for the mind." Her journey invites viewers to rethink the connection between life, illness, and healing. TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS d. Sho Miyake Shim Eun-kyung, Yumi Kawai, Mansaku Takada, Shiro Sano, Shinichi Tsutsumi Rating : I Length : 89 mins. Opening December 18 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/SnYMW7q2m4w [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In summer, Nagisa, a woman from the city, and Natsuo, a young man visiting his relatives, meet by the sea. Their vacant gazes reflect each other as they exchange awkward words and wade into the rain- drenched ocean. In winter, Li, a screenwriter in a creative slump, travels to a snow-covered village with an old camera left behind by a late acquaintance. There, she finds a peculiar, desolate guesthouse run by the enigmatic Benzo. Their conversations rarely connect, yet they set off on an unexpected adventure. Based on two stories by Yoshiharu Tsuge, Sho Miyake's Golden Leopard winner humorously captures the primal joys of journey and the quiet absurdity of being human through striking landscapes, fleeting encounters, and inexplicable moments of oddity. MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - WOLF CHILDREN (4K RESTORED) d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening December 18 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hana is a 19-year-old student who falls in a fairy-tale like love with a wolf man. Over the course of the 13-year story Hana gives birth to two children - older sister Yuki, and younger brother Ame, or 'Snow and Rain'. At first the family quietly lives in the city trying to hide their wolf heritage, but when the "wolf man" suddenly dies Hana makes the decision to move to a rural town, far from their previous city life. FULL THROTTLE (30TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY SCREENINGS) d. Derek Yee Tung Sing Andy Lau Tak Wah, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, David Wu, Chin Kar Lok Length : 109 mins. Opening December 14 2025 [ BESTAR FILM HONG KONG ] It is Hong Kong in the nineties. Joe has lacked self-confidence since his mother's death. In order to get relief from the pain, he participates in illegal motorbike racing. He also challenges the riders employed by his father against whom he takes out his anger. Besides, he intends to go for open competitions, but he is unable to find a sponsor... SHORT FILMS SECRET SCREENING (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 136 mins. Opening December 14 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Length : 102 mins including 34 min interview clip, moderated by Shu Kei # An emerging Asian director who is making a splash at international film festivals UNIDENTIFIED MURDER Can : UFO Lei Kei Ming Ong d. Kwok Ka Hei, Lee Chun Kit Ling Man Lung, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, Peter Chan Charm Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Jim Hui Chun Pong Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) (SURPRISE SCREENING) Opening December 13 2025 (Preview) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Alien Alert!!! An influencer couple staged a harmless prank in pursuit of clicks and like. Little do they know, their little escapade has gone out of control, spiraling into a real tragedy. A series of accidents, followed by blackmails and Extraterrestrial Encounters somehow echoes and unveils the myth of a mysterious child disappearance 25 years ago! A group of five, a chain of bizzare events and layers of schemes and plot twist. It's all-you-can-experience in One Crazy Night! HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A WOMAN d. Peter Chan Ho Sun Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Jordan Chan Siu Chun Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening July 23 1994 Opening December 13 2025 (RE-RELEASE) GOD OF GAMBLERS d. Wong Jing Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Joey Wong Cho Yin, Cheung Man Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins Opening December 14 1989 Opening December 13 2025 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer: https://youtu.be/P67bpsowH9s WRITTEN (20TH INDPANDA) d. Kim Byung-woo Lee Jin-seok, Kim Bo-young, Lee Sang-hyuk Rating : IIB Length : 87 mins. Opening December 12 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] CLOSING Film of the 20th InDPanda International Film Festival NETPAC Award, 43rd Karlovy International Film Festival The 12th Busan International Film Festival From the filmmaker of Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy and The Terror Live. Brand-new DCP, with revised English subtitles, and newly translated Chinese subtitles. A wakes up in a bathtub to find that one of his kidneys has been stolen. As he struggles to understand what has happened and searches for his missing organ, he learns that he is just a character in a script and an actor is playing his character. While the film crew is shooting and the script still unfinished, will A find a way out of his hellish predicament? 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 Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening at September 20 2025 the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening December 18 2025 (Preview) [ GOLDEN SCENE CINEMA ] Through three love stories, we witness a girl's growth. At 17, she's naive and inexperienced. At 22, she’s hesitant and lacks courage. At 34, she has matured and grown through life's challenges. Her journey shows that love can be painful, but it's also worth fighting for. [ 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. TWO SEASONS, TWO STRANGERS d. Sho Miyake Shim Eun-kyung, Yumi Kawai, Mansaku Takada, Shiro Sano, Shinichi Tsutsumi Rating : I Length : 89 mins. Opening December 18 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/SnYMW7q2m4w [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In summer, Nagisa, a woman from the city, and Natsuo, a young man visiting his relatives, meet by the sea. Their vacant gazes reflect each other as they exchange awkward words and wade into the rain- drenched ocean. In winter, Li, a screenwriter in a creative slump, travels to a snow-covered village with an old camera left behind by a late acquaintance. There, she finds a peculiar, desolate guesthouse run by the enigmatic Benzo. Their conversations rarely connect, yet they set off on an unexpected adventure. Based on two stories by Yoshiharu Tsuge, Sho Miyake's Golden Leopard winner humorously captures the primal joys of journey and the quiet absurdity of being human through striking landscapes, fleeting encounters, and inexplicable moments of oddity. MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - WOLF CHILDREN (4K RESTORED) d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening December 18 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Hana is a 19-year-old student who falls in a fairy-tale like love with a wolf man. Over the course of the 13-year story Hana gives birth to two children - older sister Yuki, and younger brother Ame, or 'Snow and Rain'. At first the family quietly lives in the city trying to hide their wolf heritage, but when the "wolf man" suddenly dies Hana makes the decision to move to a rural town, far from their previous city life. FULL THROTTLE (30TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY SCREENINGS) d. Derek Yee Tung Sing Andy Lau Tak Wah, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, David Wu, Chin Kar Lok Length : 109 mins. Opening December 14 2025 [ BESTAR FILM HONG KONG ] It is Hong Kong in the nineties. Joe has lacked self-confidence since his mother's death. In order to get relief from the pain, he participates in illegal motorbike racing. He also challenges the riders employed by his father against whom he takes out his anger. Besides, he intends to go for open competitions, but he is unable to find a sponsor... SHORT FILMS SECRET SCREENING (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 136 mins. Opening December 14 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Length : 102 mins including 34 min interview clip, moderated by Shu Kei # An emerging Asian director who is making a splash at international film festivals UNIDENTIFIED MURDER Can : UFO Lei Kei Ming Ong d. Kwok Ka Hei, Lee Chun Kit Ling Man Lung, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, Peter Chan Charm Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Jim Hui Chun Pong Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) (SURPRISE SCREENING) Opening December 13 2025 (Preview) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Alien Alert!!! An influencer couple staged a harmless prank in pursuit of clicks and like. Little do they know, their little escapade has gone out of control, spiraling into a real tragedy. A series of accidents, followed by blackmails and Extraterrestrial Encounters somehow echoes and unveils the myth of a mysterious child disappearance 25 years ago! A group of five, a chain of bizarre events and layers of schemes and plot twist. It's all-you-can-experience in One Crazy Night! HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A WOMAN d. Peter Chan Ho Sun Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Jordan Chan Siu Chun Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening July 23 1994 Opening December 13 2025 (RE-RELEASE) GOD OF GAMBLERS d. Wong Jing Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Joey Wong Cho Yin, Cheung Man Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins Opening December 14 1989 Opening December 13 2025 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer: https://youtu.be/P67bpsowH9s WRITTEN (20TH INDPANDA) d. Kim Byung-woo Lee Jin-seok, Kim Bo-young, Lee Sang-hyuk Rating : IIB Length : 87 mins. Opening December 12 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] CLOSING Film of the 20th InDPanda International Film Festival NETPAC Award, 43rd Karlovy International Film Festival The 12th Busan International Film Festival From the filmmaker of Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy and The Terror Live. Brand-new DCP, with revised English subtitles, and newly translated Chinese subtitles. A wakes up in a bathtub to find that one of his kidneys has been stolen. As he struggles to understand what has happened and searches for his missing organ, he learns that he is just a character in a script and an actor is playing his character. While the film crew is shooting and the script still unfinished, will A find a way out of his hellish predicament? NEVER TOO LATE d. Rikki Choy Shui Kei Documentary Rating : IIB Length : 78 mins. Opening December 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] It's never too late to snap out of an urban routine and immerse oneself in the natural world, as filmmaker Rikki Choy shows in her portrait of Hongkongers who've done just that. A cultural worker turned farmer extols the healing power of nature, a sea-diving model tackles marine pollution, a wildlife buff practices 'wellness photography', and a real estate agent channels his love of birds into paintings. Choy's subjects all highlight the city's gorgeous yet often ignored biodiversity, and sends out the call to respect its riches in this illuminating and inspiring portrait of those who dare to live outside of the rat race and do their share. THE FAMILY GAME (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 94 mins. Opening December 11 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] BE SOMEBODY d. Michal Toczek Sebastian Stankiewicz, Jowita Budnik, Klara Bielawka Length : 29 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/kctobqFowU8 [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Best Short Fiction of the Polish National Short Film Competition, Freedom Film Festival 2023 * Audience Award, Freedom Film Festival 2023 * Golden Hobby-Horse, Krakow Film Festival 2023 * Best Short Fiction and Young Audience Award, Offeliada Film Festival 2023 * Outstanding Artistic Achievement in a Fiction film, Sehsuchte International Student Film Festival 2024 When historical heroes appear in ordinary people's homes, is it a blessing or a curse? When electrician Wiktor and his family move to a new apartment, they learn that former Polish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech WALESA, who was also an electrician, once lived there. Wiktor's wife Sylwia tries to make a few extra bucks by opening the apartment up to tourists. Wiktor even impersonates WALESA as part of the tour. Yet their fortunes hinge on WALESA's real-life fortunes as well. The business opportunity of the former residence has turned into a family crisis. The director fashions a darkly humorous student film with a fantastic plot and tragic characters that complement each other. The film was a hit at The International Association of Cinema, Audiovisual and Media Schools (CILECT) and was shown at several international film festivals. A DAY IN KWUN TONG Can : Chun Yuen d. Tung Yeung Tai Bo, Huang Lili Length : 24 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/Z0fNakPEd8E [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] A Hong Kong father and Chinese daughter live in different regions and speak different languages. With their identity and lifestyle antithetical to each other, family members who are supposed to be the closest are actually the most unfamiliar. CHAN Wing-keung, an elderly man who lives alone, is a security guard at a Kwun Tong park. One day, he accompanies his daughter Tsz-shan, who comes from Chinese Mainland, to renew her ID card and open a bank account in Hong Kong. They return home and go for a walk at the park where Wing-keung works. Faced with the gap between them, they are hesitant to speak and can only beat around the bush without making a move. The film gazes at the Hong Kong's cityscape while ruminating sea changes between father and daughter with its shifting aspect ratio. Once again, Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor Tai Bo acts out the loneliness of elderly in a surehanded performance. GRANDMA NAI WHO PLAYED FAVORITES Can : Sei Gwai Por Por Gau Ngor Luen Si d. Chheangkea Bonrotanak Rith, Saroeun Nay, Sokun Theary Ty, Phalla Im, Chansophorn Buth Length : 19 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/5m2iCMU_gjY [ 19TH FRESH WAVE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Short Film Jury Awards for International Fiction, Sundance Film Festival 2025 * Best Queer Short Award, Provincetown International Film Festival 2025 * Official Selection, International Film Festival of Rotterdam 2025 * Live-action Competition, Short Shorts Film Festival and Asian 2025 Ghost family members are not exclusive to Thailand and Taiwan. During Ching Ming Festival, Grandma Nai's descendants come to her grave to pay their respects. Grandson Meng is dating Pech, who hails from a wealthy family. While his relatives pressure them to get married, Grandma Nai can sense that he has something on his mind. After they leave the gravesite, Meng and Pech's families meet for karaoke. Grandma Nai sneaks out of the cemetery and observes the living. She gradually realises that Meng is gay and decides to help him out. The Cambodian-American director is bold and thoughtful while challenging social taboos within his own culture and manages to tackle them with a light-hearted comedy. The film beat out short films from around the world and won the Short Film Jury Award for International Fiction at the Sundance Film Festival. HE DOESN'T KNOW I KNOW Can : Ta But Ji Doh Ngor Ji Doh d. Zhang Xiaofei Ng Wing Sze, Ernesto de Sousa (So Ka Lok), Simon Lo Man Kit, Length : 22 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/o36b0nUuCO0 [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] The traditional image of a father is full of masculine charm -- strong, brave, and proud—with the male eagle as its symbol. In the post-modern understanding of gender roles, how has the totem animal of a father evolved? Joan returns to Hong Kong to play matchmaker for her father, who happens to be afflicted by a foot injury and is taken care of by the mysterious Kit. Moreover, her father keeps avoiding her matchmaking attempts, leading Joan to suspect that he and Kit are harbouring a secret from her. Award-winning stage actor Simon LO teams up with What If (2025) actors Ernesto DE SOUSA and NG Wing-sze in this magical realist short film about family. The director fills the film with animal symbolism, adding a touch of colour to the gender spectrum. Be Somebody is about an electrician, Wiktor, and his family, who moved to the former residence of former Polish President Lech WALESA, who was also an electrician. Wiktor's wife, Sylwia, tries to make a few extra bucks by opening the apartment up to tourists. Wiktor even impersonates WALESA as part of the tour. Starring Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor Tai Bo, A Day in Kwun Tong gazes at Hong Kong's cityscape while ruminating on the sea changes between father and daughter, with its shifting aspect ratio. Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites, takes place during the Ching Ming Festival. Grandma Nai's descendants come to her grave to pay their respects. She can sense that her grandson, Meng, who is dating a rich girl, seems to have something on his mind today. She gradually realises that Meng is gay and decides to help him out. In He Doesn't Know I Know, Joan returns to Hong Kong to visit her father, who happens to be afflicted by a foot injury and is taken care of by the mysterious Kit. Moreover, her father keeps avoiding her matchmaking attempts, leading Joan to suspect that he and Kit are harbouring a secret from her. MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE 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, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Bonnie Wong Man Wai, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Phoebus Ng Kai Yeung, Wong Chi Lok, Joey Man Yee Man Rosita Kwok Pak Yin, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Tse Suet Sum, Kaki Sham, Streaming December 11 2025 in mainland China Streaming December 17 2025 in Hong Kong SCARLET d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 111 mins. Opening at October 24th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening December 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qXN_mg_gsKo [ 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? Venice International Film Festival New York Film Festival TIP OF THE ICEBERG d. Kevin Ng Ka Wai Eugene Hsiuang, Philippe Joly, Laura Williamson Length : 111 mins. Opening December 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6bqkxyEIEf4 MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - SUMMER WARS (4K RESTORED) d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 114 mins. Opening December 11 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Worlds collide in a tale where virtual reality meets actual reality. When Kenji Koiso is pulled from Oz, a popular social networking realm, to play fiancé to classmate Natsuki, he faces a mess of challenges. Between the boisterous and bickering characters of the Jinnouchi clan and the sudden chaos in Oz, Kenji and his new companions must learn the importance of coming together to face the toughest of odds. THE KILLER d. John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) Chow Yun Fat, Danny Lee Sau Yin, Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man), Kenneth Tsang Kong Rating : IIB Length : 111 mins. Opening January 1 1989 Opening December 10 2025 (RE-RELEASE) 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 Rating : IIB 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) Opening December 9 2025 (Preview) [ 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. CRUEL STORY OF YOUTH (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 100 mins. Opening December 9 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] MIXED 'N' MATCH Can : Wan Jeung Hup Cheung Tuen d. Kingston Chow King Kan Yeung King-yam, Chan Yu-tim, Cheng Hok-him, Kung Chi-yip Length : 30 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/DT22UpGZlW4 [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Single-gender schools allow few chances for campus romance. Will inter-school activities provide the right opportunity? Ryan is both eager and afraid of mingling with the opposite sex after studying in an all-boys school for years. One day his friend Jayden makes him join a mixed choir formed with an all-girls school. There, he meets the enthusiastic singer Carol. Unexpectedly, Cupid's arrow carries more than love itself. Ryan will also have to face life lessons such as a test of friendship and the unfairness of the school system. The film's manga-like style and humourous scenes establish perfect comic timing. The innocence and ignorance of youth come alive while the ending suddenly turns into an anti-climax that reveals the bitterness of growing up amidst shattered ideals. LAST DREAM Can : Jui Hau Yut Gor Mung d. Tam Kai-yin Ocean On Yau-kit, Sin Lok-yan, Tsang Wing-yam, Kirsten Leung Lok-ching Length : 21 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/m0v0WVmlBCc [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Freud once said dreams are disguised fulfilments of repressed wishes. Some recurring dreams may have awakened the unfulfilled desires buried deep inside one's heart. Ceci has passed away at a young age. At night, when her soul wanders and encounters sleepers deep in their thoughts, she will enter their dreams and listen to their hearts. One night, she meets Kate, who is bothered by mundane matters. She finds Kate's dreams familiar. As she recalls fragments of her memories, can past regrets between the two of them be fulfilled in dreams? The film connects the dimensions of dreams and reality with the girls' delicate emotions and sings an elegy of lost youth. GINGERBOY Can : Boon Shook Nam Hai d. Tanaka Miki Fujita Kai, Nakafuji Kei, Shima Akari, Ide Mizuki Length : 49 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/8niljD86Dck [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Third Prize at Cinefondation, 79th Cannes Film Festival * JAPAN CUTS Award at Indie Forum section, Osaka Asian Film Festival EXPO 2025 -- OAFF 2026 * Official Selection, TAMA NEW WAVE 2024 After the trials of society, will the rebellious spirit of unruly young men still shine through? KISHIDA, who is working at his hometown branch, is suddenly transferred to the Tokyo headquarters. He can only stay at the home of his high school friend Kura. With his reddish-brown hair, Kura resembles Peter Pan himself. Having dropped out of university and unwilling to enter the adult world, he spends his days dragging KISHIDA along for fun. Unable to tolerate his friend's decadent lifestyle, KISHIDA also recognises his friend's strange behaviour and abnormal mental state, which makes him gradually distance himself from his friend. The film cleverly uses suspense to depict the reunion and reacquaintance of the two, revealing the agony and regret of young people entering the adult world. The film won Third Prize at Cinéfondation of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. In Mixed 'N' Match, Ryan is both eager and afraid of mingling with the opposite sex after studying in an all-boys school for years. One day his friend Jayden makes him join a mixed choir formed with an all- girls school, and he meets the enthusiastic singer Carol. In Last Dream, Ceci has passed away at a young age. One night, she meets Kate, who is bothered by mundane matters. As she recalls fragments of her memories, can past regrets between the two of them be fulfilled in dreams? Ginger Boy cleverly uses suspense to depict the reunion and reacquaintance of the two, revealing the agony and regret of young people entering the adult world. The film won Third Prize at Cinéfondation of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. STRANGER THAN PARADISE (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 85 mins. Opening December 7 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] UNSPOKEN d. Damian Walshe-Howling Kat Dominis, Goran Grcic, Tom Wilson, Matthew Alexander, Mariana Rudan Length : 21 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/KIJpZUdnyWc [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Grand Prix, International Competition, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 * Audience Award for Best Short Film, Annapolis Film Festival 2025 * Best Short Film, CinefestOZ Film Festival 2024 * Grand Prize, Best Shorts Competition Humanitarian Awards 2024 If love cannot be bound by ethnic boundaries, will communication bring forth a happy ending? In 1979, the Croatian immigrants in Australia launch a wave of protests for independence. Marina, a Croatian, is secretly in love with her Australian boyfriend. One day, she goes to her boyfriend's house for dinner with his parents, but their conflicting political views leave a bad taste in their mouths. Meanwhile, her brothers participate in the protests, with one ending up behind bars and the other returning home injured. Their father is furious. In face of opposing opinions, how will Marina handle her situation? The director, who is already an excellent actor, creates fierce dramatic tension to shape the barriers between the opposite sides during political debates. The film has won Grand Prix at the International Competition of the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. HOMECOMING AND GOING Can : Yik Lau d. Ko Sze-yeuk Joanne Leung Cheuk-Yan, Bonde Sham Lok Yi, Boing Yuen Hau Wing Length : 20 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/KIJpZUdnyWc [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] For every emigration wave, there is always a wave of return to Hong Kong. Leaving and returning seem to be the beginning of the journey for rootless Hong Kongers. Perhaps Hong Kongers are destined to wander in a cycle of uncertainty. Emily and her fiancé Vincent immigrate to the UK with hopes of starting a new life. They will take over the home of Megan, an old classmate who has lived there for several years and decided to return to Hong Kong. The three friends roam around London and will bid farewell to each other after spending the day together. It is goodbye but it is also the start of a new journey. The director uses this film to express her own feelings after going through the same journey. She carefully inserts daily life details to show the cultural differences and reflects on the faint sadness of exchanging fates. 28 d. Erica Kwok Chung-yee Elizabeth Tang To, Sammi Mak Wing Sum Length : 28 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/ShbhtJ4vUU8 [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Berlin, known for its freedom and inclusiveness of diverse subcultures, is a safe haven for many displaced people. But urban life may not provide the best living conditions. Idealistic traveller Moon struggles to find accommodation in Berlin but receives a helping hand from Anna, who is also a Hong Konger anxious about her unstable life. They temporarily stay at the 15-person co-living facility named Hausprojekt 'K28'. However, this group of migrants—some have experienced social unrest back home and others just want to experience life in a foreign country—are facing eviction. Two women with very different personalities share what they have and face the hardships of life together. The Berlin-based director uses her perspective as an Asian woman to explore the clash between humanism and gentrification. Featuring Golden Horse nominee Elizabeth TANG and artist Sammi MAK in leading roles, the film deromanticises the situation of Hong Kongers living in a foreign land. GENEOLOGY OF VIOLENCE d. Mohamed Bourouissa Bilel Chegrani, Nina Zem Length : 16 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/wSA0si7FwiY [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * International Competition Grand Prize, Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur 2024 * Grand Prix, National Competition, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 * Special Effects Award by Adobe, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 * Children's and Youth Film Competition, International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2025 Is violence legal if it complies with the system? Should violence be suppressed even when facing injustice? Only by tracing back to its roots can we analyse the nature and evolution of violence. A second- generation immigrant drives to pick up his girlfriend for a date. While chatting in the car, he is suddenly stopped and questioned by a police officer who asked him to exit the car for a body search. Embarrassed in front of his girlfriend, his soul escapes his body, only to be trapped in the nightmare of his past. The French-Algerian director has won an award at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Based on his friend’s real life experience, the film uses psychedelic electronic music and mysterious special effects to construct a stream of consciousness world, bluntly explaining how institutional violence deprives the body of autonomy. Unspoken happen during the 1979 wave of protests for independence demonstrations by Croatian immigrants in Australia. Marina, a Croatian, is secretly in love with her Australian boyfriend. One day, she goes to her boyfriend's house for lunch with his parents, but their conflicting political views leave a bad taste in their mouths. Meanwhile, her brothers participate in the protests, with one ending up behind bars and the other returning home injured. Their father is furious. In face of opposing opinions, how will Marina handle her situation? Homecoming and Going is an expression of director own feelings after going through the same journey. She carefully inserts daily life details to show the cultural differences and reflects on the faint sadness of exchanging fates. 28 uses an Asian woman's perspective to explore the clash between humanism and gentrification. Featuring Golden Horse nominee Elizabeth TANG and artist Sammi MAK in leading roles, the film deromanticises the situation of Hong Kongers living in a foreign land. Genealogy of Violence based on the real life experience of director's friend, the film uses psychedelic electronic music and mysterious special effects to construct a stream of consciousness world, bluntly explaining how institutional violence deprives the body of autonomy. # The short film Genealogy of Violence contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photo-sensitives. SHAOIN SOCCER d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Lee Lik Chi Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Vicki Zhao Wei, Karen Mok Man Wai, Ng Man Tat, Patrick Tse Yin Rating : IIA Length : 102 mins. Opening July 12 2001 Opening December 7 2025 (RE-RELEASE) TOKYO MELODY: A FILM ABOUT RYUICHI SAKAMOTO X RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | PLAYING THE ORCHESTRA 2015 DOUBLE BILL SCREENING d. Elizabeth Lennard Rating : I Opening December 7 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] To commemorate the passing of beloved virtuoso Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tokyo Melody, a documentary that delves into the mind of the creative genius, has been restored in 4K four decades after its production. Hot off the success of electro trio Yellow Magic Orchestra and the release of his iconic debut original film score, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, the maestro shares intimate access to career-defining performances and recording sessions for the world to see. Inspired by the humming beat of 1980’s metropolitan Tokyo, with Sakamoto's transgressive style and defiant curiosity on full display, Tokyo Melody provides a rare look into the complex mind and artistry of one of the 20th century’s most fascinating artists. --- After Ryuichi Sakamoto created a massive buzz with Playing the Orchestra 2013, in which he performed with a full orchestra, he updated the concert the following year, conducting the orchestra by himself while playing the piano. A feature-length concert film with an exceptional soundscape, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014 vividly captures that celebrated 2014 Tokyo concert. This iconic concert featured a wide range of the maestro's music, from Yellow Music Orchestra's classics to beloved masterpieces such as Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and The Last Emperor, all performed with the grandeur of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Immerse yourself into the world of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music and witness a master creating legacy in real time DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 85 mins. Opening December 7 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] THE LAST RANGER d. Cindy Lee Avumile Qongqo, Liyabona Mroqoza, Makhaola Ndebele, David S. Lee Length : 28 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/I3rT9ZpXGRU [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Best Live Action Short Film nominee, 97th Academy Awards * Best Short Narrative, Pan African Film Festival 2024 * Best Drama Short, San Diego International Film Festival 2024 * Best Script, Best Art Direction and Best Actress, Pretoria Film Festival 2024 Illegal rhino poaching in South Africa is becoming an increasingly serious problem. In addition to implementing conservation measures, the safety of rangers also deserves more attention. Litha, a girl from a poor family, is on her way to sell a few things when she runs into her friend Khuselwa, a female ranger from the only remaining game reserve. The two plan to go see the nearby rhinos, but they suddenly encounter three poachers who are illegally hunting rhinos for their horns. Litha watches Khuselwa engage in gunfire but eventually discovers the cruel truth. Based on a true story, the film features the vast and magnificent grasslands and wildlife habitats shot by the South African female director. The killings are shocking and the sadness is profound. This remarkable work was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the Academy Awards. WE MISS, WE MEET, WE MOVE ON Can : Lei Hup Hei d. Ho Ka-ho Chan Tsang-ning, Yuen Yee-Man, Au King-hei, He Yunchi, Kenneth Cheung Moon-yuen, Length : 30 min. Trailer : https://youtu.be/-SHRd7Gfm4Q [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Love is a long road with moments of separation and reunion. Even an experienced driver must remember safety first and keep the clutch in check to avoid repeating the same mistakes in love. CHAN, a middle- aged man with several different types of driver's license, is dissatisfied with young hearse driver Zi-ling's driving skills, so he takes over the position. Two people who lost their better halves embark on a journey of life and death, healing, guilt, and letting go. The film depicts this road trip romance through a series of analogies related to modes of transportation, filling the screen with scenery on the roads of Hong Kong. The film, with its ambitious production scale, also charts the social changes of Hong Kong since the turn of the century. SLEEPING SWAN Can : Chum Shui Dik Tin Ngor d. Sato Sonomi Suwa Shuri, Shiramoto Ayana, Matsuura Ryo Length : 31 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/9dmQ3IwDQZA [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] If trauma is left untreated for a long time, it will cause one to lose love and other functions. The fowl that does not dance has other difficulties, too. University drop-out Souma saw her peer Marina catching a man who groped a girl. Later, he encounters Marina again and musters the courage to help her when she is being harrassed. The two begin to talk about everything, doing yoga to understand their bodies before Soma finally confides his dark past to Marina. SHIRAMOTO Ayana, the rising star from The Box Man (2024), and new actor SUWA Shuri breathe life into this chance encounter. With MIYAKE Sho and TOMINAGA Masanori collaborator TSUKINAGA Yûta as cinematographer, the film's simple yet moving images gently lead the audience into the state of a contemplative 'sleeping swan'. SPEAK TO THE TIDE Can : Yu Lam Muk Leung Dui Tam d. Chu Ka-shing Chan Tsang-ning, John Ho Kau, Ocean On Yau Kit, Ko Hon-man Length : 30 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/9dmQ3IwDQZA [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] If a goddess has come down to earth, could she bring back lost time for man? Ning takes a substitute teaching position at a rural school, hoping to find inspiration for her novel from nature. One day after class, students Richard and LAM Mak-noeng, a mysteriously masked girl who shares the same name as the Empress of Heaven, come to her for help. It turns out that Mak-noeng is about to disappear. Faced with such an ethereal problem, Ning takes on the responsibility of a storyteller and seeks a happy ending for this heavenly romance. The director, who has always been interested in urban issues, has continued to mix historical and fantastical elements like he has done with Interview with Lo-Ting: An Oral History Project (2022). A modern love story with celestial inspiration, the film gently caresses the remnants of our city and the melancholy of lonely souls. In The Last Ranger, Litha meets her friend Khuselwa, a female ranger from the only remaining game reserve. The two plan to go see the nearby rhinos, but they suddenly encounter three poachers who are illegally hunting rhinos for their horns. Litha watches Khuselwa engage in gunfire but eventually discovers the cruel truth. We Miss, We Meet, We Move On depicts a road trip romance through a series of analogies related to modes of transportation, filling the screen with scenery on the roads of Hong Kong, and charts the social changes of Hong Kong since the turn of the century. SHIRAMOTO Ayana, the rising star from The Box Man (2024), and new actor SUWA Shuri breathe life into this chance encounter in Sleeping Swan. With simple yet moving images, it gently leads the audience into the state of a contemplative 'sleeping swan'. Speak to the Tide is about one day after class, students Richard and LAM Mak-noeng, a mysteriously masked girl who shares the same name as the Empress of Heaven, come to Ning, a substitute teacher, for help. It turns out that Mak-noeng is about to disappear. THE YOUNG AND THE DAMNED (19TH FRESH WAVE) Length : 105 mins. Opening December 6 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] THE BURNING NIGHT Can : Yin Yeh d. Demon Wong Zhao Xuan Length : 21 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/v6VLaqEDQNo [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Asian International Best Short Award and Governor of Tokyo Award, Short Shorts Film Festival and Asian 2025 * Best Live Action Short Film nominee, Golden Horse Awards 2024 * International Competition, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 Rebellious rage ignites the streets, but any danger pales in comparison to national interests. As the Beijing Olympics approach, five marginalised teenagers set off fireworks for fun in Guangzhou. Their reckless behaviour unexpectedly ignites even greater unrest, bringing the long night of joy to an abrupt end. Chinese director Demon WONG takes a hard look at the restlessness of a young man amidst social turmoil, where loss and loneliness of growing up are fleeting like fireworks -- a tribute to the violent aesthetics of KITANO Takeshi's Hana-bi (1998). The film impressed the Golden Horse Film Festival with its mature mise-en-scene and editing while picking up Asia International Best Short Award at the Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia. CAGED DOG Can : Jau Huen d. Yen Hao-hsuan Kuo Tai-yun, Chen Tai-ho Length : 42 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/pCuy3eV_vwM [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Special Jury Prize, Best Cinematography and Best Performer, Golden Harvest Awards 2025 * Best Live Action Short Film nominee, Golden Horse Awards 2024 Is it self-serving or altruistic to choose kindness and overlook others' missteps? Is the battle between good and evil positive-sum, negative-sum, or zero-sum? A-he, a slow-witted high schooler, is bullied to join a gang of troublemakers. Jie, a model student living in poverty, sees university as the only way out. Jie volunteers to mentor Ah-he and discovers that he is taking care of the stray dog that has been caged by the troublemakers. Can the two break free from the prisoner's dilemma and save the dog? With a mindset of a craftman, YEN Hao-hsuan elevates a student film to industry standards while CHEN Tai-ho's acting has garnered widespread acclaim. The film has been nominated at the Golden Horse Awards and won several prizes at the Golden Harvest Awards. WHISPHERS IN THE BELLY (OPENING SHORT FILM, 19TH FRESH WAVE) Can : Toh Ji Yau Fung d. Bobby Yu Shuk-pui Bobby Yu Shuk-pui, Yu Mei, Siu Kiu, Yu Daan Rating : I Length : 20 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/fPE50iCMgm0 [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Family pains and abdominal cramps—anyone can allow their body to endure the turbulent intrusion alone. After living in Norway for years, Ling brings her foreign boyfriend home to Hong Kong. The family reunion is seemingly harmonious yet unspoken rifts and resentment will be revealed through family therapy. Will it end in reconciliation or a split-up? Bobby YU Shuk-pui, winner of Best Director at the 17th Fresh Wave, brings her family's story to the silver screen. With real-life family members appearing on screen, the film examines intergenerational conflict through the lens of the young. With scenes of conversational therapy shot like direct cinema and shifting between fiction and reality through switching aspect ratios, the film faithfully and naturally presents the emotional vortex among family members. SIDE A: A SUMMER DAY Can : A Min: Ngor Dik Yut Tin d. Wan Kin-fai Chang Ning, Tsai Cheng-huang, Patricia Lin Length : 22 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/DXCNg4_qGIA [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Best Live Action Short Film, Golden Horse Awards 2024 * Best Narrative Short Film and Best Performer, Golden Harvest Awards 2025 * Best Short Film, Taipei Film Awards 2025 Some things are difficult to say aloud. Maybe another way is to record it in a tape recorder. As summer holiday nears its end, Ah-fei has yet to complete an assignment that entails recording a day of his life. He asks his mother to help him create a happy and fulfilling day. However, the other side of the tape tells a completely different story. WAN Kin-fai, who has learned film production from director CHANG Tso-chi, has once again written a story based on his own family who are Chinese immigrants from India. The film uses the two-sided structure of a tape to compare reality and illusion, and freely moves between time, language, and culture. Coupled with the sincere and touching performances of CHANG Ning and young actor TSAI Cheng-huang, the film swept different best short film awards at the Golden Horse Awards, Taipei Film Awards, and Golden Harvest Awards. The Burning Night is set during the Beijing Olympics, and five marginalised teenagers set off fireworks for fun in Guangzhou. Their reckless behaviour unexpectedly ignites even greater unrest, bringing the long night of joy to an abrupt end. In Caged Dog, a model student living in poverty, Jie volunteers to mentor Ah-he and discovers that he is taking care of the stray dog that has been caged by the troublemakers. Whispers in the Belly, director Bobby YU Shuk-pui, brings her family's story to the silver screen. With real-life family members appearing on screen%2C the film examines intergenerational conflict through the lens of the young. Side A: A Summer Day has swept different best short film awards. It uses the two-sided structure of a tape to compare reality and illusion, and once again tells a story based on his own family, who are Chinese immigrants from India. HAPPY TOGETHER (19TH FRESH WAVE) Rating : III Length : 82 mins. Opening December 6 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] EROGENESIS d. Xandra Popescu Valerie Renay, Yuko Kaseki, Estelle Widmaier, Greta Markurt, Sasha Deckinger, Cecile Perrot Length : 15 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/t0eNt3S_m6Q [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Canal+ award, Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2025 In the past, declining birth rates led women to become reproductive machines. Can modern technology replace this role and even enhance women's sexual desire? After a doomsday disaster, only a small number of humans survive. To solve the problem of procreation, five female researchers devote themselves to inventing an artificial womb. Yet they become more interested in the study of erogeneity and even conduct experiments in hopes of achieving non-genital sexual pleasure. Until one day, a tomboy named Tom breaks in and changes everything again. The film, with its utopian setting and English narration, satirises the alienated relationship between modern men and women. The liberation of women from the shackles of childbearing is the revelation for human fertility in the future. This award winner was selected as part of Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2025. WHEN THE WATER STILLS Can : Sum Shui Lui d. Yuan Yuan, Myo Aung, Wen Ching, Su Yu-chun Zhu Zhi-ying, Wu Nieh-hsuan, Tuan Chun-hao, Hsiao Han-Fang, Lai Yu-fei Length : 16 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/qBsTUWGLsPw [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] Beauty fades as time passes, but one will still long for a graceful physique even when youthfulness is out of reach. Jade, a medical cosmetic nurse, has a daughter but still pays great attention to her figure and exercises constantly. She has sex with her swimming coach and has to touch the bodies of young female customers at work. One day, her handbag becomes wet and the invisible burden has made her decide to unload everything. With Short Film Palme d'Or winner QIU Yang as the film's mentor and performances by Golden Bell winner ZHU Zhi-ying and young star WU Nien-hsuan, the talents set a terrifying and eerie tone with gloomy images to reveal the horror of a middle- aged woman suffering from anxiety about her appearance. ALL ABOUT I LOVED YOU Can : Mun Ji Huet d. Ren Hong-lin, Tan Wei-ting, Yang Ling, Mickey Lai Yao Chun-yao, Phoebe Lin, Hsu Huai-min Length : 18 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/Fd-y49E9sGU [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] You may not cherish the partner you have, but sometimes it is not because you want to be with another person. When contemporary couples seek fertility treatment, can they go hand in hand? Though Xin is past her prime child-bearing years, she hopes to conceive. Her partner, Sen, cooperates and maintains his health. However, when the doctor confirms that everything is ready, Sen hesitates and even avoids intercourse. As ovulation approaches, the couple reaches their breaking point. Mentored by CHIAN Wei-liang, who has won Golden Horse Award for Best New Director, the talents use low light to gaze at the tense moments between the husband and wife. Golden Bell-winning actor YAO Chun-yao and Phoebe LIN give a pair of restrained performances in their delicate portrayal of a couple whose relationship dynamic is shifting in dissonance. THE FISHBOWL GIRL Can : Gum Yu Gong Siu Jeh d. Wu Hung-yi Chen Ching, Prapamonton Eiamchan, True Wang, Linus Zeng Rating : III Length : 23 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/QeedaR1jutQ [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] * Best Live Action Short Film nominee, Golden Horse Awards 2024 * Golden Harvest Awards 2025 nominee * International Competition, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 * Best Short Film nominee, Taipei Film Awards 2025 Love and sex, spirit and desire should be integrated instead of segregated. We should face all kinds of desires head on. Wei, a lesbian, goes to Thailand for a graduation trip with friends. Unfortunately, she finds out that her crush has fallen in love with someone else. In frustration, she goes to a Thai soapy massage parlor with her male friends. Jin Jin is the only masseuse who is willing to serve Wei. The two go from being awkward and uncomfortable, to accidentally getting hurt, to communicating with each other. They end up in harmony and mutual attraction as they naturally grow to enjoy each other's body and the pleasure of sex. The director uses rich layers of light and shadow to meticulously capture the tenderness and warmth of the female body, creating a sex scene that is both realistic and alluring. It is undoubtedly one of the most daring short film nominees in the history of the Golden Horse Awards. EROGENESIS, with its utopian setting and English narration, satirises the alienated relationship between modern men and women. The liberation of women from the shackles of childbearing is the revelation for human fertility in the future. This award winner was selected as part of Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2025. When the Water Stills is about Jade, a medical cosmetic nurse%2C has a daughter but still pays great attention to her figure and exercises constantly. She has sex with her swimming coach and has to touch the bodies of young female customers at work. One day, her handbag becomes wet and the invisible burden has made her decide to unload everything. In All about I Loved You, although Xin is past her prime childbearing years, she hopes to conceive. Her partner, Sen, cooperates and maintains his health. However, when the doctor confirms that everything is ready, Sen hesitates and even avoids intercourse. As ovulation approaches, the couple reaches their breaking point. Director WU Hung-yi uses rich layers of light and shadow in The Fishbowl Girl to meticulously capture the tenderness and warmth of the female body, creating a sex scene that is both realistic and alluring. It is undoubtedly one of the most daring short film nominees in the history of the Golden Horse Awards. INFERNAL AFFAIRS d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Alan Mak Siu Fai Andy Lau Tak Wah, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Edison Chen Koon Hei Rating : IIA Lnegth : 101 mins. Opening December 12 2002 Opening December 6 2025 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/jft61nrPaoM MAI (19TH FRESH WAVE OPENING FILM) d. Tran Thanh PHUONG Anh-dào, Tu?n Tr?n, Tr?n Thành, H?ng-dào, HU?NH Uy?n-ân Length : 131 mins. Opening December 5 2025 Site : https://www.freshwave.hk/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/freshwavehk Trailer : https://youtu.be/vYTx7uaUTfQ [ 19TH FRESH WAVE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ] This film, which broke Vietnam’s all-time box office record in 2024, was released in Taiwan under the translated title 'Love Again'; 'Vietnam Loves' was the translated title for the 'Asian Cinerama' project in Hong Kong, while the original title, 'Mai', refers to the name of the female protagonist. None of these offer a complete picture for the audience. Even more so, no synopsis can provide an accurate description. Try this: Mai, a massage girl past her prime, moves to the city to work. She meets Duong, a bar pianist seven years her junior, who pursues her recklessly. When she finally overcomes her inner demons and accepts his love, she discovers he actually comes from a wealthy family. However, Duong's mother, learning of Mai's dishonorable past, rejects her and tries to separate the lovers...Now doesn't this all sound quite familiar, resembling the Cantonese social dramas and ethical tragedies of CHOR Yuen, Filmmaker in Focus of last year? The truth is, Tr?n Thành has adopted a (nearly) hybrid style, combining Douglas SIRK’s melodramatic storytelling, R.W. FASSBINDER's subversive narration, and Pedro ALMODÓVAR's colourful imagery and complex and precise mise-en-scène. Through this constantly changing scenery, sometimes playful and witty, sometimes romantic, at times melancholic, others passionate, the lively portrayal of humankind (the apartment where all sorts inhabit) as in The House of 72 Tenants (1973), Mai's legendary life as heartbreaking as Darling Caroline (1951), the result is truly magnificent. Tr?n Thành’s two other works also rank 4th and 5th in Vietnam's highest-grossing films of all time. In addition to screenwriting and directing, he is also a renowned actor (especially in comedy), TV host and voice actor, at merely 38 years old. DHURANDHAR d. Aditya Dhar Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun Rating : III Length : 212 mins. Opening December 5 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Dhurandhar is a star-studded saga inspired by incredible true events set in the gritty criminal vein of underworld with a backdrop of Indian patriotism, featuring action sequences, Shakespearean betrayals, and tradecrafts of espionage. UNDER CURRENT AKA : THE OUTSIDER 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 Opening December 4 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo [ 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... 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 Rating : IIB 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 Trailer : https://youtu.be/2OfQzbBbNrw [ 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... MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS URDR-HUNT -- PATH OF THE LITTLE CHALLENGER d. Tatsuyuki Nagai Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 75 mins. Opening December 4 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/aotLcqvLf-k [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt "-Path of the Little Challenger-" double featuring Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary Short Film "Wedge of Interposition" P.D. 323... Gjallarhorn's political intervention into the Arbrau central parliament escalated into an armed conflict using mobile suits. The incident was brought to an end by Tekkadan, a group of boys from Mars. News of Tekkadan's exploits has also reached the ears of Wistario Afam, who was born and raised at the Radonitsa Colony near Venus. Venus, which lost to Mars in the development race, is a remote frontier planet in which the four great economic blocs show little interest. It is now used only as a penal colony for criminals, and its inhabitants don't even have IDs. Then Wistario, who wants to improve the conditions in this homeland, encounters a girl who claims to be the guide to the Urdr-Hunt. "Congratulations. You're qualified to enter the Urdr-Hunt." Drawn in by this encounter, Wistario now stands at the threshold of the Urdr-Hunt, a race which offers a prize vast enough to easily purchase a whole colony. Short Film "Wedge of Interposition" introduction In carrying out its mission to escort Kudelia, Tekkadan has achieved overnight fame through the fighting that took place during the election of Arbrau's prime minister. Its name is now known throughout the outer spheres... After returning home to Mars, Tekkadan continues moving forward, even resorting to brute-force tactics in order to further expand its organization. Meanwhile, as they watch Orga struggling on his own with the unfamiliar role of leader, Mikazuki and the other Tekkadan members come up with an idea. MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME (4K RESTORED) d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 99 mins. Opening December 4 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Something strange has happened to Makoto Konno. Time has suddenly stopped and moved her backwards. With her newly discovered ability to literally leap backwards in time Makoto finds that tests become a piece of cake, embarrassing situations are corrected and she can have her favorite food anytime she wants. Unfortunately her carefree time traveling has adverse effects on the people she cares for. With every successful leap Makoto somehow alters the fate of those around her. This was not supposed to happen and as she races back in time to fix everything, she notices that her abilities are not limitless but with every successful jump she is one step closer to discovering the most wonderful secret in her young adult life. MONSTA X: CONNECT X IN CINEMAS d. Margo Yeji Lee, Yoondong Oh MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, I.M) Length : 118 mins. Opening December 3 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In July 2025, MONSTA X set the KSPO DOME ablaze over three unforgettable days with their show 2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X. From the powerful live band session and a setlist packed with spectacular performances, to never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of the preparation process, and exclusive, heartfelt interviews where the members reflect on their intense 10-year journey— this film captures it all. A chronicle of a decade-long story written together by MONSTA X and MONBEBE. Limited 2D & 4DX screenings at select Broadway Cinemas only! GOOD AUTUMN, MOMMY d. Chen Shizhong Shu Qi, Bai Ke, Lang Yueting, Tian Niu, Yuen Cheung Yan Rating : IIB Length : 107 mins. Opening December 18 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Ja4B4CM25jA SHE REMEMBERS, HE FORGETS d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Miriam Yeung Chin Wah, Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Cecilia So Lai Shan, Ng Siu Hin Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening November 5 2015 Opening November 30 2025 (RE-RELEASE) (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://youtu.be/lsdMjf2J3j8 SEVENTEEN WORD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN LIVE VIEWING d. HYBE & PLEDIS Entertainment SEVENTEEN Opening November 29 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Celebrating their 10th anniversary, SEVENTEEN embarks on a monumental new journey with their world tour [NEW_], symbolizing a fresh start and endless possibilities ahead. Known as a performance powerhouse, SEVENTEEN delivers dynamic stages, reimagined choreography, and solo performances that spotlight each member's growth and artistry. From Incheon to North America and across Asia, the journey culminates in the Nagoya concert, broadcast live to cinemas worldwide on November 29. Experience SEVENTEEN's passion, unity, and energy; on the big screen, together with fans around the world. 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 Rating : III Length : 105 mins. Opening November 6 2025 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. RESURRECTION d. Bi Gang Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Li Gengxi, Huang Jue, Chen Yongzhong Length : 160 mins. Opening November 27 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/35Ybibk_MB4 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In a world where humanity has lost the ability to dream, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld. This monster, adrift in reverie, clings to visions no one else can see — until a woman appears. Gifted with the rare power to perceive these illusions for what they truly are, she chooses to enter the monster's dreams, determined to uncover the truth that lies hidden within. GOLDEN BOY Can : Gum Tung d. Joe Chan Wai Koon Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy, Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening November 21 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves. LEFT-HANDED GIRL d. Tsou Shih-Ching Janel Tsai, Ma Shih-Yuan, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen, Chao Xin-Yan Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening November 3 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening November 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market. Each in their own way, will have to adapt to this new environment to make ends meet and succeed in maintaining the family unity. Three generations of family secrets begin to unravel after the youngest daughter who's left-handed is told by her traditional grandfather to never use her "devil hand". [ 22ND HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] 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 NOBODY d. Shui Yu Rating : I Length : 119 mins. Opening November 20 2025 (Preview) Opening December 11 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PaDFQ-RrZUY [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] In Chinese folklore, a "Yao" is an animal spirit. A wild young pig Yao from Langlang Mountain dreams of joining the King’s Cave, but after offending the King, he has no choice but to leave Langlang Mountain. He then teams up with his friends, namely the Toad Yao, Weasel Yao, and Orangutan Yao, to form a "grassroots scripture-seeking group." They disguise themselves as Monk Tang and his disciples, hurrying to the Western Paradise to fetch the sacred Buddhist scriptures ahead of the real pilgrim team. Along the way, they go through absurd adventures, each achieving their own growth and finally gaining the "true scriptures" that belong to themselves. A GOOD CHILD d. Ong Kuo Sin Richie Koh, Hong Hui Fang, Johnny Lu, Charlie Goh, Cheryl Chou Rating : IIB Length : 105 mins. Opening November 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] JIAHAO, a drag queen estranged from his conservative family, returns home after his father's passing to help his brother, JIA QIANG, to care for their mother, JU HUA, who has been diagnosed with dementia. As Ju Hua's condition worsens, she becomes increasingly reliant on Jiahao -- reigniting past wounds and emotional strains. One night, a tired Jiahao returns home still in drag, met with panic and confusion from his mother who threatens to call the police. In a moment of quick thinking, he calms her by pretending to be her daughter instead. To his surprise, Ju Hua believes him. Seizing the opportunity, Jiahao playfully steps into this new role, determined to mend their fractured relationship by creating new memories and healing old regrets. With the unwavering support of his boyfriend, DAVID, Jiahao begins a heartfelt journey of reconnection, acceptance, and self-discovery—until an unexpected revelation from his past changes everything. LUPIN THE THIRD THE MOVIE: THE IMMORTAL BLOODLINE d. Takeshi Koike Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening November 20 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HSVZkKHVHKI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After nearly 30 years, the genius director Takeru Koike helms a brand- new 2D theatrical film for Lupin III! Continuing with the dark, realistic style of the THE IIIRD series, this original story unfolds in a parallel timeline, centred on the legendary thief Lupin III! Master of thief Lupin III, alongside his trusted partners Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, and Fujiko Mine, ventures to uncover the truth behind a relentless pursuit targeting them. Their quest leads them to a mysterious island in the Bermuda Triangle, uncharted on any map, in search of the hidden vast treasure. But their journey takes a deadly turn when their plane is shot down, forcing them to crash-landing on a toxic, mist-shrouded "Island of Death." Surrounded by decaying nuclear weapons, abandoned armaments, and eerie "Garbage People," the group faces a dire situation as lethal gas leaves them with only 24 hours to survive! The island's overlord, Muom, claims to possess the power of immortality and seeks to destroy the world to rule as its new master. Facing an invincible, undying enemy, Lupin III stakes his thief's honour in a high-stakes battle of wits and courage, taking on an impossible mission in a thrilling final showdown! 24 FLAVOURS Can : Yi Sup Sei Mei d. Elaine Huang Yiling Sylvia Chang Ai-Chia, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) Jordan Lee (Li Xiangxuan), Vana Dong Fan Length : 104 mins. Opening November 14 2024 in mainland China Opening November 16 2025 at the New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival [ THE CAPITOL CINEMA ] After years abroad, April returns to her homeland, discovering her divorced parents rekindling old ties. Memories of her extreme self- harm resurface as she grapples with her father's infidelity. Facing the impending demolition of the tea shop, April must decide between taking her mother Qiaozhen abroad or supporting her desire to continue the business. Struggling Yongtong silently raises funds for Qiaozhen's shop reopening, inadvertently falling into a scam. April also encounters her resilient half-sister Xiaojing. Amidst the challenges, she begins to reclaim the life, time, and self-reflection she had long avoided. BANG DREAM! IT'S MYGO!!!!! -- UTAU, BOKURA NI NARERU UTA AND FILM LIVE d. Kohdai Kakimoto Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 118 mins. Opening November 14 2025 HYBRID STORM Can : Kei Kuen Fung Bo d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, Hubert Wu Hung Kwan, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Adam Pak Tin Nam, Shirley Chan Yan Yin, Xia Yan (Janelle Sing), Lau Shek Yin, Lo Hoi Pang, Eva Lai Yin Shan, Wong Man Piu, Jason Lau (Pai Piu) Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Shek Sau, Rating : IIA Length : 93 mins. Opening November 13 2025 [ SCREEN DAILY ] The new feature follows an anti-corruption investigator who must prove his innocence after he being suspended from duties when his father is implicated in a customs corruption case. KUNG FU HUSTLE d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Eva Huang Shengyi, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Bruce Leung Siu Lung, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Lam Tsz Chung Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Opening November 13 2025 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/hA1PH_65SYI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious "Axe Gang" while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf. AGAINST ALL ODDS d. Lau Ho Leung Philip Ng Wan Lung, Chen Yongsheng, Han Geng, Mitchell Hoag, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Molly Han Mo Rating : IIB Length : 118 mins. Opening November 13 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1944, Japanese-occupied Hong Kong. James, a Flying Tiger fighter pilot, was shot down by the Japanese Air Force while carrying out a bombing mission over Kai Tek airport. Gutsy, Sister3, Dan and Mimi, guerrillas of the Dongjiang Column, were ordered to sneak into the bowling alley of the Japanese army club to rescue James. Meanwhile, Smiley, a undercover who was ordered to assassinate the senior Japanese officials, finally got an excellent opportunity to carry out his mission at the same bowling alley. Unexpectedly, the mission to rescue James and the mission to assassinate the senior Japanese official "collided". After Smiley's identity exposed , he resolutely joined the team. They fought desperately against the Japanese troops, and finally the team made a breakthrough and escaped from danger. A MIGHTY ADVENTURE d. Toe Yuen Kin To Animation Length : 77 mins. Opening November 13 2025 at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival [ TAIPEI GOLDEN HORSE FILM FESTIVAL ] A grasshopper, a spider, and a butterfly are suddenly transported to a big concrete city. They face a series of exciting and extraordinary micro-adventures. Along the way, they learn to understand themselves better, overcome challenges, and build their self-esteem. These life- changing experiences help them grow stronger, happier, and ready to choose their own paths with confidence. BANG DREAM! IT'S MYGO!!!!! -- UTAU, BOKURA NI NARERU UTA AND FILM LIVE d. Kohdai Kakimoto Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 118 mins. Opening November 14 2025 24 FLAVOURS Can : Yi Sup Sei Mei d. Elaine Huang Yiling Sylvia Chang Ai-Chia, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) Jordan Lee (Li Xiangxuan), Vana Dong Fan Length : 104 mins. Opening November 14 2024 in mainland China Opening November 16 2025 at the New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival [ THE CAPITOL CINEMA ] After years abroad, April returns to her homeland, discovering her divorced parents rekindling old ties. Memories of her extreme self- harm resurface as she grapples with her father's infidelity. Facing the impending demolition of the tea shop, April must decide between taking her mother Qiaozhen abroad or supporting her desire to continue the business. Struggling Yongtong silently raises funds for Qiaozhen's shop reopening, inadvertently falling into a scam. April also encounters her resilient half-sister Xiaojing. Amidst the challenges, she begins to reclaim the life, time, and self-reflection she had long avoided. LEFT-HANDED GIRL d. Tsou Shih-Ching Janel Tsai, Ma Shih-Yuan, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen, Chao Xin-Yan Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening November 3 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening November 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market. Each in their own way, will have to adapt to this new environment to make ends meet and succeed in maintaining the family unity. Three generations of family secrets begin to unravel after the youngest daughter who's left-handed is told by her traditional grandfather to never use her "devil hand". [ 22ND HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] 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 NOBODY d. Shui Yu Length : 119 mins. Opening November 20 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] In Chinese folklore, a "Yao" is an animal spirit. A wild young pig Yao from Langlang Mountain dreams of joining the King’s Cave, but after offending the King, he has no choice but to leave Langlang Mountain. He then teams up with his friends, namely the Toad Yao, Weasel Yao, and Orangutan Yao, to form a "grassroots scripture-seeking group." They disguise themselves as Monk Tang and his disciples, hurrying to the Western Paradise to fetch the sacred Buddhist scriptures ahead of the real pilgrim team. Along the way, they go through absurd adventures, each achieving their own growth and finally gaining the "true scriptures" that belong to themselves. A GOOD CHILD d. Ong Kuo Sin Richie Koh, Hong Hui Fang, Johnny Lu, Charlie Goh, Cheryl Chou Rating : IIB Length : 105 mins. Opening November 20 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] JIAHAO, a drag queen estranged from his conservative family, returns home after his father's passing to help his brother, JIA QIANG, to care for their mother, JU HUA, who has been diagnosed with dementia. As Ju Hua's condition worsens, she becomes increasingly reliant on Jiahao -- reigniting past wounds and emotional strains. One night, a tired Jiahao returns home still in drag, met with panic and confusion from his mother who threatens to call the police. In a moment of quick thinking, he calms her by pretending to be her daughter instead. To his surprise, Ju Hua believes him. Seizing the opportunity, Jiahao playfully steps into this new role, determined to mend their fractured relationship by creating new memories and healing old regrets. With the unwavering support of his boyfriend, DAVID, Jiahao begins a heartfelt journey of reconnection, acceptance, and self-discovery—until an unexpected revelation from his past changes everything. LUPIN THE THIRD THE MOVIE: THE IMMORTAL BLOODLINE d. Takeshi Koike Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening November 20 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HSVZkKHVHKI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After nearly 30 years, the genius director Takeru Koike helms a brand- new 2D theatrical film for Lupin III! Continuing with the dark, realistic style of the THE IIIRD series, this original story unfolds in a parallel timeline, centred on the legendary thief Lupin III! Master of thief Lupin III, alongside his trusted partners Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, and Fujiko Mine, ventures to uncover the truth behind a relentless pursuit targeting them. Their quest leads them to a mysterious island in the Bermuda Triangle, uncharted on any map, in search of the hidden vast treasure. But their journey takes a deadly turn when their plane is shot down, forcing them to crash-landing on a toxic, mist-shrouded "Island of Death." Surrounded by decaying nuclear weapons, abandoned armaments, and eerie "Garbage People," the group faces a dire situation as lethal gas leaves them with only 24 hours to survive! The island's overlord, Muom, claims to possess the power of immortality and seeks to destroy the world to rule as its new master. Facing an invincible, undying enemy, Lupin III stakes his thief's honour in a high-stakes battle of wits and courage, taking on an impossible mission in a thrilling final showdown! 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) Rating : IIA 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. JUJUTSU KAISEN: SHIBUYA INCIDENT X THE CULLING GAME -- THE MOVIE d. Shota Goshozono Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 88 mins. Opening November 13 2025 (Advance Screening) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The two protagonists finally meet. Their Cursed Energies clash fiercely. This heroic story revolving around curses will unfold once again in theatres... October 31st, 2018. Amid the bustle of Halloween, a "tent" suddenly descends around Shibuya Station, trapping a large number of ordinary people. Satoru Gojo--the greatest sorcerer of our time-- forcibly breaks into the station. But Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits lie in ambush inside, intent on sealing Gojo. Yuji Itadori and many other sorcerers gather in Shibuya. The "Shibuya Incident", an unprecedented war of curses, is about to begin... The battle then escalates to "The Culling Game," a brutal killing game designed by the most vicious sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo. Following the "Shibuya Incident", the ten barrier zones across the nation are transformed into demonic dens. Amidst the chaos, Yuji's executioner--the Special Grade Sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu--stands in front. Desperate, Yuji still continues fighting. Okkotsu draws his sword mercilessly. The curse's chaos continues to accelerate. Itadori and Okkotsu, both taught by the same teacher, are about to engage in a life-or-death duel. IDOLISH7 FIRST BEAT! MOVIE EDITION PART 1 d. Makoto Bessho Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening November 13 2025 THE FIRST RIDE d. Nam Dae-joong Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-Kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, Han Sun-hwa Opening November 13 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4yLXZzDqnLc [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Four lifelong friends - Tae Jeong, Do Jin, Yeon Min, and Geum Bok -- dreamed of an epic trip abroad, but life got in the way. Years later, older but not necessarily wiser, they finally embark on their long- overdue journey. Planned as a carefree getaway, the trip derails into a whirlwind of unexpected chaos, hilariously absurd detours, and buried emotions resurfacing. As they stumble through misadventures, their first ride together turns into a spectacular journey -- one for the ages. IMAX J-HOPE TOUR 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' THE MOVIE d. Junsoo Park j-hope Length : 90 mins. Opening November 12 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "I won’t forget this. Since this is my Safety Zone." Spanning 16 cities and 33 performances with 524,000 ARMY worldwide, j- hope's first solo world tour “HOPE ON THE STAGE” celebrates its grand finale. Experience the spectacular two-night encore from Goyang - now in cinemas! Witness the full spectrum of j-hope's artistry, from the iconic tracks of his solo album "Jack In The Box" and special album "HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1" to the world premiere of "Killin’ It Girl." Experience his spectacular live performances on the big screen, complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and special stages featuring Jin, Jung Kook, and Crush. Relive the unforgettable, sparkling moment between j-hope and ARMY -- j-hope's true "Safety Zone" -- and experience the final stage of his first solo world tour in HOPE ON THE STAGE THE MOVIE. Broadway Circuit will present HOPE ON THE STAGE THE MOVIE on the big screen in cinemas, and will be available in both 2D and IMAX versions!! OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE AT STADIUM 2025 Length : 121 mins. Opening December 12 2025 JINSEI d. Ryuya Suzuki Japanese Animation Length : 93 mins. Opening November 10 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After emerging in Japan's independent animation scene with a series of shorts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryuya Suzuki moved back home and spent 18 months creating his first feature film entirely by himself on his iPad. Against the backdrop of contemporary social issues — such as elderly drivers, the dark side of the entertainment industry, the unknown deaths of young people, and war — Suzuki's sprawling animated epic is a cradle-to-grave story of a protagonist who experiences his share of both triumphs and tragedies over his 100 years on earth. 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 (Preview) Opening December 6 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. THE SUN RISES ON US ALL d. Cai Shangjun Xin Zhilei, Zhang Songwen, Feng Shaofeng Rating : IIB Length : 131 mins. Opening November 8 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/7V7BmuBLOzE [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Meiyun never thought she would see Baoshu again, her former lover who went to prison for a crime she committed. But when their paths cross, his reappearance shatters the fragile rhythm of her life. The past she's fought to forget forces itself back into her present, along with the haunting question: can we ever truly forgive others or ourselves? Silver Lion winner Cai Shangjun (People Mountain People Sea) returns with The Sun Rises On Us All, a restrained and deeply felt drama about guilt, complicity, and the uneasy reckoning with atonement. TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: HEART ATTACK d. AMAZE VR TOMORROW X TOGETHER Length : 65 mins. Opening November 7 2025 GIRL d. Shu Qi Lai Yu-Fei, Lin Pin-Tung, Roy Chiu, 9m88, Bai Xiao-Ying, Esther Liu, Chen Chu-sheng Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening November 4 2025 (PREVIEW) Opening November 6 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YsTTlem0Apg [ 30TH BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Hsiao-lee smiles only twice in the entire film -- when she goes to karaoke with Li-li, and when Li-li returns after a prolonged absence. A girl who doesn't show emotions, Hsiao-lee lives with her abusive alcoholic father, harsh hairstylist mother, and a younger sister who monopolizes their mother’s love. They are all crammed in a small apartment atop a building, reachable only by steep stairs. When her father smashes household items and strikes her mother, Hsaio-lee can only retreat to a corner of the closet -- her only private space—and have nightmares. One day, she meets Li-li, a transfer student from an American school, and begins dreaming of escape. Set in 1988, Girl transports audience to those times through evocative colors and tightly constructed mise-en-scene. Hsiao-lee's mother, credited only as 'Woman,' is unable to escape from the past wounds that define her present. Her wounds are directly passed down to Hsiao-lee, creating new ones. Girl builds an intricate narrative by layering the characters' concentrated emotions and their clashes. This narrative grows even more powerful through the actors’ detailed performances and a camera that tenaciously delves into cramped spaces. Writer-director Shu Qi proves her directorial prowess in this film, successfully announcing herself as a promising new director. (PARK Sun Young) A WRITER'S ODYSSEY II d. Lu Yang Deng Chao, Dong Zijian, Lei Jiayin, Angela Wang, Ding Chengxin, Wang Yanlin, Finden, Chang Chen, Xin Zhilei, Guo Jingfei (Voice), Chang Yuan Length : 134 mins. Opening November 6 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xYxoj8lBujQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A novelist, Lu Kongwen, finds himself in the depths of a life crisis when he is drawn by an irresistible temptation, leading both himself and the characters in his book into an irreversible catastrophe. In the novel's world, the protagonist Kongwen embarks on a journey of resistance to defy his predetermined fate. In the end, the novelist confronts his own dark side, regains his faith, and joins forces with his characters to save both worlds from impending doom. THE VOLUNTEERS: PEACE AT LAST d. Chen Kaige Zhang Zifeng, Song Jia, Zhu Ya Wen, Guo Tao, Wang Chuan Jun Rating : IIB Length : 144 mins. Opening November 6 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/z4EJGJ63gcY [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] It focuses on the period from the fifth battle of the War to Resist U.S. and Aid Korea to the signing of the armistice agreement, presenting the spectacle of dual-line combat of "Negotiating while fighting at the same time". 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 Rating : III Length : 105 mins. Opening November 6 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening November 27 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/G4SwqAEQ7TQ [ 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. LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO 4K REMASTERED d. Hayao Miyazaki Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 100 mins Opening November 6 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Celebrating the 45th anniversary of one of Hayao Miyazaki's classic works, Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro returns to the big screen in a stunning 4K remastered version! In the twilight of his career, "master of thief" Lupin III faces a setback when he and his partner Daisuke Jigen successfully steal a massive amount of cash from Monaco's national casino, only to discover that it's all high-quality counterfeit banknotes. To trace the source of the fake currency, Lupin heads to the small European nation of Cagliostro. Along the way, they rescue a young girl being pursued -- Clarisse, the princess of the Cagliostro Duchy. Clarisse is being forced into marriage by the sinister Count Cagliostro, who seeks to use her ring to unlock the secrets of the ancient Cagliostro family treasure. Joined by Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, Fujiko Mine, and Interpol Inspector Zenigata, Lupin gathers at the Castle of Cagliostro for a thrilling journey filled with action, adventure, and humour to save the princess and unveil the castle's mysteries. Can Lupin rescue Princess endure, evade his nemesis Inspector Zenigata, and uncover the secrets of the Cagliostro treasure? 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), Chase Chan Chung Chak Length : 110 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 Opening February 28 2025 Site : https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/gamer-girls [ 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. UNIDENTIFIED MURDER Can : UFO Lei Kei Ming Ong d. Kwok Ka Hei, Lee Chun Kit Ling Man Lung, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, Peter Chan Charm Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Jim Hui Chun Pong Rating : IIB Length : 85 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) (SURPRISE SCREENING) Opening December 13 2025 (Preview) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Word Premiere of a Hong Kong Film! 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) Opening November 20 2025 [ 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 [ 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 Opening December 18 2025 (Preview) Opening March 5 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Through three love stories, we witness a girl's growth. At 17, she's naive and inexperienced. At 22, she's hesitant and lacks courage. At 34, she has matured and grown through life's challenges. Her journey shows that love can be painful, but it's also worth fighting for. [ 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. 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. UNIDENTIFIED MURDER Can : UFO Lei Kei Ming Ong d. Kwok Ka Hei, Jack Lee Chun Kit Ling Man Lung, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Ronald Lam Tsz Kit, Peter Chan Charm Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Jim Hui Chun Pong Length : 85 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) (SURPRISE SCREENING) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Word Premiere of a Hong Kong Film! MAMORU HOSODA'S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME - BELLE d. Mamoru Hosoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 121 mins. Opening January 8 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Our protagonist, Suzu, is a 17-year-old high school girl, who lives in the countryside of Kochi Prefecture with her father, after losing her mother at a young age. She loves singing with her mother more than anything else, but as a result of her mother’s death was no longer able to sing. It wasn’t long before she and her father grew more and more distant from each other, and Suzu closed her heart to the rest of the world. When Suzu felt that writing music was her only purpose left in life, she then discovers the massive online space known as "U," where she takes on her persona, Belle. Suzu quickly realizes that when she is inside "U" as her avatar, Belle, she can sing quite naturally. As she continues to showcase her own music in the virtual world, she fast becomes the rising star of "U." Nonetheless, that surprise is short-lived. Suddenly, a mysterious dragon-shaped creature appears before her... POLICE STORY d. Jackie Chan Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Brigitte Lin (Lam Ching Ha), Bill Tung Biu, Chor Yuen Length : 101 mins. Opening December 14 1985 Opening January 10 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/hB53TeUxu54 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) Opening January 15 2026 [ 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. GIRLS UND PANZER MOTTO LOVE LOVE SAKUSEN DESU! d. Masami Shimoda, Takahiko Usui Japanese Animation Opening January 15 2026 GIRLS BAND CRY THE MOVIE -HEY, OUR FUTURE- d. Kazuo Sakai Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening January 22 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_OrDRPC1Y4s [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] After forming the band Togenashi Togeari, Nina confronts her issues at the hometown she escaped from. Momoka also confronts Diamond Dust, the band that she left. Their overcoming of the past inspires the others to do the same, and aim to become pro musicians, but they are unable to adapt to the demands of society and decide to continue as an indie band. THE WORLD OF LOVE d. Yoon Ga-eun Seo Su-bin, Chang Hyae-jin, Kim Jeong-sik Rating : IIA Length : 119 mins. Opening January 29 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_Dqj43mHKiw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Enigmatic 17-year-old high school student Lee Joo-in is a cheerful friend, a shameless daughter, a mischievous girlfriend, and a person always hard to predict. One day, some words she says in a fit of anger cause a major scene. Afterwards, she receives anonymous notes questioning her behavior, and cracks begin to appear in her formerly peaceful world. Will Jooin, who wanted nothing more than to protect her world, be able to go back to how things used to be? LOVE SONG d. Weerachit Thongjila Morisaki Win,Koji Mukai Opening January 29 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HdpN35hykDE NOTHING MORE TO SAY d. Tsim Ka Chun Documentary Opening January 30 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s7qgxCaKPE0 CYCLONE d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Liu Yuqiao, Edwynn Li, Jenny Suen Length : 116 mins. Site : https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/cyclone [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Named after a figure from martial-arts literature, Cyclone follows a wanderer travelling from mainland China to Hong Kong in search of gender-affirming surgery. As the journey unfolds, desire and identity blur, echoing Philip Yung's portrait of a city continually redefining its sense of belonging. Cyclone is a curious title, alluding to one of modern martial-arts literature and cinema's most tragic heroines: Mei Chaofeng, often translated as Cyclone Mei. Like her literary counterpart, Cyclone is a wanderer, travelling from the People's Republic of China to Hong Kong in search of gender-affirming surgery. Yet the longer the journey takes, the less certain she becomes of her desire. The identity in question and the passage undertaken reach beyond the individual. Yung is also thinking of Hong Kong, a place whose identity is constantly questioned and that keeps searching for a sense of its own belonging. Although internationally known for multilayered crime films such as Where the Wind Blows (2022), Philip Yung has long been drawn to more intimate stories. Cyclone feels like a place where everything he cares about has found a home. The narrative is both sprawling and concentrated, profoundly personal yet resonant with the experience of a people. It moves across temporal, regional and cultural barriers with clarity and grace, all the while maintaining an effortless visual beauty. – Vanja Kaludjercic ATEEZ VR CONCERT LIGHT THE WAY Opening January 30 2026 UNEXPECTED FAMILY Can : Gor Ga Ga d. Li Tai-yan Jackie Chan, Li Ping, Zhang Jianing, Peng Yuchang, Pan Bin Long Opening January 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Zhong Bufan, a broke tenant struggling to make ends meet in the city, never imagined his life would take such a bizarre turn -- when his elderly landlord, Ren Jiqing, mistakes him for his long-lost son! With no savings and nowhere else to go, Bufan ends up stuck under the same roof with a hilarious bunch of oddballs -- Su Xiaoyue, a drifting tenant with her own dreams; Jia Ye, a middle-aged "slash" housing agent who thinks he knows everything; and Jin Zhengu, the nosy but warm-hearted neighbor who treats everyone like family. They're not related by blood, but fate -- and cheap rent -- bring them together. Between Ren Jiqing's unpredictable memory lapses, endless mix-ups, and bursts of fatherly affection, Bufan's life becomes a rollercoaster of laughter, chaos, and touching surprises...until he discovers the old man's secret that changes everything. THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY Can : Gum Dor Bo d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Chung Suet Ying, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, Harriet Yang Sze Man, Lee Hoi Lam, Lau Shek Yin, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Michael Hui Koon Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam), Ronnie Chau (Chiu Law Nei), Kris Cheung Kam Ha, Mak Pui Tung, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Angelina Lo Yuen Yen, Aiyana Lo Chung Yan, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Lokman Yeung, Candy Wong Ka Ching, Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Larine Tang Yueping, Wong Yau Nam, Rau So Chun Wai, Wong Ka Wai, Rayna Lee Man, Ning Chan Tsang Ning, Yung Lam Lit Opening February 13 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/HKn1QweJXD8 KUNG FU d. Giddens Ko Leon Dai, Ko Chen-Tung, Berant Zhu, Gingle Wang, Liu Kuan-Ting Opening February 13 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/7AI_vwV4h9w NIGHT KING Can : Yeh Wong Lit : Night King d. Jack Ng Wai Lun Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Dee Ho Kai Wah, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Hazel Lam Hei Tung, Amy Tang Lai Ying, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Opening February 17 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/kyBl5ogEvvQ [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The year is 2012. The once-glamourous Club EJ suddenly experiences a hostile takeover. Much like the nightclub industry, the glory days are over for the club's manager, Foon, despite having stood tall in East Tsim Sha Tsui for decades. To make things worse for Foon, the club's new CEO is none other than his cutthroat ex-wife, Madame V! Determined to change things up, she leaves Foon and his hostesses with no choice but to transform and modernize in order to breathe new life into their business. Little do they know, a powerful conglomerate has been pulling the strings all along to shut down Club EJ for good. To save their neon empire, Foon and V must join forces and make an epic last stand with the hostesses against what seems to be inevitable doom. 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), Chase Chan Chung Chak Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening November 4 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 Opening December 19 2025 (Preview) Opening February 28 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/evfpwS1qowE Site : https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/gamer-girls [ 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. 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 Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening at September 20 2025 the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening December 18 2025 (Preview) Opening March 5 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Through three love stories, we witness a girl's growth. At 17, she's naive and inexperienced. At 22, she's hesitant and lacks courage. At 34, she has matured and grown through life's challenges. Her journey shows that love can be painful, but it's also worth fighting for. [ 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. THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME THE MOVIE: TEARS OF THE AZURE SEA Japanese Animation Opening May 21 2026 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, April 12 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Coca-Cola Coliseum 45 Manitoba Dr., Toronto ON https://livemu.sc/JacksonWang2026 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006378CAEE904E * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME : Friday April 10 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn NY https://livemu.sc/JacksonWang2026 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006371E1B07D34 * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN CHICAGO DATE AND TIME : Wednesday April 8 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Allstate Arena 6920 North Mannheim Road Rosemont IL 60018 https://livemu.sc/JacksonWang2026 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04006373D56199ED * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME : Sunday, April 5 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre 6066 Thunderbird Boulevard, Vancouver BC V6T1Z3 Canada https://livemu.sc/JacksonWang2026 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006378F7D6C786 * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN OAKLAND DATE AND TIME : Thursday, April 2 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Oakland Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA https://livemu.sc/JacksonWang2026 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C006368E69FF125 * JACKSON WANG -- MAGICMAN 2 WORLD CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES VENUE LOCATION: Kia Forum 3900 W. 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Flamingo Rd. Last Vegas NV 89103 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 438, 368, 298, 268, 198, 168, 138, 118 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: axs https://www.axs.com/events/1231175/ * BIG FOUR (ANDY HUI, DICKY CHEUNG, EDMOND LEUNG, WILLIAM SO) "HAPPY TO SEE YOU ALL" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 21 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 https://www.yaamava.com/entertainment/big-four TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 438, 368, 298, 268, 198, 168, 138, 118 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: axs https://www.axs.com/events/1247294/ * HACKEN LEE, KEN HUNG, SAMMY SUM "BEST WISHES 026" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 21 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES: $ 338, 288, 228, 168, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/hacken-lee-sf TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0063549F33779F San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1628 * ALEX TO "GET UP" CONCERT IN CONNECTICUT DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 21 2026 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun Arena 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville CT TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 40-09 Prince Street 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 809 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 1681 Rt. 27 Suite 3 Edison NJ 732.819.8883 Kneeland Wireless 58 Kneeland Street Boston MA 617.938.8883 Ascend Entertainment 803 Hancock Street Quincy MA 617.786.7981 * MARIA CORDERO AND MIMI CHOO M AND M HAPPY DIVAS CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 14 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Ballroom 401 N. Center St. Reno NV 89501 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 138, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: SELLINGTICKET.US https://sellingticket.us/m-and-m San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1628 * KENNETH CHOI WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 7 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. Rohnert Park CA https://www.gratonresortcasino.com/events/kenneth-choi/ TICKET PRICES: $ 138, 108, 88, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17006373D1ADF105 Tickets Inquiry: W1 Production 1427 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. 201, Alhambra CA 91803 W1production.com 626-350-1318 * RUBBERBAND "A NIGHT IN" CONCERT IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME: Sunday, January 25 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Oceana Theatre 1029 Brighton Beach Ave., Brooklyn NY 11235 TICKET PRICES: VIP $248 (Tour Souvenir and Post-Show Meet and Greet), 198, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rubberband-a-night-in-new-york-tickets-197667412451 * RUBBERBAND "A NIGHT IN" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Friday, January 23 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto ON M6K 3C3 Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CAD $328 (Tour Souvenir and Post-Show Meet and Greet), 248, 198, 148, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION ADMITONE https://queenelizabeththeatre.admitone.com/events/141783 * RUBBERBAND "A NIGHT IN" CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 20 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Vogue Theatre 918 Granville St., Vancouver BC V6Z 1L2 Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CAD $328 (Tour Souvenir and Post-Show Meet and Greet), 248, 198, 148, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION ADMITONE https://tickets.admitone.com/events/141744 * RUBBERBAND "A NIGHT IN" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, January 17 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Fox Theatre Redwood City 2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City CA 94063 TICKET PRICES: VIP $248 (Tour Souvenir and Post-Show Meet and Greet), 198, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rubberband-a-night-in-san-francisco-tickets-1975109604997 * JAMES NG YIP KWAN (KWAN GOR) "THE MISSING TEN 2.0" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Friday, January 30 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Toronto Pavilion 190 Railside Rd., North York ON M3A 1A3 Canada TICKET PRICES: CAD $188 (VIP Meet And Greet: front row concert tickets plus 1:2 photo, Limited), 128, 98, 68 (Restricted View) TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwan-gor-the-missing-ten-20-10th-anniversary-tour-in-toronto-tickets-1965668132298 * CECILIA FONG YEE KEI, ROBERT MAK TAK LAW, FUNG KA CHUN DATE AND TIME : Saturday, January 17 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: 888 Seafood Restaurant 8450 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead CA 91770 https://888seafoodrestaurant.com TICKET PRICES: $ 188 (VIP), 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: W1 Production 626-350-1318 888 Seafood Restaurant 626-573-1888 Easygo LA 8238 Garvey Ave Rosemead CA 91770 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 * GALLEN LO, ALICE LAU 2026 NEW YEAR CONCERT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DATE AND TIME : Saturday, January 3 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. 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The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday December 28 2025 10 WICKED: FOR GOOD d. Jon M. Chu Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo, Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum 9 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, 8 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, Henry Chan Ying Lok, Sahal Zaman (Lam Lok), Rondi Chan Lok Ting, Chow Kei Yuet, Tam Chun Yin, Sin Cheuk Kiu 7 GOLDEN BOY Can : Gum Tung d. Joe Chan Wai Koon Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy, Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling 6 THE KING OF KINGS d. Seong-ho Jang South Korean Animation English Voices: Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Oscar Isaac Cantonese Voices: Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Cheng Chun Hei, Wong Cho Nam, Eliza Sam Lai Heung, Eric Suen Yiu Wai, Becky Lee Bik Kei 5 THE HOUSEMAID d. Paul Feig Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone 4 THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: THE SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS d. Derek Drymon Nickelodeon Animation 3 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 2 ANACONDA d. Tom Gormican Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchoir, 1 ZOOTOPIA 2 d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard Disney Animation English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira, Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo, Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung, Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung, Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk ----- PASS AND GOAL Rating : IIA Length : 104 mins. Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Opening December 25 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/RYVDxp-wod4 [ 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. UNDER CURRENT AKA : THE OUTSIDER Rating : IIB Length : 115 mins. Opening December 4 2025 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party. It's a glamourous meeting of the foundation's friends, associates and the city's most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko Shing-man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung To -- the foundation's chief financial officer -- suddenly hangs to his death on the stage. As suspicions surround Yeung's death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying-fung and police officer Orr Ting-bong together as they form a temporary partnership to uncover the truth behind the foundation's dealings. Can they expose all the dark truths behind the foundation's wrongdoings and restore justice? [ 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... GOLDEN BOY Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening November 21 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves. KOKUHO Rating : IIA Length : 174 mins. Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09) Opening November 13 2025 Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg [ 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. 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