From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (January 8 2026) 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. ERROR's Fatboy (Leung Yip) who celebrates his birthday on January 14th C. Danny Lau Dan who celebrates his birthday on January 13th D. Louis Cheung Kai Chung who celebrates his birthday on January 11th E. Rachel Lee Lai Chun who celebrates her birthday on January 8th F. Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo who celebrates her birthday on January 8th 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2026/01/13) Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok is suspected of being influenced by his friend Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen). He recently opened an account on social networks, and interacted with people online from time to time. The two talked about each other's friendship in an interview. Suen Huen laughed and pointed out that on the set she was at the mercy of Koo Tin Lok's mood, and Koo Tin Lok made fun of her for being "mouthy", and the friendship was absolutely extraordinary! As long as Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) is at the same place as Suen Huen, he would definitely "thaw" from his usually cool ways. Recently as the movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) has become a hot topic in the city, the couple has attracted even more attention. The movie has carried out a flood of promotional activities in various places earlier, and Goo Jai and Suen Huen teamed up to get away hearts from time to time, which has caused an uproar among fans. Regarding Goo Jai's changes, Suen Huen replied online, "Anything he doesn't want to do, no one can force him to." Goo Jai has recently followed the trend and opened a new account on social networks to facilitate communication with a group of "PAST fans" and instantly attracted the attention of 210,000 followers. Some have speculated that the move was related to Suen Huen, who has been lively lately on that platform. In the first post, Goo Jai wrote 60 "Enter the meditation!" and played mysterious for those online to guess what he meant. Although he has written that "there was no prize if you guess right", the post still attracted a large number of enthusiastic responses online. Some people "broke the code" very quickly, exposing Goo Jai meant that PAST's Hong Kong box office has already surpassed HK$ 60 million. Regarding Goo Jai's "new creation", some online questioned,, "This is definitely for PR group use, he himself would use a trumpet for patrol!" His company's artist Ng Siu Hin even dared to provoke, "There isn't even a picture, how can I believe you are Koo Tin Lok? I'm Koo Tin Lok too!" As soon as Goo Jai saw what was written, he immediately uploaded a video recording with a mobile phone, saying, "The PR team is me, I am the PR team, I ask you are you done for?!" The humorous performance cracked up the Internet. Goo Jai even followed Ng Siu Hin's account in real time. He was so flattered but did not forget to boast, "This time I said that I beat 99% of Hong Kong people, you can't argue with me, right?" In addition, Goo Jai and Suen Huen talked about the details of filming the film PAST in an interview a few days ago. Goo Jai admitted that after filming the series he already had the idea of making a movie version. The script was also carefully selected, hoping to evoke collective memories. Suen Huen took the opportunity to "complain", "This time Goo Jai has to be taken care of everything, so in turn he can't play as crazily as he did before. (Do you have to watch yourself around Boss Koo?) I have always have to!" Goo Jai immediately countered that she was "mouthy", "She was outrageous while working on TV, she couldn't stop talking for 1 minute. Now she's a little better, she can reach two minutes. In short she keeps talking nonstop!" Goo Jai and others will later represent the PAST film team to thank the audience in Malaysia, and will appear in Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd of this month for a fan meeting. As of the day before yesterday, the film has exceeded RM 10.2 million (about HK$19.57 million) at the box office there, becoming the fastest Hong Kong film to break through 10 million box office since 2020. * (2026/01/12) The Louis Koo Tin Lok directed, produced, and starred with Raymond Lam Fung and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) after 11 days in release has exceeded HK$ 60 million at the box office in Hong Kong and Macau. The three of them attended the audience appreciation screenings with Kevin Chu Kam Yin the day before yesterday, and the other actors divided into multiple teams to launch more than 20 audience appreciation activities. Everyone thanked the audience in their own way. Koo Tin Lok jokingly told Lam Fung to "drag the audience out and behead them"; a young fan asked if Koo Tin Lok would shoot a 2 installment, and he said he would consider it. "BACK TO THE PAST" was released in different places, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Belgium, and entered the top ten local box office charts right after its release in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "BACK TO THE PAST" was released on December 31st last New Year's Eve. As of the day before yesterday, its Hong Kong and Macau cumulative box office was HK$ 60,692,294. In addition to the simultaneous release in Malaysia and Singapore, the film will be released in many overseas regions, including the UK and Ireland on January 2st, the Netherlands on January 8th, and Taiwan on January 9th. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled for January 15th; Belgium, which has rarely introduced Hong Kong films, will release the film on January 16th, and the United States and Canada will be released on January 30th, allowing more audiences to watch BACK TO THE PAST on the big screen and set off a wave of collective memories. BACK TO THE PAST after its U.K and Ireland release has rapidly broken into the box office there. According to Comscore data and the British Film Distributors' Association (FDA) announced "UK and Ireland Current Top 15", it ranked 9th as of January 5th and recorded a weekend box office of 251,825 pounds (about HK$2,631,651). Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen returned to Hong Kong after completing their promotion in Taiwan, and met up with Lam Fung and Chu Kam Yin at the theater the day before yesterday to thank the audience. Other actors such as Joyce Tang Lai Ming, Wong Man Piu, Jimmy Au Sui Wai, Power Chan Kwok Bong, Edward Chui Woei Dong, Julius Brian Siswojo (Lee Kai Yin), Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Chris Collins and Kumer So Chun Yu divided up the tasks and attended more than 20 audience appreciation events. Tickets for many shows were sold out quickly, and the live atmosphere was warm. When Lam Fung thanked the audience, he smiled and said that in order to thank the audience who has watched BACK TO THE PAST 20 times, he would "drag someone out and beheaded them" with his own hands, which caused the audience to laugh. Koo Tin Lok then corrected, "Since they have seen it 20 times, and he (Lam Fung) would drag you out to hug you!" Lam Fung and the live audience shouted "wow". A young fan asked if he would shoot the second installment? Koo Tin Lok joked, "A STEP INTO THE PAST would have a second episode! Don't wow yet, let me say it again; when you go back to watch the TV series, after watching the first episode, you watch the second episode right away. You can't skip to the third episode, okay? It has 40 episodes still." He immediately said to the little fan seriously, "I would consider it." Chu Kam Yin played Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen's son Hong Bo Yi in the film. When asked which part of the mother and son were the most similar, Suen Huen smiled and said the eyes. Koo Tin Lok praised his "son" as handsome. "Fortunately the ancient times didn't have many girls for him to chase." When he learned that Chu Kam Yin's mother was present, Koo Tin Lok changed his tune and said, "Don't worry, he is very well-behaved!" Koo Tin Lok was recently interviewed and said that he has been preparing for an extended version of "BACK TO THE PAST". Because many plots have been cut out before, such as family plots and some actors' scenes, the film must reach a certain number of box office before the extended version would be released. He has mentioned when thanking the audiences before that one scene in the film had the third endings, and the plot was that Miu Kiu Wai hid the receiver in Hong Siu Lung's house. The Best Actor Louis Koo Tin Lok and Raymond Lam Fung starred movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) continued to have a market and momentum. Recently some discerning viewers found that when the show ended, they actually found "Special thanks to Jennifer Yu Heung Ying" in the end credits but could not find even a shadow of her in the entire film! Actually Yu Heung Ying was invited to dub the Cantonese dialogue for the mainland actress Bai Baihe played Michael Miu Kiu Wai's daughter "Galie". After the news was exposed, many people thought that the actress's dubbing was "synchronized in sound and appearance". Her gentle voice definitely expressed the character's intellect and kind- heartedness. Aside from the "addition" of Yu Heung Ying, the entire film could be considered as "littered with stars". Viewers who went to see the movie would not have a hard time with discovering "guest stars" including Fish Liew Chi Yu as Louis Cheung Kai Chung's wife, "Military General" Calvin Choy Yat Chi, "mountain fortress villagers" Andrew Chan Chun Ting and Belinda Yan Zifei, etc., and the long-lost actress Michelle Saram (Suet Yi) only made a light appearance at the Easter egg at the end. All of them performed regardless of the number of scenes, silently contributing to this film that has so far grossed HK$320 million at the global box office. In addition, the Hong Kong and Macau box office of "BACK TO THE PAST" has exceeded the HK$ 60 million mark as of the day before yesterday. The leading actors attended 20 shows of audience appreciation events, and many shows' tickets were sold out quickly. The film has also been opened in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands, and would "invade" markets such as Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada in the future. * (2026/01/11) The movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CUN GEI) was officially released in Taiwan recently, producer and starring Louis Koo Tin Lok and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) went to Taiwan to promote it. This time would also be Koo Tin Lok's first time in 12 years to go to promote in Taiwan. He admitted that he has thought about making a sequel to BACK TO THE PAST, and a good box office would also make the sequel more promising. Koo Tin Lok also said that he has never thought about failure since the early days of preparing for the BACK TO THE PAST filming, and only felt that the production had a lot of room for development. The movie BACK TO THE PAST continued the story of the 2001 Hong Kong science fiction TV series A STEP INTO THE PAST, which has been known as the pioneering work of Chinese time-travel dramas. The film version has been well received after its release in Hong Kong and Macau, has now exceeded 50 million (Hong Kong dollars) at the box office in both places, and is expected to become the fourth Hong Kong film to exceed HK$100 million at the box office after "THE LAST DANCE" (POR. DEI YUK), "A GUILTY CONSCIENCE" (DUK SIT DAI JONG) and "TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN" (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen were interviewed by Taiwanese media yesterday to share their filming experience. Koo Tin Lok said that his schedule in Taiwan wouled be very tight this time, and he looked forward to the opportunity to take the time to walk around next time. If the film would perform well at the box office, next time he would like to bring the other lead Raymond Lam Fung to celebrate in Taiwan. This movie promotion seemed to have gone back to 25 years ago, Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen revealed that they were very happy and moved to see Taiwanese fans. Suen Huen said that she saw some fans so nervous and excited that their hands were shaking, and she was super surprised to learn that some fans were moved to tears. Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen have been a screen couple everyone has been familiar with. Suen Huen smiled and revealed that although the outside world often thought that Koo Tin Lok was very serious, he was quite funny in private. Suen Huen said, "Because he has more things to manage now; but he wouldn't be very mean in private! As long as you don't touch his sore spot he's OK." In this regard, Koo Tin Lok teased Suen Huen and asked: "What is my spot?" The "bickering pattern" between the two continued to Taiwan. BACK TO THE PAST the movie has been released after 25 years, Koo Tin Lok bluntly said that he had no idea of failing or worrying about the box office from the early stages of preparation, "On the contrary I felt that there was a lot of space. Like the story more than ten years later, (finding) a different points to shoot would be fine. I think it's very good!" Koo Tin Lok said that he was very moved to see most of the actors again after many years. The only regret was that some people have left the entertainment industry and had no contact information, so they could no longer be contacted. Regarding the possibility of making a sequel to BACK TO THE PAST, Koo Tin Lok said that he has thought about it but it still had to be measured from an overall perspective. A good box office would of course be a good thing and would make the sequel more promising, but investing in a movie was not an easy task, and could not be judged only by box office numbers. Koo Tin Lok has also been the boss in recent years, investing a lot of money to support the films of young creators. He also admitted that when selecting actors he would be more inclined to choose young people. "I will choose the younger generation of actors to help the next generation make movies. Not everyone would recognize these actors, but I would ask them to make movies more, because they would be the hope of the future." Best Actress Jennifer Yu Heung Ying contributed her voice to the movie BACK TO THE PAST, dubbing the Cantonese version of Ken's (Michael Miu Kiu Wai) daughter Galie (Bai Baihe) , and the end credits also posted "Special thanks to Yu Heung Ying". Yet when BACK TO THE PAST premiered in Hong Kong, Yu Heung Ying was unable to attend. Yu Heung Ying recently went to Taiwan to work. Coinciding with the premiere of BACK TO THE PAST in Taipei, she specifically went to Taipei to support the promotion and took a photo with Koo Tin Lok and Suen Huen. After that, she supported and appreciated the movie DOUBLE HAPPINESS starring her and Taiwanese actor Liu Kuan-Ting. Yu Heung Ying posted on social networking sites that she expected both films to be a big hit at the box office. "I missed the premiere of BACK TO THE PAST in Hong Kong, but I actually had the opportunity to see the premiere in Taiwan. While the film exceeded HK$ 50 million at the Hong Kong box office, tickets in Taiwan these days were also hard to come by. Thank you for giving the ticket to Ting-Sheng and Dai-Ling, the pair of newlyweds to be (Liu Kuan-ting and Yu Heung Ying's "DOUBLE HAPPINESS" roles), I hope that Taiwanese audiences will go to the theater on January 9th to support BACK TO THE PAST, and then support DOUBLEH HAPPINESS on February 17th, when both movies would be box office hits, it would really be a double happiness!" Liu Kuan-ting has worked with Koo Tin Lok before, and he also made a surprise appearance in the Taiwanese promotional event of BACK TO THE PAST. He also specifically presented a "rotating potato bouquet" to wish for an enduring box office success. Liu Kuan-ting said that to be able to work with Koo Tin Lok was very romantic, and Koo Tin Lok also said that he missed Liu Kuan-ting very much, praised Liu Kuan-ting for being very handsome, and hoped to collaborate again in the future. The compensation chart of the actors of the movie BACK TO THE PAST was exposed, among which Louis Koo Tin Lok, as one of the film investors, had zero salary. Mainland actor Bai Baihe received an astronomical salary of 16.89 million yuan, which was equivalent to 8 times the salary of the lead actor Raymond Lam Fung of 2 million and caused heated discussions. BACK TO THE PAST is a box office hit. Industry analysts expected it to break through the HK$100 million mark, and even have the opportunity to challenge the Hong Kong box office record. Recently a mainland website disclosed the actor's salary chart. As the soul of the movie version and one of the investors Koo Tin Lok performed for zero pay, his return will be linked to the final box office revenue. Among the Hong Kong actors, Lam Fung as Ying Zheng became the highest-paid Hong Kong actor with 2 million. As for the other original cast "wife group" Suen Huen and Sonija Kwok In Nei's salaries were 1.5 million and 800,000 respectively, and Joyce Tang Lai Ming's salary was 500,000. The late Dick Liu Kai Chi made a guest appearance at the time, after 3 days of filming Goo Jai gave a 660,000 lai see to express his gratitude. Surprisingly, "parachuted" into the film the mainland actor Bai Baihe received an astronomical pay of 15 million yuan RMB (about HK$ 16.89 million) to became the highest in the whole film. Regarding Bai Baihe's salary, which is equivalent to 8 times that of Lam Fung, the highest paid Hong Kong actor, and far exceeded all leading actors, some analysts pointed out that the reason why Bai Baihe can get a sky-high salary is because she has a strong box office appeal in the mainland market. Since 2009, Bai Baihe has become the hottest top-tier actress in the mainland with many works. She starred in films such as "LOVE IS NOT BLIND" with a box office of 300 million yuan, "MONSTER HUNT" with a box office of 2.436 billion yuan, and "MONSTER HUNT 2" with a box office of 2.237 billion yuan, all of which are guaranteed box office successes. For high-cost co-productions, inviting her to join is undoubtedly to leverage the huge mainland market. * (2026/01/10) Guy group MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) and Jiro Lee Sheung Ching starred Lunar New Year film THE SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) unveiled its poster. In the film Kam Yin Ling asked her granddaughter Chung Suet Ying to play the same lottery numbers for over a decade, but Chung Suet Ying was unable to place the bet for the Lunar New Year jackpot and lost HK$ 88.88 million. Chung Suet Ying in order to keep from shattering Grandma's dream borrowed a villa from a movie set colleague and lied about buying it with the winning. After the family moved in their estranged relationships gradually thawed. THE SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong through the "winning but did not buy the ticket" absurd setting told the importance of family and a very "Hong Kong" story. "Some said that they were reminded of the hit film IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (FU GWAI BIK YUN), which I really liked too, especially the satirical part. THE SNOWBALL IN A SUNNY DAY's story development of course was not a simple comedy story. I believe it would give everyone many surprises, especially several stars' performance was better than expected." The team shot on location at a villa worth HK$ 100 million. The environment was elegant, with a comfortable garden, private swimming pool and beautiful scenery. Embraced by the hills, the "suddenly rich" absurd comedy atmosphere appeared. Edan said with a smile: "The idea of borrowing the villa is very funny, the villa environment has triggered a lot of different jokes. I even have to play the butler, which is very challenging. Filming in the villa everyday, I already feel like I have won the lottery." Kam Yin Ling encountered a typhoon at the beginning of the production, which made the schedule tighter. In addition she suffered a back injury at the time, so she also felt pain when she started working. She was very grateful for the cast and the crew to do their best and finish every scene together to catch up. * (2026/01/09) The Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred, A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG)'s Jack Ng Wai Lun directed Lunar New Year film NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) yesterday released its latest trailer. In the film Cheng Sau Man led a group of gorgeous female escorts, while Wong Tze Wah spat out classic lines to teach the way of keeping the clients happy. Wong Tze Wah revealed that he has already agreed to star in NIGHT KING before the film even had a script, and even had two wishes come true. Cheng Sau Man said that this time she truly got to know Wong Tze Wah off screen and described their personalities as similar. Leaving no detail unattended at work, they clicked as soon as they took their marks and set off many sparks. In the latest NIGHT KING trailer, Cheng Sau Man led a group of gorgeous female escorts Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Hazel Lam Hei Tung and others to the glittering dance hall. Wong Tze Wah and Cheng Sau Man called each other boss and boss lady. Wong Tze Wah taught the escorts how to take care of the clients by saying, "If you have skills, it's not difficult. If you don't have skills you might as well harm yourself." Among them Liew Chi Yu's boyfriend Lo Chun Yip (Siu Yea) also participated. In a red backless dress, Wong Dan Nei nd Lo Chun Yip stared at each other in embrace. Wong Dan Nei bit her fingers with her "charming skills", sat on Siu Yea's thighs and undid the strap of her top, showing off her light and smooth back with endless eroticism. Lam Hei Tung slaps the wrist and flirts with the client, as joy filled the venue with music every night. As for Yeung Sze Wing, she had a scene in which she wore a strap glitter dress and kissed Dee Ho Kai Wah passionately. She shared the film still on social network and immediately led to an uproar online. The funniest was that James Ng Yip Kwan "was afraid that the world would not be chaotic" and actually forwarded the post to her boyfriend Owen Cheung Chun Long. Obviously he was joking. Yeung Sze Wing also replied, "Are you leaping over to comment~" The interaction was full of joy. Wong Tze Wah revealed that he has promised to be in NIGHT KING without a script and has been looking forward to working with Ng Wai Lun again very much. "After making A GUILTY CONSCINECE, we have already discussed the next film. The director wants me to lead A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's actresses to work on a night club movie, which we all thought was pretty interesting. At the time I didn't pay attention to what the role would be, I just wanted to work on it. I can't believe several years later the wish would come true today." He has already wanted to officially work with Cheng Sau Man before, so this time also made another wish come true. Cheng Sau Man revealed that during the shoot she and Wong Tze Wah had good chemistry. "Earlier in TEMPORARY FAMILY (SUT LUEN GUP YEUNG) we didn't officially have any scene together. This time was the first time I really got to know him privately. Tze Wah and I actually are very similar, meticulous about work, doing a lot of preparation, and have an understanding of the role. As soon as we took our mark we had chemistry, each becoming the character in the film and sparks flew." Director Ng Wai Lun revealed the reason that he asked Cheng Sau Man to be the lead actress in NIGHT KING, saying that she was an actress who the audience would like no matter what role she played. "This love not only comes from her exquisite acting but also from her unique charm. I asked Sammi to play the domineering CEO, first she has never tried the role before; secondly no matter how domineering Sammi played the role, she would suddenly get weak and you would be willing to take a bullet for her. Sammi used this charm to play the night spot big sister "Sister V", which was peerless." Ng Wai Lun and Wong Tze Wah worked very pleasantly together on A GUILTY CONSCIENCE, so they kept the momentum going. "This time I asked him to play a night manager 'Brother Foon', who is even more street than his Lam Leung Shui (A GUILTY CONSCIENCE character). I always thought that Tze Wah had a type of 'honor among thieves' flavor. He could make the street folks very attractive, yet a little higher than the average street folk. The night spot seems to be merciless and puts money first, but in it indeed exists some of the loyalty of the underworld. Brother Foon in the underworld is small potato, but he is strong inside. He has always taken care of those around him. When the people he loves suffer, he would strike back for them until nothing is left of the enemies. Tze Wah is the only choice for Brother Foon. This team of Tze Wah and Sammi brings together two of the audience's favorites together, placing them into a 'so close yet so far' era. From them we can see ourselves." * (2026/01/09) The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and other starred TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN set off a craze before and after its release. With the sharp box office, the cast and the crew were given a shot in the arm. Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi has planned to turn the movie into a trilogy, starting production on the prequel and the final chapter respectively. Among them the role of "Lui Chun Tung", which has never been officially revealed, has become the biggest mystery of the prequel. Recently Chow Yun Fat or Sean Lau Ching Wan have been rumored for the role. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) was released in Hong Kong for 62 consecutive days two year ago, setting a record box office of more than HK$ 100 million. Its global box office even exceeded HK$850 million, as it has made "appearance" in many international film events like the Cannes Film Festival and rekindle the Hong Kong action film fever. Director Cheang Pou Soi won the "Best Director" at the Huading Awards, the Hong Kong Awards, etc. for the film, and clearly stated that he wanted to spin TWILIGHT into a trilogy. Lam Fung revealed good news in an interview with Japanese media earlier, saying that the final chapter will start filming in March and there will be two months of special training in retreat beforehand. According to the latest news, the TWILIGHT production team has been approved by the mainland Film Bureau for the project for the final chapter and the prequel TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE". The news confirmed that the production starts looked promising, and the preparation for the film is currently in full swing. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE would have the Walled City Elders" Louis Koo Tin Lok, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) carry the heavy load. In the film Kwok Fu Sing's character "Chan Jim"'s boss "Lui Chun Tung" has never officially appeared. The key role was once rumored to be played by Tony Leung Chiu Wai, but he has already clarified that he has not yet received an invitation. Kwok Fu Sing believed that Chow Yun Fat is more suitable for the character, but recently it has been rumored that Sean Lau Ching Wan would take over. All of a sudden there are different opinions. For Chow Yun Fat or Lau Ching Wan to play "Lui Chun Tung", the responses online have been enthusiastic. Both of them have been praised as good actors, but some pointed out that the characters in the film are either tough guys and madmen. Chow Yun Fat does not seem to be either and Lau Ching Wan would be even more suitable. As for the characters "Four Sons of the Walled City" Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung and German Cheung Man Kit played, they were not yet born when the prequel story occurred so they would have no role. Some thought that would be the only imperfection. * (2026/01/09) Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) were in Taiwan for two consecutive days yesterday to promote the movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), and the two have come to Taiwan for the drama version A STEP INTO THE PAST 25 years ago. This was also the second time Goo Jai has gone to Taiwan for the movie after 12 years. At the post-screening discussion of the movie, Goo Jai said that he was very happy to meet the Taiwanese audience again after many years. "It is very rare to be able to make a movie from a TV series 20 years ago today and still be loved by the audience. I am really happy, I never thought it would be like this." Suen Huen admitted that she never thought that a television series that was made so many years ago could bring her to Taiwan. "The biggest charm is of course him (Koo TIn Lok). He plays Hong Siu Lung very charmingly." She also said that she was the happiest about being able to taste all kinds of food in Taiwan, and even named honey bitter gourd juice and eat large intestine wrapped small intestine as things she wanted to eat. Goo Jai took the chance to take a jab at her, "Did you eat in Hong Kong? I really haven't heard of any of the stuff you said." Would an extended version be released? He said: "Let's look at the box office first. There is still the post-production work, I hope it will be able to catch up!" * (2026/01/08) BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) since its release has swept all of Hong Kong into its momentum. As of January 5, the cumulative box office in Hong Kong and Macao has reached HK$ 45,454,742 in 6 days, setting a new box office record for the first week of Hong Kong Chinese films and winning the box office championship of Hong Kong films and Chinese films in the first week. As of 17:30 on January 7th, the cumulative box office in Hong Kong and Macau has exceeded HK$ 50 million. Taking advantage of the box office might, producer and lead character "Hong Siu Lung" actor Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) personally thanked the audience the night before (6th), including the "Loyal Fan Cosplay Audience Appreciation Screening", and interacted closely with the fans who "crossed over" in the audience. He was asked why BACK took so long to be released. "We have to see how the entire film schedule is like. We have to see how many movies are on the calendar, how competitive the opponents would be. If the competition is too strong, even scheduling the release there would be useless. BACK TO THE PAST on a certain level is 'Destiny is the Highest'! Heaven has helped us with this schedule, so we have to properly cherish the opportunity!" The atmosphere of the screening was enthusiastic the night before with more than 300 viewers present, many of whom even COS into "Hong Siu Lung", "King of Qin" and terracotta warriors. Members of the girl group Lolly Talk also dressed as "Wu Ting Fong" and "Kam Ching" convincingly. Goo Jai stepped into the cinema and was surprised to see a large number of "Qin people", praised the loyal fans for their dedication, and commented on the fans' costumes one by one. One of the female viewers introduced herself to Koo Tin Lok as his wife Wu Ting Fong. Koo Tin Lok praised her thought that she was convincing. The man next to her immediately said, "She is my wife!" In the end Koo Tin Lok personally selected the best costume, which brought the atmosphere to a high. Recently the theme song of the movie "Destiny Is The Highest" set off a "Mandela effect" craze in the city. Many fans found that the catchy first words "who and whom" never appeared in the lyrics. Actually they were "who beg whom". Goo Jai personally provided the answer, "Where did I sing 'who and whom'?" He also joked that he has also been "singing the wrong lyrics" for many years, and mistakenly sang "Chaos is man made too" as "in made". He did not found out until the re-recording with Raymond Lam Fung, and even joked that he has never noticed it because he has rarely sung this song in public for many years. The audience burst into laughter. Speaking of the movie setting another box office record, Goo Jai said that he was very happy as a producer and actor. He hoped that the audience will continue to support him. He even revealed emotionally that his original intention in filming the movie version after more than 20 years was to regain simple happiness in this era when smartphones are popular. "Now technology is advanced, everyone are burying their heads in their phones. I hope through BACK TO THE PAST to let the audience relive the warm memories of eating and watching dramas as a family in the past." Goo Jai even said frankly that if the box office would hit a new high, he will not rule out launching an extended version to give back to fans. A viewer asked if Koo Tin Lok had to choose between Hong Siu Lung's two wives in he film who would he choose? He said, "I too would...really may choose Wu Ting Fong (Jessica Hester Hsuan's role). Actually you can't go on the internet when living in the ancient time, from day to night having all the noises around me would be pretty good. Kam Ching (Sonija Kwok Sin Nei's role) would be playing the instrument. The picture would be pretty dull." Off camera, Koo Tin Lok has paid a lot of attention to his friend Suen Huen. "Hong Bo Yi" Kevin Chu Kam Yin recently posted a warm video of his "parents" on social media. When Koo Tin Lok saw Suen Huen slept wrong on her neck, during meal time he warmed the back of her neck with a blow dryer. He roughly asked, "Is it hot?" Suen Huen nodded, "It's hot." Chu Kam Yin commented, "In this study of warm men, I still have to properly learn from Goo Dad (Koo Tin Lok)." BACK TO THE PAST not only achieved good results at the box office, but also raised a high degree of discussion on major social platforms as the whole city is setting off a "setting one after another" craze. Louis Cheung Kai Chung played the role of the Mohist "Stone" in the movie BACK TO THE PAST. A few days ago he shared the filming moments on social networks, saying that in the early days of filming he had to gain weight to nearly 200 pounds for the role of a boxer in another movie "GOLDEN BOY" (GUM TUNG), and then lost the weight during the filming. Becuase his shape of his body and face have turned from round to sharp, the situaton of his "appearance change" arose and he was blamed. "Big Brother Hong (Koo Tin Lok) yelled at me for the lack of continuity with my appearance." At the same time he would never forget that when filming opposite Raymond Lam Fung, he often could not help but laugh. He also said to Lam Fung, "Brother, you are really good at acting and your efforts are not in vain." He also mentioned the actor Chris Collins who played the mercenary in the film, saying that from he fought from the first day of filming to the end of the filming. It was a pity that the scene was "not meant to be" with the audience, but said that getting acquainted with each other was an unforgettable experience. Finally he called on the audience to go and support the movie at cinemas. [ 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 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 ] 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 : 111 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. REVISIT Can : Hung Won Gok d. Wong Teng Teng Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Cheung Wai Hing, Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Jing Jing), Eric Hsiao (Siu Tsz Muk), Elvis Chao Kai Yeung, Lee Kwok Wai Rating : I Length : 89 mins. Opening January 15 2026 at Cinema PANDA Site : https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/events/revisit/ [ THE 35TH WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL ] As Olivia charts her course through Beijing's urban maze post- graduation, a fateful call redirects her to Macau. Faced with her grandmother's ailing health, Olivia embraces her role as caregiver. Through their time together, they shared stories, find comfort, and rebuild their relationship. GEZHI TOWN d. Kong Sheng Xiao Zhan, Peng Yu Chang, Zhou Yiran, Yang Xinming, Yin Zheng Length : 122 mins. [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Mou Dexian, a machinist from the Jinling Machinery Factory, flees into the mountains with his family during wartime. There, they settle in "Gezhi Town," where artillery officer Xiao Yan and a handful of abandoned soldiers have also taken refuge. Mou Dexian, his wife Xia Cheng, his great-grandfather, and his young son briefly enjoy a peaceful, idyllic life — but the tranquility is short-lived. A small Japanese reconnaissance unit led by Okawara unexpectedly arrives. What follows is a deadly confrontation where ordinary civilians rely on ingenuity and courage to face well-trained, heavily armed soldiers. Against overwhelming odds, can they protect the only home they have left? GINTAMA ON THEATER 2D SHINSEN-GUMI DOUKAN ARC d. Shinji Takamatsu Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 101 mins. Opening January 15 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tmHSqFjyPJo GIRLS UND PANZER MOTTO LOVE LOVE SAKUSEN DESU! d. Masami Shimoda, Takahiko Usui Japanese Animation Opening January 15 2026 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 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... 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) Opening March 26 2026 [ 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 Opening January 29 2026 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. [ 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! SUNSHINE WOMEN'S CHOIR d. Gavin Lin Judy Ongg, Ivy Chen, Shu-May Sun, Amber An, Hsin Ling Chung Rating : IIA Length : 134 mins. Opening January 17 2026 (PREVIEW) Opening March 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/bPlvhNRbHsA [ CINANDO ] As the birthday song plays, a baby girl is born inside a women's prison, welcomed by four inmates, each burdened by a painful past. When a rebellious newcomer arrives, clashes give way to friendship. After a baby is diagnosed with an eye disease, the inmates form a prison choir to gift the baby girl a final memory. Drawing from real- life stories, director Gavin Lin's heartfelt drama blends humor, music, and redemption. PINKIES UP!! THE SCREAM-ALONG MOVIE MARATHON d. Kazuo Sakai Japanese Animation Length : 240 mins. Opening January 17 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Part 1 + Part 2 - Special Marathon Screening DREAM HOME (INTERNATIONAL VERSION) d. Pang Ho Cheung Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Eason Chan Yik Shun, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Lawrence Chou Chun Wai, Michelle Ye (Yip Suen), Pal Sinn Lap Man, Juno Mak Chun Lung Rating : III Length : 96 mins. Opening January 20 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The year is 2007. Cheng Lai-sheung is about to have enough for a down payment on a flat, but her dream is dashed once again by skyrocketing property prices. Driven to the brink of desperation by repeated setbacks, Lai-sheung decides to break into her dream home and launch a bloody slaughter, because nothing sends property prices plummeting faster than a few murders. The international version of Pang Ho-cheung's notorious slasher is being shown in Hong Kong cinemas for the first time by MOViE MOViE for the film's 15th anniversary! ESCAPE FROM THE OUTLANDS d. Shen Ao Shawn Xiao Yang, Xi Qi, Simon Yam Tat Wah, Zheng Kai Length : 131 mins. Opening January 22 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/IekLcpJHoRE [ CINEMA CITY ] Directed by Shen Ao (NO MORE BETS and DEAD TO RIGHTS), ESCAPE FROM THE OUTLANDS is inspired by the true story of hostages who fought for survival. The film follows a Chinese journalist, his doctor wife, and an engineer who are kidnapped by a terrorist group amid sudden chaos in a war-torn region. Trapped with a fellow businessman, they endure 105 days of terror and defiance and risk everything in a desperate bid to escape their captors. 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. LIFE IS CLIMBING d. Sokichi Nakahara Koichiro Kobyashi, Naoya Suzuki Rating : I Length : 89 mins. Opening January 23 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/QBM-zcz1flg THE FIRE RAVEN Can : Yeuk Sat d. Sam Quah Boon-lip Peng Yuchang, Janine Chang Chun-Ning, Huang Xiaoming, Wang Xun, Josie Xu Jiao, Xing Jiadong, Alan Aruna, Wang Chengsi, Hai Yitian, Shen Hao, Phoebe Hou Yung Hsun, Wang Shengdi Huang Yi, Philip Keung Ho Man, Hao Ping, Brono Bajtala, Rating : III Length : 117 mins. Opening January 26 2026 [ AMC THEATRES ] 15 years after a brutal murder is covered up by a group of the wealthy and powerful, a killer has decided to hunt down the architects of the incident. The only witness and his detective sister must confront the clues which could lead to justice for the dead or a trap put out by the very people responsible for the heinous act. LUCKY LU d. Lloyd Lee Choi Chang Chen, Fala Chen, Carabelle Manna Wei, Laith Nakli Opening May 19 2025 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Opening January 29 2026 Site : https://www.tiff.net/films/lucky-lu TIP OF THE ICEBERG d. Kevin Ng Ka Wai Eugene Hsiuang, Philippe Joly, Laura Williamson Length : 111 mins. Opening December 11 2025 Opening January 29 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6bqkxyEIEf4 GINTAMA ON THEATER 2D KABUKICHO FOUR DEVAS ARC d. Shinji Takamatsu Japanese Animation Opening November 21 2026 in Taiwan Opening January 29 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tmHSqFjyPJo 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 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] An unfinished love song connects two people in Tokyo and Bangkok. Sota is an overly serious researcher who was suddenly ordered to work in Tokyo. One day he returns from Tokyo to Bangkok and reunites with Kai whom he had feelings for when they were students. Kai is active as a photographer and also pursuing music when they reunite. This makes Sota a bit nervous. Kai, however, is surprised that Sota recalls the 'unfinished song' he once sang for him. The duo slowly grow closer once again, but each have a secret as to why they can't complete the song. Yet this unfinished song connecting the two of them begins to resonate with both once again! 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 Taiyan Jackie Chan, Li Ping, Karlina Zhang Jianing, Peng Yuchang, Pan Bin Long Length : 122 mins. Opening January 8 2026 in Malaysia [ 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. 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND d. Yoshiyuki Okuyama Hokuto Matsumura, Mitsuki Takahata, Nana Mori, Mai Kiryu, Aoi Miyazaki, Hidetaka Yoshioka Opening February 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/s5F32pY9IQM 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, Marek Li 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 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Kam Muiday has long been asking her granddaughter Sunnie Lam to buy the same set of lucky numbers in each Mark Six lottery ticket for years. However, fate played a cruel trick. During the Lunar New Year's "Snowball Draws", Sunnie was unable to place the bet, and that set of lucky numbers won a jackpot of HK$ 88.88 million. Not wanting to shatter grandmother's dream, Sunnie borrowed a villa from her filming colleague Jay Lai, claiming that it was purchased with the winnings. Sunnie's father, Ken Lam, mother Charlotte Tong, and younger brother Harry Lam, moved into the villa with her grandmother. Living together under one roof gradually healed their once-distant relationships and brought them closer. However, an unexpected incident ultimately revealed this well-intentioned "villa lie"... 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. DOUBLE HAPPINESS d. Joseph Hsu Chen-Chieh Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Yang Kuei-Mei, Tin Kai Man, Tuo Tsung-hua, 9m88, Ken Tsai Fan-hsi Length : 129 mins. Opening October 28 2025 Opening February 26 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/L3TuZef5dCw [ TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Tim Kao, the meticulous head chef of a five-star hotel in Taiwan, is set to marry his Hong Kong fiancée Daisy Wu. But Tim's divorced parents refuse to attend the same ceremony—and each insists on hosting their own. To complicate things further, the Feng Shui master chooses the same auspicious date for both events. Tim, Daisy, their wedding planner Regina, and the best man Tsai must orchestrate two weddings simultaneously in the same hotel, without either parent finding out. Surrounded by a strict father, a demanding mother, and a cast of sharp-tongued relatives, Tim must confront the traumas of his upbringing and ask himself: is he truly ready to start a new family of his own? 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. 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) Opening March 26 2026 [ 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! 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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Toronto ON M5V 2A2 Canada https://www.horseshoetavern.com/event/joanna-wang26 TICKET PRICES : CA $ 62.16 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/joanna-wang-presented-the-horseshoe-tavern-tickets/14548713 * ACCUSEFIVE RUN, RUN RUN 2026 LIVE TOUR THE WORLD DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 15 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Darling Harbour Theatre at ICC Sydney 14 Darling Drive Sydney NSW 2000 Australia https://iccsydney.com.au/events/accusefive-2/ TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/SITILYAF26/venues/DHI/performances/EDHI2026679AF * CHYI CHIN CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME : Saturday March 14 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Las Vegs 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89109 TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 128, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/chyi-chin-las-vegas AXS https://www.axs.com/events/1216994 * SILENCE WANG RISE OF ROMANCE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 14 2026 VENUE LOCATION: Seattle Climate Pledge Arena 334 1st Ave. N., Seattle WA 98109 TICKET PRICES: $ 398, 348, 258, 208, 178, 148, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F00639EE4DA876E * ACCUSEFIVE RUN, RUN, RUN 2026 LIVE TOUR THE WORLD DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 13 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Festival Hall Melbourne 300 Dudley St. West Melbourne, Victoria 3003 Australia https://www.festivalhall.com.au/all-events/accusefive-%E5%91%8A%E4%BA%94%E4%BA%BA-tickets-ae1330193 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER AUSTRALIA https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/accusefive-run-run-run-2026-live-west-melbourne-13-03-2026/event/13006366EEA2B87F * HACKEN LEE, KEN HUNG, SAMMY SUM "BEST WISHES 2026" CONCERT IN NIAGARA DATE AND TIME : Sunday March 8 2025 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort 6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls ON Canada https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/hacken-lee.html TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006374F0AFD4D8 * SILENCE WANG RISE OF ROMANCE WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME: Saturday, March 7 2026 VENUE LOCATION: Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn NY TICKET PRICES: $ 398, 348, 298, 248, 208, 168, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3000639EF0487C5F * KENNETH CHOI WORLD TOUR DATE AND TIME : Sunday, March 1 2026 @ 4 PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 138, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006379B88B9EAA W1 Production 626-350-1318 Ng Hing Kee 626-931-6688 Fanta Travel and Tours 117 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel CA 91776 626-286-2828 * BIG FOUR (ANDY HUI,DICKY CHEUNG, EDMOD LEUNG, WILLIAM SO) "HAPPY TO SEE YOU ALL" CONCERT IN NORTHERA CALIFORNOIA DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 28 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. 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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/ * JANICE VIDAL "OUT OF FRAME" CONCERT TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, February 21 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto 1133 Queen's Plate Dr. Etobicoke ON M9W 0G4 Canada https://greatcanadian.com/event/janice-vidal/ TICKET PRICES: CA$ 328, 268, 208, 158, 108 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006429B70F732D * 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 * CHAO CHUAN CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Sunday, February 15 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 https://www.yaamava.com/entertainment/chao-chuan TICKET PRICES: $ 300, 250, 200, 150, 70 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com axs https://www.axs.com/events/1280090/ * TSAI CHIN "DON'T SAY FAREWELL" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, February 14 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Resort World Theatre at Resort World Las Vegas 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRINES: $ 298, 238, 198, 148, 118, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: AXS https://www.axs.com/events/1273573 JADE ENTERTAINMENT https://jadeentertain.com * 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 * JAMES NG YIP KWAN (KWAN GOR) "THE MISSING TEN 2.0" CONCERT IN PHILADELPHIA Special Guests: Kaitlyn Lam DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 7 2026 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event Venter Rivers Casino Philadelphia 1001 N Delaware Ave., Philadelphia PA https://www.riverscasino.com/philadelphia/entertainment/the-event-center/kwan-gor TICKET PRICES: $88.88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ETIX https://etix.com/ticket/p/45490037/kwan-gor-missing-ten-20-philadelphia-rivers-casino-philadelphia?gclid= * 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 * 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 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday January 11 2026 10 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 9 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 8 ANACONDA d. Tom Gormican Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchoir, 7 NUREMBERG d. James Vanderbilt Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Mark O'Brien, Richard E. Grant, Michael Shannon 6 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 5 THE HOUSEMAID d. Paul Feig Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone 4 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, 3 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 2 AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH d. James Cameron Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, David Thewlis, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jamie Flatters, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans Jr., Matt Gerald, Dileep Rao 1 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) ----- BACK TO THE PAST 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. 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. 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. 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