From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (April 30 2026) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advised [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. Wong Jing who celebrates his birthday on May 3rd B. Edmond So Chi Wai who celebrates his birthday on May 3rd C. Jacquelin Chong Sze Man who celebrates her birthday on May 1st D. Keung To who celebrates his birthday on April 30th 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/ 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2026/05/04) Famous action director and director Yuen Woo Ping received the Udine Far East Film Festival Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement Award. He dedicated the award to his late father, because his father granted him all of his achievements. Mainland female star Fan Bingbing received the Golden Mulberry Award for Outstanding Achievement Award. When she accepted the award she got teary eyed from the enthusiastic applause from the audience, describing the award was an extraordinarily meaningful moment in her life. Yuen Woo Ping at the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival received the Golden Mulberry Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Hong Kong and global action films. When Yuen Woo Ping accepted the award he said that the award meant a lot to him. "I would dedicate this award to my father in Heaven. He was the one who taught me kung fu, brought me into the film industry to make movies. My achievements today are all thanks to him." He thanked the event and said that he felt very honored that his film BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS was selected to be the closing film. Yuen Woo Ping started as a Hong Kong film action director in the 1970s, and since directed over 30 Chinese and foreign films. As the action director for CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, THE MATRIX and the KILL BILL film series, he solidified Hong Kong action film's position internationally. Mainland female star Fan Bingbing received the event's Golden Mulberry Outstanding Achievement Award. When she accepted the award the audience's enthusiastic applause brought eyes to her eyes. Fan Bingbing on social platform shared her experience, describing the award as an extraordinary meaningful highlight in her life. "This year is 2026, my 30th year as an actor in this business. Over these 30 years, I have participated in almost 100 film and television productions. Looking back at the beginning, I was only a newcomer without any background, any resource or any support from any famous director. I started from one minor female supporting role after another. All along the journey, there have always been people with light around me. They have never given up on me, always believing that I would have the chance to stand on such a stage. During that most difficulty period in life, I have doubted myself countless times: Am I still capable? Can I still stand on this stage? Can I still be able to continue to make movies? Over the past 5 years, I gradually understood something: life has never been smooth sailing. The low is not the destination, but the start of my rebirth; falling down is not scary, as long as you still have the courage to get back up. So tonight I am able to stand at the center of this stage and sincerely say thank you to friends who have always supported me." Fan Bingbing thanked her family, friends and fans, saying that working with MOTHER BHUMI's director Chong Keat Aun was an incredibly wonderful journey. Hong Kong directors Kwok Ka Hei and Jack Lee Chun Kit with THE UNIDENTIFIED MURDER (UFO LEI KEI MING ONG) received the White Mulberry Award for First Time Director. * (2026/05/04) Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Anson Kong Yip Sun (AK), Chan Ngai Sun (ANSONBEAN) and director Herman Yau Lai To went to the theater the night before to thank the audience for their movie WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR). Brother Tam felt sorry for not being able to attend film festivals in Italy and Singapore with the team, but was happy to learn that the film's overseas responses have been ideal. He hoped that the audience could continue to support the film so the boss would be able to break even. The number of performances of the film in Hong Kong has been reduced one after another, and Brother Tam hoped that the film will attract more people to enter the theater through word of mouth. The reporter suggested that he could book the venue and invite friends in the circle, Brother Tam laughed and said that he has watched it twice and planned to watch it 10 more times. In addition many colleagues also supported him, including his THEMIS co-star Charmaine Sheh Sze Man. He said: "Ah Sheh praised everyone for acting well, and she even secretly took a photo at the theater and passed it on to me. I know she is a well-behaved person." Going to Italy to participate in the film festival with the director, AK admitted that he felt very good because he saw that the local audience liked Hong Kong film culture and was also a fan of Director Yau. They brought DVDs of the director's past work for him to sign autographs. He said, "When the end credit song rose after the show ended, everyone stood up and applauded Director Yau. It felt very awe inspiring." He thanked fans who resided in Europe for flying to Italy to support the film. ANSONBEAN went to the Singapore Chinese Film Festival with Director Yau, and he was pleased that the audience would appreciate the film carefully and ask very detailed questions. Many of the ideas that he thought only Hong Kong people would understand actually could also resonate with audiences in other places. Some even gave away support items for the film on their own. ViuTV would remake classic Japanese drama LONG VACATION with Edan Lui Cheuk On in Takuya Kimura's role, which has become a hot topic. In Yutaka Takenouchi's role, Kong Yip Sun said that he has not paid attention to reports and would expect comparison between the original and the remake casts would be inevitable. "I wouldn't pay too much attention to it, I would just do my job and play the character well. I am grateful to be a part of it. I have seen the original and believe that it would be difficult to surpass. I would use my own method to interpret the role anew, without any intention for imitation." In addition, MIRROR member Keung To recently revealed his academic qualifications at the birthday party and announced that he would not release a new song this year. AK felt that Keung To was already 27 and a big boy, so he must go through considerations for every decision he makes. As the assistant captain he would definitely support any decision a teammate would make. He said, "The only thing we can do is to support him. Since he is able to talk about this decision, he must know what he is facing. Everyone should give him more space and time to adjust." AK said that Keung To did not notify the other members before announcing it, and believed that he has thought for a long time before making a decision. No matter what he has decided to do, AK would definitely support it. As for the issue of academic qualifications and many online comparing the results between MIRROR members. AK said, "It's a part of my history, it is whatever everyone sees. I don't care, no matter what everyone's education is, everyone is doing the same thing now. Academic qualifications are just a thing of the past, we are now in the same group and the same company. Although the salaries are different, but it's that simple." As for Keung To's collapse moment this year, AK believed that he could handle it. He said that Keung To was used to dealing with it alone and would rarely find someone to talk to, so his teammates also respect him. As for Lee Kai Yin's (Ah Mo) father who passed away due to illness a few days ago, AK said that he knew but was not at liberty to comment. He admitted that he would send his condolences to Ah Mo over the air. * (2026/05/04) ViuTV Music Awards Ceremony "CHILL CLUB Awards 25/26" was held at the AsiaWorld-Expo last night with a large number of live singers, but the award-winning singers Terence Lam Chun Him, Jason Chan Pak Yu, and the group ERROR were absent. MIRROR and its members won 6 awards total, with Anson Lo Hon Ting winning including the live audience voted People's Music singer, song of the year and Male Singer silver prize. Teammate Keung To won his first Male Singer gold prize; Ian Chan Cheuk Yin won the Creative Singer silver prize, and MIRROR repeated with the Group of the Year gold prize. Gin Lee Hung Ngai continued her golden momentum as she repeated as Female Singer gold prize and with WHITE NIGHT won top ten song of the year. Last night's award had many guest performers, including CHILL CLUB award show debuts of Gigi Yim Ming Hay, Andy Hui Chi On, 24 Herbs' Conroy Chan Chi Chung, finale guest Louis Koo Tin Lok performed with ILUB, guy group ZPOT, Jace Chan Hoi Wing and others performed his new song to bring the event to its climax. MC Cheung Tin Fu opened the award ceremony with a performance of THE ONE FOR U, and sang "The Strongest in the Universe" with Edan Lui Cheuk On and others. Stephy Tang Lai Yan, On Chan Kin On and others followed. The theme of the whole night was "Pulse of the City", and many singers also sang golden songs from different eras. Recently released a new song, Andy Hui Chi On also sang his old work "Tumbling" with MIRROR's Anson Kong Yip Sun (AK) and the two danced vigorously. On Jai danced and sang "Rebound" with Alton Wong Chi Tak and girl group IdG Bubbles, setting off the first climax of the night. In addition, Marf, Winka Chan Wing Ka, Jer Lau Ying Ting, Cath Wong Yin and CY Chan Chung Chak performed classic songs as a salute to previous generations. Marf in a red lace corset and short skirt performed FLAMING RED LIPS but was criticized online for needing to improve her singing; Wong Yin and Chan Chung Chak performed Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's FAVORITE and Danny Chan Pak Cheung's CHEER, while Winko performed Prudence Liew Mei Kwan's FINAL NIGHT; when Jer performed Eliza Chan Kit Ling's PLATINUM ELEVATOR the response was the best. He went from the audience then ran onto the stage again, almost going through half the venue! The entire evening's production was somewhat dull. Lacking guest presenters, many online slammed the show for lacking new ideas. Another highlight of the awards ceremony that night was when the champion of TVB's "STARS ACADEMY" and now a member of Sony Music Gigi Yim Ming Hay participated in a ViuTV show for the first time after leaving TVB and performed VOYAGE. She also joined forces with the "KING MAKER" "popularity king" who has just celebrated his birthday, Keung To, to sing Gigi's new song "Colors in the Air" and Keung To's "Master Class". However the two new generation singers in the music scene collaborated for the first time, and their performance was restrained and rarely interacted. Yet they also sang together as Keung To walked closer to Yim Ming Hay, stared into each other's eyes, leaned his body forward and shared a microphone. The scene was funny and Yim Ming Hay flashed a smile after the performance. Keung To then performed Master Class and Yim Ming Hay again performed with him. Meanwhile Anson Lo performed with Taiwan singer Nick Chou. MIRROR and 24 Herbs' Conroy Chan Chi Chung, J Brian Siswojo (Lee Hoi Yin) and others performed together. 17 people of the two groups performed RESPECT IS OK and WE ARE shoulder to shoulder, as singers and viewers clapped and sang along. Actively releasing songs recently, Louis Koo Tin Lok was the finale guest performer. While ILUB, guy group ZPOT and Chan Hoi Wing performed, they performed Koo Tin Lok's hit POPULAR THIS WEEK with an actor dressed like Koo Tin Lok on the stage. The entire crowd screamed. As the camera turned, Koo Tin Lok was siting in the audience, from where he walked to the stage and performed his new song THE HOAX with the singers. The entire audience screamed nonstop and brought the evening to its climax. Lo Hon Ting repeated as the People's Music Singer of the Year and the People's Music Song of the Year recipient. He thanked his company his group and Disciples (his fan nickname). "I know I still have many places like singing and dancing that could be done before. Whether I would release slow songs or dance songs, I hope to persist on doing what I like, continue to release more work of different varieties for everyone. So everyone would remember I am the Hong Kong singer who really likes to dance and sing Lo Hon Ting." Lo Hon Ting praised his Disciplines as very powerful, very self- disciplined as they maintained order with him. "THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW is a super positive energy song, we have to cherish and be an even better person. The Time is always now for us, Disciples! Thank you everyone!" Keung To earlier announced that this year he would not release another new song. Winning his first Male Singer gold prize, he said, "Several days earlier I celebrated my 27th birthday. I feel if I have to pick the hardest year in life, it would be this year when I was 26. Luckily it has passed. Now I am a year older, I want to thank one person. He is the one who has taught me what real love is, and turns me into an even better person. I believe the 27 year old Keung To would be even better than any other year's." MIRROR and its members won 6 awards, but did not win a top ten song. MC Cheung Tin Fu won the Male Singer bronze prize and with IN DOUBT won a top ten song. Gin Lee Hung Ngai after performing at the 25+ EMEPROR ALL STAR CONCERT at the Kai Tak Stadium rushed to AsiaWorld Expo to accept the Female Singer Gold Prize. She smiled and said that she braved the rain and ran onto a vehicle to rush over. The journey was very long, and felt like being a singer. "Running to this award stage isn't easy, people may not know about the effort you contributed. Actually doing your best is already enough, cherish every award." Female Singer silver and bronze prize went to Panther Chan Lui and Marf Yau Yin Tung. Marf happily said, "This is my first solo award, thank you all the members of COLLAR." Jay Fung Wan Fung won his first Creative Singer of the Year, feeling very lucky that he found a job he really liked. "It is writing songs and creating. Although it takes a lot of time, I really enjoy music and the process of making songs." He even received top ten song award with GHIBLI. Silver prize recipient Ian Chan Cheuk Yin advertised the release of a new song on the 23rd. Terence Lam Ka Him was absent but still won 3 awards, including Creative Singer bronze prize, song writer and top ten song second place with APRIL WHISPERS. Tsui Ho and Edward Chan won the Producer of the Year awards. Tsui Ho publicly thanked his wife Tsang Lok Tung for taking care of his everyday life and praised her as a decent lyrics writer, as he asked the singers could ask his wife to write the lyrics. Due to the number of absent recipients in the row, host Thor Lok Chun Wai said that the awards would be delivered through express delivery companies. He even asked the children who carried out the awards to deliver them. "Being an award show emcee is really very hard, is the next singer here?" MIRROR won the Group of the Year gold prize. Silver prize recipient COLLAR while accepting the awards called captain Gao with the good news. The bronze prize went to the Absent Brother. "New Female Singer of the Year" gold prize went to Amy Lo Wai Man, silver to COLLAR's Day Hui Yat. As for song awards, Gareth.T's NO FULL FRONTAL won Song of the Year, with Lam Ka Him's APRIL WHISPERS and Chan Hoi Wing's SWITCH in second and third place respectively. Fung Wan Him's GHIBLI, Marf's LOVE ME DOWN and Jason Chan Pak Yu's AS ALWAYS also landing in the top ten. ViuTV CHILL CLUB CHART AWARDS 25/26 PEOPLE'S MUSIC SONG OF THE YEAR: THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW (Anson Lo) PEOPLE'S MUSIC SINGER OF THE YEAR: Anson Lo MALE SINGER OF THE YEAR Gold: Keung To Silver: Anson Lo Bronze: MC Cheung FEMALE SINGER OF THE YEAR Gold: Gin Lee Silver: Panther Chan Bronze: Marf Yau GROUP OF THE YEAR Gold: MIRROR Silver: COLLAR Bronze: The Absent Brother BAND OF THE YEAR Gold: DEAR JANE Silver: Pandora Bronze: ROVER CREATIVE SINGER OF THE YEAR Gold: Jay Fung Silver: Ian Chan Bronze: Terence Lam NEW MALE SINGER OF THE YEAR Gold: Regent Lam Silver: Edwin Tong Bronze: Andy Kwong NEW FEMALE SINGER OF THE YEAR Gold: Amy Lo Silver: Day Hui Bronze: Barbie Ng NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR Gold: Goodnight Lillie Silver: ZPOT Bronze: idG Bubbles SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR: Terence Lam LYRICIST OF THE YEAR: Wyman Wong SONG ARRANGER OF THE YEAR: Wong Siu Ming PRODUCERS OF THE YEAR: Tsui Ho, Edward Chan TOP TEN SONG OF THE YEAR: SECOND PLACE: APRIL WHISPER (Terenece Lam) THIRD PLACE: SWITCH (Jace Chan) LOVE ME DOWN (Marf Yau) AS ALWAYS (Jason Chan) IN DOUBT (MC Cheung) GHIBLI (Jay Fung) WHITE NIGHT (Gin Lee) DEAR LOSERS (Nowhere Boys) IS LOVE ENOUGH? (Kiri T) SONG OF THE YEAR: NO FULL FRONTAL (Keung To) * (2026/05/03) The movie COLD WAR 1994 (HONG JING 1994)'s Longman Leung Lok Man and actors Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, and Wu Kang-ren recently appeared on the "Star Weekly" program. Once gone to Hollywood for his family to develop in the United States, Ng Yin Cho felt that returning to Hong Kong to make a film was a "homecoming". He saw many familiar staff members during the costume fitting for COLD WAR 1994, which made him feel very comfortable at work. Recognized as the "top male god" even though he was over half a century old, he was still well-maintained and his appearance was not inferior to that of young male stars at all. In this regard Ng Yin Cho generously disclosed his "freeze age" secret, which was to exercise frequently and pay attention to diet. Ng Yin Cho married Lisa S. in 2010, and his daughter Raven was born 3 years later. Elevated to the level of Papa, he admitted he changed after marriage. "After my daughter's birth, the entire world is for her and not for me." Ng Yin Cho admitted that he was a selfish person before marriage. In the eyes of his daughter Raven, she did not think that her father was a handsome man. He smiled and said, "She doesn't think Dad is handsome, I am not her cup of tea." In addition, Tse Kwan Ho had to slap Wu Kang-ren with all his might in the film. They decided to slap more than once in order to be realistic. Finally Wu Kang-ren had to immediately apply an ice bag to his face as soon as the shoot was over. In addition, the production team specifically found clips of Tse Kwan Ho's participation in the show "Show You Where I Lived" in 2022. Because of the program he was able to reunite with his primary school classmates who he has not seen for many years. He still kept in touch with his primary school classmates. * (2026/05/02) Singers CY Chan Chung Chak, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha and Jessica Chan Yi Chun participated in an open-air concert held at Causeway Bay yesterday. Each performed in the light rain, and the fans also expressed their support. At the concert encore session, Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai) has recently developed a singing addiction and made a surprise appearance. He admitted that he would like to collaborate with the new generation of artists in music in the future. Yesterday, the singers braved the rain to perform, Cheung Man Sha smiled and said that she was not worried about makeup. She only cared about whether the audience would be caught in the rain to cheer for the performance. She even thought that the rain was just in line with the artistic conception of her song. As for CY's constant fixing of headphones when singing, he said that he had to adjust it because of the noise. Although Goo Jai did not sing a new song yesterday, he took a selfie with other singers and the audience on stage and then went off the stage to sign autographs for fans one by one for nearly 10 minutes. Goo Jai responded to every request and waited until all the fan's demands were met before leaving. Goo Jai talked about the surprise appearance at the event and joked that if he mentioned it before it would be no surprise. He even used a gag to promote his new song, saying: "Now it's all 'The Great Scam of the Century'!" The emcee mentioned that Goo Jai recently released "Love Beyond Time and Space" with Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) and asked him if he would like to work with the new generation of singers? He said, "Yes! I want to!" He was also asked if he wanted to compete for awards in the music scene after releasing CDs, vinyl records and many new songs in a row? He said that he has not thought about what to compete for, but of course an award would be better. CY was very happy to have Boss Koo's surprise support. He praised the boss for being impeccable, very supportive of juniors, and giving newcomers a lot of opportunities. Cheung Man Sha also praised Boss Koo for being a good person, and she had the honor to go to thank the audience together for the release of GAMER GIRLS (DIN GAING NUI HAI) and BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) at the same time. She felt that Goo Jai was very supportive of the juniors. When they proposed to make some videos to promote them, he also tried his best to support them and cooperate, giving everyone a lot of strength. As for the box office of GAMER GIRLS being still unsatisfactory, Cheung Man Sha admitted that she was a little disappointed Maybe the subject matter was relatively niche, but the film was still able to be selected for the "Bright Future" section of the 55th Rotterdam International Film Festival. She believed that the film captured the color of Hong Kong, and she was already overjoyed. Many fans also expressed their inspiration and feelings after watching the GAMER film, encouraging her to act better in the future as a first-time actress. CY also participated in the film and thought that he has won just to be able to participate. After all, he was not from an acting background. Being selected by the director was rare, and after filming the film he thought acting was fun. He would add self-value in the future. In addition, CY revealed that he would release 4 songs this year in preparation for his first solo concert next year. He admitted that he was already nervous because he has never tried to complete the entire performance alone. Cheung Man Sha, on the other hand, was actively creating new songs. She hoped to compose and write more lyrics, and then choose her favorite songs to release. * (2026/05/01) Fala Chen yesterday as a milk powder spokesperson on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars presided over the opening ceremony of Hong Kong's first large-scale tulip bouquet art installation. Fala would only stay for 24 hours when she returned to Hong Kong this time, and did not bring a pair of children with her. She said with a smile that she no longer needed to show her daughter the red carpet like the Hong Kong Film Awards, as the children were already used to her working overseas. Yet every time she got off the plane and arrived at the hotel, she would video chat with her children. She revealed that when she went to Australia and Europe to make films before, and her daughter could accompany her during the holidays and her two-year-old son was still young. The film company permitted her to bring her family to the film shoot, and now she was able to take care both her family and career. She said that the children were used to follow her to work in different places, through which she would cultivate their curiosity and spirit of exploration. Fala said that she was not disappointed with the Hong Kong Film Awards loss, because she did not have much expectations. Acting could not be compared, and she was already very happy to be nominated. Fala's first short film as a writer, director, and producer was in post-production, and she said that she would listen to opinions repeatedly and edit it. Currently the film was preparing sound effects, and would set a release date after participating in the world premiere at the film festival. The work had a horror subject and set in the American Western Desert in the 50s of the last century. The male and female leads were young actors of Chinese heritage, namely Ben Wang, who has worked with Jackie Chan in THE KARATE KID, and Michelle Mao, who took part in the hit series BRIDGERTON. With three jobs already Fala had no way to take a role as well. She said that she would show her finished product to Nick Cheung Ka Fai first for advice. She praised him for having his own way to handle everything while making PEG O' MY HEART (SHOOK MUNG) and was very worthy of respect. The film shot from the start of filming last summer to the end of the year, and it would take a lot of time for post-production. Regarding rumors that she will take part in the filming of the Ang Lee directed "Golden Mountain" and co-star with Zhang Ziyi, Fala said that she has indeed been contacted earlier but there was no follow- up due to the change in the direction of the script. She still looked forward to working with director Ang Lee. She emphasized that she was not limited to developing in the United States, she would go wherever there was a job and hoped to make Hong Kong films again. She would also have a meeting with Hong Kong directors after today's event, but due to confidentiality she did not reveal any detail. Mother's Day is approaching. Fala said that three generations would celebrate together every year, and Mama and the grandchildren have been close. This year her daughter would attend several classmates' birthday parties, and Mama was also on holiday. Thus she would find another time to celebrate. She said that children often would give her gifts normally, so they would not have to wait for Mother's Day. Her daughter often gave her drawings and explained them, which was so sweet. She hoped that her daughter would play freely, as she would not want to limit her too early. She would prepare brushes, watercolors and other tools for her to create freely. Her son liked music, would dance with his sister and also love to play the piano and guitar. Would she let her children develop in the entertainment industry? Fala said, "Art and the entertainment industry are two different things, but it would depend on the children's personal developments. As for whether it would become their tools to make a living, it would be up to them." * (2026/05/01) COLD WAR 1994 is scheduled to open today, and the latest "special training highlights" have been unveiled. Playing the young version of Lee Man Bun, Terrance Lau Chun Him fought from beginning to end, and staged a series of gunfights, car chases and hand-to-hand combat with the underworld leader "Mr. Yuen" Louise Wong Dan Nei; the film company also announced that it will collaborate with local cartoonist Wong Shui Pan to launch an exclusive art exhibition, character card drawing event and the "COLD WAR Wine and Music Fest". Ah Him and Louise "joined forces" and together with Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun in the teahouse fought their way out with the enemy in close combat and under a rain of bullets. In one of the scenes Ah Him and Louise drove a motorcycle at high speed to escape the chase, and in order to present the most realistic sense of chase speed, the crew specifically applied for a road block on the East Kowloon Corridor in the early morning for live filming with special effects to create a high-energy speeding scene. Ah Him even "risked his life", not only fighting to the death with the enemy in a high-speed vehicle, but most of his body was thrown out of the car and his head was only a few inches from the road. On the tarmac of Kai Tak Airport still in heavy rain, he and Angus Yeung Tin Yue fought at close range from the outside of the high-speed vehicle. Director Longman Leung Lok Man praised Ah Him for being "capable of drama and action", had solid firearms training and an unlimited future; although Wong Dan Nei was making her debut in an action movie, she worked just as hard as Ah Him. Her eyes were in character, and her performance felt like she has been through hundreds of battles and did not look like that of a novice in action movies at all. Wong Dan Nei also said that this is her first film to officially receive special training in martial arts and firearms. The intensive training has made her realize that her long limbs had advantages in sparring and camera presentation. Although she was physically exhausted, she was very satisfied with the ideal results every time. She always felt that she had "a good time from the fight" at the end of work. In order to cope with the series of fierce battles, the crew has arranged for all the actors to undergo hellish special training two months before filming began. None of the police organized crime unit and the mob camp were spared, covering hand-to-hand combat, boxing, kicks and difficult throws. Among them playing the role of a senior inspector, Mandy Tam Man Huen challenged an action movie for the first time and showed ruthlessness "that would rival men's" together with Wong Dan Nei. Dee Ho Kai Wah stated that shooting a gun was even harder than close distance combat, and he thanked Kevin Chu Kam Yin and Wong Yik Ho for sharing their experience in action scenes. "The close combat could rely on camera angle accommodations sometimes, but the gun holding pose truly relied completely on my own to grasp." Playing the gangster's protégé, Ngai Chun Sun said with a smile that his main task was to "be beaten all the time", but actually he also personally performed action scenes and did not take it easy. * (2026/04/30) The fresh out of the oven Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Fish Liew Chi Yu, Renci Yeung Sze Wing and Siuyea Lo Chun Yip starred movie NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) has been released for more than two months. When a 30-minute extended director's cut earlier was launched, its box office recently soared to HK$ 113 million. The film became the third highest-grossing film in the history of Hong Kong film box office and ousted the original third place, the Louis Koo Tin Lok and Raymond Lam Fung starred TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING). A few days ago, Lo Chun Yip, Yeung Sze Wing and director Jack Ng Wai Lun appeared at the theater to thank the audience for NIGHT KING. With numerous support online for a sequel, Lo Chun Yip and Yeung Sze Wing joked the "bonus chapter" shot earlier was already a continuation of the film. Lo Chun Yip even tossed out the golden quote from the "bonus chapter", "NIGHT KING 2 lead actor would definitely be me!" Seeing this, Ng Wai Lun immediately "poured cold water" and responded seriously, "There is no such consideration for the time being. With so many subjects in the world, there is no need to repeat it so quickly." * (2026/04/30) Sisley Choi Si Bei, MAGIC VOICE trainees Kaniss Yu Ho Ching, Ellyn Ngai Lok Lam, Sabrina Mendes (Song Yuen Wing), Victoria Lee Wan Ngan, Philip Ng Wan Lung and his girlfriend Renee Lee Man Ying, Alina Lee Yan Yi, Celina Harto (Chan Ching Yi) and others attended the movie THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2's Hong Kong premiere the night before. Choi Si Bei appeared in a cheongsam, saying that she wanted to bring out Chinese fashion. She visited Nepal for seven days earlier and felt helpless that a local girl was forced to drop out of school and marry because of child marriage at the age of 10. She revealed that she has sponsored a family after this visit, and has previously sponsored three children. Does she have more space to do charity work after her appointment with TVB has just expired? She admitted that now is the best time to do charity. Speaking of Ali Lee Kai Sum's participation in the Hong Kong version of "LONG VACATION" for ViuTV after leaving the nest, Choi Si Bei admitted that she noticed and was happy for her. She believed that actors have their own dramatic connections. Have other companies beckoning to her? She said that she had movies and stage plays in negotiations, and she wanted to develop into the film industry in the future. She would like to work with Wong Kar Wai and Sylvia Chang Ai-chia the most, already fulfilled one of her dreams after working with Stephen Chow Sing Chi but their movie WOMEN'S SOCCER's release date remained unknown; as for whether she will form her own company, she said she had this idea but she had to take it step by step. Would she like to be the long term "Sing Girl"? She immediately offered, "I would be very happy to have this opportunity because he is a god in the film industry. Many artists want to work with him. I feel working with him once wasn't enough, because there are too many possibilities that I hope this director (Stephen Chow Sing Chi) would discover." Has he yelled at her? She said, "I don't consider that as getting yelled at, he very generously shared his ideas with me so I would be properly perform. If a director would be unwilling to communicate, I would be upset instead." Yu Ho Ching watched the movie with a group of trainees of the MAGIC VOICE and admitted that she has watched videos for her homework beforehand. Regarding the stern boss in the film, she recalled that when she was a surveyor before entering the industry, her boss scolded her for making a mistake at work and she once doubted herself. As a front-of-the-screen and assisting mediator, she joked that she liked to be busy and able to balance them for the time being. As for participating in "A Date with Goddess 2", she joked that if she would find Prince Charming she would spend 70% of her time dating and 30% of her time working in the early stages. Then she would change the ratio after the relationship would stabilize. She pointed out that she has asked male friends to participate in the recruitment, and of course the project even had "hot properties" like the humorous and beautiful Juliana Kwok Pui Man, and the virtuous and homebody Mandy Yuen Ka Man. She considered herself as a funny person who would be able to bring joy to everyone. Did she have any suitor who would like to take part on the program? She said, "Some people say they don't want to appear on camera, so they say why not meet for dinner privately." She joked that she has received many suitor's dinner invitation text messages. She could just resign from Goddess 2 but she said with a smile, "No, let's wait and see first!" Stanley Yau Si Chun's fiancé Lee Yan Yi talked about screwing up on holiday. She once booked a 19 person dinner for 4 people. Although the bill showed 930 euros (about 9,300 Hong Kong dollars), she finally received an email asking her for 875 euros (about 8,750 Hong Kong dollars). She joked that it was like a birthday party for herself. Her fiancé Yau Si Chun after finding out was not surprised. She pointed out that the two were financially independent, revealing that the 6-member sister group for the year-end wedding has been formed. However she has not yet bought a wedding ring. Because she was worried that she would lose it, she would get a cheaper one. Stanley has always had a good relationship with Keung To. Earlier he joked that he was afraid Keung To would not help much, he would not consider inviting him to be in his wedding party. Regarding Keung To often said that he wanted to steal the groom, Alina joked, "Take him!" As for parenthood plans, she said that she has not thought about it but not planned it yet. First she would have to wait for Stanley to have time, because she would not want to raise the child by herself after giving birth to it. Aiko Hamaguchi's husband James Ng Yip Kwan has been considering forming his own company and self-financing his song releases after his contract with TVB Music Group (TMG) ended. Aiko Hamaguchi said that she would support her husband's decision and not worry about affecting their future life quality. She said that her husband would work very hard and would not reduce the family allowance. She earlier revealed in a video that she would like to return to Japan. Aiko Hamaguchi said with a smile that she only wanted to return home for the cherry blossoms, not because she could not adapt to life in Hong Kong. She liked Hong Kong very much. Ng Kwan Yu postponed to parenthood plan for his career, and she agreed that they were in no rush to have a child. "I too have to work hard on learning to be independent, I hope to immerse into life in Hong Kong and have more work." [ BLAH OF THE WEEK ] Columns, Reviews, Interviews 1. WEN WEI PO, MAY 5 2026 THE ONCE A THIEF 4K EDITION'S MAINLAND PREMIERE BRINGS MEMORY KILL CLASSICS WILL NEVER FADE AS THE AUDIENCE LOOKS FORWARD TO EVEN MORE HONG KONG FILM RETURN The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) directed, Chow Yun Fat (Fat Gor), Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing (Gor Gor), and Cherie Chung Chor Hung (Hung Goo) starred ONCE A THIEF (JUNG WAN SEI HOI)'s 4K high-definition restored version was released in the mainland for the first time yesterday, which was the first time that the film has officially appeared on the mainland screen since its inception in 1991. The film once achieved the fourth highest box office result of the year in Hong Kong, with its unique romantic gunfight style and peak lineup it has become an iconic symbol of the golden age of Hong Kong films. On the day of the re-release, many Hong Kong film lovers flocked to the theater for a date with light and shadows after a 35-year absence. Some viewers expressed their hope that more Hong Kong films will return to the big screen, so that more people can feel the charm of Hong Kong films. - Hong Kong Wenwei Daily reporter Su Yurun reporting from Beijing Since its release in 1991 ONCE A THIEF has gained a very high reputation, with a Douban score of 8.8 points. The film told the story of three orphans who turned into thieves to redeem each other and run toward freedom in the midst of conspiracies and crises. The 4K restoration version was released this time, and the best quality of the film was restored through technical upgrades. Thrilling car chases on the banks of the Seine, infrared shuttles in castles, classic wheelchair tangoes......these famous scenes that have been engraved in the DNA of movie fans were represented in translucent and clear picture quality, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the perfect blend of "violent aesthetics" and romantic feelings and relive the golden memories of Hong Kong films. Releasing the Mandarin Cantonese dual version "Classics never go out of style, and the re-release of ONCE A THIEF is simply a memory kill!" "Fat Gor, Gor Gor, and Hung Goo's immortals are magically in the same frame, and every frame is a golden age that cannot be reproduced." Upon learning of the news of the mainland re-release of ONCE A THIEF, people left messages online to say that they would go to the cinema to support it no matter what. As the pinnacle masterpiece of director Ng Yu Sum's violent aesthetics and romanticism, ONCE ATHIEF set the aesthetic benchmark of Hong Kong films. For this re-release, the film was released simultaneously in Mandarin and Cantonese to meet the viewing needs of different audiences. It is worth mentioning that 2026 would have been Cheung Kwok Wing's 70th birthday, and the re-release of ONCE A THIEF has also become a unique commemoration of him in the film industry. When Cheung Kwok Wing's Jim said the classic line "I am a master thief, read the newspaper tomorrow", the reporter from Hong Kong Wenwei Daily noticed that some audience members at the theater could not help but cry. "I really like Gor Gor, and when I saw him at the cinema again my nose couldn't help but sour." She admitted that she also went to see the two Hong Kong films starring Cheung Kwok Wing last year, she missed him very much every time she saw him and hoped everything would be fine with him. The audience fell in love with Hong Kong culture because of the movie As a classic in film history, the success of ONCE A THIEF was inseparable from the unrepeatable golden lineup. Chow Yun Fat, Cheung Kwok Wing, and Chung Chor Hung performed on the same stage, vividly interpreting the complex and sincere emotions between the characters, creating vivid, three-dimensional and deeply rooted classic images. "The first time I saw this movie was through the disc, and I really liked the interpretation of the three leading actors at that time." Film fan Mr. Chen expressed that when he waws young Hong Kong films greatly influenced him. At that time, Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, etc. created a very novel worldview for himself, and the Hong Kong culture also particularly fascinated him. "I hope that even more Hong Kong films can return to the big screen and let more people feel the charm of Hong Kong films." Hong Kong film lover Little Qian is 25 years old this year, and this time she specifically took his family to the theater to watch this classic work. She told a reporter from Hong Kong Wenwei Daily that the unique audio-visual language of Hong Kong films has always attracted her, and it was particularly rare for ONCE A THIEF to be re-screened in the mainland. "I had seen the Chow Yun Fat starred A BETTER TOMORROW (YING HUNG BOON SIK) at the Film Archive before, and I became very interested in Hong Kong films in the 90s of the last century." She admitted that if more classic Hong Kong films would return to the screen in the future, she would definitely go to support them as soon as possible. "I hope to see more works by directors Tsui Hark and Wong Kar Wai, watching movies on mobile phones is completely different from watching them on the screen." [Reporter's Notes] Hong Kong film classic re-release, reunion is not limited to the mob As the lights dimmed and the big screen was lit up, the familiar Hong Kong-style neon and film textures approached. Recently, many 4K restored versions of Hong Kong films have returned to theaters one after another. A reunion of images across time has been quietly staged, awakening the youthful memories of generations and reminding the audience of the golden age of star-studded and hardboiled Hong Kong films. Since 2025, the boom in the re-release of classic Hong Kong films has continued to heat up: the implicit feelings of IN THEM OOD FOR LOVE (FA YEUNG NIN WAH); the human and ghost infatuation of A CHINESE GHOST STORY (SIN NUI YAU WAN); the peerless elegance of GREEN SNAKE (CHING SHEH) has been restored in 4K restored version. In May this year, ONCE A THIEF was released in the mainland for the first time, and the "Golden Triangle" of Chow Yun Fat, Cheung Kwok Wing, and Chung Chor Hung once again interpreted the love, loyalty and chic of the mortal world. In addition, martial arts classics such as THE SWORDSMAN 2 (SIU NGO GONG WU 2: DONG FONG BUT BEI) were also officially announced to be re-released, continuing the popularity of the classics. Most of these re-released films came from the golden age of Hong Kong films in the 80s and 90s of the last century. At that time, Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest and other film companies built a mature industrial system. With an annual output of more than 300 Hong Kong films, action, martial arts, literature, comedy and other genres bloomed and masterpieces were frequent. Tsui Hark innovated martial arts aesthetics, Ng Yu Sum created violent poetry, and Wong Kar Wai freeze framed urban loneliness. At the same time, "Double Chow Single Chan" monopolized the box office, "Chia Yuk Fong Hung" were peerless and powerful factions such as Cheung Kwok Wing and Tony Leung Chiu Wai have created countless classics, creating a unique style of Hong Kong films. Hong Kong films in the golden age are carriers of collective memory. They hid the fireworks of the market and the chivalry of the mortal world. Writing about love, hatred and warmth in the world, they were not only popular in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, but also became the spiritual food source of a generation. Today, 4K restoration technology has given yellowed film a new lease of life, and the "Classic Hong Kong Film Restoration Project" has been committed to rescuing the precious image heritage and allowing Hong Kong film culture to be passed on from generation to generation. The full house at theaters when each Hong Kong film was re-released just confirmed the audience's deep attachment to that golden age. As someone online said during the re-release of ONCE A THIEF, "When Hong Kong film classics are re-released, we would reunite more than just the mortal world." Those youth, affection and emotion hidden in the light and shadow have never faded with the passage of time, but have become more and more precious over time. [ In Production Now/Soon ] BAD BOY V. MONSTER Can : But Hau Ji Dan Tiu Ngok Lo Mo d. Wong Wai Hung ig : https://www.instagram.com/bad.sonproduction/ [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] The first crush of 17-year-old Sam on Judy kick started two love stories between two families and two generations. When Sam accidentally revealed the mother-daughter relationship between his crush Judy and his enemy Miss Roxanne, aka the school discipline mistress and the admirer of his dad Chung, he determined not to become a legal brother but an unfilial son. THE ONLY WAY OUT Can : Ngor Moon But Dut But Yu Chi d. Yeung Leung Chuen Leander Lau Ho Lam, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Karena Lam Ka Yan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, John Ho Kau fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/%E6%88%91%E5%80%91%E4%B8%8D%E5%BE%97%E4%B8%8D%E5%A6%82%E6%AD%A4-The-Only-Way-Out/61562621180181/ Site : https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/en/filmlab/year/Selected-Projects?year=2022 [ HKIFF INDUSTRY PROJECT MARKET FILM LAB ] Yuk-Long, a high school student, runs away and hides in the mountains after killing his father. Chi-Leung, the only one who knows his whereabouts, brings necessities to him every week. Confused and dispirited, Chi-Leung meets Nim-Lam, a smart and rebellious university student. They realize their feeling of being lost in this era of nothingness is shared. Their encounter affirms the belief that only they can understand each other. Yu, the class teacher of Yuk-Long, dwells in the pain of his break up with his girlfriend who will soon emigrate. Because of the unbearable heaviness of the sentiments, he finally realizes the feeling of being at a loss in him. In the face of her son killing her husband, Mei, a Christian, asks God why this happened. The more she counts on her faith, the more she questions its nature. Caught up in the feeling of being lost, Mei hopes for nothing but to have her disappeared son return to her. Five lost souls each suffering in their puzzlement. Yuk-Long's parricide and abscondence engulf all of them in a whirlpool and get their paths entangled. Is the core of this turmoil an abyss of darkness or a silver lining? [ KEEP ROLLING KEEP RUNNING ] Eighteen-year-old Yuk-long kills his father and flees. Chi-Leung is the only one who knows his whereabouts, carrying essential supplies up the mountain every week to support his friends A patricide tragedy draws Yuk-long's close ones -- Chi-leung, Nim-lam, Mr. Yu, and his mother -- into the vortex. Everyone's fates are connected. At the core of the vortex, is it a dark abyss or the dawning exit? FINE DYING Can : But Dut But Ho Sei d. Cheung Man Jer Lau Ying TIng [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] Always inspiring others to confront mortality, skin cancer survivor William mysteriously vanishes after his father's death, his closest friends venture to Iceland to rescue him. GOOD TRIP Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying Length : 105 mins. [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ] Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart. THE TIPSY GIRLS Can : Mei Fun Nui Hai d. Tracy Choi Yan Sin Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Davis Xu, Yan Jia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Set in Macau, this poignant generational drama traces the lives of three women across three eras, exploring transformation, resilience, and the enduring power of dreams. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Girlfriends director Choi's latest film is a China-Macao-Hong Kong collaboration. Set in Macao, the female-focused drama revolves around a dispirited student who teams up with her unorthodox university lecturer for a startup competition. They choose to brew craft beer infused with the flavour of Portuguese custard tarts, sparking a journey of personal growth and healing. The cast includes Gigi Leung, rising star Natalie Hsu (a two-time best actress nominee at the Hong Kong Film Awards) and Yan Xujia. Backers include Pearl River Film Group, 1220 Film Production, Entertaining Power and Sunfire Pictures. 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, Albert Cheung Mo Hau (Big Al), Hathy Law Hei Yi Teaser : https://youtu.be/yTReFuT9oXI THE BUTTERFLY BONE Can : Sup Gor Hok Yi Dik Siu Nin Lit : 10 Youths Who Study Medicine d. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting 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 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 SECRET IN THE BOX Can : Ji Hup Chong Mai AKA : FAT MAI CHONG Lit : LEGAL HIDE AND SEEK d. Frankie 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) Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. 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 Opening Summer 2026 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 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 ] MILKY*SUBWAY: THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS d. Yohei Kameyama Japanese Animation Length : 47 mins. Opening May 7 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] With over 150 million views, this is Yohei Kameyama's nearly solo passion project that took almost two years to complete! The viral Japanese anime Milky Subway is now upgraded and heading to the big screen! Reinforced human girl Chiharu and cyborg Makina are arrested for violating the "Galactic Road Traffic Act" (dangerous driving). As community service, they are ordered to clean an old interstellar train called Milky Subway. What was supposed to be a simple cleaning job turns into chaos when the train suddenly goes out of control, blasting off into deep space with them and four other problem passengers: cosmic biker gang leader Akane, her underling Tetsuto, and two retired soldiers Carter and Max. A high-speed, hilarious, and unpredictable train riot unfolds! Police officer Ryoko and new character Asami get involved, and the incident gradually reveals a much larger conspiracy... THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR d. Ronny Yu Yan Tai Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Elaine Lui Siu Ling, Yammie Nam Kit Ying Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Opening May 3 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ByRo96of8KE COLD WAR 1994 Can : Hong Ji 1994 d. Longman Leung Lok Man Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Terrance Lau Chun Him, Wu Kang-Ren, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Yuen Biao, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi, Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai Length : 123 mins. Opening May 1 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee, vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the crisis unfolding two decades later. Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi. Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's, the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future. From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this year. SECRET SOCIETY HOLOX LIVE 2026 FIRST MISSION LIVE VIEWING IN EMPEROR CINEMAS holoX Length : 120 mins. Opening April 29 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] holoXers, assemble "Commander, mission is now LIVE." Secret Society holoX 1st Solo Live 2026 "First MISSION" is deploying to the big screen Streaming directly from Yokohama HQ Emperor Cinemas become your official "intel base" Join the World Repaint Project now! Agents on duty: La+ Darknesss Takane Lui Hakui Koyori Kazama Iroha Agent Supplies Special Printed Banner Poster HK/Macau Exclusive Random holoX Cheki (random 1 out of 4 types) Mission starts soon—be ready to deploy POWER TO THE PEOPLE: JOHN AND YOKO LIVE IN NYC d. Simon Hilton John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Elephant s Memory Length : 81 mins. Opening April 29 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC is the 2026 multiscreen concert film of two massive live shows by John Lennon & Yoko Ono at Madison Square Garden, New York City on 30 August 1972, newly restored, re-edited and remixed by the Lennons' seven-times GRAMMY- Award winning team. John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and Special Guests performed these now-legendary sold-out One To One concerts to a combined audience of 40,000 people, raising over $1.5M (equivalent to $11.5M in 2026) for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They were the only full-length concerts John Lennon (with Yoko Ono) performed after leaving The Beatles. Originally filmed by multi-camera director Steve Gebhardt in 1972, this 2026 version of the concert film is directed by Simon Hilton, edited by Ben Wainwright-Pearce and produced by Peter Worsley and Sean Ono Lennon. Music Production is by Sean Ono Lennon; mixed and engineered by Paul Hicks & Sam Gannon. Hits performed include John's 'New York City', 'Instant Karma!', 'Imagine' and 'Mother', plus Yoko's 'Don't Worry Kyoko' and 'Open Your Box', plus rousing renditions of 'Come Together' and 'Hound Dog' and encore 'Give Peace a Chance' with special guests Stevie Wonder, Melanie and many others. Don't miss Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC on the big screen, exclusively at Broadway Cinemas LA SSERAFIM VR CONCERT: INVITATION Length : 53 mins. Opening April 24 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The moment the elevator doors open, you're standing in the same space as "LE SSERAFIM." Just when you think your eyes have met -- they vanish. All that remains is a single, mysterious 'Frame Card.' Beyond it, another world begins to unfold. Inside a food truck where ingredients are flying through the air, you complete your very own SPAGHETTI, and the moment you Come Over at the crossroads of a city where the murals come alive, you finally land on a strange planet — facing the burning heart of ANTIFRAGILE at its center. At the boundary where reality and fantasy intersect, an explosion of non-stop energy! COLD WAR 2 d. Longman Leung Lok Man, Sunny Luk Kim Ching Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chow Yun Fat, Charlie Young Choi Nei, Janice Man Wing Shan, Eddie Peng Yuyan, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Tony Yang Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Opening April 23 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] COLD WAR, the highest grossing Hong Kong film in 2012, went on to win 9 major awards in the Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Tony Leung Ka Fai. 4 years later, the story of this highly-anticipated sequel continues as Acting Police Commissioner Sean Lau is promoted to the highest rank in the police force. Joe, son of Deputy Police Commissioner Waise Lee who is behind the conspiracy, is taken into custody and Waise is forced to retire. But the mastermind remains unknown, until the resurface of a former police chief who unveils an unprecedented scheme to corrupt the police force. Things get more complicated when senior counsel Oswald Kan leads an impeachment proceeding against Sean. Oswald's every decision is pivotal in determining who stays on top of the game. ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM THE MOVIE: EVERYONE'S TIME d. Masaki Kitamura Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 87 mins. Opening March 26 2026 in Japan Opening April 23 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] It was one day in late February, with the entrance exams over and graduation just around the corner. Amid the government's increasingly strict surveillance, the students of Class 3-E looked back on their year with Korosensei. Memories resurfaced the fading doodles they drew on Professor Bitch, the special swimming lessons, the clashes with the students of Class A, and Valentine's chocolates. The classroom bustled with nostalgic conversations. Meanwhile, during winter break, Korosensei was targeted by a group of four assassins, but as always, he easily dodged their attacks. Later, when he visited the izakaya they frequented to tease them, he ended up saving the blind owner, Azusa, who was burdened with debt, and her daughter Hotaru, from a certain incident. Through this encounter, Korosensei once again strengthened his resolve: to accept his fate, yet fulfill his duty as a teacher with all his might until the very end. Another day began as usual. The students of Class 3-E continued their attempts to assassinate Korosensei before the school year ended, while Korosensei, with a smile, deflected their attacks and praised their growth. And in the ending, the "graduation album" Korosensei's final task reveals a glimpse of their future, leading into the series finale. HUMAN RESOURCE d. Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit Prapamonton Eiamchan, Paopetch Charoensook, Chanakan Rattanaudom, Pimmada Chaisaksoen Rating : IIB Length : 122 mins. Opening September 3 2025 (82nd Venice International Film Festival) Opening January 29 2026 (Thailand) Opening April 23 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/lILaQSSROgw [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Working in HR at a challenging company, Fren interviews young new hires and is secretly one month pregnant, grappling with the decision to have a child in difficult circumstances. ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 AT NISSAN STADIUM IN CINEMAS d. Naoto Amazutsumi Length : 117 mins. Opening April 22 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 AT NISSAN STADIUM IN CINEMAS thrusts you straight into the heart of the band's most monumental moment: their explosive performance at Nissan Stadium. After nearly three years, the release of DETOX marked a fierce return to their heavier roots grittier, more urgent, unapologetic rock that hits like a storm. The subsequent world tour of the same name, built to an unforgettable climax at Nissan Stadium, where the film captures moments of heightened emotion and unexpected turns that leave the audience holding their breath, captivated by a once in a lifetime performance that at times surprised even those on stage. From humble beginnings in small live houses in 2005, Taka, Toru, Ryota, and Tomoya have risen to conquer the world's biggest stages, galvanizing a fiercely loyal global following spanning Japan, the US, Europe, and Asia. This film captures their intensity in full force -- the sweat, the precision, the unspoken connection that turns a massive crowd into one breathing entity. Presented in immersive SCREENX and 4DX, the experience breaks free from the screen: the stadium s vast scale wraps around you, the roar of the crowd surges from every direction, and every riff, every beat, every drop hits with visceral power. This isn t just a concert film -- it's the closest you ll get to standing in the center of the storm that is ONE OK ROCK. ROUGE d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Anita Mui Yim Fong, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Alex Man Chi Leung, Emily Chu Po Yee Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Opening January 7 1988 Opening April 22 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/8ALBMTm3lw8 ONCE A THIEF d. John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Cherie Chung Chor Hung Length : 103 mins. Opening February 2 1991 Opening April 19 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/f1YYvTFM-Tg NCT WISH 1ST CONCERT TOUR 'INTO THE WISH : OUR WISH' ENCORE IN CINEMAS d. HYE YUN KIM NCT WISH (SION?RIKU?YUSHI?JAEHEE?RYO?SAKUYA) Length : 210 mins. Opening April 19 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] NCT WISH brings the final chapter of their first solo concert tour to KSPO DOME. Experience their heartfelt performances, filled with dreams and wishes, live on the big screen. Feel the electrifying energy of the concert hall -- right from your theater seat. [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Get ready to witness even more upgraded performances, enriched production, and the electrifying energy of the concert hall all brought to life with vivid sound and a massive screen! Come to K11 Art House to join this special experience! BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING d. Jungjae HA BTS Length : 180 mins. Opening April 18 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Pop Royalty BTS returns to the global stage with their highly anticipated world tour, marking their first large-scale tour in approximately four years. Spanning 34 cities across the world with a total of 82 shows, the tour opens with landmark concerts in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, marking a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop artist. Don't miss your chance to experience two full-length concerts, presented live in cinemas worldwide. Titled ARIRANG, BTS's world tour accompanies their fifth full-length album, which reflects the group s identity through honest introspection and universal emotions such as longing and deep love, woven into music that defines them on their own terms. Featuring a spectacular 360-degree in-the-round stage design, the show delivers an immersive experience that places audiences at the very center of the performance. Share the electrifying moments of BTS's defining cultural comeback together on the big screen worldwide, April 11 from Goyang and April 18 from Tokyo. BHOOTH BANGLA d. Priyadarshan Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Paresh Rawal Length : 174 mins. Opening April 17 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Arjun Acharya, a financially troubled man in his late 30s, unexpectedly inherits his grandfather's massive ancestral palace, Acharya Niwas, in a remote North Indian town called Mangalpur. Seeing an opportunity to fix his life, Arjun plans to host his sister Meera's long-delayed wedding at the palace. However, the town is gripped by a terrifying curse. Dismissing it as superstition, Arjun pushes forward with wedding preparations, only to encounter increasingly sinister supernatural events within the palace. As the truth behind Acharya Niwas begins to unfold Arjun must confront an evil far more powerful than he imagined to protect his family and survive the wedding that could seal their fate. A FOGGY TALE d. Chen Yu-Hsun Caitlin Fang Yu-Ting, Will Or Wai Lam, 9m88, Tseng Jing-Hua Rating : IIB Length : 134 mins. Opening April 3 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 16 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3OYOhl1q8VY Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2786 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Yue's brother is executed. Determined to bring his body back home, Yue goes to Taipei alone and is almost sold by human traffickers. Luckily, Kung-tao, a soldier-turned-rickshaw driver, saves her. Yue is poor but all she wants is a proper burial for her brother. Kung-tao, seeing no prospects in his own life, decides to help Yue. Two people with no relations become friends in need, embarking on a journey that could cost them their lives. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] After her older brother is hunted down and executed by the Kuomintang, plucky teenager Yue resolves to bring his body back home, and sets off for Taipei by herself. Upon arrival, she finds herself desperately out of her depth, until another outcast soldier-turned-rickshaw driver Kung-Tao comes to her aid. Set during Taiwan's tumultuous White Terror, Chen's thoroughly absorbing drama deftly balances the horrors of the era with human drama and calming moments of humour, spinning an epic tale of sacrifice and heroism that transpired in the all-too recent past. Best Narrative Feature, Golden Horse Awards. NIGHT KING (DIRECTOR'S CUT) 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 Wa Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Hazel Lam, Amy Tang Lai Ying Rating : III Length : 163 mins. Opening April 16 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The long-awaited director’s cut, with 30 minutes of unrevealed and breathtaking highlights! 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. COLD WAR d. Longman Leung Lok Man, Sunny Luk Kim Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai Ka Fai, Charlie Young Choi Nei, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Chin Ka Lok, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Terence Yin (Wan Chi Wai), Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Eddie Peng Yu-yan, Andy Lau Tak Wai, Ma Yili, Alex Tsui Ka Kit, Byron Mann Fung Rating : IIB Length : 102 min. Opening April 16 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Asia's safest city, the police have long been untouchable. Approaching midnight in Hong Kong, police headquarters receives an anonymous call: a fully-loaded police van carrying the force's most advanced equipment and five highly-trained officers has disappeared off the grid. The hijackers possess direct knowledge of police procedures. They're already steps ahead. The police must meet a list of demands to ensure the hostages release, including the delivery of a large ransom. Any delay will cost lives. The clock has begun to tick. Rival Deputy Commissioners Sean Lau and Waise Lee fight to take charge of the rescue operation, code named COLD WAR. Lau wants to negotiate with the hijackers while covertly tracking them to their hideout. Lee is ready for an all-out aggressive attack, no matter the cost. For them, there s much more at stake than the safety of the hostages or the reputation of the police. With the Secretary for Security stepping down, the seat will soon be vacant. COLD WAR will decide who climbs to the top. Lau and Lee are aware that every decision is crucial, that each minute counts. But as they execute a carefully planned attack, little do they know they ve become unwitting pawns in a bigger, more dangerous game... DEAR STRANGER d. Tetsuya Mariko Hidetoshi Nishijima, Gwei Lun-Mei Length : 138 mins. Opening April 16 23026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/VZRY9imbvK0 A NEW DAWN d. Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Japanese Animation Length : 76 min. Opening April 16 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/HPYdoaEihgI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Selected for the main competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival and having contributed to numerous works by acclaimed directors such as Makoto Shinkai and Katabuch Sunao -- Yoshitoshi Shinomiya makes his dazzling debut with his first feature-length animated film! Historic fireworks shop "Tategami Fireworks" faces forced relocation due to urban redevelopment. For four years, second son Keitaro Tategami has kept the shop running alone, determined to fulfil his missing father's dream by completing the legendary firework "Shuhari". At summer's end, Keitaro's childhood friend Kaoru Shikamori returns from Tokyo. As Keitaro's older brother Chitaro arrives to announce the deadline of the relocation, three friends separated for years reunite and resolve to carry out a breathtaking plan in the time left. The illusory firework, bearing the hopes of everyone together with the precious blue pigment "Hana Rokusho" that conceals the crucial secret, will lead them toward entirely new futures of their own. When the magnificent fireworks illuminate the night sky with a new dawn, what tomorrow awaits Keitaro and the others? A PALE VIEW OF HILLS d. Kei Ishikawa Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaido, Yo Yoshida, Camilla Aiko, Kouhei Matsushita, Tomokazu Miura Rating : IIA Length : 123 mins. Opening May 15 2025 at the Cannes film Festival Opening April 16 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1982 England, young writer Niki returns home to visit her mother, Etsuko, who has decided to sell the family house after years of loss. As they sift through old mementoes, memories of post-war Nagasaki 30 years ago resurface. Young Etsuko's story begins with her encounter with Sachiko, a mysterious woman longing to start anew abroad with her daughter. As Niki pieces together these recollections, she senses troubling inconsistencies in the story. Adapted from Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro's work and directed by Kei Ishikawa (A Man), the film weaves dual timelines to portray women s struggles in the shadow of war, reflecting the collective trauma of a turbulent age. Un Certain Regard, Cannes. Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival BFI London Film Festival CYCLONE Can : Chiu Fung d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Liu Yuqiao, Edwynn 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 Rating : III Length : 119 mins. Opening April 12 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2814 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 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Anchored by a powerful performance by Liu Yuqiao as the eponymous protagonist, Philip Yung's transgender drama is a poignant and empathetic tale of a lost soul searching for a place of belonging. Named after Cyclone Mei, the unfairly maligned tragic figure in Louis Cha's martial arts novels, Cyclone works as a sex worker in Hong Kong to save up for gender-affirming surgery. But the more her identity is denied by the world and those around her, the more her desires begin to diminish. Raw and engrossing, this is Yung's most intimate directorial effort yet. Big Screen Competition, Rotterdam. FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE d. Chen Kaige Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Ge You, David Wu, Jiang Wenli, Huang Lei, Ma Ming Wai, Rating : IIB Length : 171 mins. Opening January 1 1993 Opening April 12 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/AQl656WknlY A CHINESE GHOST STORY d. Ching Siu Tung Leslie CHeung Kwok Wing, Joey Wong Cho Yin, Wu Ma, Lau Siu Ming, Lam Wai, Fanny Sieh (Sit Chi Lun) Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening July 8 1987 Opening April 12 2026 (RE-RELEASE) BTS WORD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN GOYANG: LIVE VIEWING d. Jungjae HA BTS Length : 180 mins. Opening April 11 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/w09RpSumTX8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Pop Royalty BTS returns to the global stage with their highly anticipated world tour, marking their first large-scale tour in approximately four years. Spanning 34 cities across the world with a total of 82 shows, the tour opens with landmark concerts in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, marking a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop artist. Don't miss your chance to experience two full-length concerts, presented live in cinemas worldwide. Titled ARIRANG, BTS's world tour accompanies their fifth full-length album, which reflects the group s identity through honest introspection and universal emotions such as longing and deep love, woven into music that defines them on their own terms. Featuring a spectacular 360-degree in-the-round stage design, the show delivers an immersive experience that places audiences at the very center of the performance. Share the electrifying moments of BTS's defining cultural comeback together on the big screen worldwide, April 11 from Goyang and April 18 from Tokyo. 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 Length : 92 mins. Opening April 9 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2903 [ 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. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In bowling, there is nothing more daunting than the 7-10 split, which leaves two side pins in a position that is almost impossible to knock down. In this stirring sports film, the infamous split serves as a metaphor for not only a long-standing rivalry between two retired female bowlers, but also rare second chances to correct past mistakes. Produced by the team behind sleeper hit Love Lies (48th), this directorial debut shows us that bowling involves far more than just hitting wooden pins with a ball it requires precise timing, immense strength, and grace under pressure. PEGASUS 3 d. Han Han Shen Teng, Yin Zheng, Johnny Huang Jingyu, Zhang Benyu, Wei Xiang, Sha Yi, Fan Chengcheng, Sun Yizhou, Duang Bai Yufan, Chen Yongsheng, Steven Dasz Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening April 3 2026 (Preview) Opening April 9 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After the final stage at Bayanbulak, Zhang Chi is invited to compete in a brand-new event, the "Muchen 100 Rally," as the head coach of the team. The once "wild" racer now steps onto the international stage. Facing a completely new course filled with top-tier competitors, Sun Yuqiang and Ji Xing once again fight side by side with Zhang Chi. Powerful drivers such as Lin Zhendong are also invited to join, and a team built on top-level speed and shared belief is formed. However, Zhang Chi soon realizes that the true challenge does not seem to come from the race itself. Beneath the surface, tensions are rising beyond the track, casting uncertainty over their high-speed journey ahead. GIRLS UND PANZER: MOTTO LOVE LOVE SAKUSEN DESU! ACT 3 d. Masami Shimoda Japanese Animation Opening April 9 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hNxLz8xaQN8 THE DATING MENU Can : Chu Si Fat Ban Lit : OMAKASE d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin), Frankie Chung Won Kit Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Wong Yat Ho, Gladys Yuen (MonkeyMit), Tim Chan Lok Tim Length : 100 mins. Opening April 8 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city's struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung's unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship? A MIGHTY ADVENTURE d. Toe Yuen Kin To Animation Length : 75 mins. Opening April 5 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The latest film by local animation master Toe Yuen (My Life as McDull, 26th) is an ingenious creative leap that seamlessly blends real-life elements with computer imagery. In what feels like a 21st century update of classical silent film adventures, Yuen's dialogue-free endeavour follows three insects, who attempt to flee the big city after they are forcibly removed from their natural habitat. Turning little things like an overflowing pot and a cage full of birds into life-or-death gauntlets for the micro-heroes, this thrilling and surprisingly harrowing adventure will make you reassess the value of life in all sizes. Best Sound Effects, Golden Horse Awards. April 7 (Tue): Community Screening. Q&A with director Toe Yuen. Online registration for the public starts from 10am on 25 March. Seats available on a first-come, first served basis. SUPER JUNIOR 20th Anniversary TOUR SJ-CORE in CINEMAS d. MYEONG SEOK KIM, SOYOUNG PARK, HYOJEONG LEE SUPER JUNIOR (LEETEUK, HEECHUL, YESUNG, SHINDONG, EUNHYUK, DONGHAE, SIWON, RYEOWOOK, KYUHYUN) Opening on April 4 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Kicking off in Seoul last August and spanning 17 regions, the tour reaches its spectacular finale. Experience the final show, SJ-CORE in SEOUL, on the big screen. BEYOND HOSTAGE CRISIS AKA: 823 HOSTAGE CRISIS d. Tony Leung Hung Wah Chris Tong Bing Yu, Qrios Zhang Yaodong, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Sahronizam Noor, Luvin Ho (Ching Wai), Garrick Wong Yi Yik, Crystal Chow Yuen Ting, Yuan Teng, Joey Daud, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Helena Law Lan, Don Li Yat Long Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening April 2 2026 in Malaysia Opening May 28 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/I63ApHZTkto 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 Length : 128 mins. Opening December 25 2025 (POSTPONED) Opening April 2 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 3 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/rOlwvUx3O5U Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2946 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On Valentine's Day, a double-decker bus explodes in a fiery blast, killing many and leaving charred remains, with evidence pointing to a deliberate act by two passengers, Fai and Ike, a gay couple from troubled backgrounds living on society s margins. As retired forensic expert Lung Sir investigates, he uncovers their tragic story of abuse, homophobia, and despair, culminating in their decision to end their lives in a suicidal protest against an unjust world, leaving behind a haunting message: "On a beautiful day, we end our unbeautiful lives." [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] After a terrifying bus bombing kills dozens in the city centre, a former forensic investigator is brought back in to help crack the case. Along the way, he uncovers a tragic romance between two young men pushed to the brink by an unforgiving society. Literally putting his money where his mouth is, veteran director Herman Yau fully self- funded this provocative and fearless urban epic. Holding up a mirror to society, Yau offers an angry cautionary tale that reveals the pressure cooker environment we have created for ourselves and what could happen if we push each other too far. KYOJO: REQUIEM d. Isamu Nakae Takuya Kimura, Mai Shiraishi, Shota Sometani, Haruna Kawaguchi, Yuko Oshima, Shohei Miura, Gaku Hamada, Haruka Fukuhara, Eiji Akaso, Ren Meguro, Yosuke Sugino, Shuri, Mirai Moriyama, Kenji Sakaguchi Length : 149 mins. Opening April 2 2026 Trailer: https://youtu.be/zStG6m-6aeQ [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The 205th class of police academy students continues to face the ruthless tests from the devilish instructor Kimichika Kazama. As the students' hidden secrets are gradually revealed by Kazama, some choose to drop out. Meanwhile, various incidents continue to unfold within the academy, including the love triangle involving Manabe, Asaki, and Momoha, Hatsusawa's attempts to protect her sister's safety, and the suspicious behaviour of Ujihara. At the same time, graduates from Kazama's class are investigating the whereabouts of the kidnapped sister, Sara Tokizaki, discovering that the someone is plotting to commit a crime during the police academy graduation ceremony... A BETTER TOMORROW d. John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Ti Lung, Tian Feng, Waise Lee Chi Wai, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Shing Kui On Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening August 2 1986 Opening April 1 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/M7ZBsUf986E AS THE WATER FLOWS d. Zhuo Bian Li Zhenping, Wang Juan, Li Hongmei, Liu Lei Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening March 29 2026 (LIMITED RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/J6eaRMGxRpc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The debut feature from cinematographer Bian Zhuo won Best Film in the Asian New Talent Competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Bian also served as screenwriter, editor and director of photography for this elegiac drama about Xie Shuwen, an elderly widower who considers a new romance one year after the passing of his wife. However, his decision is fraught, sowing discontent among his grown children, complicating a web of family matters, and bringing to light past hardships. Facing emotional difficulties and uncooperative health, Xie strives to heal his family and himself before life's light fades. Best Film Award, Asian New Talent Competition, Shanghai International Film Festival Vancouver International Film Festival New Talent Award, Hong Kong Asian Film Festival TAKANASHI KIARA / NINOMAE INA'NIS 1ST CONCERT "DRAWN TO DAWN": LIVE VIEWING IN CINEMAS Length : 150 mins. Opening March 28 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] "Drawn to Dawn is the first dual-headliner concert by Takanashi Kiara and Ninomae Ina nis, two leading talents from hololive production's English division. Held at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on 27 28 March 2026, this landmark concert celebrates music, friendship, and the shared journey of hololive English. Designed as a cinematic live performance, Drawn to Dawn combines high-energy vocals, immersive visuals, and character- driven storytelling. The show brings together Takanashi Kiara's dynamic, high-impact pop performances and Ninomae Ina'nis' elegant, atmospheric musical style, exploring themes of dreams, new beginnings, and connection created to shine on the big screen for fans worldwide." AS THE WATER FLOWS d. Zhuo Bian Li Zhenping, Wang Juan, Li Hongmei, Liu Lei Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening March 29 2026 (LIMITED RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/J6eaRMGxRpc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The debut feature from cinematographer Bian Zhuo won Best Film in the Asian New Talent Competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Bian also served as screenwriter, editor and director of photography for this elegiac drama about Xie Shuwen, an elderly widower who considers a new romance one year after the passing of his wife. However, his decision is fraught, sowing discontent among his grown children, complicating a web of family matters, and bringing to light past hardships. Facing emotional difficulties and uncooperative health, Xie strives to heal his family and himself before life's light fades. Best Film Award, Asian New Talent Competition, Shanghai International Film Festival Vancouver International Film Festival New Talent Award, Hong Kong Asian Film Festival TEACHING SUCKS! d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Cathy Chui Chi Kei, Cheung Tat Ming, Christine Ng Wing Mei Rating : IIA Length : 63 mins. Opening October 25 1997 Opening March 26 2026 (RE-RELEASE) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Secondary-school teachers Lam and Wong are constant companions, and together, they try to create moments of excitement in the midst of stultifying routine. But when a beautiful substitute teacher electrifies the teachers' lounge, the best friends fall out of sync. Among Hong Kong comedies, 'Teaching Sucks' stands out for finding humor in the varied rhythms of everyday life. Complemented by stylish compositions, a rhapsodic score reminiscent of Japanese TV dramas, and a supporting ensemble of great comedians, 'Teaching Sucks' is a lively portrait of ordinary people pursuing personal and professional fulfilment. The bc X HKU Film Club brings together Cinematheque audiences and University of Hong Kong Masters-degree students in Literary and Cultural Studies. Film Club screenings are followed by public discussions in the 1/F foyer facilitated by filmmaker Kate Reilly. Reilly co-wrote and co-directed 'Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down', which won Best Screenplay from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. On 28 March, Reilly will be joined by her 'Memories' co-writer and co-director Leung Ming-kai (Best Cinematography, 'Mother Bhumi', TGHFF 2025; Best Cinematography, 'Ciao UFO', H.K.S.C. Awards 2026). THE KEEPER OF THE CAMPHOR TREE d. Tomohiko Ito Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 114 mins. Opening March 26 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/cxsraYHXDOI [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Reito Naoi, a young man fired unfairly from his day job, finds himself hitting rock bottom when he's arrested after a desperate attempt to get back on his feet. With nothing left to him, he surrendered himself to fate, giving up on any hopes for the future, and lost the will to make his own choices in life. But one day, a chance encounter threw him a lifeline that could change his fate forever. "If you follow the client's instructions, we'll set you free..." Appearing before him out of nowhere, a lawyer spoke to him, and he immediately accepted the offer. And thus, Chifune Yanagisawa came into his life. A major contributor to the success of the large Yanagisawa Group corporation, she was also, apparently, his late mother's half-sister. "I have orders for you," she claimed. Those orders were to become the Keeper of the Camphor Tree of Tsukisato Shrine. Though bewildered by such a sudden request, Reito did as he was told, and found himself meeting with the many people patronizing the shrine: Toshiaki Saji, a man who visits the camphor tree on a regular basis. Toshiaki's daughter, Yumi Saji, a college student who finds her father's actions suspicious. Soki Oba, a young man struggling with his role in taking over the family business. As Reito interacts with them and Chifune, his formerly bleak world begins to take on new life. -- But what he had yet to discover was this: The true power that camphor tree possessed. Eventually, Reito's days are consumed by the swirling mysteries of the camphor tree, as he is led towards an unexpected, hidden truth. DAYS OF BEING WILD d. Wong Kar Wai Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Tony Leung Chiu Wai Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening December 15 1990 Opening March 25 2025 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/MeXKewVM-h0 BLACK RABBIT, WHITE RABBIT d. Shahram Mokri Babak Karimi, Hasti Mohammai, Kibriyo Dilyobova, Bezhan Davlyatov Length : 139 mins. Opening March 22 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/CkFthKKRuV4 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Tajikistan, while an Iranian director remakes a classic, the armorer grows paranoid upon discovering their gun is not a prop. Simultaneously, a young woman crashes the set for an audition, while elsewhere, Sara uncovers a conspiracy behind her car crash. These seemingly unrelated stories intertwine into a surreal mystery, blurring reality and dreams. With sophisticated extreme long takes, the film explores the nature of cinema: if every "Chekhov s Gun" points toward a final suspense, will it ultimately fire? GOODBYE, DRAGON INN d. Tsai Ming-Liang Lee Kang-Sheng, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Mitamura Kiyonobu, Miao Tien, Shih Chun Length : 82 mins. Opening March 22 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On a night of pouring rain in Taipei, the Fu-Ho Grand Theatre shuts its doors forever. As Dragon Inn glows on the gigantic screen, a young Japanese man seeks refuge. The swordsmen from the screen, now older, sit in the dark reminiscing and mourning. A crippled ticket clerk limps through labyrinth-like passageways, her footsteps echoing. The space appears void of life, yet other presences linger. Through static long takes, Tsai Ming-Liang gazes at the disappearance of cinema, paying tribute to a bygone era. SORE: A WIFE FROM THE FUTURE d. Yandy Laurens Sheila Dara Aisha, Dion Wiyoko, Goran Bogdan, Lara Nekic Length : 119 mins. Opening March 22 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In Croatia, a struggling Indonesian photographer meets Sore, a woman claiming to be his future wife. Her mission is to transform Jonathan's life before it s too late. But when Sore reveals the secrets of the future, she begins to bleed and dies, only for time to reset. Will her attempts be enough to rewrite their future, or will time always win? Expanded from a hit web series, this sci-fi romance reflects on love and the price of change. A domestic box office hit and winner of four Citra Awards, it offers a poignant, unconventional take on the time-loop trope. LET'S HAVE A CUP OF DOODH PATTI CHAI d. Brian Hung Kwong Yin Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Yiyi Zhao, Tsang Wing Yam, Inderjeet Singh, Darius Kokou Agbeko Dzadu, Caroline Chan Yuen Yu, Deepmala KD, Wei Sze, Rating : I Length : 99 mins. Opening March 21 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRUIT ] Kam Tin is home to people of many ethnicities, like a miniature United Nations. Chris moves there from the city with his wife Erica and their daughter, Wing Yan. As they adjust to their new life, they must also learn how to get along with neighbors of different ethnicities. Chris starts a business with an Indian partner, though Erica has little faith in it. Wing Yan befriends an African asylum seeker, sparking gossip. Haunted by unpleasant past experiences, Erica carries racial stereotypes, growing increasingly anxious and unsettled as tensions rise...This film is funded by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. BTS WORD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING d. Jungjae HA BTS Length : 180 mins. Opening March 21 2026 (Preview) Opening April 18 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/w09RpSumTX8 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Pop Royalty BTS returns to the global stage with their highly anticipated world tour, marking their first large-scale tour in approximately four years. Spanning 34 cities across the world with a total of 82 shows, the tour opens with landmark concerts in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, marking a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop artist. Don't miss your chance to experience two full-length concerts, presented live in cinemas worldwide. Titled ARIRANG, BTS's world tour accompanies their fifth full-length album, which reflects the group s identity through honest introspection and universal emotions such as longing and deep love, woven into music that defines them on their own terms. Featuring a spectacular 360-degree in-the-round stage design, the show delivers an immersive experience that places audiences at the very center of the performance. Share the electrifying moments of BTS's defining cultural comeback together on the big screen worldwide, April 11 from Goyang and April 18 from Tokyo. 2026 NCT DREAM TOUR 'THE DREAM SHOW 4 : FUTURE THE DREAM' FINALE' in CINEMAS d. KYUNG CHAN KIM, MYEONG SEOK KIM, SO YOUNG PARK NCT DREAM Length : 225 mins. Opening March 21 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/WDL9rU6Ia9o [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] NCT DREAM's fourth tour, <2026 NCT DREAM TOUR 'THE DREAM SHOW 4 : FUTURE THE DREAM'> FINALE, comes to the big screen! Experience their elevated performances and breathtaking stage production together in theaters. THE ROSE: COME BACK TO ME d. Eugene Yi The Rose Length : 87 mins. Opening March 21 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The documentary film about the Korean indie band The Rose is set to exclusively hit the big screen in Broadway cinema! The Rose: Come Back To Me is an intimate documentary showcasing the dramatic rise of The Rose, the Korean indie rock band with roots in the K-pop training system. After cultivating a millions-strong global fanbase, a label dispute forces them into a years-long hiatus. Now, they are back, with an electrifying tour and on their own terms. JIMMY O YANG FINALLY HOME d. Jimmy O Yang Jimmy O Yang Length : 80 mins. Opening March 20 2025 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] From stand-up stages to the big screen, from global fame to "Finally Home," Jimmy is back! Packed with rapid-fire punchlines and iconic one-liners, this time you don t need to fight for concert seats just step into the cinema and laugh out loud together. DHURANDHAR: THE REVENGE d. Aditya Dhar Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor Rating : III Length : 245 mins. Opening March 20 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/qfQ4-suh4Pk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When courage becomes the fuel...revenge is unstoppable. Hamza Ali Mazari, whose real identity is Jaskirat Singh Rangi, pursues his undercover operation within Pakistan's criminal world while tracking down Majo. 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) Opening March 19 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/w6ne-AZH-YY fb: https://fb.com/CiaoUFOTheMovie ig : https://ig.com/ciaufomovie [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Based on a famous Hong Kong's urban legend, Ciao, UFO tells the coming-of-age tale of four childhood friends, living in Wah-Fu Estate in the golden 80s. After witnessing a mysterious extra-terrestrial event, their life was changed drastically, drifting away from each other. Years later the friends, now in their late twenties, each struggling with life, must once again face the past event, as well as to seek the bond between them. [ 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. KYOJO: REUNION d. Isamu Nakae Takuya Kimura, Keito Tsuna, Kyoko Saito, Daichi Kaneko, Yuki Kura, Hiroe Igeta, Karen Otomo, Yuno Ohara, Soya Igari, Shoki Nakayama, Seishu Uragami, Jyotaro, Arisa Matsunaga, Shori Sato, Aoi Nakamura Rating : IIB Length : 110 mins. Opening March 19 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The school that cultivates future police officers is known as the "Kyojo." Here, unqualified students will be eliminated. The 205th class of police academy students, who harbour dreams, hopes, and secrets, will face the strict instructor Kimichika Kazama, who can see through any lies. At the same time, Kazama's former students, along with his past subordinate Koji Yanagisawa, are investigating the true culprit who took Kazama's right eye... LABYRINTH d. Shoji Kawamori Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 66 mins. Opening March 19 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/DQFfpIJ1SNE [ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ] Shiori Maezawa is an ordinary high school girl who finds herself in a deserted parallel world of Yokohama after her smartphone suddenly breaks. When she checks her phone, she finds photos of herself on her social media accounts that she does not remember posting. It turns out that she is trapped in a world inside her smartphone, where an alternate version of her exists and is causing chaos. In order to stop her other self from going out of control, Shiori tries to escape from this world. NUMBER ONE d. Kim Tae-yong Choi Woo-sik, Jang Hye-jin, Gong Seung-yeon Rating : I Length : 104 mins. Opening March 19 2026 (Preview) Trailer : https://youtu.be/e1xuyLpbl-M [ GOLDEN SCENE ] Ha-min experiences a startling phenomenon: a decreasing number appears before his eyes with every meal his mother, Eun-sil, prepares. He soon realizes this number represents the remaining meals he will share with his mother before her passing. Torn between filial devotion and the dread of loss, Ha-min desperately attempts to avoid his mother's cooking, trying every means to preserve their remaining time together. Number One reunites Parasite stars Choi Woo-sik and Jang Hye-jin as a mother and son separated by culinary countdown. Utilizing familiar Korean dishes, the film shares a warm, reflective, and lasting emotional query: How many more of our mother's home-cooked meals will we actually get to enjoy? With his longing for his mother's culinary skills, the critically acclaimed South Korean director Kim Tae-yong launches new feature Number One, exploring unconventional family bonds and human connection. TRAPPED d. Zhang Qi (Sagara) Bai Ke, Xin Baiqing, Lang Yueting Rating : IIB Length : 130 mins. Opening March 18 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The year is 1995. Mangya, a northwestern border town of China has become a ghost town since the once-prosperous mine and border trades shut down. The town has become an island, isolated from the outside world. There is only one police station with three police officers and one gun. XIA Ran, a retired soldier has spent over a decade here. There's a saying that he s the last survivor of the battlefield but he never talk about his story. Sandstorms hit the town once a year, and a catastrophic, once-in- decade sandstorm is forecasted for this year. The storm looms on the horizon; the final transport out of town has long left. In the dead of night, five corpses are tossed into the oil tank in the town's sole gas station. The piercing silence is interrupted by a pack of uninvited guests. However, what frightens XIA Ran more than the murders is that the gas station's tank has been emptied and the town s phone line has been severed. As the sandstorm closes in on Mangya, he realizes that everyone in town has been trapped. Even worse, it seems that some of the town people have their own secrets too... BOSS d. Ra Hee-chan Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho Length : 99 mins. Opening March 18 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After the leader's death, successors Soon-tae and Kang-pyo show zero interest in power. Soon-tae dreams of franchise offers for his restaurant Mimi Lu, while Kang-pyo aspires to be a tango dancer. As the clan panics, only the impulsive Pan-ho is scheming to become the boss. A hilarious competition begins where everyone tries to lose in the boss election. Adapted from Once a Gangster, this film parodies triad stereotypes and subverts traditional gangland ambition. In this absurd era, who would actually want to be the boss? GIRL ON EDGE d. Zhou Jinghao Zhang Zifeng, Ding Xiangyuan, Ma Yili Length : 105 mins. Opening March 17 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Figure skater Jiang struggles to salvage the final chance of her career under the ruthless eye of her mother and coach, Wang. But everything changes when Zhong, a prodigiously gifted and free-spirited talent, becomes the coach s new focus. As tension builds, Jiang's hostility and fascination spiral into a dark and destructive obsession. In his Cannes Directors' Fortnight-selected debut, director Zhou Jinghao dissects the lives of modern youth through the brutal skating world. Under extreme competition, can only one survive? THE FORTRESS d. Hwang Dong-hyuk Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo Length : 139 mins. Opening March 16 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1636, during the Qing Invasion of Korea, King Injo and the court take refuge in a mountain fortress, where they find themselves stranded in the cold and surrounded by the enemy. The king s dilemma deepens as his loyal ministers clash over the agonizing choice between survival and honour during the desperate 47 days of standoff. Adapting the acclaimed bestseller and featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto's haunting score, the film masterfully captures the profound desolation of a kingdom at a historical crossroads. THE WAVES WILL CARRY US d. Lau Kek-Huat Vera Chen, Wei Chun-Chan, Fabian Loo Length : 100 mins. Opening March 15 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] When Ah Yao returns to Malaysia for his father's funeral, he expects grief, not chaos. But everything turns upside down when the religious police storm in, claiming his father must be buried in an Islamic cemetery. Refusing to let go, Ah Yao and his siblings set out on a wild, darkly comedic journey to reclaim the body, confronting cultural clashes and family secrets along the way. Following his Golden Horse win for the documentary From Island to Island, Lau Kek-Huat returns with a narrative feature exploring the history of Malaysian Chinese, featuring an award-winning performance by Vera Chen. KY NAM INN d. Leon Le Do Thi Hai Yen, Lien Binh Phat, The Manh Tran, Ly Hong An Length : 140 mins. Opening March 15 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Saigon, 1985. Khang, a young translator rising through the ranks of Vietnam's new regime, is tasked with translating The Little Prince. His life is set. But everything changes when he meets Ky Nam, the reserved widow who runs a small restaurant next door. This chance encounter sparks a subtle bond. Shot on lush 35mm film, director Leon L depicts a forbidden love amidst the collective scars of a changing society. Like an untranslatable sentence, their feelings flow through the cracks of tradition and reform - a powerful desire in a world where not every connection is allowed to last. NUMBER ONE d. Kim Tae-yong Choi Woo-shik, Jang Hye-jin, Gong Seung-yeon Length 104 mins. Opening March 14 2026 at Asian Cinerama 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Every time Ha-min eats food prepared by his mother, an inexplicable number appears before his eyes. With each meal, the number decreases by one; when it reaches zero, his mother will die. Ha-min s ordinary life is turned upside down as he begins avoiding home-cooked meals, making up every excuse to stay away from the dinner table. Talented actor Choi Woo-shik reunites with director Kim Tae-yong after Set Me Free, alongside his Parasite co-star Jang Hye-jin. Together, the duo reprises their mother-son chemistry to serve up a comforting tale that warms both the heart and the stomach. 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 March 12 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/evfpwS1qowE Trailer : https://youtu.be/CTe9WVF7H00 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. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: HATHAWAY -- THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE d. Shukou Murase Japanese Animation Length : 108 mins. Opening March 12 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/DD259cLGDnw [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. "MAFTY" has begun resisting the Federation government's tyrannical rule by assassinating its high-ranking officials. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray. A girl named Gigi Andalusia, who displays uncanny powers, has reminded Hathaway of a past trauma. Though he is bewildered by her words, he prepares to carry out an air raid on the Adelaide conference, determined to fulfill MAFTY's goals and lay his own past to rest. Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to the mysterious girl Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY s mission the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY, when he is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role. KING OF PRISM -YOUR ENDLESS CALL- EVERYONE SPARK! PRISM TOURS d. Masakazu Hishida Japanese Animation Length : 61 mins. Opening March 12 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Several months have passed since the fierce battle of 'PRISM.1'. Although Shin Ichijo delivered a sensational Prism Show at the 'PRISM.1 Rose Party the performance he truly wished to share with his fans he remained troubled, unable to dispel the unease left in his heart. To cheer Shin up, the seven members of the Prism Star unit SePTENTRION board a time machine secretly developed by the Juouin Group. Their destination: the 'Year Crown Christmas Live', the very first performance they ever held as a seven-member team. During their journey through time, they witness the legendary shows of the trio once known as the Big Three , and enjoy traveling through the history of Prism Shows. However, the Prism radiance suddenly goes out of control, and the group falls through a rift in time landing in the dreaded 'Mascot Hell'. There, they encounter numerous 'Pretty Boys' who have wandered in from entirely different worlds. When worlds that should never have connected are drawn together by the power of Prism, the final judgment, "Hell's God Star", descends upon them. Meanwhile, to erase the soul of Shine sleeping within Shin's body as well as Rui the Prism Field releases its final envoy, 'Ai ' Can Shin and his friends safely return to their original world? What is the true nature of the 'Prism Act'? And what lies behind the 'Prism Shows erased from history'? Crossing the boundaries of the Pretty Series, all the 'Pretty Boys' gather for the first time! A brand-new encounter and an unprecedented stage are now about to begin! Experience it all in deeply immersive screens at Broadway Cinemas! STRAY KIDS: THE DOMINATE EXPERIENCE d. Paul Dugdale Length : 146 mins. Opening March 12 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Featuring the global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids and a live performance from their record-breaking world tour, alongside exclusive behind-the- scenes footage and intimate interviews with the band, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is an epic concert film that gives fans both a spectacular front-row seat and unique access to their favourite band. GIRLFRIENDS Can : Nui Hai But Ping Fan d. Tracy Choi Yan Sin 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 February 13 2026 (Preview) Opening March 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/B4Ci4ZrQO4g [ 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. ULTIMATE REVENGE Can : Chung Fung: For Ping AKA : 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. Streaming February 10 2026 in mainland China Opening March 5 2026 Teaser : https://vimeo.com/810391849/12ca144ae3?share=copy Trailer : https://youtu.be/4k74m3CmoQw [ 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. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: HATHAWAY d. Shukou Murase Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Opening March 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/ZsRMVoL5yuE [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The year is U.C. 0105, twelve years after Char's Rebellion. The anti- government organization "Mafty," led by someone called "Mafty Navue Erin," has taken a stand against the corrupt leadership of the Earth Federation. As Mafty carries out terror attacks and assassinates government officials, it gains support from the angry populace. Mafty's leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of war hero Bright Noa. Inspired by the ideals of Amuro Ray and Char Aznable, Hathaway plans to follow in their footsteps and clear a path forward through armed resistance. His destiny, however, is drastically altered as he encounters the Federation officer Kenneth Sleg and a mysterious young beauty named Gigi Andalucia. SUNSHINE WOMEN'S CHOIR d. Gavin Lin Judy Ongg, Ivy Chen Yi-Han, Shu-May Sun, Amber An, Hsin Ling Chung Sun Shu-May, Amanda Wu, Annie Chen, Ho Man-Xi 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. GIRLS UND PANZER: MOTTO LOVE LOVE SAKUSEN DESU! ACT 2 d. Masami Shimoda Japanese Animation Length : 72 mins. Opening March 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hNxLz8xaQN8 THE DANGERS IN MY HEART: THE MOVIE d. Hiroaki Akagi Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 101 mins. Opening March 5 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/mGcU77Os5Lc [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Kyotaro Ichikawa is a painfully awkward middle school boy deep in the throes of eighth-grader syndrome, spending his days obsessed reading morbid books like The Encyclopedia of Murder and anatomical diagrams. His quiet, isolated world is suddenly turned upside down when Anna Yamada, the classroom star, unexpectedly steps into his life. Whether she's casually eating rice balls in the library, humming to herself, or suddenly closing the distance between them, Yamada's unpredictable behavior leaves Ichikawa constantly off balance. And before he knows it, she is occupying his everyday thoughts. As they spend more time together, Yamada too begins to find herself drawn to Ichikawa in ways she never expected. It s the first time either of them has truly understood what it means to "like" someone. Through misunderstandings and clumsy, heartfelt emotions, the distance between them slowly, but surely, begins to close. TWS VR CONCERT: RUSH ROAD Length : 50 mins. Opening March 5 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The rock festival stage overflows with youthful energy. The moment the music hits, a special journey with TWS begins, breaking free from the ordinary. Steps taken along the rhythm lead to a rooftop bathed in the golden glow of sunset, and a beautiful aurora unfolds across the sky like a scene from a movie where time has stood still. From 'OVERDRIVE,' which makes your heart go 'thump!', to the message of 'plot twist' delivered by TWS, and 'Oh Mymy : 7s,' showcasing confidence that never wavers despite the excitement! Capturing TWS's wish to run endlessly with 42 in We invite you to that shining journey! ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS d. JAESEOK PARK, YOONDONG OH ENHYPEN Length : 123 mins. Opening March 5 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Experience ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR WALK THE LINE IN JAPAN SUMMER EDITION on the big screen! From their very first meeting to the global stage they command today, ENHYPEN's journey is one of growth, unity, and connection. Rising to million-seller status within a year, achieving a record-breaking Tokyo Dome debut, earning their first grand prize in 2025, and delivering a headline-making performance at Coachella, the group's success has been shaped by the powerful bond they share with ENGENEs. This concert film captures that bond in full: electrifying live performances, the intensity of rehearsals, candid moments behind the scenes, and the everyday lives of the members as they travel through Japan in the heat of summer. More than a concert, it is a celebration of connection, a line that continues to extend forward, carrying ENHYPEN and ENGENEs toward the future, together. Experience it all in deeply immersive 2D & 4DX screens at Broadway Cinemas ! [ 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. Daphn 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, Daphn Mandel and Guy Bertrand, set out not only to document this village life and heritage but also to capture its distinctly Hong Kong spirit. 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 (POSTPONED) [ 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! A MIGHTY ADVENTURE d. Toe Yuen Kin To Animation Length : 75 mins. Opening April 5 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The latest film by local animation master Toe Yuen (My Life as McDull, 26th) is an ingenious creative leap that seamlessly blends real-life elements with computer imagery. In what feels like a 21st century update of classical silent film adventures, Yuen's dialogue-free endeavour follows three insects, who attempt to flee the big city after they are forcibly removed from their natural habitat. Turning little things like an overflowing pot and a cage full of birds into life-or-death gauntlets for the micro-heroes, this thrilling and surprisingly harrowing adventure will make you reassess the value of life in all sizes. Best Sound Effects, Golden Horse Awards. April 7 (Tue): Community Screening. Q&A with director Toe Yuen. Online registration for the public starts from 10am on 25 March. Seats available on a first-come, first served basis. THE DATING MENU Can : Chu Si Fat Ban Lit : OMAKASE d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin), Frankie Chung Won Kit Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Wong Yat Ho, Gladys Yuen (MonkeyMit), Tim Chan Lok Tim Length : 100 mins. Opening April 8 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city's struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung's unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship? 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 Length : 92 mins. Opening April 9 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2903 [ 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. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In bowling, there is nothing more daunting than the 7-10 split, which leaves two side pins in a position that is almost impossible to knock down. In this stirring sports film, the infamous split serves as a metaphor for not only a long-standing rivalry between two retired female bowlers, but also rare second chances to correct past mistakes. Produced by the team behind sleeper hit Love Lies (48th), this directorial debut shows us that bowling involves far more than just hitting wooden pins with a ball it requires precise timing, immense strength, and grace under pressure. CYCLONE Can : Chiu Fung d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Liu Yuqiao, Edwynn 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 Rating : III Length : 119 mins. Opening April 12 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2814 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 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Anchored by a powerful performance by Liu Yuqiao as the eponymous protagonist, Philip Yung's transgender drama is a poignant and empathetic tale of a lost soul searching for a place of belonging. Named after Cyclone Mei, the unfairly maligned tragic figure in Louis Cha's martial arts novels, Cyclone works as a sex worker in Hong Kong to save up for gender-affirming surgery. But the more her identity is denied by the world and those around her, the more her desires begin to diminish. Raw and engrossing, this is Yung's most intimate directorial effort yet. Big Screen Competition, Rotterdam. REVISIT d. Harriet Wong Teng Teng Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Cheung Wai Hing, Mary Jean Hotung (Yung Ching Ching), Eric Hsiao, Pascal Chao Kai Yeung, Lee Kwok Wai Length : 89 mins. Opening May 8 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Director Harriet WONG Teng Teng will attend the after-screening discussion. Macao International Film Festival -Golden Lotus Award for Best New Director -Asian Art Film Awards at the Main Competition -Best New Director Award -China Golden Rooster Awards -Most Expected Film of the Year of HK, Macau, Taiwan Regions.-Chinese American Film Festival -Best New Director -Woods Hole Film Festival -Best Performance Award The story sees Olivia ("Oli"), a local freelancer working in Beijing, who returns to Macau upon learning that her grandma is very ill, coming back to take care of her, reconnecting as well as rekindling their relationship in the process. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN AKA: HODONAKU, OWAKARE DESU d. Takahiro Miki Minami Hamabe, Ren Meguro, Nozomi Morita, Kotone Furukawa, Takumi Kitamura, Mirai Shida, Keisuke Watanabe, Maho Nonami, Takumi Nishigaki, Shihori Kubo, Taizo Harada, Ken Mitsuishi, Kosuke Suzuki, Hiromi Nagasaku, Mari Natsuki Length : 126 mins. Opening May 14 2026 [ BESTAR FILM ] Misora Shimizu faced repeated setbacks in her jobs search until she met funeral director Reiji Urushibara. Under his guidance, Misora began interning at the funeral company "Bando Kaikan." However, Reiji's strict instruction left Misora feeling frustrated every day. At the same time, she was moved by Reiji thoughtfulness and attitude towards the families of the deceased and the deceased themselves. Whenever a coffin was carried out, Reiji would softly say, "We will soon say goodbye," leaving a deep impression on Mizuki and making her aspire to become a funeral director like him. "An eternal farewell will eventually come to everyone," she pondered. What kind of funeral can satisfy the bereaved while also bringing peace to the deceased? Misora decided to follow in Reiji's footsteps, and he gradually began to trust her. Together, they completed countless funerals, striving to provide the deceased with the "most perfect farewell." THE KING'S WARDEN d. Chang Hang-jun Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do Rating : IIA Length : 117 mins. Opening May 14 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the wake of a violent political coup that shakes the Joseon dynasty, King Yi Hong-wi is dethroned and sent into exile. Meanwhile, in the remote mountain village of Gwangchungol in Yeongwol, village chief Eom Heung-do struggles to provide for his people. Hoping to revive the village, he volunteers Cheongnyeongpo as a place of exile, believing it will bring great fortune. However, the man he welcomes is not a powerful noble, but the young, dethroned king, Yi Hong-wi. Tasked as the warden responsible for the exile, Eom Heung-do must watch Yi Hong-wi's every move. As days pass, however, he grows increasingly concerned by the boy who has lost the will to live. TOURNAMENT 12 THE 18TH d. Sam Leung Sing Chi Sam Leung Sing Chi (Sam Gor) Opening May 15 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/J38vjgRfAbQ A MAN AND A WOMAN d. Guan Hu Huang Bo, Ni Ni, Niki Chow Lai Kei, Lam Suet, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Christine Ng Wing Mei, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Henick Chou Hon Ning Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening May 16 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The film "A Man and A Woman" depicts an absurdly comedic encounter between two strangers brought together by chance. In adjacent hotel rooms separated by a single wall, two adults trapped by life's burdens - each carrying private sorrows never shown to the world - connect across the divide through makeshift communication methods. Through misunderstandings and conflicts, empathy and revelations, they gradually form an unlikely bond that heals each other's emotional wounds. THE IDOLM@STER GAKUEN THE 2ND PERIOD H.I.F LIVE VIEWING Length : 200 mins. Opening May 16 2026 THE PHANTOM LOVER d. Ronny Yu Yan Tai Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Wu Chien-lien, Huang Lei Rating : IIB Length : 100 mins. Opening July 22 1995 Opening May 17 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/E7XB1XtwSDM GIRLS UND PANZER: MOTTO LOVE LOVE SAKUSEN DESU! ACT 4 d. Masami Shimoda Japanese Animation Rating : IIA Length : 72 mins. Opening May 21 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hNxLz8xaQN8 THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME THE MOVIE: TEARS OF THE AZURE SEA d. Yasuhito Kikuchi Japanese Animation Opening May 21 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Kaien is an undersea nation whose people worship the Water Dragon as their guardian deity. Their ancestors lived among other clans on the surface long ago, but after wandering the earth in search of a land of peace and stability, they were blessed by the Water Dragon with a kingdom free of conflict. However, that peace would not last forever. Yura, the priestess who prays to the long-dormant Water Dragon, learns that someone is plotting to invade the surface in order to wake the Water Dragon, so she takes the flute that has been passed down in her clan for generations and heads for the surface to seek aid. When she arrives, she finds herself on a resort island in the domain of Elmesia, empress of the Sorcerous Dynasty of Thalion, and she meets Rimuru and his compatriots, who are enjoying a brief vacation after concluding their Nation's Opening Festival. Rimuru's gang accepts Elmesia's request to accompany Yura to Kaien so they can help, but a conspiracy is already brewing under the sea... After the Water Dragon is awakened and turmoil breaks out over the flute, Yura's hidden power comes to light. Can Rimuru and company protect the azure sea from the approaching threat and restore peace to Kaien? 2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING Opening on 24 May 2026 (Sun) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] '2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING' is coming to cinemas worldwide! A special concert prepared exclusively for MOA to celebrate TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 7th debut anniversary, [2026 TXT MOA CON]. Experience a powerful live band performance and special solos, showcasing each member's unique talent. Following the exciting concerts in Seoul, the tour heads to Nagoya, marking the opening of 2026 TXT MOA CON IN JAPAN. You can experience all the intensity and excitement of the concert in your local cinema! Feel the energy of five members transformed into powerful rock stars, brought to life on the big screen. Join us on May 24th for a live viewing from the Aichi's IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan, to cinemas worldwide! BEYOND HOSTAGE CRISIS AKA: 823 HOSTAGE CRISIS d. Tony Leung Hung Wah Chris Tong Bing Yu, Qrios Zhang Yaodong, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Sahronizam Noor, Luvin Ho (Ching Wai), Garrick Wong Yi Yik, Crystal Chow Yuen Ting, Yuan Teng, Joey Daud Rating : IIB Length : 90 mins. Opening April 2 2026 in Malaysia Opening May 28 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/I63ApHZTkto UNEXPECTED COURAGE d. Shawn Yu Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying), Hsueh Shih-ling, Hans Chung, Patty Lee Pei-Yu, Wu Nien-Hsuan Rating : IIA Length : 110 mins. Opening May 28 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/p5SwfSiiJAc [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Senior talent manager Love and commercial director Born have been in love for years. Due to their age gap and traumas from original families, neither has been willing to commit to the relationship, until a big surprise hit Love on her 45-year-old birthday and both are forced to decide on what their future will be. KONG TAO d. Pei Chiek Goh, Choon Lin Yong Kao Supassara Thanachat, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bront Palarae, Glenn Yong Length : 91 mins Opening May 28 2026 Trailer : GOHAN d. Chayanop Boonprakob, Baz Nattawut Poonpiriya, Atta Hemwadee Jaonaay Jinjett Wattanasin, Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul, Poe Mamhe Thar, Kitachima Yasushi, Tata Chartchai Chinsri, Nopphand Boonyai, Ryota Omi Length : 141 mins. Opening May 28 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Over ten years, a white stray dog with a pink nose named 'GOHAN' drifts through life, carrying moments that refuse to fade. The quiet warmth of his first owner, a near-retirement Japanese automotive engineer. The pulse-quickening days with his second, a young Burmese housekeeper working at a dog shelter. And finally, the lessons he unknowingly teaches his latest owner, an art student learning, maybe for the first time, what love actually means. A story of time passing, of hellos and goodbyes, and a dog who remembers it all. COLONY d. Yeon Sang-ho Gianna Jun Ji-hun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been Opening May 28 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate. Se-jeong, a biotechnology professor, attends a biotech conference—only to witness it spiral into catastrophe when a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed. As the outbreak spreads and the infected begin to transform, authorities seal off the entire facility, trapping the survivors with an ever-growing threat... SHANGHAI BLUES 2024 (4K RESTORATION) d. Tsui hark Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To), Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man) Length : 103 mins. Opening May 30 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 1984, Tsui Hark co-founded the legendary Film Workshop and produced this nostalgic, romance-infused drama, which he has once cited as his most satisfying work. Tung and Shu pledge to meet again after the war once victory is achieved, as the war rages on around them beneath a bridge. Ten years later, they return to Shanghai and fail to realise that they are upstairs-downstairs neighbours, and after a twist of fate they recognise each other. Shu, seeing Stool fall for Tung, chooses to leave and board a train to Hong Kong. Tsui Hark uses exaggerated, slapstick-style staging to create a series of mistaken identities, while also delivering heartfelt, tearful moments. Set in pre-liberation Shanghai, the film evokes a palpable sense of historical nostalgia when mirrored against Hong Kong's path ahead. This new restored version marks the 40th anniversary of Film Workshop and features a 4K restoration with re-recorded dialogue in Shanghainese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and even French, plus new sound mixing. Post screening talk with O Sing-pui & Eric Tsang The post-screening talk will be conducted in Cantonese. BLACK MASK (2K RESTORATION) d. Daniel Lee Yan Kong Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Sean Lau Ching Wan, Karen Mok Man Wai Length : 98 mins. Opening on May 31 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Tsui Hark has always harbored a strong interest in Japanese animation, but from I Love Maria to The Wicked City he served only as producer, not director. This time, adapting Li Chi-ak's comic Black Mask, he also brings in Daniel Lee, who previously impressed him with The Mystery of the Condor Hero, to helm the project. With Lee's unique visual style and a reunion of Tsui, Jet Li and Yuen Woo-ping, the film aims to present a local sci-fi superhero in a futuristic urban action thriller, offering a refreshing blend. Tsui is a painless killer in the secret Squad 701. To evade capture, he disguises himself as a librarian, drawing the attention of colleague Tracy. He also befriends detective Stone. His former mentor and protégé in Squad 701 come to Hong Kong for a major heist, and Tsui helps Stone in a Black Mask persona, leading to high-octane confrontations. Jet Li's Black Mask look and rugged fighting style clearly pays homage to the Bruce Lee character in The Green Hornet. The film's level of violence surpassed Western standards at the time, and the English-dubbed version proved popular in the North American market, helping Li and Yuen Wo-ping make their mark in Hollywood soon afterwards. This screening features a 2K restoration. Post screening talk with Daniel Lee & Li Cheuk-to The post-screening talk will be conducted in Cantonese. LOVE ON TRAIL d. Koji Fukada Kyoko Saito, Erika Karata, Kenjiro Tsuda Rating : IIA Length : 124 mins. Opening May 22 2025 at the 78th Cannes Film Festival Opening September 19 2025 at the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening October 28 2025 at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival Opening January 26 2026 in Japan Opening June 11 2026 Site : https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/2026/renai-saiban-love-on-trial-or-undying-love-by-koji-fukada/ [ GOLDEN SCENE ] A rising J-Pop idol named Mai finds her career in jeopardy when she falls in love, violating the "no dating" clause in her contract. GINTAMA: YOSHIWARA IN FLAMES d. Naoya Ando Japanese Animation Length : 124 mins. Opening Feburary 13 2026 in Japan Opening June 4 2026 Opening June 11 2026 (Cantonese Version) [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] In Edo, Sakata Gintoki runs a "Yorozuya" and unexpectedly meets an orphan named Seita, who lives as a pickpocket. Upon learning that Seita is searching for his long-lost mother, who may be the courtesan Hinowa of the enormous underground city Yoshiwara, which operates above the law. The courtesans in Yoshiwara are controlled by the Night King, Hosen, who takes pride in his overwhelming power among the warrior race of the Yato and possesses immense wealth and authority, completely dominating Yoshiwara. To fulfill the boy's wish, Gintoki and his companions decide to take action. Will their connection be able to illuminate the vast darkness? THE LEGEND OF ZU d. Tsui Hark Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sammo Hung Kam Bo Length : 104 mins. Opening on June 6 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A two-hundred-year slumbering ancient demon Insomnia is preparing to strike the Omei Clan, threatening to wipe out the last peacekeeping immortals of Zu. King Sky, the lone survivor of Kunlun Clan, carrying his master Dawn's memories and her weapon Moon Orb, teams up with the Omei Clan's Whitebrows, Red, and Enigma, among others, to unite against the looming catastrophe that could devastate the universe. Eighteen years after Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain appeared, Tsui Hark returns to Zu with an expanded, grander vision. The film presents a complex, tightly woven logic among immortals, demons, and humans, with an endless stream of extraordinary techniques, divine weapons, and magical realms. Its fantastical visuals and whimsical ideas are among the most vibrant in Hong Kong cinema. The Legend of Zu exemplifies Tsui Hark's skillful use of allegory, expressing his frustration and ambition through a troupe of celestial swordsmen and immortals during Hong Kong cinema’s darkest hour. How to be reborn? How to save oneself? How to handle the burdens, memories, and sentiments of the past—cling to them or sever ties? These are the core questions of the film, and Tsui Hark's rallying cry remains sharp and timeless. Post screening talk with Eddy Wong & David Chan The post-screening talk will be conducted in Cantonese. FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE 3D d. Tsui Hark Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Gwei Lun-mei Length : 125 mins. Opening on June 7 2026 (Sun) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] If a Wuxia subgenre could have evolved from King Hu's Dragon Gate Inn (1968), Tsui Hark would be the one to have the greatest credit, because this film continues the storyline of the 1992 Dragon Inn, reimagining a fresh installment in the same series. It features the internal power struggles within the inn, blended with desert treasure hunts, palace intrigue, and undercover machinations by the Eastern and Western Depots, forming a grander Wuxia world. Tsui Hark has long pushed the boundaries of Chinese-language filmmaking through continual exploration and experimentation. Following the then-burgeoning 3D technology in Hollywood, this film is the first Chinese-language Wuxia film to be released in 3D. Tsui Hark drew on 3D techniques from around the world and fused them with Wuxia. The desert tornado fight from Dragon Inn could not be perfected due to technical limits, but with advances in computer-generated effects, this scene evolves into an underground imperial palace beneath a black sandstorm, giving it a fantastical new look. The 3D version will be shown in this screening. Each ticket includes a pair of 3D glasses. Post screening talk with Yuen Bun & Elson Cheng The post-screening talk will be conducted in Cantonese. THE FURIOUS d. Kenji Tanigaki Mo Tse (Xie Miao), Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Yayan Ruhian Opening September 6 2025 at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival Opening May 2025 in North America Opening June 12 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/5zoQTuzQKoM DOUBLE TAP d. Law Chi Leung Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling, Monica Chan Fat Yung, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins. Opening May 27 2000 Opening June 7 2026 (RE-RELEASE) WHO'S THE WOMAN, WHO'S THE MAN d. Peter Chan Ho Sun Anita Mui Yim Fong, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Carina Lau Ka Ling Rating : IIB Length : 111 mins. Opening August 15 1996 Opening June 13 2026 (RE-RELEASE) Trailer : https://youtu.be/0JUv9L7DLMo SHEEP IN THE BOX d. Kore-eda Hirokazu Ayase Haruka, Kuwaki Rimu, Daigo Opening June 18 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Written and directed by Kore-eda, this original story is set in the near future, where a couple takes in a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as their son. The title Sheep in the Box draws inspiration from the world-famous French children's novel The Little Prince. SUMIKKOGURASHI: THE CLOUD ADVENTURE THAT FELL FROM THE SKY d. Naomi Iwata Japanese Animation Length : 68 min Opening June 25 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] The Sumikko town has been experiencing nothing but rain lately. One day, something suddenly fell from the cloudy sky above! "Are you okay?" When the Sumikko characters rushed over, they discovered it was a "Prince" and his "Attendant" from the Sky Kingdom. The kingdom is currently facing a severe water shortage, and while the Prince is working hard to solve it alone, his Attendant looks worried. Learning that a clue to solving the water shortage lies in the "Water Temple," the Sumikko characters join their new friends for a grand adventure above the clouds! DOG DAY EVENING AKA : 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, Yoyo Tse Wing Yan, Mak Pui Tung, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Ng Wing Sze, Larine Tang Yueping, Angelina Lo Yuen Yen, Chu Pak Him, Kumer So Sun Yu, Edward Chui Woai Dong, Zain Wong Chi Wai, Adan Pang Pak Yin, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Opening June 2026 [ CINEMA CITY ] On an usual day, something unusual happens in a paid TV station... Dak bursts into the customer service department and taking hostages. It turns out Dak doesn't want money but to "terminate the TV subscription service", while Inspector Shan suspects Dak may be a terrorist in disguise and is ready to deploy the SWAT team... The hostages understand that the cancellation procedure is complicated, and turns out helping Dak by calling hotlines and filling forms. Dak loses his patience and demands to speak to the Boss of the TV company, and the incident ends very unexpectedly. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NEW NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Opening July 2026 [ CINEMA CITY ] Nobita and friends find a secret underwater castle packed with mysteries and riches. With Doraemon's gadgets, they dive into an ocean adventure mixing humor, teamwork, and imagination in a breathtaking aquatic world. DETECTIVE CONAN: HIGHWAY NO DATENSHI Japanese Animation Length : 109 mins. Opening July 9 2026 PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE - WALPURGISNACHT RISING - d. Akiyuki Shinbou Japanese Animation Opening October 8 2026 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * WAKIN CHAU "THE YOUNGER ME 3.0" CONCERT IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 18 2026 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 228, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-2026-ac * WAKIN CHAU "THE YOUNGER ME 3.0" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 11 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Meridian Hall 1 Front St. E., Toronto ON M5E 1B2 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 388, 328, 288, 228, 188, 158, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-2026-toronto TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000646AF9934DB2 * WAKIN CHAU "THE YOUNGER ME 3.0" CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME: Thursday, July 9 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton St. Vancouver BC V6B 5N6 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $ 388, 328, 288, 228, 188, 158, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION ONLINE : https://99concerts.com/wakin-chau-2026-vancouver * WAKIN CHAU "THE YOUNGER ME 3.0" CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 4 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. 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Lee Cronin Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Veronica Falcon 9 ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM THE MOVIE: EVERYONE'S TIME d. Masaki Kitamura Japanese Animation 8 PROJECT HAIL MARY d. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Ryan Gosling 7 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 6 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 5 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, 4 THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE d. Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Nintendo + Illumination Animation English Voices: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Kevin Michael Richardson, Benny Safdie, Brie Larson, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, Luis Guzman, Issa Rae 3 MICHAEL d. Antoine Fuqua Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo 2 DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 d. David Frankel Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci 1 COLD WAR 1994 Can : Hong Ji 1994 d. Longman Leung Lok Man Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Terrance Lau Chun Him, Wu Kang-Ren, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Yuen Biao, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi, Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung, Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai ----- COLD WAR 1994 Rating : IIB Length : 123 mins. Opening May 1 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee, vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the crisis unfolding two decades later. Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi. Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's, the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future. From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this year. ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM THE MOVIE: EVERYONE'S TIME Rating : IIA Length : 87 mins. Opening March 26 2026 in Japan Opening April 23 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] It was one day in late February, with the entrance exams over and graduation just around the corner. Amid the government's increasingly strict surveillance, the students of Class 3-E looked back on their year with Korosensei. Memories resurfaced the fading doodles they drew on Professor Bitch, the special swimming lessons, the clashes with the students of Class A, and Valentine's chocolates. The classroom bustled with nostalgic conversations. Meanwhile, during winter break, Korosensei was targeted by a group of four assassins, but as always, he easily dodged their attacks. Later, when he visited the izakaya they frequented to tease them, he ended up saving the blind owner, Azusa, who was burdened with debt, and her daughter Hotaru, from a certain incident. Through this encounter, Korosensei once again strengthened his resolve: to accept his fate, yet fulfill his duty as a teacher with all his might until the very end. Another day began as usual. The students of Class 3-E continued their attempts to assassinate Korosensei before the school year ended, while Korosensei, with a smile, deflected their attacks and praised their growth. And in the ending, the "graduation album" Korosensei's final task reveals a glimpse of their future, leading into the series finale. WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL Rating : III Length : 128 mins. Opening December 25 2025 (POSTPONED) Opening April 2 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 3 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/rOlwvUx3O5U Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2946 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] On Valentine's Day, a double-decker bus explodes in a fiery blast, killing many and leaving charred remains, with evidence pointing to a deliberate act by two passengers, Fai and Ike, a gay couple from troubled backgrounds living on society s margins. As retired forensic expert Lung Sir investigates, he uncovers their tragic story of abuse, homophobia, and despair, culminating in their decision to end their lives in a suicidal protest against an unjust world, leaving behind a haunting message: "On a beautiful day, we end our unbeautiful lives." [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] After a terrifying bus bombing kills dozens in the city centre, a former forensic investigator is brought back in to help crack the case. Along the way, he uncovers a tragic romance between two young men pushed to the brink by an unforgiving society. Literally putting his money where his mouth is, veteran director Herman Yau fully self- funded this provocative and fearless urban epic. Holding up a mirror to society, Yau offers an angry cautionary tale that reveals the pressure cooker environment we have created for ourselves and what could happen if we push each other too far. CIAO UFO 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) Opening March 19 2026 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. NIGHT KING Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening February 14 2026 (Preview) Opening February 17 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OOJJ-mWHJ7g [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The year is 2012. The once-glamourous Club EJ suddenly experiences a hostile takeover. 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