Louise Wong as Anita Mui and Terrance Lau as Leslie Cheung
Director Longman Leung brings back the Lee Theater for the audience courtesy of mingpao.com
The biographical film ANITA (MUI YIM FONG) remembered the
late music diva Anita Mui Yim Fong will open on November 12th. In the
film Louise Wong Dan Nei played Mui Yim Fong, Terrance Lau Chun Him and
Fish Liew Chi Yu played Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing and Ann Mui Oi Fong.
The film company yesterday released a production special, explaining
how behind the scene workers put all their thoughts into bringing 1960s
and 1970s structures like the Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, Tsim Sha Tsui
East harbor, the Lee Theater, Millie's Department Store back to the
audience.
Director and screenwriter Longman Leung said that this
biographical film had enormous expenses, fortunately he had the support
of his boss. He said that the film was handled in a narrative method,
in the process he had no way to study whether each street sign would be
historically accurate, but he would bring back the most key signs and
would try to be exact with the rest. He hoped to bring the feeling of
that era back. Longman Leung also mentioned that for the TST East
harbor scene, only the New World building did not need post production
handling. He admitted that he thought about giving up for a moment.
"It's so expensive, I might as well not shoot it. However everyone
pleaded with me; don't give up; even for the most complicated part
of the computer generated special effects, they said, 'We get the most
feel from them, don't give up the scenery, we want to make them!' I
also thank everyone for encouraging me at my weakest." He said that
Hong Kong was a rapidly changing city. For viewers who never
experienced it, if they were able to experience the Hong Kong of
yesteryears, they might be surprised that Hong Kong actually looked
like that back then. he felt this was one of the responsibilities of a
filmmaker.
Cloud Wan, Kevin Chu and Aaryn Cheung courtesy of mingpao.com
Aaryn Cheung jokes that he has to "defrost". Tomorrow would be his last day on TVB's LO AND BEHOLD courtesy of on.cc
Adam Pak is busy with both movies and television. Soon he will promote his series with Annie Liu, Sonija Kwok and Poon Chan Leung
Aaryn Cheung says that other companies have made offers but he has not made any decision courtesy of mingpao.com
Adam Pak Tin Nam, Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Cloud Wan Ho
Ying, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, and Kimman Wong yesterday attended a skin
care brand pop up shop opening ceremony. Just completing the film
BREAKOUT BROTHERS 2 (TOH YUK HING DAI 2), Pak Tin Nam revealed that
he tried wire work for the first time in his new film. He said,
"Because the movie subject was police chase and detective work, in one
scene I had to jump from five stories up. I was the first time with
wire work in my life." Pak Tin Nam said that he was not afraid of
heights and even screamed that wire work was a lot of fun. For
different camera angles, he did it as many as five to six times. He
said, "At first I was a little scared, and didn't know apply force so
when I landed I injured my knee. However it was very minor. I rub
some dieda jiu on it and I was fine."
Carlos Chan reveals that he and Tsang Lok Tung have intimate scenes in the film, but jokes that he would leave the love scenes to Bob Lam and Master Seven courtesy of singtao.com
Tsang Lok Tung keeps kissing up to Carlos Chan, saying that when she started in the business she already wanted him to star in her music video
Albert Yeung leads everyone in opening bottles of champagne to celebrate the production wrap
Macy Ma plays a gold digger courtesy of on.cc
courtesy of mingpao.com
The Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) directed, Carlos Chan Ka
Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Macy Ma Sihui, Lai Chun, Chung Ching and others
starred Emperor Motion Picture FUN SAU JUEN GA (BREAK UP EXPERT)
yesterday held a production wrap ceremony. Emperor Group chief Albert
Yeung Sau Sing also made an appearance in support, as everyone popped
bottles of champagne to toast to box office success. In her first lead
role Tsang Lok Tung played the new generation "Ah Bo". Lead actor Chan
Ka Lok admitted that he too wanted to play a "male Ah Bo", offered
his services to the director but was mercilessly rejected. Director
Yip stated that "Ah Bo" could only be a girl.
Tsang Lok Tung played her first female lead and became the new
generation "Ah Bo" in Yip Lim Sum's films, a break up expert. She
said that she was very grateful for her first lead role, very honored
to be able to work elder Chan Ka Lok. When she started in the
business she wanted to ask him to be in her music video, but due to
weather it did not happen. This time in the film they would have a
few intimate scenes. Ka Lok joked, "It is very hard to work on Director
Yip's movies without intimate scene, as for love scenes I would leave to
Bob (Lam Sing Bun) and Master Seven."
Was Tsang Lok Tung worried about comparisons of her
performance of the classic character "Ah Bo"? She said, "Earlier I
watched these classic films, but before the production started I didn't
deliberately study them. I only followed the director's intentions.
This time 'Ah Bo' had ample background story, the character would suffer
retribution." Ka Lok joked that he once recommended himself to play the
"male Ah Bo" to the director, who strongly turned him down because "Ah
Bo" could only be a girl and not a guy. He would play a scheming and
plotting character. The result would be unexpected, with the feeling of
"I never would have guessed".
Newcomer Ma Sihui appeared in a provocative look. In the film
her character would choose money over those closest to her. She said
that it was very different form her real personality. This was her
second film but her first with a Cantonese performance. She said, "My
family's hometown is Shunde, normally we would communicate with
Putonghua. This time I am the most worried about speaking Cantonese
with an accent. I am working hard on improving that already."
In the film she had to slap Chan Ka Lok. She said that during
the shoot she was very nervous. "We had bad takes, I slapped him five
times. His face was all red. He then said it didn't matter and told
me to slap him hard, otherwise if she missed he would have to suffer
even more slaps."
Chrissie Chau says that this time the intimate scenes were shot in the winter, making them both warm and comfortable courtesy of singtao.com
Heidi dares not talk too much about Anson Lo, while Amy Lo can talk about her boyfriend Ian loudly and proudly. courtesy of on.cc
Chrissie Chau earlier worked on a film in Macau and praised Louis Cheung for being a great co-star
Heidi Lee (right) is happy for Amy Lo and Ian Chan courtesy of mingpao.com
Chrissie Chau Sau Na early in the year finished her new
film MADALENA, which became the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival opening
film. Yesterday at an event, she said that she never thought to get
good news right after just finishing the film. She remembered that
this film officially began production on January 1st this year. Because
on December 31st she just completed her quarantine and was able to have
the New Year's Eve dinner with the team. Sister Na also pointed out
that making this film was both painful and joyful. Because in the past
when she and co-star Louis Cheung Kai Chung worked together, he was
almost in a comedic role. This time they however played a love story,
from meeting, trusting to loving the period was very concentrated.
Although the production took a month, it felt like dating for a very
long time. When they parted the feeling was very painful.
Would she and Cheung Kai Chung have any intimate scene? Sister
Na said of course. She even said, "When we made the intimate scenes it
probably was the most comfortable and the warmest." She explained that
because the production began in winter, at the time she had to wear
tank top and shorts or high cut qipao. The intimate scene shoot however
took place inside a vehicle and they were able to work with heat. She
said, "Thus working on the intimate scene with him was the happiest,
if nothing special was happening we didn't want to leave the car."
Also on hand was the group Super Girls member Heidi. She said
that she has not attended any public event in over half a year. Earlier
she was busy with the film GA MO NUI TUEN (COUNTERFEIT GIRL GROUP) with
Anson Lo. They also sang the theme song. Did Anson Lo meet the
criteria of what she was looking for in a mate? Currently single, she
said, "He is very charm(ing), I like good dancers, but I don't want to
say too much. He has so many fans."
Fish Liew and Louise Wong become good friends after playing sisters in ANITA courtesy of on.cc
Louise Wong and Fish Liew pose with Anita Mui's costume courtesy of mingpao.com
Based on the story of the Hong Kong music superstar
Anita Mui Yim Fong, the film ANITA (MUI YIM FONG) will open soon. Edko
film company and Fwd House 181 organized the "We Miss You So, Anita"
exhibit. Yesterday the actors who played sisters Mui Yim Fong and Ann Mui On Fong, Louise Wong Dan Nei and Fish Liew Chi Yu, were invited to
participate in the launch ceremony.
Mui Yim Fong's ever changing image and spirit have transcended
through the generations and remained influential today. Many of Sister
Mui's classic looks appeared again in ANITA. All of the costumes were
inspired by the original designs and made anew. This time three were
on display. They represented three important moments in Mui Yim Fong's
performing art career, including the "Golden Armor" she wore to perform
Paula Tsui Siu Fung's hit SEASON OF THE WIND at the 1982 1st New Talent
singing contest; the qipao costume from the film ROUGE that enabled her
to bring life to her character and won her three Best Actress awards;
and the wedding gown she wore for her final song at her final concert.
Wong Dan Nei in order to play Sister Mui well before the shoot
did a lot of research with the team. She kept watching Sister Mui's
performance on television, film and listening to Sister Mui's music.
She even spent half a year on singing and dancing lessons. "Everyday
I spent at least 6 hours in class. Sometimes when I thought I didn't
dance well enough, i would add two more hours of dance class. (What
do you admire the most about Sister Mui?) Her personality, Sister Mui
was a heroine among women, very loyal. When she wanted to something
well, she would persist and give her all to make it her best. Later
she also gave back to the community and did a lot of charity work.
Those were all expression of love for the community and people around
her, which were well worth for the younger generation to learn from.'
Stanley Kwan Kam Peng praised her performance as convincing.
Wong Dan Nei said that she would remain humble, listen to advice and
work hard. She was very grateful that her colleagues and elders in the
film treated her very well. She and Liew Chi Yu also achieved real
emotions from the performance. For many crying scenes they could not
help but shed tears. Outside the film they also became good friends.
Has her husband Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung) seen the film yet? Wong Dan Nei said, "Of
course not, even I haven't seen it yet. At the premiere he would be
able to see it."
Liew Chi Yu said that Anna Mui Oi Fong left less research
material in comparison, which instead gave her more room to perform.
She said that in real life she also had many great sisters, so she
was able to project her personal experience and emotions in her role.
On the star message board, actors who participated in ANITA,
friends who have worked with Sister Mui, performing art celebrities
she influenced, like Sister Do (Carol Cheng Yui Ling), director Stanley
Kwan Kam Peng, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi and others all
took this opportunity to share what they would like to say to Anita.
Nicholas Tse is pleased that RAGING FIRE becomes the top grossing Hong Kong film in the Mainland
Nicholas Tse considers a prequel for his RAGING FIRE character
Nicholas Tse praises boss Albert Yeung for his sincerity for film courtesy of singtao.com
Nicholas Tse talks about his passion for Hong Kong action film
His embrace with Benny Chan showed how deep their relationship was
Albert Yeung praised Benny Chan for his passion for work
RAGING FIRE was the last time Benny Chan worked with Albert Yeung, Nicholas Tse and Donnie Yen and he left beautiful memories for the audience as well
Albert Yeung met Benny Chan through Jackie Chan, since then they have worked together on numerous occasions
Nicholas Tse attended an audience appreciation event
Jeana Ho learns the "monkey steals peach" move from Donnie Yen in defense against Wise Guys
As one of the few female cops in the film Jeana Ho shows her courageous side courtesy of on.cc
Nicholas Tse says not every director would be able to make RAGING FIRE courtesy of mingpao.com
The Emperor Motion Picture RAGING FIRE (NO FOR) has been
a critical and commercial hit in Hong Kong and the Mainland. Its Hong
Kong box office has passed HK$ 26 million; in the Mainland it broke
past 1.32 billion yuan RMB to become the highest grossing Hong Kong
film in the Mainland Chinese film history. Currently in Beijing, Ting
Fung was rather pleased about RAGING FIRE becoming the national Hong
Kong films box office. Ting Fung happily said, "I think, because no
action film that carries a heavy Hong Kong flavor and lands every
punch! I initially started making movies also because I really liked to
watch Hong Kong action films. Once upon a time, Hong Kong film was
able to go all around the world because the word 'action'; in the past
ten years the definition of 'action film' seemed to be science, comic
book and animation style movies that were full of computer generated
effects. Viewers have not watched two people fighting one on one in a
very long times, which made RAGING FIRE widely popular."
In the film, Ting Fung played Yau Kong Ngo. His superb
acting won good reviews all around. Has he considered making a
prequel for the RAGING FIRE series to continue on? Ting Fung said,
"We have a lot of ideas, but how should I put it......director Chan Muk
Sing is no longer here. When I made RAGING FIRE, I told myself I hope
I would be able to keep going with this director, to make even more Hong
Kong action films. However now that he is gone, I actually am caught a
little off guard. Because we have accumulated too much experience, in
particular action films, I like to challenge more dangerous scenes.
Not with every director would I be able to click right now, trust to
take risks with some dangerous scenes......I absolutely have the heart
to keep this RAGING FIRE series going. As for who I will keep going
with, and how to keep going, for now I am a little lost!"
While promoting RAGING FIRE, Ting Fung personally visited
cinemas, came in close contact with viewers and left a very memorable
experience. "Viewers now are very amazing, maybe they have absorbed
too many film and video channel footage, each viewer became a
professional film critic. Even with story, lines, photography,
lighting that we have not considered, they would bring up them in
particular. I was surprised that actually viewers could watch with so
much attention to details!" Ting Fung has said that he hoped to keep
Hong Kong action film going. Aside from being an actor, would he like
to join the director or action direction ranks? "Director wise, now it
still isn't the time. Aside from being an actor, perhaps when I am a
little older! I have always worked on action shots, and i would add a
lot of my opinions. Even with RAGING FIRE this time. If you really
put on the title of 'action director, I would need to properly
communicate with the director. I wouldn't eliminate this possibility."
Emperor Motion Pictures over the years has made many sincere
work of quality. This time RAGING FIRE even became the top grossing
Hong Kong film nationally. Emperor Group chief Albert Yeung Sau Sing
and Emperor Motion Picture vice chir Alex Yeung Ching lung spoke to the
press yesterday. About RAGING's good performance, Yeung Sau Sing said,
"RAGING FIRE since its release has been a critical and commercial hit
in both the Mainland and Hong Kong. This record breaking performance
is something to be proud of and very encouraging, it also proved that
Chan Muk Sing truly was a master class Hong Kong action director."
Emperor Motion Pictures invested in at least 6 of Chan Muk
Sing's movies. Speaking of meeting and the opportunity to work
together, Yeung Sau Sing said, "Around 20 years ago, through Jackie
Chan's introduction I met director Chan Muk sing. Director Chan was
among the directors I know the most cultured, the most polite
gentleman of righteousness. He was full of passion for work, the
movies that he made had both decent box office and word of mouth
performance. He was one of the directors that we at Emperor Motion
Pictures worked with the most."
Tse Ting Fung pointed out that he waited very long for an
outstanding script like RAGING FIRE, to be able to continue the spirit
of Hong Kong action film. At the market such large scale Hong Kong
action films were dwindling, because of the numerous risks involved.
Why was he willing to invest in the first place? Alex said, "Hong Kong
action film played an important role in the world market, but to make
an outstanding Hong Kong action film that was truly rich in Hong Kong
flavor, the financial and production considerations were easy at all.
In addition it had to have a good director and a good script. Everyone
has witnessed Director Chan Muk Sing's talent, he and Tse Ting Fung
worked together on NEW POLICE STORY, GEN-X COPS and other movies. The
director and the actor cultivated a deep bond. As an investor, I am
fully confident in this team -- which very naturally led to birth to
RAGING FIRE.'
RAGING FIRE's actors performed outstandingly. Actress Jeana Ho
Pui Yu showed no fear in the face of many hunks. Under action director
Yen Chi Tan's guidance she even performed the "monkey steals peach"
move and stopped all the tough guys dead on their tracks!
About this "monkey steals peach" scene, Jeana joked, "In this
scene we were checking IDs at a bar and ran into an uncooperative Wise
Guy. Director Chan Muk Sing and Brother Chi Tan hoped to show my brave
side and conceived many stunts. From them they chose the 'dragon
claw'! After 'stealing the peach' I then kicked the opponent away!"
She avoided any awkwardness out of professionalism and practiced the
'dragon claw' hard on the set. She talked from her experience,
"Actually 'stealing peach' isn't easy. I had to show that my hand was
very strong but I also had to kick him, the higher the better. Luckily
that stuntman was well trained and everyone coordinated very well. The
shoot was completed very smoothly."
Karena Lam has to handle many emotional scenes in the new film courtesy of singtao.com
courtesy of mingpao.com
The Karena Lam Ka Yun and the Golden Bell Best Actor
Kaiser Chuang starred new film AMERICAN GIRL earlier announced its
world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Yesterday
the film received good news that it was selected for the festival's
"Asian Future" segment. Lam Ka Yun excitedly expressed, "To be able to
continue to hold a film festival under the pandemic isn't easy at all.
I want to say.....once in contact with the universe under director
(Fiona) Roan Feng-I's pen, we can't escape this world. AMERICAN GIRL
would be able to get into everyone's life foundation and interpret
similar experience that many people have had. I hope everyone would
like it."
Playing a couple with Best Actress Lam Ka Yun for the first
time, Kaiser Chuang said, "The subject of family has no geographical
differentiation. After getting such good news, I really am especially
happy for the director. Congratulations to the director and the team.
I also look forward to this as a good beginning, for our film to be able
to continue this good luck and for brilliant success at the box office."
The Andy Lau produced and starred new film earlier announced its production start courtesy of singtao.com
Just turned 60, Andy Lau watches over his new film production courtesy of mingpao.com
Earlier, the Oxide Pang Chun directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa,
Wendy Zhang Zifeng, Qu Chuxiao starred film NGAI GEI HONG SIN (CRISIS
FLIGHT) announced its production start and at the same time released
a concept poster with sound. In the film the world's largest triple
deck luxury plane A380 was hijacked on its first flight. An
international security expert and his daughter teamed up to battle the
hijackers. This film would be Lau Tak Wa and Zhang Zifeng's first turn
as father and daughter, and the first national film to display fully
the "five star hotel in the air", the A380.
This film would be the first time actors Lau Tak Wa and Zhang
Zifeng played father and daughter. Lau Tak Wa after LOST AND LOVE and
THE BODYGUARD played a father again. Many online looked forward to
the spark they would set off. Zhang Zifeng this time would take the
challenge of playing a blind person, playing with Lau Tak Wa a father
and daughter pair that was full of chemistry but also numerous
conflicts.
Lau Tak Wa this time in the film would have a lot of action
scenes, as he would battle many young actors in enclosed space high in
the sky.
Lau Tak Wa would continue to "star and produce". While
starring in the film he would also produce it, injecting even more
energy into the behind the scene segment.
Rising Catonese Opera stars Lam Wing Sze (left) and Wong Chi Leung (right) star in the new Cantonese Opera LOVE IN WAR, with Law Kar Ying as the art director
Lai Lok Yi and Vivian Lai both like Cantonese Opera
The first Miss Asia Eva Lai and the 1985 Miss Hong Kong Charlene Tse on a rare encounter
Sham Wai Lam, Nancy Sit, media veteran Pang Mei Si and Ray Lui courtesy of mingpao.com
Ray Lui Leung Wai who has not appeared in Hong Kong in
a long while. In order to support the new Cantonese opera LOVE IN WAR,
he deliberately delayed going to work in the Mainland for a day. After
the event ended he immediately returned to Shenzhen for a 21 day life in
isolation.
After returning for a month, yesterday he headed back to the
Mainland for work. However this time his wife refused to go with him
again. His son would also need to stay in Hong Kong until October
before getting to study in England. Ah Lui said, "Originally I took
two more movie roles. Because my wife was reluctant to return to the
Mainland with me, I wasn't at ease with leaving her in Hong Kong alone.
In the end I turned down the role. This time I hoped to be able to
complete the work, so I would be able to return to Hong Kong for
Christmas with my wife. I have also planned to spend Christmas in
Hong Kong with Donnie Yen Chi Tan, or perhaps we would spend the New
Year together in Sanya."
Ah Lui revealed that this time he would return to make three
movies, which would shoot in Shenzhen and Hengdian. He joked that he
had no idea whether he would make it back home in time for Christmas.
Has he planned to reduce work and enjoy life? He said, "The old lady
said that the same thing, but this return to rest for a month was more
than enough. I have an addiction to work. I hope to keep working on
movies while I am young, still have creative abilities, and make action
films." Speaking of his film RAGING FIRE (NO FOR) making over 1.3
billion yuan RMB in the Mainland, he felt that the film would have a
chance to reach 1.4 billion. Executive producer Dr. Albert Yeung Sau
Sing was very happy and even looked forward to catching up with Chi Tan
and Ting Fung to celebrate."
10 MY LITTLE PONY: A NEW GENERAION
d. Robert Cullen, Jose L. Ucha, Mark Fattibene
Animation
9 RAGING FIRE
Can : No For
AKA : CROSSFIRE
Can : For Ping
Lit : Fire Fight
d. Benny Chan Muk Sing
Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Qin Lan,
Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Deep Ng Ho Hong,
Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Angus Yeung Tin Yu, Bruce Tong Kwan Chi,
Henry Prince Mak Hung Lei, Yu Kang,
German Cheung Man Kit, Tony Wu Tsz Tung,
Ray Lui Leung Wai, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Ben Yuen Fu Wa,
Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Ken Low Wai Kwong, Carlos Chan Ka Lok
Rating : IIB
Length : 126 mins.
Opening July 30 2021 (POSTPONED)
Opening August 19 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/mX7D4z9dcOA
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
Shan is a righteous cop who's solved countless cases. One day, his past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of criminals led by Ngo, his former protege.
Ngo was once a talented cop who admired Shan. However, a terrible accident sent him to prison three years ago, transforming him into a furious man dead set on killing everyone who's wronged him -- including his former mentor.
8 FREE GUY
d. Shawn Levy
Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery,
Utkarsh Ambudkar, Joe Keery, Taika Waititi
7 #PTGF
AKA : PART-TIME GIRLFRIEND
Can : #PTGF Chook Jo Nui Yau
Lit : #PTGF Rental Girlfriend
d. Terry Cheng Fung Lan
Chiu Sin Hang, Larine Tang Yueping, Nami Chun Chor Ying,
Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Kaki Sham, Deon Cheung Chung Chi,
Ashina Kwok Yik Sum, Charlie Ngan Ming Hon,
Charlotte Cheung Pui Lok, Kiwi Ching Mei Tuen, Rose Ma Chun Yi,
Rating : IIB
Length : 109 mins.
Opening September 9 2021 (POSTPONED)
Opening September 21 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/sRQD9bit7BI
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Based on true event, the story starts with Ka Chun, an ordinary
white-collar, storms the city by leaking over 3,000 photos of
part-time-girlfriends (PTGF).
After a series of unfortunate love, Ka Chun decides to seek
relationships with PTGF and soon becomes a master on YouTube admired
by thousands of netizens, namely "Score of 100". A life turning point
emerges when Ka Chun finds out that the girl Tsz Shun he has a crush
on is also a PTGF.
How would they overcome the hardship and survive in the cruel world
of internet?
6 SINKHOLE
d. Kim Ji-hoon
Cha Seoung-won, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Hye-jun
Rating : IIA
Length : 114 mins.
Opening September 2 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/QVue1xvMbBU
[ BROADWAY CIRCUITS ]
An ordinary office worker Dong-won and his family move into a house he bought after years of saving. Overwhelmed with happiness, he invites his colleagues to a housewarming party, but heavy overnight rain leads to a gigantic sinkhole, and in a mere minute, it swallows up the entire apartment and the people inside. Hundreds of meters down the hole, Dong-won, his neighbor Man-su, and the unfortunate housewarming party guests must find their way out. Rain starts to pour down, filling the sinkhole with water, giving them very little time to get back to the surface.
5 ZERO TO HERO
AKA : ON YOUR MOM, GET SET, GO!
Can : Ma Ma Dik Sun Kei Siu Ji
Lit : Ma Ma's Wonder Kid
d. Jimmy Wan Chi Wan
Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Leung Chun Hang,
Mason Fung Ho Yeung, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Chin Siu Ho,
Lo Hoi Pang, Yeung Wai Lun, Locker Lam Ka Hei,
Ng Siu Hin, Lok Wing, Chung Suet Ying, Mak Pui Tung
Rating : IIA
Length : 103 mins.
Opening August 12 2021
Teaser : https://youtu.be/byBgUOK1Cbg
fb : https://www.facebook.com/zerotoherofilm
ig : https://www.instagram.com/zerotoherofilm
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
This film is based on the story of So Wa Wai, the medal-winning Paralympic athlete. It teaches audiences that even people who "lose on the starting line" can achieve victory as long as they persist.
Soon after birth, Wai was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which made him hard of hearing and even unable to walk normally. But under a strict training regimen from his mother, Wai eventually learned how to walk and was even invited into the Hong Kong Disabled Track and Field Team. Wai has participated in multiple Paralympic Games and won many gold medals. To this day, he is still the record holder for men's 100-meter and 200-meter at the Paralympics. For his achievements, he has earned the nickname "Wizard Boy".
Wai wanted to be a full-time athlete, but due to his father's work injury, he chooses to become a courier instead to support his family. He tries to balance between work and training, but his mother begins to arrange ad appearances and paid appearances on his behalf. Soon, he falls out with Fong, his coach, for neglecting his training, and he begins to fight back against his mother's control. At the 2008 Paralympic Games, Wai finds himself under unprecedented pressure from the match and his fallout with his mother.
Fortunately, Wai repaired his relationship with his mother, and he received encouragement from his father and fellow competitors before the match. In the end, he not only wins the race, but also sets a new world record for the men's 200-meter sprint. As he stands on the podium with pop hit "Boundless Sky" playing in the background, he finds himself filled with pride as all 90,000 people inside the Bird's Nest sing along with the song.
But Wai actually has a more important motivation for winning the gold medal: Wai wants to share the gold medal with his mother, who didn't have a piece of gold when she got married. Now, she can finally proudly wear the gold that she's waited her entire adult life for.
4 ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU
d. Ryoo Seung-Wan
Kim Yoon-seok, Huh Joon-ho, Jo In-sung, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim So-jin,
Joung Man-sik, Kim Jae-hw, Park Gyeong-hye
Length : 121 mins.
Opening September 15 2021
Trailer : https://youtu.be/iF7e8bp3KUc
[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
In the late 1980s, at the height of the Cold War, a diplomatic skirmish between North and South Korea breaks out on the African continent over the latter's campaign to join the United Nations. In Autumn 1990, three years after the opening of a South Korean embassy, Somalia's capital Mogadishu is engulfed in civil war, leaving the South Korean diplomats trapped. The North Korean embassy, meanwhile, faces the same situation. The diplomats of these two nations, who in the outside world are sworn enemies, become targets for the hails of bullets fired by both Somali government forces and the rebels in the chaos of civil war. Risking their lives, they embark on a joint escape.
3 THE MEDIUM
d. Banjong Pisanthanakun
Sawanee Utoomma, Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Sirani Yankittikan
Rating : III
Length : 131 mins.
Trailer : https://youtu.be/PEABO2HTWdc
Opening September 22 2021 (Preview)
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
A horrifying story of a shaman's inheritance in the Isan region of
Thailand.
What could be possessing a family member might not be the Goddess
they make it out to be.
A documentary team follows Nim, a shaman based in Northern Thai, the
Isan area, and encounters her niece Mink showing strange symptoms
that seem to be of inheritance of shamanism. The team decides to
follow Mink, hoping to capture the shaman lineage passing on to the
next generation, but her bizarre behavior becomes more extreme.
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