Louise Wong (left) and Mandy Tam make a living at the night club courtesy of on.cc
The Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu and Renci Yeung
Sze Wing starred Lunar New Year film "NIGHT KING" (YEH WONG) would be
released on Lunar New Year's Day. The actors would storm their way into
Mongkong on the Lunar 29th to thank the preview screening audience.
Director Jack Ng Wai Lun hoped that "NIGHT" would not only be a Lunar
New Year comedy, but also a story of still choosing to move forward with
a smile in a downturn. In the film Wong Dan Nei and Siuyea Lo Chun Yip
played a mamasan in love with the wealthy heir, and their intimate
scene could be seen in the trailer. Wong Dan Nei joked that it was just
an "appetizer", and many stills showed her charming expression.
Wong Dan Nei in recent years has become hot property in the film
industry. A few days ago she specifically took a half a day off to
gather with fans and watch her movie AGAINST ALL ODDS (YING GAU FEI FU).
In it she got a buzz cut and played a soldier in the War against
Japanese Aggression, a drastically different look from her usual image.
Edan helps with coming up with ideas to make the character more dimensions
Jiro Lee (right) brings his own comedic sense and has a lot of fun with Edan, Elaine Jin and Chung Suet Ying. courtesy of on.cc
Edan Lui and Chung Suet Ying say that their film brings out the message of cherish those in front of us
Elaine Jin (center) praises Chung Suet Ying (left) for her passion for acting, and even wants to learn the comedic pace from Jiro Lee
Jiro Lee (right) plays a couple with Harriet Yeung (left) in the film, and praises his co-star is a comedy expert
Elaine Jin due to her character's dementia is inspired to get a physical examination to see what her risk for this illness is
Chung Suet Ying and Edan Lui play good friends in the film. courtesy of mingpao.com
Director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong's Lunar New Year movie THE
SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) starred Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling),
Chung Suet Ying, MIRROR members Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jiro Lee Sheung
Ching, etc. The relationship between the family in the film was
connected by "Grandma" Kam Yin Ling. Because of the absurd story
of a "won but not played" Chinse New Year Snowball lottery, the film
brought out a funny and warm plot. This time Kam Yin Ling
collaborated with young actors, observed the juniors during the
performance, was willing to understand their thoughts, and creating
new sparks for the team.
Kam Yin Ling has rich acting experience, and this time she
worked with a group of young actors. She especially felt that Edan had
a bright future when he left behind the idol burden to perform; in her
eyes Chung Suet Ying had personality, a personal interpretation method,
and very important elements to be an actress; in the comedy
direction, Kam Yin Ling said with a smile that she would learn from
Lee Sheung Ching. She would watch a group of young actors perform
during the performance to understand their thoughts more. She said
that comedy was relatively more difficult to act in. She admired
Josephine Siao Fong Fong's acting rhythm the most, and she truly
had to bow down to her.
Popular guy group MIRROR's member Edan often ignored his image
in past variety programs and worked on series with superficial
performances that left deep impressions. This time was his first Lunar
New Year comedy and he was also very happy to work with a group of
actors and set off a lot of sparks. To be able to learn from comedy
master Lee Sheung Ching, he really benefited a lot. "When I was
talking with the director, I suggested adding a country accent. I
thought it was a lot of fun and set off a lot of spark with everyone.
This isn't the usual Lunar New Year film. It isn't forcing any
nonsense to make everyone laugh. I really look forward to it."
Lee Sheung Ching said that he only followed the
script to act, He played a couple with Harriet Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp
Head), who was very capable of keeping from laughing during her
performance. Instead he was the one who would break out in laughter.
Has Ah Ching asked Edan for advice when playing an idol? Edan joked
that he has supervising from the sideline all along. In the movie
Ah Ching was said to look like MIRROR captain Lokman (Yeung Lok Man).
Lee Sheung Ching laughed and said that he did not see the resemblance,
because the film was not edited at the time of filming. He joked that
he could be added as a member of MIRROR. Edan suggested that he could
replace Lokman when he took leave, and Lee Sheung Ching jokingly asked
Edan to help recommend it. In the film Edan had a swimming scene. He
joked that he did not know he had to be "in charge of the muscle" before
filming, and was informed of the filming time in a very short time. He
did not have much time to train his body. "My character is a production
assistant. I don't need to train to be big. I have eight pack abs, and
I eat a lot on purpose. If it's not I wouldn't be convincing! Haha!"
Speaking of the most memorable performance, Chung Suet Ying
smiled bitterly that this time she worked on wires outdoors for the
first time. In the film she pretended to be a female host and was
hanging three or four floors high, and her feeling at that time was,
"Wow, the scenery in Fanling is so beautiful!" Kam Yin Ling also
shouted that she had an unforgettable experience, "I had an accident
during filming. In that scene I had to pick up my granddaughter
from school, but she was very naughty and went all over. I had to
chase her across the street. When the car came I had to push her
out of fear of her being run over and ended up getting hit myself.
I was very afraid of filming this kind of scene, because there
was a little slope. The little actor I worked with was Yung Tsz
Kwong's niece, who was not a professional actor. I was afraid
that I would knock her over. At that time the shoot has gone on for
half a day, when I filmed the scene of pushing her. In the plot I
didn't fall, but I accidentally fell. Because when I pushed her she
ran faster than me, and when I pushed I lost my center of gravity
and fell. The fall was very hard. I fell to the ground, hit my
head with a bang, and then the staff rushed over to help me. I
yelled not to touch me, they said they just wanted to cushion my
wound to keep it from grinding on the ground. Finally they slowly
helped me up to the next roadside." Kam Yin Ling said with a smile
that she was still thinking about whether the take was good at that
time, and waited for the director to respond, "It was very
realistic!" After that she was immediately sent to the hospital
for examination, fortunately the injury was not serious. The point
was that her injury could still be shot around so she could continue
filming, but because she had to rush to the public housing shoot,
she still continued to work the next day. "After all I am a
71-year-old senior, and I was afraid of what would happen with the
injury. Actually everyone was scared to death at that time!"
Playing the dementia stricken "Grandma", Kam Yin Ling believed
that anyone old would have to go for a check-up. She has suffered from
cancer twice, and she felt that Heaven has warned her to make good use
of her time. "With dementia and forgetting something, the patient's
family should make arrangements in advance. I think everyone should be
reminded to pay attention." Chung Suet Ying also encouraged everyone to
resolve problems with love. Normally she would follow her family's
personalities to find appropriate ways to communicate. Edan agreed and
found that the older people are, the more they cherish family affection.
He said, "People are gluttons for punishment sometimes. They will be
annoyed when they are next to them, but they will feel sorry for them
when they lose them. Don't repeat the same mistake, learn to cherish
because life is unpredictable!"
Several actors said that they would play the lottery from time
to time, but they did not have the habit of playing the same set of
numbers for many years. Chung Suet Ying laughed and pointed out that
Yung Tsz Kwong's family did this, it was the custom of the Yung family.
The reporter asked them if they would play Mark Six "Chinese New Year
Snowball" this New Year? Kam Yin Ling smiled and said, "That would be
pretty good, using a little money to buy hope. I would even use the
number in the film to play!" Chung Suet Ying, Edan, and Lee Sheung
Ching immediately wished for Kam Yin Ling to win the jackpot; and Kam
Yin Ling promised that if she won the jackpot, she would invest money in
Yung Tsz Kwong's new film production.
Good news already arrived before the film was even released, as
Edan became the "child of fortune" and revealed that he won the lottery.
He posted a photo of two tickets and wrote, "Report: my computer won
the lottery....two $40 tickets." The total prize of 80 was truly
auspicious.
Sumling Li, Tang Lai Ying, Hazel Lam, Renci Yeung and Mandy Tam express that before making NIGHT KING, they are arranged to interact with escorts at the night club. courtesy of mingpao.com
Among this year's Lunar New Year films is the Dayo Wong Tze Wah
and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred NIGHT KING (YEH WONG), which brought out
the love and honor between the two. Tze Wah changed from his usual
style and received praise from Gardner Tse Kwan Ho as the best
performance of his film career. Tze Wah did push-ups like mad to pump
up his muscles, and made fun of himself as "uncle"; Sammi joked that
this performance as the night spot CEO could be regarded as a wish
fulfilled; the two of them set off sparks everywhere in the film, and
honor was more important than love.
The two have already co-starred as husband and wife in TEMPORARY
FAMILY (SUT LUEN GUP YEUNG), but they only had a scene together and had
no chance to interact. Wong Tze Wah joked that Cheng Sau Man at the
time was only watching him act. Cheng Sau Man revealed, "At the time I
tried to get him to chat in the dressing room and asked him if he has
read the book CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. He only went through the motions
and drove me away." This time in NIGHT KING they really worked
together for the first time. Tze Wah bluntly said that their chemistry
felt like old friends. "Like we are very close and have known each
other for a very long time. Everyone seem to have rehearse for a very
long time for the performance, but we actually didn't at all. Earlier
when I performed with (Carina) Lau Ka Ling on the stage, everyday I
would grab her to rehearse every scene. Yet with Cheng Sau Man I didn't
rehearse at all. As soon as we were in position we performed. I don't
know why we have such great chemistry. After the performance I didn't
feel uneasy at all, as comfortable as I just used baby powder." Sammi
also said that they were immersed in the role as soon as the filming
started, "The most important thing is to believe in my role. From the
first scene when Tze Wah put his head on my lap, what I saw was no
longer Wong Tze Wah but 'Brother Foon' (the character in the film). The
chemistry flowed naturally. Perhaps it's because I believed in Wong
Tze Wah's performance very much. The term 'believe' can make a lot
happen."
Director Ng Wai Lun said that at the beginning of filming, he
was worried because the lack of time to rehearse and Tze Wah and Sammi
have not officially cooperated. Yet was relieved two or three days
after filming started. He said that the most impressive thing was
filming the scene between Sammi and Liew Chi Yu at the shoe store. At
the time he and Sammi have not become familiar yet, but he discovered
that her performance was precise and on the dot; he also deliberately
designed the delicate scene of Tze Wah putting his head on Sammi's lap
and lighting a cigarette. In order to get close to the background of
the film, it had no shortage of smoking and foul language dialogue.
Although Sammi has quit smoking for many years, she smoked again for the
character. She did not regain her addiction after filming, her asthma
was not triggered either. "I was a smoker many years ago, but I was
able to handle it. Actually I was the most afraid of smoking again and
found the taste for it again, luckily I didn't. I only felt that my
throat and skin were very dry. After the shoot I didn't pick up smoking
again."
Cheng Sau Man revealed that aside from smoking, she also had to
use a lot of foul language in the film but it was also fine. Wong Tze
Wah said, "Actually our decision to use foul language in NIGHT KING also
went through a well thought out process. We thought that the audience
would feel it would be a taboo, because now girls use sharper foul
language than the guys. This is the culture now. If in bringing back
the nightclub of yesteryears we used proper language, how would we
connect with the world? Of course due to the film rating standards,
we made adjustments."
Director Ng also revealed that the film censors have requested
to delete some of the foul language, but only a small amount so that the
film could be released with a category IIB rating. "The authorities
understood that the night club world would require foul language. This
film's foul language wasn't forced. They only wanted us to cut it down
a little. I thought it was no problem, already much better than I have
imagined. Now it is rated category IIB."
In the eighties and nineties of the last century, large
nightclubs were at their peak. Tze Wah recalled that he has gone to
nightclubs with his father and his friends, and he has also been for
filming. He found that the elders were mostly chatting by themselves.
Sammi laughed and said that she has performed in a nightclub more than
20 years ago, and she was also curious at that time. She laughed and
said that the producer initially asked her to play a dance escort, but
in the end she became older and older to play the nightclub CEO. She
lamented that she has passed the stage of playing a dance escort. "My
goal in life is to play an escort, but after a few more calls the role
turned into a mamasan. I thought escort turned mamasan was good too.
However it got older and older. Now I play the CEO, I finally realize
that after waiting day and night I have already passed the stage of
playing an escort. In he film I could only play the night club CEO who
was once mamasan."
Tze Wah in the film had a kiss scene with Fish Liew Chi Yu. He
joked, "Everyone know that she is the Best Actress. With her
leadership, I was able to get into character. Sometimes I would
reminisce about it." Tze Wah and Sammi played a divorced couple in the
film, but they had a bed scene that Tze Wah even gave a rare half-naked
performance in. Tze Wah commented, "In that scene I got out of bed, so I
wouldn't wear a lot of clothes. I was also forced, so don't expect too
much; just think of it as going to the beach to see an uncle swimming."
For this reason Tze Wah specifically quit eating ice cream. He said
with a smile, "Uncle knows that someone is taking pictures. I just play
a night spot manager, when I get home I take off my clothes and take a
shower." Tze Wah smiled bitterly that Sammi "treated" by bringing an
ice cream machine to the set, and this scene was arranged to be filmed
at the end. Thus he could only look at it everyday and walk away.
Sammi laughed after hearing this and praised Tze Wah's figure, "He is on
top in the uncle world. He didn't dare to watch the playback after
filming that scene. I of course rushed to watch it immediately." Tze
Wah joked that at the moment when he took off his shirt, "I felt like
Jing Ke assassinating the King of Qin, stuck between a rock and a hard
place. I could only started doing push ups that afternoon."
They both had emotional scenes to perform in the film. Sammi
even had a crying scene. She laughed and said that in the past she
would listen to songs to help herself immerse in the role, but this time
she changed to eating ice cream to "get into character". Director Ng
revealed that one of the nightclub patron Gardner Tse Kwan Ho also
praised that the film would be Wong Tze Wah's best performance in his
film career after watching it. Sammi agreed that she had the feeling
of not seeing "Wong Tze Wah" during the collaboration; in front of her
was "Brother Foon" in the film. Tze Wah said that he did not
deliberately change his acting style, just followed the characters and
plot to interpret, and regarded "Brother Foon" as a down-to-earth Wai
Siu Bo. Director Ng said that Sammi and Tze Wah made room for
discussions during filming. The movie not only brought out an adult
relationship story through the background of a nightclub, but also told
more about the importance of honor than love.
COLLAR member Sumling Li, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Mandy Tam Man
Huen, Hazel Lam Hei Tung and Tang Lai Ying played the EJ Night Club
escorts in NIGHT KING. The five admitted that they had a little stage
fright in the presence of elders Wong Tze Wah and Cheng Sau Man. Renci
Yeung Sze Wing became in charge of the "sexiness" in the film and
admitted that she made sacrifices for art. "My character is named, 'pot
pot', excelling in communicating with patrons. In the film the
cigarette never left my hand and wine never left my lips. The shoot was
rough so I had to practice, but I don't smoke normally." Has she asked
her boyfriend Owen Cheung Chun Long for acting advice? She did not
answer directly, only saying that men nowadays are much more open-minded
about the limits for actors and she has asked her co-stars Ho Kai Wah
(Ah Dee) and Alan Yeung Wai Lun for their opinion. She also
impersonated elder Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling)'s smoking mannerisms. She
and Ho Kai Wah have worked together many times and have established
chemistry long ago; but when filming the kiss scene, they had to take
into account the camera position and felt very uncomfortable on their
necks. "It had to have the feeling of resisting but still wanting. Our
heads had to adjust to the cameras and were very hard on our necks. It
was like dancing. (Was Ah Dee a good kiss?) In a word 'professional',
for me 'respect for the profession'." Unfortunately the kiss scene was
eventually deleted, and she laughed and said that she hoped that it
would see the light of day again at the request of the public and asked
for support to bring back the kiss scene in a sequel. "See how we bring
great fortune and great 'tongue'." She also said that she did not set
an upper limit on the scale of sexy performances, and the bottom line
could be adjusted depending on the needs of the role and script. As for
going to the carnival with Cheung Chun Long before, she said that she
would announce any good news she would have.
Started as a model, Mandy Tam Man Huen wore high heels for a
long time and had leg cramps. She said with a smile, "After filming, I
had cramps at least 20 times when I went to bed. The actors didn't
fight for screen time, only fight for seats to rest in." Tam Man Huen
claimed to be a mild mannered homebody in real life, she would like to
stay home and play with her dog the most. She has never enjoyed going
to bars and parties, so she was very different from the "drinking game
queen" she portrayed. In reality she has avoided gambling. She said
that she loves money and would hold it firmly. The 22-year-old "Cosplay
Queen" Hazel Lam Hei Tung deliberately learned to be pampered before
filming. She revealed that in order to get into the character's
tender design, she came up with a good idea. She spoke to everyone
like she would to her eight year old little brother at home. 39-year-
old COLLAR member Sumling Li is open-minded in the face of age labels
and did not have any "idol baggage" because of her identity as a girl
group idol. "I feel taking this type of roles don't matter, as long as
the character has meaning in its existence it is fine. Because it isn't
me, I would only get into the role professionally. Instead my COLLAR
group mates would have 'idol baggage', every one say that she wouldn't
be able to play a sexy and seductive character. They would be very
scared, maybe they are more the athletic type." Tang Lai Ying was
responsible for the comedy in the film, "With Yeung Wai Lun on the set
though, I didn't dare to admit to be the funniest." She took the
opportunity this time to "enrich herself" and often asked elder Cheng
Sau Man for advice. She hoped to have the chance to work with her
again.
10 ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: YUMEGINGA PARADISE
d. Konosuke Uda, Takeru Sato, Takafumi Ushida,
Japanese Animation
Rating : IIA
Length : 121 mins.
Opening January 30 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/ESlRFE-xXlE
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Can zombie idols save Saga—and the world!?
The year is 2025. As the world buzzes with excitement for the Saga
Expo, Franchouchou is chosen as the ambassador and begins preparing
for the main event: a live concert at the SAGA Arena.
But suddenly, a massive alien spaceship appears over Saga,
launching an all-out assault on the prefecture. Shock and fear
ripple through the members of Franchouchou. Is there nothing mere
idols can do...?
In the midst of the chaos, the one member who had never regained
her self-awareness as a zombie—the legendary Tae Yamada—awakens at
last. Declaring her departure from Franchouchou, she sets out alone
to infiltrate enemy territory and put a stop to the invasion.
Now fractured and scattered, can the members of Franchouchou
restore their bonds once more... and save Saga!?
9 FINCH AND MIDLAND
Can : Gum Tin Ying Goi Hung Go Hing
d. Timothy Yeung Wing Kwong
Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Theresa Lee Yi Hung,
Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Nina Paw Hee Ching,
Harriet Yeung Sze Man, Dmitry Chepovetsky
Rating : IIB
Length : 111 mins.
Opening October 5 2025 at the Vancouver International Film Festival
Opening at October 23rd at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening January 15 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/W0fubpN8BJA
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In the often overlooked, aging neighborhoods of Scarborough, Ontario,
four Hong Kong immigrants who arrived in the 1990s quietly unravel in
middle age. Once a rising star in Hong Kong, a devoted carer for her
elderly mother, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, and a
widower yearning for connection – they each clutch fading fragments
of dignity, community, and hope in a place as worn and forgotten as
they are. The film portrays these fragile souls reaching out for
connection – and discovering how far loneliness can stretch. Growing
up within this immigrant community, the director witnessed firsthand
the resilience of immigrants, creating a poignant meditation on
displacement, aging, and the delicate threads that bind us all.
Vancouver International Film Festival
[ VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ]
Timothy Yeung's film is a story of big losses, small triumphs, and
moments of grace amid the grind of capitalism — in other words, life
itself. Four Hong Kong immigrants are living lives of desperation in
Scarborough, Ontario: Dan was a pop singer on the rise before his move
to Canada, now he's barely scraping by; Eva is a lonely woman whose
commitment to her aging mother has held her back in life; Fan is a
part-time sex worker struggling to break into real estate; Tony is an
aging widower whose factory job is at risk.
Through these characters, Yeung explores diasporic alienation,
economic hardship, and social isolation. His film is rich in cultural
specificity, but that never obstructs his wider view. Building
outwards from private hopes and personal pain, he creates a rich
social document that cradles within it four precious human portraits.
Tam, Yeung, Lee, and Wong are superb — their performances ring with
commitment and authenticity.
8 THE WORLD OF LOVE
d. Yoon Ga-eun
Seo Su-bin, Chang Hyae-jin, Kim Jeong-sik
Rating : IIA
Length : 119 mins.
Opening January 29 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/_Dqj43mHKiw
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Enigmatic 17-year-old high school student Lee Joo-in is a cheerful
friend, a shameless daughter, a mischievous girlfriend, and a person
always hard to predict. One day, some words she says in a fit of anger
cause a major scene. Afterwards, she receives anonymous notes
questioning her behavior, and cracks begin to appear in her formerly
peaceful world.
7 ZOOTOPIA 2
d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Disney Animation
English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk
6 KOKUHO
d. Lee Sang-Il
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
Rating : IIA
Length : 174 mins.
Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
Opening November 13 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese
theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic
melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an
adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning
stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes
Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza
father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki
actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a
son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty
years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and
their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on-
stage alter-egos.
5 SEND HELP
d. Sam Raimi
Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien
4 GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION
d. Ric Roman Waugh
Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis
3 MERCY
d. Timur Bekmambetov
Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson
2 AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
d. James Cameron
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver,
Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis,
Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell,
Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, David Thewlis, Britain Dalton,
Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jamie Flatters, Bailey Bass,
Filip Geljo, Duane Evans Jr., Matt Gerald, Dileep Rao
1 BACK TO THE PAST
Can : Chum Chun Gei
d. Ng Yuen Fai, Jack Lai Chun Lung
Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung,
Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei,
Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Bai Baihe,
Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Kevin Chu Kam Yin,
Wu Yue, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Chris Collins, Jimmy Au Sui Wai,
Wong Man Piu, Power Chan Kwok Bong, Liu Kai Chi, Tang Yat Kwan,
Edward Chui Woai Dong, Sammy Hung Tin Chiu,
Calvin Choy Yat Chi, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong, Ng Sze Wing
Michelle Saram (Suet Yi)
Rating : IIB
Length : 107 mins.
Opening December 31 2025
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Threads : https://www.threads.com/@BackToThePastMovie
Teaser : https://youtu.be/hbvB1tzqzRo
Trailer : https://youtu.be/bouHy4dwclM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Wrongly imprisoned after Hong Siu-lung’s time-traveling disappearance,
Ken was wrongly imprisoned and lost everything. After his release, he
leads his daughter Galie and a team to steal the Cme machine.
Equipped with a face-duplication device, Ken plans to pose as the Qin
Emperor and realize his dream of being king as his way of making up
for everything he lost.
Meanwhile, in the Qin Dynasty, Hong Siu-lung has been living in
seclusion in the countryside with his wives Kam Ching and Ting-fong,
his son Bowie, and his blood brother. Life looks peaceful on the
surface, but the family are closely watched by the Qin Emperor.
Ken launches an ambush on the Qin Emperor, but the emperor manages to
escape. Meanwhile, Hong knows that as the only person who knows that
the Qin Emperor is actually impersonated his disciple, he will be
worthless once the Qin unites the warring states. To protect his
family, Hong decides to uproot his family. However, before he can
leave, the Qin Emperor, comes to Hong for help after escaping Ken's
ambush. For the first time in 20 years, the mentor and his disciple
are reunited.
[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
Three years ago, Randy Lee, the only son of the richest man in Hong
Kong, took part in a time traveling experiment back to the Qin
Dynasty, to study the First Emperor's elixir of life. But he was never
heard from again. Today, his father Lee Ka-chun uncovered 2 mummies
near an unexcavated area of the First Emperor's mausoleum, with one of
them holding a smart phone. When it was confirmed that the phone
belonged to Randy and contained pictures of a bomb defuser called Hong
Siu-lung, Lee Ka-chun persuaded Hong Siu-lung to go back in time and
bring his son home.
Sammi Cheng leads Alan Yeung, Dee Ho and 15 beauties for STAR SAU LEGEND new version music video production. courtesy of mingpao.com
Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred in the Lunar New Year film
NIGHT KING (YEH WONG). Director Jack Ng Wai Lun asked her to sing the
NIGHT KING promotional song STAR SHOW LEGEND (feat. TST East Night King
Shine Once version) by name, re-recording Cheng Sau Man's 1997 fast song
STAR SHOW LEGEND and making a music video.
Cheng Sau Man earlier worked on the music video with the casts.
The female stars made sexy appearances, and the set was decorated like
a disco with a mirror ball and colorful spotlights. "This idea came
from the director. He found my song from many years ago and put it in
NIGHT KING. This song is very suitable for the era the film takes place
in. When the director gave this order, I thought of adding rap into it.
On a rare occasion of having Alan (Yeung Wai Lun), who was in the group
Juicyning (Chu Ling Ling), and Dee (Ho Kai Wah) here, they became
responsible for the rap. 15 girls including Fish (Liew Chi Yu), Mandy
(Tam Man Huen), and Louise (Wong Dan Nei) all performed the latest STAR
SHOW LEGEND 2026 version.
At first Wong Dan Nei thought that she would shoot the music
video in the recording studios with headphones on, so she did not expect
the set to be like a disco. She listened the new version of STAR SHOW
LEGEND like mad, and looked forward to watching the music video very
much. Liew Chi Yu in the music video danced with all her emotions, and
described it like attending a fitness class. "Originally I thought I
would just move and shake a little. Seeing how much effort Sammi put
in, I was right next to her and didn't feel right. So I also gave my
all. I really have to properly learn from Sammi, then I would be in a
better shape."
Director Philip Yung says Michael Hui is the only choice for the grandpa in the film and thanks the group of guest starring actors including Nina Paw
Louis Koo and Charlene Choi guest star in the Lunar New Year film THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY
Jessica Hsuan accepts an interview with Stephen Chan and emphasizes that she and Louis Koo "do not connect". courtesy of mingpao.com
Director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong's first Lunar New Year comedy
film THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) would open on February
13th (the Lunar 26th), gathering Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Chung Suet
Ying, MIRROR members Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jiro Lee Seung Ching, Harriet
Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp Head) and others to star and even inviting
Michael Hui Koon Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Nina Paw Hee Ching,
Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin (Ah Sa), Chan Fai Hung and other surprise
helpers.
Director Yung shared the casting philosophy, saying that the
film was family-centered. He hoped to create a sense of intimacy
through actors familiar to the audience, while responding to the current
situation of the Hong Kong film industry. Kam Yin Ling played the role
of the mother, so the role of the husband also needed to have weight
and familiarity. Director Yung believed that Hui Koon Man was the best
choice to play the role of the "hidden big boss" grandpa of the Lam
family in the film. They worked together again after WHERE THE WIND
BLOWS (FUNG JOI HEI SI). Director Yung believed that since THE LAST
DANCE (POR. DEI YUK), Hui Koon Man has already become a representative
of Hong Kong's "drama pillar" in the hearts of the new generation of
audiences, "Even though the younger generation may not be familiar
with his earlier work PRIVATE EYE BLUES (BOON GUNG BAK LEUNG) or
SECURITY UNLIMITED (MOR DUN BO BIU). Today as soon as Hui Koon
Man is mentioned, everyone would immediately think of the 'this is
Grandpa' feeling. He is definitely a symbol of Hong Kong actors".
Even though Hui Koon Man was guest starring, he cared a lot about
the production. Before the production began he and Yung Tsz Kwong
discussed the script many times. "The warm, touching and
surprising ending of the movie now is Hui Koon Man's suggestion.
I really enjoy talking with him."
Director Yung said that he often discussed the current situation
of Hong Kong films with Goo Jai in private, describing himself as
"running after him" and looking forward to working hard for Hong Kong
films together. Previously the "Mr. K" who funded Director Yung's THE
SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG) production was rumored to be Goo
Jai. This time Goo Jai also readily agreed to make a cameo appearance,
which Director Yung regarded as the mutual assistance and support spirit
of Hong Kong cinema. It was also the first time that the two
officially worked on a film together. "Goo Jai isn't just an actor, but
an all around filmmaker. If THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY would make a
profit, I would definitely spend it on my own film company's movies to
keep Hong Kong movies hot and bright."
Ah Sa was also the comedy target that Director Yung has been
looking forward to working with. She took time out of her busy schedule
to make a cameo appearance and deeply impressed Director Yung. Friends
such as Nina Paw Hee Ching and Chan Fai Hung joined in, adding a sense
of familiarity to the movie. Director Yung said that the casting
process was unexpectedly smooth, and these actors were all people
the audience "has feelings for".
Referring to self-funding this production, Director Yung did not
shy away from saying that Hong Kong films are at a low point at the
moment. The audience has become used to watching short dramas rather
than feature films, but his idea has been "shooting even if it can't get
any worse". He did not want to sing high-profile slogans, "Hong Kong
audiences always like to watch Hong Kong films. As long as they are
well made, they will come to support them. Movies such as THE LAST
DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU
LUNG SING JAI) have proven this." The film has been packaged as a
comedy with a relaxed pace, but has hidden the worries, memories
and longing of the times. The goal is for the audience to easily
go to the movies, enjoy watching it, and feel the creator's
intentions at the same time.
In addition, Koo Tin Lok and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen)
were dubbed the "dream couple" due to their movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM
CHUN EI). Earlier Suen Huen appeared on Stephen Chan Chi Wun's
Commercial Radio program and was asked why being with Koo Tin Lok would
be impossible. Suen Huen said, "He and I started with HAPPY HARMONY
and have known each other for 30 some years. We really don't have any
(romantic) feeling, we are like brothers. My personality resembles a
guy's, and he doesn't treat me like a woman. He wouldn't spoil me."
Suen Huen said that Koo Tin Lok was a man of his word and understood her
very well. "If I am in trouble he would definitely help."
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