[2026.05.29] AFTERPIECE IS SELECTED FOR THE 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OPENING FILM

Myolie Wu in the film "performs her own nature", displaying the aura of a diva

Stephen Fung participates in the Shanghai International Film Festival as an actor
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"French God of Gamblers" Declan Wong and Stephen Fung face off at the table

Stephen Fung, Angela Yuen, Myolie Wu and Chrissie Chau starred film has been selected as the Shanghai International Film Festival opening film

WARRIORS OF FUTURE prequel animation makes its debut at Comic Con
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The Derek Yee Tung Sing produced, Hong Kong’s emerging director Keane Wong Tak Kin directed and written, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred film AFTERPIECE (DAI SEI MOK) was selected as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (referred to as the SIFF). The SIFF said that AFTERPIECE was selected as the opening film, in addition to the film displaying the artistic courage of a newcomer's first feature film, but also the significance of the film's intergenerational inheritance and creative activation. The tea would head to Shanghai to attend the opening ceremony and the world premiere.

The film AFTERPIECE was one of the works under the "Directors' Succession Scheme" launched by the Hong Kong Film Development Council and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. It is funded by Infinity Multimedia unlimited film production, Hong Kong Film Development Fund, and fully supported by the Cultural and Creative Industry Development Agency and the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. AFTERPIECE's creative team will personally attend the grand opening ceremony and the world premiere of the film in Shanghai on June 13.

His first work was selected as the opening film of the festival, director Wong Tak Kin admitted that he was very excited, "This time I am the director and the screenwriter, everyone can finally meet the work. I am so nervous. To be able to become the opening film of the Shanghai Film Festival, as a new director I am more encouraged." As for the first work of his protege becoming the opening film, producer Yee Tung Sing after learning only said, "That's OK!"

As for the four leads, they are all excited about being fortunate enough to participate in the festival. Fung Tak Lun said, "Of course I am very happy and honored, and I am very happy to be able to shoot a film with a subject matter different from the past with the producer and director. It is a relatively new subject matter, and I look forward to seeing the audience as soon as possible."

Yuen Lai Lam said, "I am very grateful and proud to be selected for the Shanghai International Film Festival. I hope that in the future the film will continue to be screened around the world and communicate with audiences of different cultures."

Wu Hung Yi said, "I am so happy and honored to participate in the movie AFTERPIECE, thank you producer Yee Tung Sing for the appreciation. I am also very happy to collaborate with director K Jai (Wong Tak Kin). This time my role is an actress; it is a bit of a natural performance, but her character is much stronger than mine so this time the performance is very fun! I'm also very happy to work with Angela, Chrissie, and Stephen. This film is a very special film."

Chau Sau Na said, "Congratulations to the director, his first work is already able to participate in a festival. It is a shot of confidence for us before the film's release and absolutely is good news! This film's subject is novel, and I have never tried to play this type of role before. I look forward to seeing this work as soon as possible!"

The SIFF said that the reason why AFTERPIECE was selected as the opening film, in addition to the artistic courage of a newcomer's first feature it displayed, but also because the significance of the intergenerational inheritance and creative activation that the film was experiencing behind it. Passing the torch from the hands of a film's golden age elder to young person standing at a new starting point has become the most moving "premiere" at the opening ceremony of this festival. AFTERPIECE was not a film about the stage, but a film about "why people push themselves on the stage." The main character Owen in the gaze of the four women played the "director", "husband", "old love" and "creator". When the rehearsal evolved into a rehearsal for real life, the theater was finally no longer a refuge but a mirror -- what Wong Tak Kin's script was trying to approach was the crack illuminated by the spotlight: is a person creating a role, or running away from themselves?

With the announcement of the exhibition, the first batch of stills, teaser trailer and posters were also unveiled. Fung Tak Lun appeared with a beard. In recent years he focused on developing in the director's position. After many years he returned to Hong Kong to perform in the film AFTERPIECE. The role of a stage director could not be more familiar for him. This time he partnered with the new generation of actress Yuen Lai Lam, as well as the powerful actresses Chau Sau Na and Wu Hung Yi, a combination of a man and three women set off a lot of sparks out with each other.

Meanwhile Fung Tak Lun's animation intellectual property "BUCKET MAN" would land in "Hong Kong Comic Con 2026" tomorrow, as he would face Michael Wong Man Tak's brother Declan Wong, who played the "French God of Gamblers" in GOD OF GAMBLERS III BACK TO SHANGHAI. They would recreate a classic movie scene and interact with the live audience. The display area would have a six meter tall giant blow up version of the character, with many linked and interactive content.

In addition, Louis Koo Tin Lok's One Cool Group would participate in "Comic Con" and display many new intellectual properties and related projects. The song THE HOAX's music video star "Little alien black cat Kooloo" would have a blind box and limited edition "Hawaiian shirt alien" figurines. The Hong Kong science fiction film WARRIORS OF FUTURE (MING YUT JIN GEI)'s prequel animation project would be promoted for the first first. In it the new female lead "Koran" would make the best partner for the Koo Tin Lok played "Taylor".

[2026.05.28] PHILIP KEUNG GOES TO THAILAND TO PRAY FOR HIS WIFE'S PEACE OF MIND

Philip Keung for the peace of mind of his wife went to worship in Thailand before making KONG TAO

Elena Kong jokes that the market has been sluggish so she comes to try to drum up some business

Karen Tong says that lately due to work and the climate she has a hormonal imbalance
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Elena Kong attends the premiere to support her friend Philip Keung
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Philip Keung Ho Man last night attended his Malaysian film KONG TAO's premiere. Karen Tong Bo Yu, Deep Ng Ho Hong and Michael Tong Man Lung were among the supporters. Keung Ho Man in the film played a Chinese Thai sorcerer and had to speak Thai dialogues, which he thought were harder than playing the sorcerer. Because he was mostly unsure about the meaning, the pronunciation was very tricky. He revealed that his wife was afraid of the taboo of the subject and once objected to his participation; but because the production team was former colleague's, he agreed as they asked him to work together again. "For my wife's peace of mind, before taking the role I deliberately went to worship in Thailand. Fortunately the production was considered smooth." Was he confident about the box office? Keung Ho Man said, "Everyone have their own tastes. I am already very happy that the film is able to be released in Hong Kong." He revealed that later aside from working on a Hong Kong drama, he was also preparing for a movie in Malaysia in September. He denied that due to the sluggish Hong kong market he moved to develop overseas. He let work take its natural course, as long as it was suitable he would work anywhere. "Malaysia has always liked Hong Kong artists very much, perhaps because the two cultures are similar."

"Friend of ATV" Elena Kong Mei Yan rushed to support Keung Ho Man after work. She joked that the current Hong Kong market has been poor and she hoped to drum up some business. If KONG TAO would make a sequel it could save a spot for her.

Tong Bo Yu had a contractual dispute with a mainland entertainment company and the court ordered the plaintiff to pay the 6 figure performance fee and advance in 10 days. She said that she still has not received any money and needed to find lawyers to handle it for her. "This is the first time I ran into this type of contract dispute, which hasn't affected my confidence in mainland performances." She revealed that she was touring in the mainland and the mainland production company she has been working with had reputation and was very stable. Once in the same record company with her, Shirley Kwan Suk E earlier was in the intensive care unit at the hospital and recently has been released and recovering at home. Tong Bo Yu said that she has only read the reporters and could not contact Kwan Suk E's family. Their friends also had no news so she hoped that the news was true. She wished her an early recovery and missed her singing. "I really want her to sing for everyone. Many online commented that they miss her singing."

[2026.05.28] FISH LIEW IS ABSENT FROM CONTROVERSIAL NEW FILM PREMIERE

Fish Liew has a role in BEYOND THE HOSTAGE CRISIS

The fortunate tragedy survivor Yik Siu Ling appears with the film's producer Tony Leung Hung Wah

Yuri Chan has been eating nonstop for her videos so once gained weight
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Mimi Kung and Fish Liew are both absent from the BEYOND THE HOSTAGE CRISIS premiere due to work

Director Tony Leung Hung Wah stresses complete differences between the characters in BEYOND THE HOSTAGE CRISIS and any of the original people or places

Helena Law arrives with a cane and help from her home aide, then sits down for interviews

Survivor of the Manila hostage incident Yik Siu Ling's son Chiu Tsz Yeung is the director of photography for BEYOND THE HOSTAGE CRISIS and she is a consultant on the film
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Based on the 2010 Manila hostage incident, the film BEYOND THE HOSTAGE CRISIS (JAU CHOOK YUN JI SI GEIN) would open next month and held the premiere the night before. Yet Fish Liew Chi Yu, Mimi Kung Chi Yan, Don Li Yat Long and other major actors were absent, only Helena Law Lan, Luvin Ho (Ching Wai), Crystal Chow Yuen Ting, Terence Lam (Hon Yeung), and director Tony Leung Hung Wah, and the hostage incident survivor and consultant Yik Siu Ling.

The film has been criticized online for causing "second harm" to Hong Kong people. Director Leung Hung Wah disagreed, feeling that facing the issue and sharing were more important than avoiding it. He also stressed that the film has been carefully handled, the characters and settings were fictional. Only the background was borrowed for creation. The film has also discussed with Tse Chi Kin, the brother of the late tour guide victim leader Tse Ting Chun, many times. Regrettable he wold be unable to watch the film release.

For the absence of all the main actors at the premiere, Leung Hung Wah denied that it was related to the film controversy. He explained that it was the actor's schedule issue. He admitted that if the actor would ultimately unable to participate in any promotion, he would be "definitely disappointed", but understood the scheduling issue. He revealed that the film has been under preparation for many years and has been completed after turmoil such as epidemic closure, flooded equipment, and trapped in Phuket for four months. The incident survivor Yik Siu Ling as a consultant for the film was accompanied by her son and the film's photographer Chiu Tsz Yeung. She said that her son took the initiative to propose the shoot, after many years she has already put down the trauma of the past.

The 91-year-old Sister Law Lan fell at home earlier and still needed to see a doctor. She attended the premiere with a cane and was refreshed. Although she spoke softly, she answered freely and gave hearts to the media. She played the role of the family of a tourist, and all her scenes were filmed in Hong Kong. She joked that she hoped to have the opportunity to work and travel in the future. She revealed that she did not extend her TVB contract, not because of health but because of TVB's age policy and low pay. "After I looked it over I thought it was really 'thin', so it didn't matter whether I signed or not." Law Lan stated that her health has been 'iffy', but she had no intention of retiring and wanted to continue filming after recovering. Speaking of her friend Bowie Wu Fung's Hong Kong Coliseum concert in early June, Sister Law Lan smiled and said that Wu Fung would focus on work and has not invited her to watch.

Yuri Chan Yui Yui came to support the director Leung Hung Wah. She said that she knew the subject matter was more sensitive and thought the pain would not disappear because of avoidance. She thanked Leung Hung Wah for his help, and admitted that recently her film work has been reduced. Instead she made shop visit videos in Hong Kong and the mainland. She revealed that she gained five to six pounds early in the shoot, she threw up and even got gastroenteritis from eating too much. Now she has learned to control her diet to maintain her figure.

[2026.05.27] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, MAY 24 2026

For the week ending Sunday, May 24 2026

10 SILENT FRIEND
    d. Ildiko Enyedi
    Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Lea Seydoux, Luna Wedler,
      Sylvester Groth, Martin Wuttke

  9 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
  Rating : I
  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."

  8 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
  Opening March 20 2026
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/rOlwvUx3O5U
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/3j3_TETAqVc
  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.

  7 MORTAL KOMBAT II
    d. Simon McQuoid
    Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson,
      Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan,
      Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada,

  6 PASSENGER
    d. Andre 0vredal
    Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo

  5 THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
    d. Kyle Balda
    Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine,
      Molly Gordon, Tosin Cole, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson
    English Voices: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Craston,
      Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart,
      Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darb

  4 MICHAEL
    d. Antoine Fuqua
    Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi,
      Miles Teller, Colman Domingo

  3 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
    d. David Frankel
    Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

  2 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,
      Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, 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
  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.

  1 THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
    d. Jon Favreau
    Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jonny Coyne, Dave Filoni,
      Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
    English Voices: Jeremy Allen White, Steve Blum,
      Martin Scorsese, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Matthew Willig

[2026.05.27] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, MAY 23 2026

For the week starting Saturday, May 23 2026 (Week 21)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU?
  Nancy Kwai Cheuk Hiu

https://youtu.be/KM7tp0mVpho

  4 THE ASHES OF TIME
  Can : Si Guong Ji Fui
  Pandora

https://youtu.be/RL5ICLR_ex0

  3 BLUR
  Can : San Guong
  Vincy Chan (Wing Yi)

https://youtu.be/07dmSlR33Qw

  2 ATTENTION
  MIRROR

https://youtu.be/CS7HF6Dk598

  1 JUST THIS ONCE
  Can : Ha But Wai Lai
  Stephanie Cheng Yung

https://youtu.be/DRnmD8XiMvk

[2026.05.26] TONY WU SAYS THAT TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER WOULD SHOOT ON TEMPLE STREET

Tony Wu declines the fan demands to take off his shirt

Violet Wong says that sharing the stage with her Lolly Talk group mate and Goodnight, Lillie lead singer Sinnie Ng reduced her nervousness by half
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Tony Wu Tsz Tung, girl group Lolly Talk member Violet Wong Wing Lam (Egg), band Goodnight, Lillie last night participated in an outdoor show at Causeway Bay. In an open shirt Wu Tsz Tung's chest muscles led to screams of "take it off" from fans in the audience. He joked, "I don't like the cold, today I won't take off my clothes! Everyone can pay attention to my new song SEE ONE LOVE ONE music video, which has a shower scene." The music video actress Angel Lam Chin Ting was also present to show her support. Performing solo for the first time, Egg sang her new songs MISSING CALL and WITHOUT ANYONE'S BLESSING then with Goodnight, Lillie's lead vocal and Lolly Talk group mate Sinnie Ng Sin Yee.

Wu Tsz Tung and Egg spoke to the press together. The former said that out of respect for the stage, he could not causally remove his clothes in public. "Originally today's shirt was very conservative, the make up and hair team before the show unbuttoned a few buttons for me. I would wait until my solo show in the future to take off the shirt." He said that working with Goodnight, Lillie was a lot of fun and he started to become addicted to working with a band. Most recently he has been busy with the film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG) and he was reminded that among the "Four Sons of the Walled City" Raymond Lam Fung was a singer. "Next time I would ask Lam Fung to form a band." Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) joined the TWILIGHT sequel. German Cheung Man Kit on social media posted a photo with "Four Sons of the Walled City" and Ng Yin Cho with the caption "5 Walled City Guys". Wu Tsz Tung said that they had a few meals before the production began to become familiar and improve the atmosphere during the collaboration. "Now the production is done in stages. Earlier when they shot in Tsim Sha Tsui East, I heard many looked on. Later I will start work on Temple Street and I am looking forward to it very much. I have to rely on the staff to help with maintaining order. I hope the people would enjoy watching the film production and would cooperation with it."

Egg said that she was not used to performing solo for the first time, luckily her group mate Ng Sin Yee sang with her and reduced her nervousness by half. "Lolly Talk is waiting for new opportunities. For now everyone would develop individually first. Other than me, another group mate would release a single soon. Everyone is demonstrating their expertise and group mates would mutually support each other."

[2026.05.24] TERRANCE LAU IS ALMOST KNOCKED OVER BY A CAR

George au and Terrance start fighting on the streets

While shooting a car chase, Terrance Lau is almost swept off his feet
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The film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI JUNG JEUNG) recently shot on location in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The night before came the highlight of the final day, as "Shun Yat" Lau Chun Him began a showdown of destiny on the streets with George Au Chun Ho, who played "Tornado" Louis Koo Tin Lok's illegitimate son. With a series of martial art action, Lau Chun Him had to run toward an antique car during the shoot and leapt toward the back of it at full speed. Then during one of the shoots, the back of the car almost swept toward Lau Chun Him with full force. Fortunately he reacted extremely fast and turned away within moments with his agility, as the back of the car just brushed him by! This scene left the staff and the onlookers scared and in a cold sweat, but Lau Chun Him immediately adjusted his condition and continued to participate in the shoot. He was very professional.

Lau Chun Him and George's hand-to-hand combat scene was also eye-catching, as they battle with "nunchakus against the butterfly knife" in the film. As soon as the two met they fought. Onlookers kept increasing in number as the night went on, all have praised the scene as exciting.