[2026.06.25] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, JUNE 21 2026

For the week ending Sunday, June 21 2026

10 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

  9 GINTAMA: YOSHIWARA IN FLAMES
    d. Naoya Ando
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 124 mins.
  Opening Feburary 13 2026 in Japan
  Opening June 4 2026
  Opening June 11 2026 (Cantonese Version)
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/O9Iscx9KyNg

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]     In Edo, Sakata Gintoki runs a "Yorozuya" and unexpectedly meets an orphan named Seita, who lives as a pickpocket. Upon learning that Seita is searching for his long-lost mother, who may be the courtesan Hinowa of the enormous underground city Yoshiwara, which operates above the law.

    The courtesans in Yoshiwara are controlled by the Night King, Hosen, who takes pride in his overwhelming power among the warrior race of the Yato and possesses immense wealth and authority, completely dominating Yoshiwara. To fulfill the boy's wish, Gintoki and his companions decide to take action. Will their connection be able to illuminate the vast darkness?

  8 SHEEP IN THE BOX
    d. Kore-eda Hirokazu
    Ayase Haruka, Kuwaki Rimu, Daigo (CHIDORI)
  Rating : I
  Length : 127 mins.
  Opening June 18 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/STdyMbROCg0

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Two years after losing their son Kakeru, Otone and her husband Kensuke take into their lives a humanoid from a company that rents humanoids to bereaved families as replacements for lost loved ones. The robot looks and behaves exactly like Kakeru, with Otone embracing its arrival as Kensuke struggles to accept it. Living with "him" seems to restore the flow of time within the family, yet gradually exposes the unspoken wounds and lingering regrets each parent carries after the loss. All the while, he begins to slip away to meet other humanoid children, unnoticed by the parents.

    Written and directed by Kore-eda, this original story is set in the near future, where a couple takes in a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as their son. The title Sheep in the Box draws inspiration from the world-famous French children's novel The Little Prince.

  7 COLONY
    d. Yeon Sang-ho
    Gianna Jun Ji-hun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook,
      Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been
    Rating : IIB
    Length : 123 mins.
    Opening May 23 2026
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/C6QcT_TusL4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate.

    Se-jeong, a biotechnology professor, attends a biotech conference -- only to witness it spiral into catastrophe when a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed. As the outbreak spreads and the infected begin to transform, authorities seal off the entire facility, trapping the survivors with an ever-growing threat...

  6 DOG DAY EVENING
  AKA : TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 2
  AKA : THE DEPARTMENT
  Can : YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN
  Lit : The Birth of A Department
    d. Mak Tin Shu
    Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Fish Liew Chi Yu, Rachel Leung Yung Ting,
      Yoyo Tse Wing Yan, Mak Pui Tung, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei,
      Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Nina Paw Hee Ching,
      Ng Wing Sze, Larine Tang Yueping,
      Angelina Lo Yuen Yen, Chu Pak Him,
      Kumer So Sun Yu, Edward Chui Woai Dong,
      Zain Wong Chi Wai, Adan Pang Pak Yin,
      Max Cheung Tat Lun, Eric Tsui Ho Cheong,
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening June 18 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/CuiOAENOoYs

[ CINEMA CITY ]     On an usual day, something unusual happens in a paid TV station... Dak bursts into the customer service department and taking hostages. It turns out Dak doesn't want money but to "terminate the TV subscription service", while Inspector Shan suspects Dak may be a terrorist in disguise and is ready to deploy the SWAT team... The hostages understand that the cancellation procedure is complicated, and turns out helping Dak by calling hotlines and filling forms. Dak loses his patience and demands to speak to the Boss of the TV company, and the incident ends very unexpectedly.

  5 BACKROOMS
    d. Kane Parsons
    Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve,
      Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell

  4 THE FURIOUS
    d. Kenji Tanigaki
    Mo Tse (Xie Miao), Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Jeeja Yanin,
      Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Yayan Ruhian
  Rating : III
  Length : 113 mins.
  Opening September 6 2025 at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival
  Opening May 2025 in North America
  Opening June 12 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/5zoQTuzQKoM

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    In a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei's daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals. Determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter, he encounters Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife's recent disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat skills, fighting their way through determined opponents and dangerous obstacles to unravel crucial clues. Just in time, they successfully rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the exploited and vulnerable.

  3 DEAR YOU
    d. Lan Hongchun
    Li Sitong, Wang Yantong, Wu Shaoqing, Zheng Runqi,
      Wang Xiaohui, Usha Seamkhum
  Rating : IIA
  Opening June 18 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/ovpTuAxkGdI

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    When Xiaowei secretly travels to Thailand to find his supposedly wealthy grandfather, he uncovers a family-shattering secret: his grandfather passed away fifty years ago. For decades, the moving love letters that sustained his grandmother Shurou's hopes were written by a complete stranger. This unexpected investigation unveils a breathtaking, half-century-old romance that deeply shakes the grandmother's heart.

  2 DISCLOSURE DAY
    d. Steven Spielberg
    Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson

  1 TOY STORY 5
    d. Andrew Stanton
    Disney Pixar Animation
    English Voices: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
    Cantonese Voices: Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Joey Yung Cho Yi

[2026.06.25] DANIEL WU TO RECEIVE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL'S BEST FROM THE EAST AWARD

The Daniel Wu starrted COLD WAR 1994 will be screened at the film festival
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The 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) will be held from the 10th to the 26th next month. As the film festival will enter into its silver anniversary, this year the festival will bring together hundreds of premieres and classics from all over Asia. The event even recently announced that the "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be presented to veteran actress Joan Chen. During the festival, two sets of films starring her will be shown as tributes. Meanwhile Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) will receive the "Asia Star Award: Best from the East Award" in recognition of his contribution to the Asian and international film industry and make bold attempts. His film COLD WAR 1994 (HONG JIN 1994) has been selected for the film festival's official screening line up.

As for the Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Myolie Wu Hung Yi starred new film AFTERPIECE (DAI SEI MOK) has also been invited to participate in the festival, its star Angela Yuen Lai Lam would also be awarded the "Screen International Rising Star", while the Best Actress Fish Liew Chi Yu starred, Mak Tin Shu directed DOG DAY EVENING (YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN) was selected for the "Uncaged Competition section".

[2026.06.24] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 20 2026

For the week starting Saturday, June 20 2026 (Week 25)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 TEXTBOOK ROMANTICS
  Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun

https://youtu.be/9fmZ1EnyVco

  4 WAITING AROUND
  Can : Oi Dun
  193 Denis Kwok Ka Chun

https://youtu.be/s9zzsVyfanI

  3 STILL HERE
  Can : Ying Lau Joi Jeh Lui
  Stephy Tang Lai Yan

https://youtu.be/r0dTbCWPUu8

  2 THE FALL GUY
  Can : Boon Yuet Ban Ho
  Andy Leung Chiu Fung

https://youtu.be/241WMBchGW0

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

https://youtu.be/RL5ICLR_ex0

[2026.06.23] STEPHEN CHOW ANNOUNCES "FLEXIBLE" JULY RELEASE DATE ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Stephen Chow posts a video to announce the July release of SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER

Stephen Chow posts a hand drawn "concept poster" on his story
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Film star Stephen Chow Sing Chi yesterday turned 64 and took the opportunity to announce that his new film SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER (GONG FU NUI JOOK) would be released next month to take advantage of the World Cup boom. Currently busy with the post production, he was asked how he would respond if the film failed to meet the release schedule. He replied, "One day I will be able to catch up."

The Chow Sing Chi directed the film GONG FU NUI JOOK earlier was said to be scheduled for a summer vacation release. Yesterday he took advantage of his 64th birthday and announced that the film will be released next month. With his back to the camera, he personally answered when asked about the release date of the film. "I am working hard to make July 10th." Then he added that if he could not make it, it would be an one-week delay, "Then July 17th." When asked again if he still failed to catch up how would he deal with the release, Chow Sing Chi replied, "One day I will be able to catch up!" He also shared a hand-drawn "concept poster", as some online joked that the film had a "flexible scheduling".

GONG tells the story of the women's soccer "Emei team" championship run against the tide, which could be described as taking full advantage of the World Cup boom. The lineup was also of great concern. In addition to Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba and Zhang Yixing, Korean actor Song Kang-ho would be a guest referee. Former national team athletes Zhao Lina and Li Jiayue were also invited to participate in the performance. In addition, for the 11th consecutive year, "Sing Girl" Jelly Lin Yun sent birthday wishes for Chow Sing Chi, writing, "Happy birthday to my coolest and most handsome Sing Yeh." Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and Sisley Choi Si Bui also wished him Happy Birthday.

[2026.06.23] FISH LIEW HAS TO TURN TO A WIG AFTER HAVING BLUE HAIR

Fish Liew and Michael Ning praise Rachel Leung for her surprising sense of comedy.

Fish Liew says that working in a mascot costume is a lot of fun

Rache Leung is especially petite next to the 6 foot tall Edward Chui

Michael Ning praises Mak Pui Tung for his good acting and being funny
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Rache Leung, Michael Ning and Fish Liew have their own new attempts and new experiences in their new film
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The film DOG DAY EVENING (YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN) is in release now. The film on the surface is an absurd "service termination" dispute that triggered a hostage crisis, behind which the little people's helplessness and toughness in surviving between the gaps of the system were brought out. Rachel Leung Yung Ting cut her hair short in the film and transformed into an explosive female police officer in full contrast; the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Fish Liew Chi Yu dressed as a mascot and turned into a "keyboard warrior" to vent her emotions.

Leung Yung Ting played the female police officer who rescued hostages in the film. The character had a strange personality. Ill tempered and grumpy, she always adhered to his belief. She smiled and said that she has been a vegetarian for 12 years. Her temperament was always gentle, so interpreting the explosive side was difficult. She thanked her co-stars. Playing police officers, Kumer So Sun Yu (Grizzly) and Edward Chui Woai Dong were both six feet and gave a contrast with the petite her, perfectly supporting her character's presence.

Fish played the TV station part tine worker "Lucky", who gave away leaflets and dressed as mascots normally. A few steps slower than others, she unexpectedly became one of the hostages. She admitted that the character was quite similar to her, "I like to hide behind the characters through acting, exploring human nature or using characters to release different aspects of the heart." She said that "Lucky" hid in the mascot costume and would make a variety of "lewd" action. Normally she would be very timid, but on the Internet she was a radical "keyboard warrior". She had a lot of anger in the heart want to vent, in the film her blue hair was her own disguise to protect herself.

Did she have a lot of rage inside? Fish admitted, "I do! When something isn't expected or feels undeserved, I would really want to talk about it; however I would be dumb at the mouth and would stutter like Lucky. I didn't know how to release the rage, feeling that my temper would turn bad. Now I would transfer my energy, like stomping my feet and exercising." Would she release it on her boyfriend? She smiled and said, "Haha, like what! In short I would release the energy and would not immediately lose my temper."

Regarding the blue hair look in the film, Fish revealed that due to excessive bleaching, the hair of the back of her head fell out and would not grow back. She once needed a wig to cover it. She joked that Leung Yung Ting was even more extreme, almost "completely shaved". Leung Yung Ting said with a smile, "I think it's great, this time is the shortest since I was three years old. The short hair style makes the character more vivid, but it only lasted half a year as I had to grow my hair long again for work."

As for dressing up as a mascot for the shoot, Fish pointed out that in the first three groups of scenes she had to dress up as the mascot and did not need makeup. Although the shoot took place between autumn and winter, the studio set was very stuffy and dusty. When I ran I kept sweating, fortunately I was thin enough to take it. In addition I didn't need to line up for make up, once on the set I could just put on the mascot's head and start work. It was relatively convenient.

Have they ever had the experience of unable to end a contract? Leung Yung Ting shared that she has joined the fitness center membership, and found hidden details after paying by credit card. To cancel, she needed three months advanced notification. "I still had to pay the remaining three months. Losing three months of membership fee was quite a sting." She lamented that electronic payment methods often have hidden many consumer traps. Liew Chi Yu admitted that she was afraid of trouble and has never changed her phone number since she started in the business.

Fish said that after watching the movie that Leung Yung Ting's comedic genes surprised her, praising her performance as wild with a full contrast. Leung Yung Ting humbly said that the role was attributed to the director and the writer's good writing, and asked negotiation experts for advice in advance in order to play the female police officer well. "The purpose of the negotiation is to arrest someone but not to them feel that they are suspects. I have to keep assisting him, and only take action at the right moment." She said frankly, "Our generation of actors have rarely had the opportunity to play the police film, so during the performance we have to be extra careful and strive to show the police's 'presence'. We have to be convincing even when holding a gun."

Playing a customer service employee, Michael Ning (Bak Ji) found the dialogues to be a challenge. "I have taken customer service calls, when I hear the robotic reading of the contract terms I thought was it quite a bother. This time I am play this type of character, I discover the difficulty of imitating the dialogue delivery speed and learn to respect this profession."

Bak Ji said that he has long heard about junior colleague Mak Pui Tung's performance from his buddy Alan Yeung Wai Lun and was very happy to have scenes with him in the film. "This time with Mak Pui Tung I could only lay defense. He scored points in both acting and comedy. In the film he and I are both hostages, while being held captive he had an accident from an upset stomach on the spot. With the art director's very realistic props he was able to perform seriously and express the helpless. Even I feel bad for him! This scene feel is hard to grasp, if I play his role I wouldn't know how to handle it."

Bak Ji said that dark comedy was difficult to play to begin with, in addition this movie had more group scenes. He could not only worry about his own creation and had to coordinate with the cast and the crew. He thanked the director for being willing to invest in resources, arranging for the entire team to rehearse for two days on the set.

[2026.06.23] ANITA YUEN PRAISES JENNIFER YU ON HER FULL MASTERY OF HER ACTING

Ali Lee is working on dramas in addition to films

Best Actresses Anita Yuen works with Jennifer Yu work together for the first time
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Jennifer Yu (right) jokes that for two days in production she has been staring lovingly at Anita Yuen (left).

Anita Yuen admits to being against her son Morton Cheung entering the business

Ali Lee is happy to work with two Best Actresses and takes the opportunity to learn
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Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Ali Lee Kai Yan, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ti Lung, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Carman Kwan Ka Man, etc., attended the production start worship ceremony of the new film YUK MONG GEI SUN (DESIRE PARASITE). Two generations of Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actresses Len Len and Yu Heung Ying shared the screen for the first time. Playing close friends in the film, they also became familiar off screen rapidly as they mutually admired each other; Len Len even revealed that she personally chose Yu Heung Ying to co-star with.

Len Len after 7 years worked on another Hong Kong film production film. She admitted that the sincerity of director Terry Ng Ka Wai impressed her. In the early years she has heard the director share the story and encouraged the director to write a script. The director also let her choose the co-stars, full of sincerity.

Yu Heung Ying caught Len Len's eyes from the list of candidates and felt that she was highly identifiable and fit the role. She joked that the director perhaps has already had her in mind and only politely consulted her. Yu Heung Ying was touched when she heard about it. "I only find out about this now." Yu Heung Ying admitted that she has never played material about two women before, and cherished the opportunity very much. She was the happiest that she could look at Len Len for two days at work. "She is really beautiful, a goddess, a nice and friendly person." Len Len also praised Yu Heung Ying was focused and easy to get along with. Although this was the first time they collaborated, the director arranged for them to meet and have a table read of the script. She also did some research on Yu Heung Ying and watched her performance, so they quickly became familiar so they did not need a lot of time to mesh before they were able to easily get into characters.

Was Yu Heung Ying under pressure in the face of the elder Best Actress? Len Len smiled, "I think she didn't, because she had full mastery of acting." Yu Heung Ying admitted that she had pressure at the beginning, even having to consider what to call her again and again. Finally she decided to return to call her "Len Len". In addition both were mothers, so they often share the parenting experience. They quickly became familiar.

Len Len said that her 19-year-old son Morton Cheung Mo Tung has returned to Hong Kong for summer vacation and become more independent. She would not have to be too concerned, and did not want his son to enter the profession. She thought that his personality was shy, but also suggested that Yu Heung Ying to take advantage of the best time to play with her children now. Busy with work, would Len Len not have time to spend time with her son? She joked that at this stage as long as her son came home to sleep, being able to see each other was already very good. She would not have too much restrictions. Regarding Father's Day, Len Len pointed out that her family did not have a strong sense of ritual. On Father's Day and Mother's Day they usually celebrated with family dinners. The relationship between her husband Julian Cheung Chi Lam and their son was like two brothers, they could eat together and chat for several hours. She joked that she would not be jealous, instead she would be able to learn more about her son's updates from her husband's mouth.

On Father's Day, Yu Heung Ying's daughter received 90 points and won the prize at a piano competition, and the whole family was very proud and happy. Speaking of the 20 some year old Lillian Sze Ho Ying who passed away due to ovarian cancer, Yu Heung Ying who has worked with her on several films could not hide her sorrow, get choked up and said, "Thank you for attending so many audience appreciation screenings with me, I wish she would be without illness or pain in another place."

Television Best Actress Lee Kai Sum has had endless film offers after leaving her nest. Ali revealed that she would play a female cop in the film, the character would be neurotic and a little strange. She enjoyed acting opposite two Best Actress Yuen Wing Yee and Yu Heung Ying on the first day of work, stating that she benefited a lot from their performance. Has she discussed acting with the two off camera? She said that because the film had fewer actors, they also had less free time together. Mostly they talked about trivial things so she has not have the chance to get too deep into discussion with them. "From acting with them of course I am under pressure, but once at the mark I would naturally get into the character. I can interrogate them, and watch them cry in a few seconds. Yuen Wing Yee is forced to show her pitiful look."

Speaking of rumors that she has accepted many film offers. Ali clarified that all the related collaborations were still in the negotiation stage. "Film ultimately takes time and have a lot of variables. In other words it's always changing back and forth, sometimes you think it may be a lock but it may not necessarily be." Speaking of her ViuTV adaption of the classic Japanese drama LONG VACATION, she revealed that she has received the drama's working scripts and estimated the official production would start in September.

[2026.06.20] ANSELM CHAN SECRETLY STARTS PRODUCTION ON NEW FILM WITH THE LAST DANCE TEAM

Karena Lam admires THE LAST DANCE's creative team very much and decides to fully cooperate with the production.

Tang Wei is pregnant with her second child and unable to take part in Anselm Chan's new film

Sources point out that Anselm Chan has already secretly started production on a new film

Dayo Wong (left) and Michael Hui work together again

Michelle Wai (left) won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with THE LAST DANCE, while Tommy Chu won Best Supporting Actor
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The Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man starred, Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed film THE LAST DANEC (POR. DEI YUK) has grossed over HK$ 170 million at the Hong Kong and Macau box office to become the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong. Director Chan Mou Yin has long hoped to work with the cast of THE LAST DANCE again. Recently he has secretly started work on a new film that featured not only the original team of THE LAST DANCE but also added Best Actress Karena Lam Ka Yan. The team initially expressed interest in Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) and Tang Wei, but the former was unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts and Tang Wei was unable to due to pregnancy. Lam Ka Yan appreciated the creative team and decided to fully cooperate with the production.

THE LAST DANCE starred Wong Tze Wah, Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong. It not only set box office records but also earned Wai Sze Nga her first Best Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards; Chu Pak Hong won Best Supporting Actor, and Chan Mou Yin won Best Screenplay in impressive showings. Chan Mou Yin has repeatedly expressed hope for THE LAST DANCE team to collaborate again. Recently he has ben said to have secretly started filming a new film for some time. In addition to the original team from THE LAST TIME that included Wong Tze Wah, Hui Koon Man, Wai Sze Nga and other actors, the investors hoped to further strengthen the cast. Aside from inviting an all star guest star line up, the investors also would like an internationally renowned Best Actress for the lead. The production team initially invited Oscar-winning actress Yeung Chi King to star, but after multiple negotiations the collaboration was ultimately canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Later the production team turned to invite Tang Wei, and negotiations were lively. However Tang Wei later announced she was pregnant with her second child and had to stop work, causing another change in the female lead.

Since the filming schedule and set arrangements could no longer be delayed, the team ultimately decided to have Golden Horse Best Actress Lam Ka Yan fill the role. Lam Ka Yan won the Golden Horse Best Actress award in 2015 for ZINNIA FLOWER. She has a good relationship with lead actor Wong Tze Wah, so a solid foundation of chemistry has long been established. Sources said that Lam Ka Yan greatly admired the creative team behind THE LAST DANCE and quickly adjusted her work schedule after being invited and fully cooperated with the production. Reportedly the team has been secretly working on the film for some time, with the production being wrapped up by the end of July at the earliest. The subject matter and story of director Chan Mou Yin's new film were still highly confidential, which has already made fans very eager to see if it would be able to achieve new box office success.

In addition Chan Mou Yin' script FOOD IS HEAVEN (YIN SIK GEI) was selected as one of the funded film projects for the government's 'Film Production Grant Scheme For Promoting Chinese Culture,' receiving up to HK$ 10 million in production fees. In an interview Chan Mou Yin stated that FOOD IS HEAVEN was adapted from the novel of the same name by contemporary writer Ge Liang, which has won numerous awards in the literary world. The story revolved around two generations, chronicling the legendary lives of Cantonese cuisine masters and their apprentices. He has read the novel before and knew that several Hong Kong directors have read it and hoped to adapt it into a film; Chan Mou Yin and Ge Liang's connection began with THE LAST DANCE. He said that Ge Liang was very demanding, having worked with several directors but felt none was a good fit until after watching THE LAST DANCE. He gave him the book out of appreciation that he has preserved a lot of traditional Chinese culture in the film. Ge Liang always wanted to find a director he could connect with and turn the story into a film; coincidentally the government launched the 'Film Production Grant Scheme For Promoting Chinese Culture,' Chan Mou Yin obtained the rights from Ge Liang and submitted the script application.

At the time Chan Mou Yin said that with such a good script, of course he wanted the best cast. He remembered how pleasant working with the cast of THE LAST DANCE and really wanted everyone to reunite. He showed FOOD IS HEAVEN and several other scripts to Hui Koon Man and Wong Tze Wah, letting them choose whichever suited them before making a decision.