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10 MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD
Can : Fu Duk But
d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen
Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip,
Janis Pang Hang Ying, Fung So Bo, Patra Au Ga Man, Tai Bo,
Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Annie Man Chung Han
Rating : IIB
Length : 112 mins.
Opening October 7 2024 at the 29th Busan International Film Festival
Opening November 2 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival
Opening April 12 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival
Opening April 24 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/QGqRg_Bn98Q
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[ 29th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
Jing's day begins with a graceful tracking shot that follows her from the early morning as she pumps breast milk, leaves her baby with her mother-in-law, and heads to the bakery where she works. Her baby daughter Qing is difficult and cries constantly and Jing frequently clashes with her live-in in-laws over childcare and housework, while her husband, who works as a delivery driver, views parenting as something he occasionally helps with. All she did was have a child, yet Jing's life is turned upside down, leaving her in a situation where all her efforts to build her career have been negated. Director Oliver Siu Kuen Chan meticulously dissects Jing's struggles, revealing the emotional turbulence she endures. The film’s realistic and precise narrative depicts the suffocating oppression women suffer within both family and society, the pressures of 'being a mother' and 'motherhood,' and resolutely move forward, forcing Jing to make a final decision. (PARK Sun Young)
[ 37TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
Suk-jing's ordinary life in Hong Kong is disrupted by motherhood, forcing her to navigate challenging changes that redefine her routine and sense of self.
[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
Suk-jing recently welcomes a baby daughter into her ordinary life, which, to her surprise, will never be the same again. She is soon stressed-out taking care of the baby 24/7, while her husband never proactively takes part in it. Conflicts with in-laws, postpartum bodily changes, affected work performance are straws piling up on her back...After long nights of nursing in loneliness, where will the break of day lead her?
Can : Fu Duk But
d. Oliver Chan Siu Kuen
Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip,
Janis Pang Hang Ying, Fung So Bo, Patra Au Ga Man, Tai Bo,
Johnny Hui (Keung Nei), Annie Man Chung Han
Rating : IIB
Length : 112 mins.
Opening October 7 2024 at the 29th Busan International Film Festival
Opening November 2 2024 at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival
Opening April 12 2025 at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival
Opening April 24 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/QGqRg_Bn98Q
Site : https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=75991&c_idx=402&sp_idx=0&QueryStep=2
Site : https://2024.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/37011WEP06
fb : https://www.facebook.com/people/%E8%99%8E%E6%AF%92%E4%B8%8D-Montages-of-a-Modern-Motherhood/61565310912776/
[ 29th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
Jing's day begins with a graceful tracking shot that follows her from the early morning as she pumps breast milk, leaves her baby with her mother-in-law, and heads to the bakery where she works. Her baby daughter Qing is difficult and cries constantly and Jing frequently clashes with her live-in in-laws over childcare and housework, while her husband, who works as a delivery driver, views parenting as something he occasionally helps with. All she did was have a child, yet Jing's life is turned upside down, leaving her in a situation where all her efforts to build her career have been negated. Director Oliver Siu Kuen Chan meticulously dissects Jing's struggles, revealing the emotional turbulence she endures. The film’s realistic and precise narrative depicts the suffocating oppression women suffer within both family and society, the pressures of 'being a mother' and 'motherhood,' and resolutely move forward, forcing Jing to make a final decision. (PARK Sun Young)
[ 37TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
Suk-jing's ordinary life in Hong Kong is disrupted by motherhood, forcing her to navigate challenging changes that redefine her routine and sense of self.
[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
Suk-jing recently welcomes a baby daughter into her ordinary life, which, to her surprise, will never be the same again. She is soon stressed-out taking care of the baby 24/7, while her husband never proactively takes part in it. Conflicts with in-laws, postpartum bodily changes, affected work performance are straws piling up on her back...After long nights of nursing in loneliness, where will the break of day lead her?
9 LAST BREATH
d. Alex Parkinson
Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis
d. Alex Parkinson
Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis
8 THE RED ENVELOPE
d. Chayanop Boonprakob
Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), Krit Amnuaydechkorn (PP Krit)
Rating : IIA
Length : 128 mins.
Opening May 8 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/IcCFKQWc_Jc
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Hot-Blooded Line Man Menn accidentally stumbles upon a mysterious ghost marriage red envelope belonging to the gay man Titi, unexpectedly entering into a supernatural marriage contract. Menn, who tries to annul the marriage, finds himself transformed into a living hellish black king, and to save his life, he reluctantly agrees to the marriage. However, in order to regain his "single" status and free himself from Titi, Menn decides to team up with his "ghost husband" to investigate the truth behind Titi's death, hoping to help him rest in peace and be reincarnated. Thus begins a journey filled with laughter and tears, leading to madness...
[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
A supernatural marriage story between a human and a ghost.
When 'Menn', a super-straight mugger-turned-police spy, accidentally picks up a mysterious red envelope, he is bound by a supernatural contract that forces him to wed a ghost. Fate plays an even crueler trick on him: his 'spouse' is not only dead, but a cute and unapologetically progressive gay man named 'Titi'.
Menn must help Titi uncover the truth behind the accident that took Titi's life so he can finally rest in peace and leave Menn alone. All clues eventually lead to an illegal drug case that Menn and 'Goi', an older policewoman that Menn has a crush on, happen to be investigating. Believing that solving this case will benefit his career and love life, Menn takes on this atypical mission to help Titi, leading to an unlikely bond between the living and the dead, a gay and a straight man.
d. Chayanop Boonprakob
Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), Krit Amnuaydechkorn (PP Krit)
Rating : IIA
Length : 128 mins.
Opening May 8 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/IcCFKQWc_Jc
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
Hot-Blooded Line Man Menn accidentally stumbles upon a mysterious ghost marriage red envelope belonging to the gay man Titi, unexpectedly entering into a supernatural marriage contract. Menn, who tries to annul the marriage, finds himself transformed into a living hellish black king, and to save his life, he reluctantly agrees to the marriage. However, in order to regain his "single" status and free himself from Titi, Menn decides to team up with his "ghost husband" to investigate the truth behind Titi's death, hoping to help him rest in peace and be reincarnated. Thus begins a journey filled with laughter and tears, leading to madness...
[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
A supernatural marriage story between a human and a ghost.
When 'Menn', a super-straight mugger-turned-police spy, accidentally picks up a mysterious red envelope, he is bound by a supernatural contract that forces him to wed a ghost. Fate plays an even crueler trick on him: his 'spouse' is not only dead, but a cute and unapologetically progressive gay man named 'Titi'.
Menn must help Titi uncover the truth behind the accident that took Titi's life so he can finally rest in peace and leave Menn alone. All clues eventually lead to an illegal drug case that Menn and 'Goi', an older policewoman that Menn has a crush on, happen to be investigating. Believing that solving this case will benefit his career and love life, Menn takes on this atypical mission to help Titi, leading to an unlikely bond between the living and the dead, a gay and a straight man.
7 A GILDED GAME
Can : Leep Gum. Yau Hei
Lit : Gold Hunt. Game
AKA : THE TRADING FLOOR
AKA : Dong Fong Wa Yi Gai
Lit : Eastern Wall Street
d. Herman Yau Lai To
Andy Lau Tak Wa, Oho Ou
Ni Ni, Huang Yi, Reve Jiang Mengjie,
Kent Cheng Juk Si, Jasper Liu
Rating : IIA
Length : 129 mins.
Opening May 8th 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/MToRso9ViL0v
[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
Gao Han is a financially savvy student determined to make a name for himself in the finance field. With his friend Chu Feng's family business – the new energy technology giant "Zhuo Neng" – preparing to go public, Gao Han lands an internship opportunity at an investment bank. Under the guidance of his mentor Todd, a chief analyst, Gao Han quickly rose through the ranks. However, the overwhelming pressure to succeed and the corrupt practices within bank divisions led Gao Han to compromise his principles and be used as a pawn. In the name of glory and fame, he betrayed Todd and joined Helen’s division. Ultimately, this not only caused Gao Han’s relationship with his girlfriend Xu Xiaohui to fall out, but further caused his friend’s family business to suffer and led Todd to walk away from the firm. Gao Han eventually realizes his mistakes and stood his ground to prevent a hostile takeover, thereby redeeming himself in the process. After earnestly asking for Todd’s help, the two worked to successfully help Chu Feng regain control of his family company.
Can : Leep Gum. Yau Hei
Lit : Gold Hunt. Game
AKA : THE TRADING FLOOR
AKA : Dong Fong Wa Yi Gai
Lit : Eastern Wall Street
d. Herman Yau Lai To
Andy Lau Tak Wa, Oho Ou
Ni Ni, Huang Yi, Reve Jiang Mengjie,
Kent Cheng Juk Si, Jasper Liu
Rating : IIA
Length : 129 mins.
Opening May 8th 2025
Teaser : https://youtu.be/MToRso9ViL0v
[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
Gao Han is a financially savvy student determined to make a name for himself in the finance field. With his friend Chu Feng's family business – the new energy technology giant "Zhuo Neng" – preparing to go public, Gao Han lands an internship opportunity at an investment bank. Under the guidance of his mentor Todd, a chief analyst, Gao Han quickly rose through the ranks. However, the overwhelming pressure to succeed and the corrupt practices within bank divisions led Gao Han to compromise his principles and be used as a pawn. In the name of glory and fame, he betrayed Todd and joined Helen’s division. Ultimately, this not only caused Gao Han’s relationship with his girlfriend Xu Xiaohui to fall out, but further caused his friend’s family business to suffer and led Todd to walk away from the firm. Gao Han eventually realizes his mistakes and stood his ground to prevent a hostile takeover, thereby redeeming himself in the process. After earnestly asking for Todd’s help, the two worked to successfully help Chu Feng regain control of his family company.
6 THE DUMPLING QUEEN
d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung
Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Zhu Yawen, Ben Yuen Fu Wah
Rating : I
Length : 119 mins.
Opening May 1 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/xT1FuJt8sVw
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The film is based on a true story. In the 1970s, Zang Jianhe, a woman from Qingdao, was forced to leave her hometown with her two daughters. To make ends meet and raise her children, she washed dishes by day and cleaned cars by night. With no one to rely on, she bore the immense pressure alone. Determined to break free from her fate, Zang Jianhe decided to make a living by selling dumplings. From struggling to attract customers to eventually thriving, she received much support from tough-but-kind Hong Jie, Brother Hua, and Uncle Dessert. Through perseverance, she grew her dumpling business into a success, and her life gradually opened up to new possibilities...
d. Andrew Lau Wai Keung
Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Zhu Yawen, Ben Yuen Fu Wah
Rating : I
Length : 119 mins.
Opening May 1 2025
Trailer : https://youtu.be/xT1FuJt8sVw
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
The film is based on a true story. In the 1970s, Zang Jianhe, a woman from Qingdao, was forced to leave her hometown with her two daughters. To make ends meet and raise her children, she washed dishes by day and cleaned cars by night. With no one to rely on, she bore the immense pressure alone. Determined to break free from her fate, Zang Jianhe decided to make a living by selling dumplings. From struggling to attract customers to eventually thriving, she received much support from tough-but-kind Hong Jie, Brother Hua, and Uncle Dessert. Through perseverance, she grew her dumpling business into a success, and her life gradually opened up to new possibilities...
5 VITAL SIGNS
Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung
d. Cheuk Wan Chi
Ben Louis Koo Tin Lok, Neo Yau Hawk Sau,
Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung
Rating : IIB
Length : 100 mins.
Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival
Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival
Opening May 1 2025
Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24
Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo
[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
After being reassigned to a new station, paramedic Wong Wai is assigned to ride with Jerry Ma. At first, Wai doesn't agree with Jerry's work style. But after some time, Jerry influences Wai to remember once again that the aim of paramedic work is to save every victim.
[ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain.
Can : Sung Yuen Toh Jung
d. Cheuk Wan Chi
Ben Louis Koo Tin Lok, Neo Yau Hawk Sau,
Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Poon Chan Leung
Rating : IIB
Length : 100 mins.
Opening April 4 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
Opening April 27 2023 at the Udine Far East Film Festival
Opening October 27 2023 at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival
Opening May 1 2025
Site : https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/3604WFC24
Trailer : https://youtu.be/uKnFrTeguZo
[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
After being reassigned to a new station, paramedic Wong Wai is assigned to ride with Jerry Ma. At first, Wai doesn't agree with Jerry's work style. But after some time, Jerry influences Wai to remember once again that the aim of paramedic work is to save every victim.
[ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
In one of his finest dramatic performances yet, Louis Koo stars as a veteran ambulanceman who simply wants to do his job without any interference from his boss. While he considers emigrating with his daughter, he clashes with his new partner, a young go-getter on the fast-track up the bureaucratic ladder. A mature directorial effort by Cheuk Wan-chi, this dramedy about Hong Kong's civil service culture and the latest emigration wave is a charming, yet sobering love letter to her city and its people, especially those who still remain.
4 THUNDERBOLTS*
d. Jake Schreier
Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell,
Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
d. Jake Schreier
Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell,
Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
3 LILO AND STITCH
d. Dean Fleischer Camp
Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Mangussen,
Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Kaipo Dudoit,
Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, Jason Scott Lee
d. Dean Fleischer Camp
Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Mangussen,
Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Kaipo Dudoit,
Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, Jason Scott Lee
2 FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES
d. Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stein
Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon,
Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd
d. Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stein
Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon,
Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd
1 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
d. Christopher McQuarrie
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg,
Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett
d. Christopher McQuarrie
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg,
Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett
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