Back to the Past《尋秦記》: Hong Kong’s Beloved Drama Sequel Hits North America
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Director: Jack Lai
Written by: James Hung, Li Cheuk Fung
Starring: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hsuan, Sonija Kwok, Lai-Ming Tang
In THeatres January 30
Fans of the classic TVB series A Step into the Past have long awaited this moment, and it’s finally here! Back to the Past is the highly anticipated cinematic sequel that brings the beloved characters and thrilling storylines of the original 2001 series to the big screen.
Set in the Qin Dynasty, the story follows Hong Siu-lung (Louis Koo), who has settled into life after his first extraordinary journey through time. When a new group of modern-day time travellers appears, intent on rewriting history, Hong must step up once again to protect the timeline. Facing formidable enemies and unexpected twists, he fights not only for the empire but also to safeguard his family and those he holds dear.
The film reunites fan-favourite characters, relives iconic moments from the original series, and adds a new layer of high-stakes adventure and exciting action sequences for longtime fans and newcomers to enjoy.
A cultural phenomenon in Hong Kong, the 2001 series captured hearts with its blend of history, fantasy, and romance. The film sequel continues that legacy, taking the story to thrilling new heights. It has received an enthusiastic response in Hong Kong, breaking the record for the highest opening-day box office in Hong Kong film history, and earning 11 nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Don’t miss the chance to watch the film on big screen. Back to the Past is now playing in North American theaters!
Special Greeting Messages from Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, and Jessica Hsuan
Synopsis
Wrongly imprisoned after Hong Siu-lung’s time-traveling disappearance, Ken (Michael Miu) was wrongly imprisoned and lost everything. After his release, he leads his daughter Galie (Bai Baihe) 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 (Louis Koo) has been living in seclusion in the countryside with his wives Kam Ching (Sonija Kwok) and Ting-fong (Jessica Hsuan), his son Bowie (Kevin Chu), and his blood brother. Life looks peaceful on the surface, but the family are closely watched by the Qin Emperor (Raymond Lam).
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.
Louis Koo 古天樂（As Hong Siu Lung 飾 項少龍）
Ken（苗僑偉飾）當年因項少龍（古天樂飾）穿越失蹤一事而蒙受冤獄，一無所有的他出獄後跟女兒 Galie（白百何飾）及一眾同黨搶奪時光機，並帶上能複製臉孔的儀器穿越回秦朝，希望以假秦王的身份一嘗皇帝夢，以彌補他因冤獄而失去的一切。
與此同時，身在秦朝的項少龍和妻子琴清（郭羡妮飾）、烏廷芳（宣萱飾）、兒子項寶兒（朱鑑然飾）和二弟早已歸隱田園。雖然表面上安然恬淡，但項家的一舉一動還是在秦王（林峯飾）的耳目之內。
Ken 回到秦朝後很快便遇上秦王一伙並施以特襲，惟秦王成功逃脫；另一邊廂項少龍知道自己是唯一知道秦王是假皇帝趙盤的人，而且秦王在統一六國後自己已沒有利用價值，為保家人安穩，少龍決定舉家搬遷。話音剛落，不速之客已經登門。逃離戰場的秦王前來求助，兩人二十年後再次碰面。
Raymond Lam 林峯（as Chiu Poon 飾 趙盤）
Director: Ng Yuen-fai 吳炫輝, Jack Lai 黎震龍
Starring: Lousi Koo 古天樂, Raymond Lam 林峯, Jessica Hsuan 宣萱, Sonjia Kwok 郭羨妮, Joyce Tang 滕麗名, Bai Baihe 白百何, Kevin Chu 朱鑑然, Timmy Hung 洪天明, Michelle Saram 鄭雪兒, and more
Wing-Sze Ng 伍詠詩、Louis Cheung 張繼聰（AS STone 飾 石頭）、Fish Liew 廖子妤（AS Man Song 飾 聞桑）、Ho-Cheong Tsui 肥腸、Louis Koo 古天樂（As Hong Siu Lung 飾 項少龍）
Back to the Past Official Trailer
Cantonese (with English subtitles)
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Fans of the classic TVB series A Step into the Past have long awaited this moment, and it’s finally here! Back to the Past is the highly anticipated cinematic sequel that brings the beloved characters and thrilling storylines of the original 2001 series to the big screen.