After a successful festival run including a screening at the Raindance Film Festival, the Hong Kong adaptation of Richard Linklater’s TAPE is set to hit UK cinemas from 22 August 2025. The film brings new cultural depth and dramatic intensity to the classic one-room thriller. Stay tuned for more screening updates, including upcoming showings in Canada!
Read MoreThe 2025 Mulan International Film Festival returns to Innis Town Hall from August 8–17. Dedicated to fostering an appreciation of pan-Chinese cinema in Canada, the 6th edition will showcase 38 films over 10 days. Spanning eras, regions, and languages, this year’s program offers a vital platform for engaging with the richness and diversity of pan-Chinese storytelling.
Read MoreComing to Canadian cinemas this Friday, The Way We Talk is the latest film from acclaimed director Adam Wong 黃修平 (The Way We Dance and She Remembers, He Forgets), known for his genre-defying storytelling. With a sensitive and objective lens, Wong leads audiences into the world of the Deaf community, offering a narrative that is both inclusive and deeply human. Starring Neo Yau, Chung Suet Ying, and Marco Ng.
Read MoreFrom two of Hong Kong’s most daring new voices—directors Jeffrey Lam and Antonio Tam—Valley of the Shadow of Death is an unflinching cinematic debut that confronts the uneasy space between faith and human frailty. Starring three-time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Anthony Wong and stage icon Louisa So, this haunting drama follows a pastor whose daughter was raped and driven to suicide—only to be faced years later with the return of her assailant, now a penitent church member.
Read MoreIn Peg O’ My Heart, Hong Kong icon Nick Cheung directs and stars in a gripping psychological thriller exploring dreams, regret, and redemption. With stellar performances by Fala Chen and Terrance Lau, this visually stunning film blends horror with social commentary on mental health and morality.
Read MoreNick Cheung’s latest psychological thriller takes audiences behind the world of dreams to confront what lies deep within the heart. Starring Fala Chen and Terrance Lau, in Canadian cinemas June 13th.
Read MoreToronto will welcome a new addition to its cultural calendar this spring with the inaugural Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF), taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk. Presented as an official affiliate of Pride Toronto, the festival aims to highlight East Asian cinema while centering LGBTQ2S+ voices and gender-diverse storytelling.
Read MoreRecognised for its exceptional art direction and set design at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, the production set of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In was on display at Hong Kong International Airport. This captivating exhibition has showcased the film's stunning details to the public, offering visitors an up-close look at its intricate design.
Read MoreAs we look forward to the awards ceremony this Sunday, it's the perfect time to revisit some of our interviews with the brilliant directors and creatives behind this year's nominated films. Their insights offer a deeper appreciation of the stories that have moved us. Explore the full list of nominations below and stay tuned for the results!
Read MoreIn the pantheon of Hong Kong cinema, Johnnie To Kei-fung stands as a colossus. With a career spanning over five decades, To has evolved from a commercial success to an internationally acclaimed auteur, leaving an indelible mark on the industry alongside contemporaries such as Wong Kar-wai, Tsui Hark, and John Woo.
Read MorePhilip Yung’s 翁子光 Papa《爸爸》arrives in North American cinemas on March 14. Inspired by a real 2010 case in Hong Kong, the film follows a father grappling with unimaginable loss after his son, who suffers from schizophrenia, kills his wife and daughter. Sean Lau delivers a career-defining performance, capturing the depths of a father’s sorrow and resilience.
Read MoreFresh Off Markham is a film that weaves together stories of immigration, identity, and community in a way that feels deeply personal to Chinese Canadians in Toronto and Markham. This debut feature by three Hong Kong-born directors—shot locally in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Scarborough—is a heartfelt tribute to the Chinese diaspora and their experiences in Canada.
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