Posts tagged hong kong film
A Place to Belong: China’s Box-Office Hit Once Upon a Time in the Middle East Comes to North America《歡迎來龍餐館》

A restaurant can offer more than a meal: a livelihood, a connection to home, and a place to belong. In director Wen Muye’s 文牧野 Once Upon a Time in the Middle East《歡迎來龍餐館》, these familiar hopes take on new urgency when a Chinese chef’s fresh start abroad is interrupted by war. Starring Shen Teng 沈騰 as chef Xu Fu, the film follows a man who travels to the Middle East to repay his debts and support his family. Together with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he helps turn the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a flourishing business. When conflict reaches the city, however, the restaurant becomes a refuge, and Xu Fu must decide how much he is willing to risk for the community he has come to call his own.

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Revisiting Home & Youth: Award-Winning Hong Kong Film Ciao UFO 《再見UFO》 Screens in Canada

Recognised with five Hong Kong Film Awards, Ciao UFO 《再見UFO》 arrives in Canada for special autumn screenings. Beginning with a mysterious 1985 sighting over Wah Fu Estate, the film weaves a story of youth, public housing memories, and the evolving spirit of Hong Kong—offering the diaspora a deeply resonant reflection on nostalgia and home.

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Center Stage at 35: In Conversation with Stanley Kwan

Now celebrating its 35th anniversary—with a new 4K restoration rolling out in theatres promises to find new audiences and offer devoted fans a reason to revisit its riches as well as its contemporary relevance, especially with how modern celebrities are treated in the age of social media. We had the honour to sit down with Kwan to discuss the golden era of Chinese cinema, how his relationship to the film and its stars have changed, and who he wants to work with next. 

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The Show Must Go On: Remembering Patrick Tse, Hong Kong’s Eternal "Fourth Brother"

Esteemed actress Pei-Pei Cheng 鄭佩佩 has passed away in San Francisco at the age of 78. Best known to North American audiences for her iconic role in the Oscar-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon《臥虎藏龍》, Cheng leaves behind a rich legacy that has deeply influenced the world of martial arts cinema. In recent years, she also played poignant roles in films such as Meditation Park and Mulan.

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PAFF 2026 Lineup: Pride Asian Film Festival Returns to Toronto with Asian Cinema and Canadian Shorts

PAFF (Pride Asian Film Festival) returns to Toronto for its 2026 edition at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, showcasing a bold lineup of Asian cinema and Canadian short films. Opening the festival is Herman Yau’s We’re Nothing At All, alongside major highlights including Juno Mak’s highly anticipated Sons of the Neon Night, the animated feature Another World, Fish Liew’s award-winning Someone Like Me, Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl, and a special 4K restoration of Millennium Mambo starring Shu Qi, celebrating a powerful range of contemporary and classic Asian storytelling.

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Golden Boy: The Tale of Fatherhood and Redemption Hits Canadian Theatres《金童》

Directed by Joe Chan, Golden Boy《金童》 arrived in North America on April 10. Starring Louis Cheung 張繼聰, the film follows former boxing champion Cheung Lek, whose promising career is cut short by a fatal mistake that leads to ten years in prison. Upon his release, he encounters the son he has never met, setting him on an unexpected path back to the boxing world and toward reconciliation.

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My First of May: Aaron Kwok and Natalie Hsu Stars in Tender Family Drama of Love and Sacrifice

My First of May will warm audiences’ hearts this New Year with its North American premiere on January 16. Written and directed by rising filmmaker James Hung, the film is a tender, realistic portrayal of a father-daughter relationship, the pursuit of dreams, and the resilience needed to face life’s challenges. Spanning three generations, the story delicately explores the bonds of family and the preciousness of every moment.

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Making Waves Montreal Announces 2025 Lineup

Making Waves Montreal 2025 returns from September 18–20 at Cinéma Cineplex Forum, showcasing six new Hong Kong films, including The Last Dance: Extended Version starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, Papa by Philip Yung with Sean Lau, and My First of May starring Aaron Kwok and Gigi Leung. Meet filmmakers and talent in exclusive post-screening Q&As.

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