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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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Rewind to the Present: TAPE《錄影歹》, a Raw and Thrilling Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater’s 2001 Film

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!

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Voices Beyond Words: The Way We Talk Arrives in Canada《看我今天怎麼說》

Coming 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.

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Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Bold New Hong Kong Drama Exploring Faith and Forgiveness《不赦之罪》

From 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.

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Making Sense and Beauty of Dreams…and Our Worst Fears–Nick Cheung’s 張家輝 Peg O’ My Heart《贖夢》 Is a Stunning Visual Experience and Psychological Thriller

In 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.

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