Past Film List
2023
The Sparring Partner 正義迴廊
by HO Cheuk-Tin
France premiere | Thriller, Social drama | 138 min| 2022 | VOSTF
Inspired by a shocking true crime case from 2013, the film tells the story of a young man who teams up with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. As they plead not guilty to the crime, the lawyers clash while nine jurors strive to uncover the truth. This award-winning film is directed by emerging filmmaker HO Cheuk-Tin and produced by Philip YUNG (director of Port of Call 踏血尋梅 - selected for the 1st FFHKP official selection).
The Narrow Road 窄路微塵
by LAM Sum
Romance, Road Movie, Social Drama | 115 min | 2022 |VOSTFR
Starring Louis CHEUNG, Angela YUEN
The protagonist, Chak, struggles to keep his cleaning business afloat during COVID-19 when he meets the protagonist, Candy, who needs a job, and Chu, her young daughter. LAM Sum (co-director of May You Stay Forever Young少年 – the opening film of the 1st FFHKP) uses the romance and "road movie" genres to depict the lives of the working class during the pandemic.
My Prince Edward 金都
by Norris WONG
Drama|91 min|2019|VOSTFR
Starring Stephy TANG, CHU Pak-Hong
The protagonist, Fong, who works in a bridal shop, must extricate herself from a sham marriage she was paid for years ago in order to get married for real. Emerging director Norris WONG aims to offer a fresh perspective on Asian marriage culture through this narrative.
Still Human 淪落人
by Oliver CHAN
Starring Crisel CONSUNJI, Anthony WONG
Comedy, Social Drama |111 min|2018|VOSTFR
A paralyzed and hopeless Hong Konger meets his new Filipino domestic helper. The two strangers live under the same roof through the seasons, and as they learn to coexist, they also come to understand each other. This award-winning film is a rare gem that tackles racial themes in the city and is considered the "Intouchables" of Hong Kong.
Ebola Syndrome伊波拉病毒
by Herman YAU
Starring Crisel CONSUNJI, Anthony WONG
Cult film|Thriller|18+|98 min|1996|VOSTFR
Kai, a vulgar sex addict who killed three people in Hong Kong, exiles himself to South Africa. Ten years later, he still works in the same Chinese restaurant. His boss knows about his crimes and has given him a place to hide. One day, Kai accompanies his boss to buy pigs from an African tribe, where they notice a significant number of corpses, victims of horrific deaths. On their way back, they have a car accident in the middle of the bush. While his boss tries to fix the vehicle, Kai slips away. He finds a sick African woman lying on the ground and decides to rape her. A day later, Kai develops a high fever and visits a doctor, who tells him he is likely infected with the Ebola virus.
Short Film
27
by Erica KWOK
Fantasy comedy|29 min|2022|VOSTFR
While working in a record store, the protagonist loves to dream. As she approaches her 27th birthday, she goes through an existential crisis and falls into a series of strange imaginations and reflections...
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A Letter from Prison 第一封信
by Jason YIU
Committed drama|19 min|2022|VOSTFR
Informed of his best friend's imprisonment, the protagonist begins to write him letters to encourage him...
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Rubbish Ban 阿才
by Kingston CHOW
Fantasy comedy|20 min|2022|VOSTFR
During COVID, the protagonist's girlfriend told him that she would like to throw away the trash. However, she never returned after leaving him in the street. After this ridiculous episode in his life, the protagonist was ordered by his boss to get rid of unnecessary stuff, but he never managed to find a trash can...
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By 3 pm 下午三點
by CHOY Kaiu
Committed drama|22 min|2021|VOSTFR
The protagonist has decided to quit her job and work as self-employed in a tiny rented studio. As she escapes from reality, she overhears her neighbor's be
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Moonshine 明月光
by YEUNG King-Lun
Social drama|15 min| 2021|VOSTFR
A sudden, anonymous call from Taiwan shattered the protagonist's peaceful life and brought her back into a sea of memories...
Blue Island 憂鬱之島
by CHAN Tsz-Woon
Documentaire |97 min|2022|VOSTFR
This new documentary by CHAN (an emerging documentarian awarded for The Yellowing 亂世備忘 – screened in Paris in 2019) explores the state of depression among current citizens of Hong Kong as China consolidates its power over the metropolis.
Limbo 智齒
by Soi CHEANG
Thriller, Action | 118 min| 2021| VOSTF
Rookie police officer Will Yam , a recent graduate of the police academy, is partnered with veteran officer Cham Lau, who has recently been reinstated to the force, to tackle a wave of serial killings. Despite their efforts, the pair struggles to solve the cases, leading to a series of mishaps. Amidst the chaos, Cham encounters Wong To (Cya Liu), a drug-addicted street urchin who had previously run over his wife and daughter. Overwhelmed by anger, Cham spirals out of control, continuously abusing Wong To. Meanwhile, Will loses his pistol, which is then found by the serial killer. With the killer on the loose, the city teeters on the brink of a crisis.
INFERNAL AFFAIRS 無間道
by Andrew LAU and Alan MAK
Thriller, Crime | 10 min| 2002 | VOSTF
Parallel stories of a young police officer sent undercover into the local mafia and a young mobster infiltrated within the police force. — A cult crime thriller in Hong Kong inspired Scorsese's remake, The Departed.