An ex-con tries to find a place in the world in For Alice, a small-scale drama that premiered at this year's New York Asian Film Festival. Set largely in the endlessly photogenic Mirador Mansion, the movie shifts smoothly from film noir to coming-of-age drama without ever breaking entirely free of genre conventions. The script, by Chow Kam Win (also the director) and Kiki Lam, sketches its characters with care and precision. Alice (Kuku So in her film debut) lives with her mother Ping (Amanda Lee) and stepfather Raymond (David Siu). Ping is an alcoholic gambler currently losing too much money in Macao; Raymond is a lecherous tailor who has abused Alice in the past. Lee and Siu flesh out their characters efficiently, Siu uncannily effective...
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- 8/28/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Corporate Espionage is, in this day and age, very much a real threat. Director Amos Why, in his sophomore feature “Napping Kid”, tries to convince us that corporate kidnapping is as well. Based on a novel of the same name by Hong Kong/Canadian author Mannshin, “Napping Kid” is a timely film that shows us just how much is at stake with digital files, while offering a look at the current state of Hong Kong society.
Tong is a hard cop who believes in getting results any way he can. He is called to the company where his ex-wife Irene works as a senior executive when a highly sensitive document consisting of financial analysis for a Chinese It company is “stolen” from their database. Shortly after, Irene’s boss receives an email from one K Kidnapper asking for a surprisingly low ransom, along with a series of tasks that he wants the company to undertake.
Tong is a hard cop who believes in getting results any way he can. He is called to the company where his ex-wife Irene works as a senior executive when a highly sensitive document consisting of financial analysis for a Chinese It company is “stolen” from their database. Shortly after, Irene’s boss receives an email from one K Kidnapper asking for a surprisingly low ransom, along with a series of tasks that he wants the company to undertake.
- 12/28/2018
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Hong Kong's Celestial Tiger Entertainment (Cte) is producing three Cantonese-language original lifestyle series exclusively for its cHK channel in Singapore.
The three series are all fronted by Hong Kong celebrities and about Hong Kong. They are a travel show, a series on the supernatural and a show about local delicacies.
The Other Side of Hong Kong, hosted by U.K.-born actor Jason Chan, unveils local secrets and hidden gems in the city; Urban Legends, presented by actor David Siu, explores alleged haunted spots in Hong Kong with the help of local meta-physicists; and Hong Kong Star Restaurants spotlights local culinary hotspots ...
The three series are all fronted by Hong Kong celebrities and about Hong Kong. They are a travel show, a series on the supernatural and a show about local delicacies.
The Other Side of Hong Kong, hosted by U.K.-born actor Jason Chan, unveils local secrets and hidden gems in the city; Urban Legends, presented by actor David Siu, explores alleged haunted spots in Hong Kong with the help of local meta-physicists; and Hong Kong Star Restaurants spotlights local culinary hotspots ...
- 11/22/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Asian channels group, Celestial Tiger Entertainment is expanding its roster of original productions from Hong Kong. The three new shows, which will air on its Chk channel, are its first to be presented in Cantonese.
“The Other Side of Hong Kong” is a lifestyle show hosted by actor Jason Chan. It challenges seasoned travellers to explore the city’s hidden gems and discover insider secrets. The show will premiere on Dec. 8, 2018. On air from January. “Urban Legends” follows veteran actor David Siu and a team of famous local meta-physicists as they explore the darker haunts in Hong Kong, from Black Hill in Kowloon to Mount Davis on Hong Kong Island,.
“Hong Kong Stars Restaurants” is hosted by TV star Christine Ng as she takes foodies on a tour of the best culinary delicacies, from local favourites to Michelin Star fine dining. The series will air in February 2019 as a Chinese New Year special.
“The Other Side of Hong Kong” is a lifestyle show hosted by actor Jason Chan. It challenges seasoned travellers to explore the city’s hidden gems and discover insider secrets. The show will premiere on Dec. 8, 2018. On air from January. “Urban Legends” follows veteran actor David Siu and a team of famous local meta-physicists as they explore the darker haunts in Hong Kong, from Black Hill in Kowloon to Mount Davis on Hong Kong Island,.
“Hong Kong Stars Restaurants” is hosted by TV star Christine Ng as she takes foodies on a tour of the best culinary delicacies, from local favourites to Michelin Star fine dining. The series will air in February 2019 as a Chinese New Year special.
- 11/22/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Martial arts drama has been picked up by Hong Kong outfit Golden Scene.
Hong Kong’s Golden Scene has picked up international rights to martial arts drama The Empty Hands, directed by and starring Chapman To [pictured].
Produced by To and Tang Wai But, the film tells the story of a young girl whose only wish is to sell her father’s karate dojo when he dies, but discovers that 51% of the business was left to one of his worst pupils.
Currently in post-production, the film is scripted by To and Erica Li. To also stars with Stephy Tang, Yasuaki Kurata and Stephen Au.
Golden Scene is also selling Amos Why’s second feature, Napping Kid, basedon Mann Shin’s novel about the kidnapping of a confidential computer file. Currently in post-production, the film stars Cecilia So, Ng Siu Hin, David Siu and Candy Cheung.
Other titles on Golden Scene’s Filmart slate include Wong Chun’s award-winning...
Hong Kong’s Golden Scene has picked up international rights to martial arts drama The Empty Hands, directed by and starring Chapman To [pictured].
Produced by To and Tang Wai But, the film tells the story of a young girl whose only wish is to sell her father’s karate dojo when he dies, but discovers that 51% of the business was left to one of his worst pupils.
Currently in post-production, the film is scripted by To and Erica Li. To also stars with Stephy Tang, Yasuaki Kurata and Stephen Au.
Golden Scene is also selling Amos Why’s second feature, Napping Kid, basedon Mann Shin’s novel about the kidnapping of a confidential computer file. Currently in post-production, the film stars Cecilia So, Ng Siu Hin, David Siu and Candy Cheung.
Other titles on Golden Scene’s Filmart slate include Wong Chun’s award-winning...
- 3/12/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
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