Regional bests of movies “Golden Boy” and “Someone Like Me” funded by Film Development Fund
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The following is provided on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC):
The regional bests of 2 movies which have moneying assistance from the Film Production Financing Scheme (FPFS) under the Film Development Fund (FDF), particularly “Golden Boy” and “Someone Like Me”will be held tomorrow night (November 15) and on the night of November 17 respectively.
“Golden Boy” is directed by Joe Chan, produced by Allen Chan, composed by Cheng Sing-mo and Shum Shek-yin, and stars Louis Cheung. The story has to do with an ex-convict, Cheung Lek, who as soon as made the name “Golden Boy” in the boxing ring. Cheung discovers himself wandering through a listless midlife up until he crosses courses with a talented kid called Fong Yuen and a washed-up coach, Chow Yiu-shan. He then returns into the ring, starting a journey of redemption. The movie will be theatrically launched in Hong Kong on November 21.
“Someone Like Me” is directed and composed by Tam Wai-ching, produced by Stanley Kwan and Catherine Kwan, and stars Fish Liew and Carlos Chan. The movie has to do with a lady born with spastic paralysis who satisfies a volunteer supplying sexual services for individuals with impairments, developing a story that checks out the morality and nerve to declare one’s own story.
Last month, the primary cast and team of “Someone Like Me” took part in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the delegation led by the HKFDC. The movie was chosen for the TIFF’s “Women’s Empowerment” area and held its opening night throughout the celebration. It was likewise chosen in the “Gala Presentation” area of the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. The movie will be theatrically launched in Hong Kong on November 27.
The FPFS has actually funded over 70 movies because its launch in 2007. The Chairman of the HKFDC, Dr Wilfred Wong, revealed his hope that the Government will continue to support the long-lasting advancement of the regional movie market through the FDF, and is anticipating more outstanding productions to be displayed in theatres. He likewise stated he hopes that more new-generation directors will keep developing movies that will get large acknowledgment and industrial success.