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An iconic mainstay among Chinese New Year movies, CJ7 is a Hong Kong–Chinese science fiction comedy-drama film directed by and starring Stephen Chow. Packed with themes of love and sacrifice, the movie follows impoverished single father Chow Ti, who lives in squalor with his nine-year-old son, Dicky. Set within Hong Kong in the early noughties, I Love Hong Kong follows the drama that happens after a swindler who conned money from his friends and neighbours – and made it big time – returns The festive season calls for optimism and joy, and Chinese New Year films typically feature uplifting stories, comedic elements and a star-studded cast of your favourite actors. Having said that, this year’s slate also has features some dramatic action-pack CNY flicks that are bound give you entertained. Take a look: Mom’s Big News A perennial classic that features some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable faces from the 1990s, All’s Well, Ends Well can often be found on the television sets of most households come the Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations. Directed by Clifton Ko and starring everyone from Leslie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Raymond Wong, Maggie Cheung, Sandra Ng Chinese New Year comedies are a big part of Hong Kong’s celebrations, and we have picked five of the best, including Fat Choi Spirit starring Andy Lau, Louis Koo, Gigi Leung and Lau Ching-wan. A perennial classic that features some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable faces from the 1990s, All’s Well, Ends Well can often be found on the television sets of most households come the Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations. Directed by Clifton Ko and starring everyone from Leslie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Raymond Wong, Maggie Cheung, Sandra Ng Discover these feel-good films perfect for Chinese New Year, featuring themes of family, love, resilience, and laughter. From nostalgic classics to modern gems, these movies will bring joy and warmth to your festive celebrations For years, Hongkongers were the world’s biggest movie fans.According to film historian David Bordwell, in 1959, when Hong Kong was home to around three million people, the average cinema A cast of Hong Kong greats – including Kenneth Ma, Samantha Ko, Carlos Chan, Dada Chan and Benz Hui – appear in the comedy-romance about village chief Long (Hui) and his four children. The 2022 family comedy film was reportedly Hong Kong’s no.1 box office comedy of all time. The original cast members including Stephy Tang, Louis Cheung, Ivana Wong, Lin Min Chen, and Peter Chan Charm Man, return for the sequel. With the Year of the Rabbit just days away, the Hong Kong movie industry is making final preparations for an annual tradition -- the Chinese New Year comedy. These popular films have a simple Join Focus Hong Kong in January and bring in the Year of the Snake with a specially-curated selection of new and restored classic films. This year’s CNY programme includes the UK Premieres of moving new drama True Love, for Once in My Life, the acclaimed directorial debut of art director and scriptwriter Siu Koon-ho, produced by Fruit Chan, and special screenings of Ray Yeung’s All Shall Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year festivities are a symphony of tradition and innovation, from riveting temple hopping to timeless wishing rituals, the city is bursting with festive surprises. 27th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) The recent controversy over whether to call the upcoming spring festival “Chinese New Year” or “Lunar New Year” reflects a deeper understanding of contextual communication that the rest of the world might do well to observe. Image credit: Citygate. Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong’s largest outlet mall in Tung Chung, is celebrating the Lunar New Year in collaboration with Nestlé KitKat. Visitors will be greeted by a fortune-bringing Lucky Cat and the wish-granting Daruma surrounded by chocolate-themed KitKat bars and beautiful flower lanterns made by students. This classic Hong Kong Lunar New Year movie revolves around the theme of mahjong, a popular game played during the festival among families and friends. Set in Shanghai, this Chinese-American Image credit: Citygate. Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong’s largest outlet mall in Tung Chung, is celebrating the Lunar New Year in collaboration with Nestlé KitKat. Visitors will be greeted by a fortune-bringing Lucky Cat and the wish-granting Daruma surrounded by chocolate-themed KitKat bars and beautiful flower lanterns made by students. It’s not such a bad idea to stay indoors and enjoy some good Chinese New Year movies after a fruitful reunion dinner. Beginning with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20 (as per the English calendar), the Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, is an annual festival that spans over 15 days. This year, it starts on The Lunar New Year has long been a big and profitable time for the Chinese movie industry. Beginning in Hong Kong in the early 1980s and spreading to the mainland in the 1990s, the hèsuìpiān 贺岁片, or “New Year film,” packs the theaters during the holiday. Generally, these movies are family-friendly comedies, with an emphasis on the
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