Organised by Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Society Limited, in association with Broadway Cinematheque, the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival held its closing recently. The stars and crew of the two closing films gathered at PREMIERE ELEMENTS.
Guests of the night:
Road to Vendetta producer Mani Man, director Njo Kui Ying, actors Jeffrey Ngai, Rosa Maria Velasco, Lam Yiu Sing , stunt coordinator Koichi Sakamoto
Pass and Goal producer O Sing Pui, Kinnie Cheung, director Jill Wong, actor Gigi Leung, Chan Charm Man Peter, Ling Man Lung, Rachel Leung, Henry Chan, Sahal Zaman, Rondi Chan, Tsun-Yin Tam, Cheuk-Kiu Shin
Road to Vendetta director Ngo shared that he spent 7 years working on the film, the release was like a dream come. First-time leading actor Jeffrey was grateful for the opportunities as an independent actor. Stunt coordinator Sakamoto, who specially visited Hong Kong, shared that he incorporated some fencing elements in the action and referenced some of Bruce Lee's stunt.
Pass and Goal also gathered a group of talented actors, including Hong Kong U16 National Football Team player Chau Ysz Yuet, Sahal Zaman from The Sunny Side of the Street, and Rondi Chan from Band Four. Wong shared that the friendship between the child actors sparked some unexpectedly pleasant chemistry. Meanwhile, lead actress Gigi described the film as "meaningful and passionate", hoping that audiences of all ages will come together to enjoy this inspirational comedy about overcoming adversity.
Two powerful films drew the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival to a perfect end. Both titles will soon release, additional screenings of selected films are currently on sale, seize the last chance now!
