Four Must-See Hong Kong Movies In Canadian Theatres: Where The Wind Blows/ The Narrow Road/ Hong Kong Family/ A Guilty Conscience

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Where The Wind Blows – Synopsis

In the 70s, Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (HKICAC) was founded. The mission to hunt down corrupted detectives unveiled a new chapter of the colonial Hong Kong. Lui Lok (Aaron Kwok) and Nam Kong (Tony Leung) who used to be two righteous police officers wanted to change the status quo. They built an empire of corruption by controlling organised crimes and eventually took the position of Chief Chinese Detective. A new episode of history began, HKICAC issued the wanted notices for Lui Lok and Nam Kong. Their era has officially come to an end. Where the wind blows, Hong Kong is no longer where it used to be…

Movie: Where The Wind Blows
Length:  144 mins.
Genre:  Crime; Drama
Director:Philip Yung
Screenplay: Philip Yung
Cast: . Aaron Kwok, Chui Tien-you, Tony Leung, Lam Yiu-sing, Du Juan, Michael Hui, Jessie Li, Patrick Tam, Michael Chow, Michael Ning, Jeana Ho, Elaine Jin, Ron Ng, Louis Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tse Kwan-ho, Cheung Siu-fai, Stephen Ho, Tai Po, Eddie Chan, Deno Cheung, Wan Yeung-ming, Dennis Chan, Ben Yuen, Lawrence Ko, Belinda Yan, Rose Chan
Release Date: Mar. 24, 2023
Website: ILLUME Films


Narrow Road – Synopsis:

At the beginning of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic hits, small shops close down, one after another. Chak, who runs a small cleaning company, barely takes over the work on his own to make a living. One day, he meets a young single mother Candy and her daughter. Would their encounter save them during the recession of Hong Kong’s economy?

Movie: The Narrow Road
Length:  115 mins.
Genre:  Drama
Director: Lam Sum
Screenplay: Fean Cheung
Cast: Louis Cheung, Angela Yuen, Patra Au, Chu Pak-hon, Chu Pak-him, Tung On-na
Date and Time: Mar. 3, 2023
Website: Niu Vision Media


Hong Kong Family – Synopsis

The chaos began at the Winter Solstice dinner eight years ago. The father lost his temper, the son, not able to forgive his father, ran away from home. Eight years have passed, and the family’s relationship is still cold and distant. A cousin returns to Hong Kong from England and hopes to gather everyone for a Winter Solstice dinner. The long-awaited gathering prompted everyone to rethink their relationships with family members. Some choose to leave, some are back. When things are about to fall apart, it might as well be an opportunity to mend connections.

Movie: Hong Kong Family
Length:  113 mins.
Genre:  Drama
Director:  Hing Weng Eric Tsang
Screenplay: Hing Weng Eric Tsang, Leung Chuen Young, Lou Shiu-wa
Cast: Teresa Mo, Tse Kwan Ho, Edan Lui, Hedwig Tam, Angela Yuen, Anson Lo, Fung So Bor
Release Date: Last week in theatres this week
Website: Cineplex


A Guilty Conscience – Synopsis

A scandal breaks out when it is revealed that a famous supermodel might be abusing her daughter. As the rich and famous rush to take sides, the legal field does the same. Though a few prominent judges and lawyers want to give the young daughter justice, the cover-up being done by the supermodel and her connections makes it nearly impossible.

Movie: A Guilty Conscience
Length:  135 mins.
Genre:  Crime; Drama
Director:  Ng Wai-Lun
Screenplay: Ng Wai-Lun
Cast: . Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung, Du Juan
Release Date: In Theatres Now
Website: Niu Vision


Theatres that feature Hong Kong or other Chinese movies on regular basis:

Toronto and Area
1) Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP, 10 Dundas St E #402, Toronto, ON
2) Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP, 179 Enterprise Blvd #169, Markham, ON
3) Innis Town Hall Theatre, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON
4) Silvercity Richmond Hill Cinemas, 8725 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON

Ottawa
Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas, 2214 Bank St, Ottawa, ON

Vancouver and Area
1) SilverCity Riverport Cinemas, 14211 Entertainment Way, Richmond, BC
2) Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP, 452 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC

Calgary
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook, 6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB

Edmonton
Cinema City Movies 12, 5074 130 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Winnipeg
SilverCity St. Vital Cinemas, 1225 St Mary’s Rd #160, Winnipeg, MB

Halifax
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax, Business Park, 190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS