The Lunar New Year is getting closer and closer, there are several Hong Kong new movies going to be in North American theatres such as “A Guilty Conscience”, “Life Must Go On”, “Hong Kong Family” and “Everything Under Control”. The first 2 movies will be released during on January, however, you may expect to see “Hong Kong Family” and “Everything Under Control” in Canadian theatres on February.
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: . Dayo Wong, Tse Kwan-Ho, Louise Wong, Fish Liew, Michael Wong, DeeGor Ho, Renci Yeung, Adam Pak, Bowie Lam, Vincent Kok
Release Date: Jan. 21, 2023
Website: Niu Vision
Life Must Go On – Synopsis
When her “midnight gymnasium” program for wayward teens is under the threat of being defunded, social worker Yanki puts together a dodgeball team to save it. With the help of an unemployed, has-been star jock as the coach, the motley crew of teen girls learn that dodging from their problems can work temporarily, but they must learn to eventually stand back up and overcome their challenges.
Movie: Life Must Go On
Length: 93 mins.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Ying Chi-Wen
Screenplay: Ying Chi-Wen
Cast: . Ekin Cheng, Catherine Chau, Gladys Li, Isabella Chang, Chung Suet-ying, Cloud Wan, Feanna Wong, Viann Li, Ocean Wong, Sany Song
Release Date: Jan. 22, 2023
Website: CHIME Canada
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: Feb. 03, 2023 (Canada)
Website: Trinity CineAsia
Everything Under Control – 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: Everything Under Control
Length: TBA
Genre: Comedy
Director: Ying Chi-Wen
Screenplay:Ying Chi-Wen
Cast: Hins Cheung, Kaho Hung, Ivana Wong, Bonnie Wong, Michael Ning, Aaryn Cheung, Suey Kwok, Carl Ao Ieong
Release Date: Feb. 3, 2023 (Canada)
Website: Trinity CineAsia
Theatres that play 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