Three micro films, helmed by directors from three Asian countries, will showcase the beauty, culture and vibrancy of Hong Kong.
“Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” project, produced by CJ ENM Hong Kong (CJ ENM HK) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), has been selected to be part of the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF).
The three micro films, or short films, were directed by Kang Yunsung (“The Outlaws”) from South Korea, Cathy Garcia-Sampana (“Hello, Love, Goodbye”) from the Philippines, and Nattawut Poonpiriya (“Bad Genius”) from Thailand.
One of the films, “Hong Kong, Within Me,” directed by Kang Yunsung, starring Woo Hye-rim (Wonder Girls) and Chan-sung (2PM) premiered in South Korea last Nov. 23.
“Hong Kong, Within Me” follows romantic fantasy created across different corners of Hong Kong, from widely recognized scenic spots to more low-key local shops, portraying two distinct facets of Hong Kong to the audience.
Woo Hye-rim and Chan-sung (CJ ENM)
“Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” will be holding Thailand and Philippines premieres on Dec. 6 and 10, respectively.
Thai director Nattawut Poonpiriya directed the micro film “Zi Mui”, which tells a story of two sisters coming to Hong Kong from Thailand to look for someone with Zi Mui. The director reduced close-up shots and captured characters with wider angles to capture more background, maximizing the span of Hong Kong’s night scenes. The protagonists, Cris Horwang and Ploi Horwang, are real-life sisters but this is the first time the sisters are working together on the same project.
“Zi Mui” (CJ ENM)
Filipino director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who directed the highest grossing domestic film in Philippine history “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, revisited Hong Kong to film “Toss Coin.” The story depicts two strangers from the Philippines falling in love in Hong Kong, delving into themes about believing in fate and having the courage to take chances. The film showcases beautiful silhouettes of different architectures where a cocky street-singing boy meets an energetic girl who came to Hong Kong to seek true love. As if playing hide and seek with each other, they traverse Hong Kong unfolding a sweet and touching romance.
“Toss Coin” (CJ ENM)
“Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” is presented by CJ ENM Hong Kong and supported by HKTB. The special project marked a significant milestone in Asian cinema, bringing together three visionary directors to showcase the beauty, culture, and vibrancy of Hong Kong. They have skilfully captured the essence of Hong Kong's diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
The three micro films will later be aired in December on tvN Asia and OTT platforms across Southeast Asia. It will also be aired on TV channels in Thailand and the Philippines.
The Korean micro film, “Hong Kong, Within Me,” will be aired on both CJ ENM’s TV channel, tvN SHOW, and its OTT platform, TVING, at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.