Local premieres of films "Golden Boy" and "Someone Like Me" financed by Film Development Fund
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The local premieres of two films which have funding support from the Film Production Financing Scheme (FPFS) under the Film Development Fund (FDF), namely "Golden Boy" and "Someone Like Me", will be held tomorrow evening (November 15) and on the evening of November 17 respectively.
"Golden Boy" is directed by Joe Chan, produced by Allen Chan, written by Cheng Sing-mo and Shum Shek-yin, and stars Louis Cheung. The story is about an ex-convict, Cheung Lek, who once earned the moniker "Golden Boy" in the boxing ring. Cheung finds himself drifting through a listless middle age until he crosses paths with a gifted child named Fong Yuen and a washed-up coach, Chow Yiu-shan. He then goes back into the ring, embarking on a journey of redemption. The film will be theatrically released in Hong Kong on November 21.
"Someone Like Me" is directed and written by Tam Wai-ching, produced by Stanley Kwan and Catherine Kwan, and stars Fish Liew and Carlos Chan. The film is about a woman born with cerebral palsy who meets a volunteer providing sexual services for people with disabilities, creating a story that explores the morality and courage to claim one's own narrative.
Last month, the main cast and crew of "Someone Like Me" participated in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the delegation led by the HKFDC. The film was selected for the TIFF's "Women's Empowerment" section and held its world premiere during the festival. It was also selected in the "Gala Presentation" section of the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. The film will be theatrically released in Hong Kong on November 27.
The FPFS has financed over 70 films since its launch in 2007. The Chairman of the HKFDC, Dr Wilfred Wong, expressed his hope that the Government will continue to support the long-term development of the local film industry through the FDF, and is looking forward to more excellent productions to be shown in theatres. He also said he hopes that more new-generation directors will keep creating films that will gain wide recognition and commercial success.
Ends/Friday, November 14, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:33
Issued at HKT 11:33
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