reporter Fu Jiayu/Taipei report
The Hong Kong film " Malvern " is directed by the up-and-coming director Huang Qingxun. It brings together many powerful actors, including the Golden Horse movie emperor Aaron Kwok, Hong Kong film queen Yang Miriam , powerful actors Zhang Daming, Wan Ziliang and Bao Qijing The story focuses on a group of homeless people. The story is special and has a sharp angle. It has been well received. It has also won 10 nominations including the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Picture. After the epidemic has been delayed, the film is finally confirmed in September. It will be released on the 17th.
▲ Aaron Kwok was originally a young talent in the film, but later became a prisoner because of embezzlement of public funds, and his life became desolate. (Photo/Provided by Huaying Entertainment)
director Huang Qingxun deeply feels that the gap between the rich and the poor in Hong Kong is serious. He draws inspiration from the increasingly common tragic reality of Hong Kong society, depicting the little people below the poverty line, and the homeless homeless people who are driven by life. In the middle of the night, they will stay overnight at a 24-hour fast food restaurant. They are called "Mai refugees". These people gradually become acquainted and are helpless in the face of poverty. The film truly reflects the social problems in Hong Kong and has been well received. Aaron Kwok Moreover, the movie is his most satisfactory performance in recent years.
▲ "Mailu Man" has been recognized by many international film festivals. (Photo/Provided by Huaying Entertainment)
"Mallane" was selected in the "Future of Asia" section of the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2019. It has accumulated a good reputation from the world and the film has also been selected for the London East Asian Film Festival. Aaron Kwok is the film festival's " "Focus Movie Man", even won the best actor award with "Mai Lu Man". Hong Kong Film Awards also won ten award nominations, among which the veteran actor Zhang Daming won the affirmation of best supporting actor. When Aaron Kwok saw the script, he immediately decided to take on the role unconditionally, and went all out to assist the new director Huang Qingxun. The agent Xiaomei also joined the film, and personally invited Miriam Yang to perform. She said, "It was Xiaomei who said that there is a good script for me. In the play, it is said that the relationship between relatives is close, but the communication is so far. I hope that everyone’s feelings will grow after watching the set.”
▲ "Mailuren" has gathered many powerful Hong Kong movie stars. (Photo/Provided by Huaying Entertainment)
Aaron Kwok generously stated that "Mai Lu Ren" is his most satisfied work in recent years. "The script really moved me deeply." But in the first half of the year, the epidemic affected the movie. He hopes that the market will go through more than half a year's shutdown, and "Mai Luren" and other Hong Kong films will be released one after another. With high-quality works, he will bring a real rebound to the market. Said: "I hope that more viewers will be able to see outstanding and deliberate Hong Kong-produced films, and go into theaters to support them. This is the most important thing for the film market at this stage."
▲ Zhang Daming (left) With "Mai Lu Ren" won the Academy Award for best supporting actor. (Photo/Provided by Huaying Entertainment)
The story of "Mai Lu Ren" describes that Abo (played by Aaron Kwok) was once a financial talent, but because of the stock market crash, he misappropriated public funds and became a prisoner. After being released from prison, Abo could not face his extremely expectant mother ( Bao Qijing ), and felt guilty for his sister who was in debt and did not want to go home. Since then, he has become homeless, living in many more than him. Among those who have no tomorrow, it seems that he has recovered some sense of security. Ten years ago, when he was in high spirits, he had a relationship with A Zhen (played by Miriam Yang), but she gradually approached Abo when he was in despair, hoping that he could cheer up again. Abo met a struggling mother with a childish girl in a fast food restaurant. She has been working frantically to pay off her gambling bills grandmother. The waiter (played by Wan Ziliang) who dare not go home, and the saliva Xiang (played by Zhang Daming) who sells paintings on the street to make a living , Shenzi, a lonely teenager who ran away from home because of discord with his family, etc. They all depend on Abo, but they also support each other, hoping to help each other through the trough of life.
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