1905 movie network news On the evening of October 28, film director Huang Qingxun and other creative staff attended the opening ceremony of the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival held in Roppongi, Tokyo, where they made a red carpet appearance.
Once the cast of "Mai Passerby" appeared, it attracted a lot of attention from foreign media, and the creators also shared with everyone about the film’s front and back scenes. The actor Guo Fucheng said in an interview, "These highly topical social issues are not limited to Hong Kong, and I hope to attract the attention of Asian and even international audiences through the film festival."
The film "Mai Passerby" was shortlisted for the "Asian Future" section of the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival in 2019. The film held its world premiere on October 29 and its second screening on October 30. Once tickets were issued, they were all sold out, and tickets were hard to come by. As the first big screen screening, it was able to hold its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The creators are very much looking forward to the performance of "Mai Passerby".
The actor, Kwok Fu-cheng, said in an interview with the media, "I am very happy to be able to participate in the film festival and get the recognition of the industry. The film’Mai Passerby ‘brings out highly topical social issues that are not limited to Hong Kong. I hope to attract the attention of Asian and even international audiences through the film festival."
After the film was completed, it received invitations from film festivals around the world. In addition to being shortlisted for the "Asian Future" section of the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival, the film "Mai Passer" was also selected as the closing film of the 4th London East Asia Film Festival.
"Mai Passerby" is produced by Zheng Baorui, directed by newly promoted director Huang Qingxun, and starred by Guo Fucheng. It is also escorted by a group of powerful actors such as Wan Ziliang, Bao Qijing, and Zhang Daming. It can be called the most anticipated Hong Kong topic of the year.
The film is inspired by the tragic reality of society around the world. Although the reasons for each of them to encounter difficulties are different, they meet together in a 24-hour restaurant by chance, and the fast food restaurant becomes their temporary "home". They are also people who have fallen into the world. In the temporary "home" here, they warm each other, help each other, find the warmth of their families from strangers, and find the dream of life together.
The "Tokyo International Film Festival" is the largest and most popular film festival in the Japanese-speaking region, and the only A-category competitive international film festival event in Japan recognized by the International Association of Film Producers (FIAPF). The "Asian Future" section of the Tokyo International Film Festival focuses on encouraging new Asian directors, with the Best Asian Future Film Award. The 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival is now open and will be held in Roppongi, Tokyo from October 28 to November 5 this year.