Opening Film - ARCO
France, United States, United Kingdom | 88 min
English (Chinese Subtitles)
Category: Cinephile Hangout
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 18 (Sat) 1:40pm
July 26 (Sun) 3:45pm
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In 2075, Iris, a 10-year-old girl, sees a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit fall from the sky. It’s Arco. Iris will take him in and help him by any means possible to get home.
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 18 – Dir. Lawrence Kan
July 26 – Dir. Lawrence Kan
PAPAYA
Brazil | 75 min
No Dialogue
Category: First Cinema Adventure
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 18 (Sat) 3:40pm
August 2 (Sun) 1:40pm
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Passionate about flying, a tiny papaya seed in the Amazonian forest must keep moving to avoid rooting. Through perseverance, she discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 18 – Dir. Benny Lau
August 2 – Dir. Mabel Cheung
Reminder: The Cinema will be Softer lighting and sound during screenings for kids' comfort.
THE BADGERS
Norway | 101 min
Norwegian (with Chinese & English Subtitles)
Category: Cinephile Hangout
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 26 (Sun) 1:30pm
August 9 (Sun) 3:30pm
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A spirited orphan boy revolts against his hyper-woke foster mother to realize his dream of becoming a skilled Scout, like his deceased father.
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 26 – Tam Wai Ching
August 9 – Dir. Benny Lau
Closing Film - The Great Detective Sherlock Holmes—The Greatest Jail-Breaker
Hong Kong | 86 min
Cantonese (with Chinese & English Subtitles)
Category: Family Movie Time
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 25 (Sat) 3:30pm
August 8 (Sat) 1:30pm
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In the 19th century, the gentleman thief, Mack, was a difficult case for the Yard, but Sherlock Holmes managed to seize him at his daughter Katie's birthday party. Four years later, Mack fights with the notorious Scarface in prison, and then climbs over the wall to escape. Sherlock understands that he has his own reason and decides to let him surrender afterwards. But Scarface suddenly appears and kidnaps Katie. Sherlock and Watson team up with detective Gordon Gorilla Riller and Carlson Fox for the rescue. A battle between life and death is unfolding!
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 25 – Dir. Toe Yuen
August 8 – Dir. Toe Yuen
Super Charlie
Sweden | 82 min
English (with Chinese Subtitles)
Category: Family Movie Time
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 19 (Sun) 1:30pm
August 1 (Sat) 3:45pm
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Wille (10) has always dreamed of becoming a superhero and fighting crime alongside his father, who is a policeman. However, his dream is shattered when his baby brother Charlie is born. Not only does Charlie get all the attention, but Wille also discovers that Charlie has superpowers. When a supervillain and a deranged scientist enact their evil plan, Wille and Charlie need to put their differences aside and work as a team. But can an infant and his envious brother save the city?
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 19 – Dir. Benny Lau
August 1 – Dir. Oliver Chan
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MY GRANDFATHER IS A NIHONJIN
Brazil | 84 min
English (Chinese Subtitles)
Category: Cinephile Hangout
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
July 25 (Sat) 1:30pm
August 2 (Sun) 3:30pm
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Noboru, a young Japanese-American boy seeks answers about his heritage from his reluctant grandfather, uncovering unexpected family secrets and a hidden connection that changes everything about his heritage.
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
July 25 – Dir. Oliver Chan
August 2 – Dir. Oliver Chan
MY LIFE IN VERSAILLES
Luxembourg, France | 78 min
English (with Chinese Subtitles)
Category: Cinephile Hangout
PREMIERE ELEMENTS:
August 1 (Sat) 3:30pm
August 8 (Sat) 3:30pm
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After her parents’ passing, eight-year-old Violet goes to live with her uncle, Regis, a gruff maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. Despite a rocky start, Violet and Regis learn to live and face life’s challenges together. Through complex friendships, first loves and a Christmas trip to Violet’s grandparents, they slowly create a new life rich in discoveries and tender moments in the heart of Versailles.
Guest of Post-screening Sharing (Conducted in Cantonese):
August 1 – Adam Wong
August 8 – Adam Wong