A new lineup of Chinese movies slithers its way as the 19th Spring Film Festival ushers the Year of the Snake this January 29 - February 2, 2025 at the Shangri-La Plaza.
Presented by the Ateneo de Manila University, the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences, the Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies, and Ateneo Celadon, together with the Shangri-La Plaza, in cooperation with Academic Film Society, Film Development Council of the Philippines, and Ricardo Leong Institute for Global and Area Studies, the 19th Spring Film Festival offers a selection of four Chiinese films screening at the Shang's Red Carpet and a handful of side events (calligraphy workshop, Chinese music concert, and a cultural bazaar) at the Shang's Grand Atrium.
Here are the films in detail.
Find Your Voice/熱血合唱團 (2020)
Director: Adrian Kwan
Cast: Andy Lau, Lowell Lo, E Bo, Mark Liu
In the eyes of his teachers, secondary school student Hei is a typical delinquent student - full marks on bad temper and zero on personal conduct. After his latest offense, the principal decides to give him one last chance on one condition: He must join the “passion choir” pilot program. With no other choice, Hei reluctantly agrees to the deal.
The nine-month pilot program brings together students from three underperforming schools. They will form a classical music choir and participate in an inter-school choral competition. The choir is brutally mocked by others as a “rock bottom choir”. However, Yim Tsz-long, a renowned conductor known as the “Nightmare Maestro”, suddenly agrees to lead the choir after spending a year in seclusion.
Just as every person has a different story, every choir creates a unique piece of music that represents its journey. What happens when 33 “problem students” meets a demanding, emotionless instructor? Will the “passion choir” and Maestro Yim overcome the obstacles in their lives and complete this seemingly impossible mission? Will they be able to stand on the stage with their heads held high and unleash their voices?
One More Chance /別叫我"賭神 (2023)
Director Anthony Pun
Cast Chow Yun-Fat, Anita Yuen, Will Or, Alex Fong
Water Ng, a typical loser who likes to gamble and takes no responsibility is asked to take care of his ex-girlfriend Juk's son, Yeung. With Jik tells him that Yeung is his son, and promised 100 thousand dollars, Water Ng agrees to be a father for one month. Soon he notices his son has autism. He gets to understand the difficulties of raising a child along with special needs. With Jik's absence on the agreed date, Water Ng realizes why she brought him his blood. He finds his life goal while discovering Yeung's talent on the racing field, then decides to get rid of the dissipated life and accompany his son spreading wings for the dream.
Somewhere Winter/大約在冬季 (2019)
Director: Wang Weiming
Cast: Sandra Ma, Wallace Huo, Wei Daxun, Zhang Yao
Based on Xueman Rao’s eponymous novel, the film tells a love story about two generations across three cities. The famous singer Chyi Chin’s most well-known song “It’s About In Winter” influences the lovers deeply over decades.
In front of the venue of Chyi Chin’s concert, An tries to get herself a concert ticket while the tickets are sold out. Looking at the frustrated girl, Xiao walks towards the girl and gives her free tickets. It was 1991.
After two years, An meets Xiao again. They fall in love with each other. The distance between Taipei and Beijing doesn’t stop the lovers. However, under the pressure of Xiao’s family, the lovers are separated. Xiao is forced to marry another woman.
Several years later, Xiao left his wife and is determined to return to his love of life. However, with all ups and downs over the years, only Chyi Chin’s song “It’s About In Winter” remains the same. 2019 Chyi Chin Concert, will destiny give Xiao another chance?
Where's the Dragon?/龙在哪里? (2015)
Director: Foo Sing-choong
Cast: Zhang Ziyi, Wang Leehom, Michael Wong, Fish Leong
When the Jade Emperor hears of Dragon's disappearance for five hundred years, he impetuously declares to host another race, opened to creatures of all kinds, to replace the existing Zodiac. Harmony on Earth is severely threatened.
Jen, a righteous ten years-old girl, she unwittingly picked up the scales of a dragon, she run away from home join forces with the legendary Zodiac Animals to find Dragon, restore order to the world, and to save humanity.
Film Screening Schedule:
January 29, 2025
4:00 PM Where's the Dragon
7:00 PM Find Your Voice
January 30, 2025
4:00 PM Find Your Voice
7:00 PM Somewhere Winter
January 31, 2025
4:00 PM Somewhere Winter
7:00 PM One More Chance
Februrary 1, 2025
4:00 PM Somewhere Winter
7:00 PM Where's the Dragon
February 2, 2025
4:00 PM Find Your Voice
7:00 PM One More Chance
Side events schedule:
February 1, 2025
Calligraphy Workshop
Cultural Bazaar
February 2, 2025
Chinese Music Concert
Cultural Bazaar
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