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"Hong Kong Family" is a 2022 film directed by Eric Tsang. The story centers around a family that has been torn apart by a chaotic winter solstice dinner eight years ago. During that dinner, a misunderstanding led the uncle to cut ties with the grandmother, and he left the family in anger. The father, already stressed, had a violent outburst when the mother mentioned divorce, threatening her with a knife. This incident caused their son to lose all trust in his father, leading him to leave home.

Eight years later, the family remains estranged. The cousin, who has been living in the UK, returns to Hong Kong with the news of the uncle’s death and a wish to reunite the family for a winter solstice dinner in his memory. This invitation forces each family member to reevaluate their relationships and choices. Some contemplate leaving for good, while others consider returning to mend the broken bonds. The dinner becomes a crucial moment for the family to face their unresolved issues and find a way to heal and reconnect.

故事大綱

八年前的冬至飯局是一場混亂的開端，舅父因誤會與外婆關係破裂，就此拂䄂而去。早已躁動不安的爸爸情緒大爆發，舉刀恐嚇提出離婚的媽媽，結果兒子無法原諒父親，繼而離家出走。八年過去，一家人的關係仍然結冰。表妹忽然從英國回港，帶來了舅父的死訊，並希望促成一場冬至飯局，以圓死者遺願。久違的飯局邀請，令眾人檢視自身與家人關係，有人決定出走，亦有人選擇回來。面臨瓦解的危局，正好也是這個家庭修補關係的契機。

Movie Info

  • Eric Tsang

    曾慶宏

  • Patricia CHENG, Susan CHAN

    莊麗真、陳淑賢 

  • Teresa Mo, Tse Kwan-ho, Edan Lui @Mirror, Hedwig Tam, Angela Yuen, Anson Lo @ Mirror, Alice Fung

    毛舜筠，謝君豪，呂爵安@MIRROR，談善言，袁澧林，盧瀚霆@MIRROR，馮素波

  • Cantonese with English Subtitling

    粵語, 中英字幕

  • 114 mins

  • 香港亞洲電影節 (2022)

    • Won the Audience Choice Award

    • 觀眾票選最佳電影

  • 平遙國際電影展

    • Won the Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film

    • 觀眾票選榮譽最受歡迎電影

  • 釜山國際電影節 (2022)

    • Official Selection

    • 參展電影

  • 香港電影評論學會大獎

    • Recommended film

    • 推薦電影

    • Nominated for Best Director (Eric Tsang)

    • 提名最佳導演提名（曾慶宏）

  • 香港電影金像獎

    • Nominated for Best New Performer (Edan Lui)

    • 最佳新演員提名（呂爵安）

導演：曾慶宏

Director: Eric TSANG

Director’s Statement

I never thought I would return home with a movie after running away 15 years ago. A few years back on the night of winter solstice, I finally had the courage to go home, I thought things would change for the better during the time I was away but on that very dining table, I realised that all are the same. Conflicts remained unresolved, knots remained untied, and people remained disconnected. For some, conveying feelings does not come naturally and communication is utterly impossible. This realisation reshapes how I view my traumatic past. On the night, I also thought of the two who are now in Heaven and could not help but question myself what if I had gone home earlier? And this, was the start of Hong Kong Family. Through the adaptation of the breakdown and mending process of my family relationship, not only I wish to create an opportunity for my family to reconnect, I also truly hope that audiences who are still struggling within or away from family searching in doubts can find some comfort from it. Just as my other home, Hong Kong, is also in the phase of diaspora, many are leaving, some returning, I hope that there is no eternal parting and love will remain. My heartfelt thanks to those who participated in my first feature film and to those who ponder 

導演的話

當年少的我離家出走時，沒想過15年後會帶一部電影回去。 數年前我鼓起勇氣回家過冬，席上忽然有悟，怎麼事隔十年大家仍跟從前一樣？很多關係的結仍未解開，大家都老了，但溝通上並沒有成長過。我開始明白到，對有些人來說溝通可能不是一個選擇，而是個障礙，從此我便嘗試不去怪責昨日的創傷。然後又想起已在天家的她和她，如果我早點回來，有些傷痛是否可以避免？這便是《過時· 過節》的初衷。 我希望透過改編我與家人關係破裂與修補的經歷，為這個既熟悉又陌生的家帶來溝通的契機， 更希望擁有類似家庭經歷的觀眾們，不論是在仍在家中爭扎求存的，還是在外面尋找自身的， 都能從中得到一點安慰。最後，我的另一個家香港正處於流散的階段，很多人湧出去，也有人逆走回來。我盼望沒有永遠的離別，相愛能相聚。感謝所有參與或關注我首部劇情長片的人們。 

毛舜筠 飾 玲

Teresa Mo as Ling

毛舜筠是香港著名演員，於1980年代走紅，憑《家有喜事》等喜劇作品深受觀眾喜愛，並於2018年憑《黃金花》奪得香港電影金像獎最佳女主角。

在《過時·過節》中，毛舜筠飾演的玲是一位母親，因多年前的家庭矛盾而陷入婚姻和親子關係的危機。作為傳統客家家庭出身的她，背負著家庭的期望，卻因與丈夫和兒子的疏遠而備受煎熬。玲在修補破裂家庭的過程中，不僅要面對自身的遺憾與不安，還要重拾對家人的信任和關愛。

Teresa Mo, a well-known Hong Kong actress, became famous in the 1980s and is celebrated for her comedic roles in films like All's Well, Ends Well. She won Best Actress at the 2018 Hong Kong Film Awards for Tomorrow is Another Day.

In "Hong Kong Family," Teresa plays Ling, a mother who struggles with the aftermath of a family conflict that has left her marriage and relationship with her children in tatters. Raised in a traditional Hakka family, Ling bears the weight of family expectations while trying to reconcile with her estranged son and husband after years of emotional distance. Her journey reflects the pain and complexity of familial reconciliation, as she fights to bring her family back together despite her own regrets and insecurities.

謝君豪 飾 陳旭真

Tse Kwan-ho as Chun

謝君豪是香港舞台和影視界的實力派演員，以其細膩的表演風格廣受好評。他憑《南海十三郎》獲得1997年金馬獎最佳男主角，並在多部電影、電視劇及舞台劇中有著傑出表現。憑藉《過時·過節》中的精彩演出，他獲得第41屆香港電影金像獎最佳男主角提名。

在《過時·過節》中，謝君豪飾演的陳旭真是一位前工程師，因金融危機被迫提早退休，轉行成為夜間的士司機。他因內向寡言而與家人疏遠，並在冬至飯局中情緒爆發，導致兒子離家出走。如今，他背負悔恨，試圖修補與兒子和妻子之間破裂的關係。

Tse Kwan-ho is an award-winning Hong Kong actor, best known for his subtle and refined acting style. He gained critical acclaim with The Mad Phoenix, which earned him the Golden Horse Best Actor award in 1997. For his role in Hong Kong Family, Tse was nominated for Best Actor at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards.

In "Hong Kong Family," Tse plays Chun, a former engineer forced into early retirement due to a financial crisis, now working as a nighttime taxi driver. His introverted nature causes a growing distance from his family, which ultimately erupts during a winter solstice dinner, leading to his son leaving home. Filled with regret, Chun seeks to repair the broken relationships with his wife and son.

呂爵安 飾 陽

Edan Lui as Yeung

呂爵安是香港娛樂圈中備受矚目的新星，以其自然真摯的表演風格廣受好評。作為人氣男子組合MIRROR的成員，呂爵安在影視方面也展露頭角，憑《大叔的愛》（2021）等作品為人熟知。他在《過時·過節》中的出色演出，為他贏得第41屆香港電影金像獎最佳新演員提名。

在《過時·過節》中，呂爵安飾演陽，八年前因與父親的爭執而離家出走。如今作為一名遊戲開發者，他在重返家庭與害怕重演過去傷痛之間掙扎。透過他設計的遊戲，他希望改善人與人之間的溝通，這也反映了他對修補與父親關係的渴望。

Edan Lui is a rising star in Hong Kong’s entertainment scene, known for his natural and heartfelt performances. A member of the popular boy group MIRROR, Edan has also made his mark as an actor, with notable roles such as Ossan's Love (2021). For his performance in Hong Kong Family, Edan was nominated for Best New Performer at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards.

In "Hong Kong Family," Edan portrays Yeung, the estranged son who left home eight years ago after a heated argument with his father. Now a game developer, Yeung is torn between wanting to reconnect with his family and fearing the reopening of old wounds. Through the game he’s developing, which helps people improve communication, Yeung reflects his own desire to mend his broken relationship with his father and rebuild family bonds.

談善言 飾 琪

Hedwig Tam as Ki

談善言是一位備受關注的年輕演員，以其對複雜角色的細膩詮釋廣受好評。她於2012年參演《DIY2K》正式出道，並憑藉2015年電影《點五步》獲得第36屆香港電影金像獎「最佳新演員」提名。

在《過時·過節》中，談善言飾演琪，陳旭真與玲的長女。她在婚姻失敗後搬回父母家，陷入對自我身份的迷失。琪在面對家庭未解決的矛盾時，內心充滿掙扎，努力重新找回自己的方向。她的自我發現之旅成為電影中情感發展的關鍵線索之一。

Hedwig Tam is a rising young actress, widely praised for her nuanced portrayal of complex characters. She made her acting debut in the 2012 TV series DIY2K and gained further recognition with her role in Weeds on Fire (2015), which earned her a nomination for Best New Performer at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards.

In "Hong Kong Family," Hedwig plays Ki, the eldest daughter of Chun and Ling. After a failed marriage, Ki returns to her parents' home, feeling lost and disconnected from her own identity. She struggles to navigate the unresolved tensions in her family while trying to find her own path in life. As she deals with the emotional aftermath of her family’s conflicts, Ki’s journey of self-discovery becomes one of the key emotional arcs in the film.

袁澧林 飾 悅 (表妹)

Angela Yuen as Joy (Cousin)

袁澧林是香港影壇的新星，以其真摯自然的演技廣受好評。她於大學時期以兼職模特兒身份出道，並於2015年開始轉向演藝圈，憑藉其在電影、電視劇及舞台劇中的表現，逐漸嶄露頭角。

在《過時·過節》中，袁澧林飾演悅，一位從英國回港的表妹，為了完成父親的遺願，嘗試重新聚集疏遠多年的家人參加冬至飯局。悅成長於香港的客家鄉村，後來移居海外，內心同時承載著對家鄉的懷念與新生活的牽絆。她的歸來成為家庭重聚的推動力，促使家人面對長久以來未解決的矛盾。

Angela Yuen is a fresh face in Hong Kong cinema, known for her down-to-earth performances. She began her career as a part-time model while still in university and transitioned to acting in 2015. Since then, she has steadily built a reputation for her natural acting in films, TV series, and stage productions.

In "Hong Kong Family," Angela plays Joy, the cousin who returns from the UK to fulfill her late father’s wish of reuniting the family for a winter solstice dinner. Having grown up in a Hakka village before moving abroad, Joy is caught between her connection to her roots and her new life. Her return serves as the catalyst for the family to confront long-buried conflicts, with Joy’s desire for reconciliation playing a pivotal role in the family’s emotional journey.

盧瀚霆 飾 雀仔

Anson Lo as Birdy

盧瀚霆，MIRROR成員，憑著其活潑和機智的形象，在影視和音樂界迅速崛起。自出道以來，他已贏得包括2021年Mnet亞洲音樂大獎最佳新人獎、2022年Chill Club音樂獎最佳男歌手等多項大獎。

在《過時·過節》中，盧瀚霆飾演雀仔，陽的機智且聰明的工作夥伴。作為一名精明的KOL，雀仔不僅在業務上協助陽管理遊戲公司，還在陽與家庭的關係中給予情感支持。雀仔的忠誠與策略性思維，使他成為陽在職場與家庭重建中的關鍵角色。

Anson Lo, a member of MIRROR, has quickly risen in both the music and film industries with his lively and witty persona. Known for his energetic performances, Anson has won several accolades, including Best New Asian Artist at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards and Best Singer at the 2022 Chill Club Music Awards.

In "Hong Kong Family," Anson plays Birdy, the clever and resourceful business partner of Yeung. As a savvy KOL, Birdy helps Yeung in managing their gaming business while also supporting him emotionally through his family struggles. Birdy’s loyalty and smart strategies make him indispensable both in their work and Yeung’s journey toward reconciliation with his family.

馮素波 飾 外婆

Alice Fung as Grandma

馮素波是香港資深演員，出身於演藝世家，是香港著名演員馮寶寶的姐姐。她曾效力於亞洲電視、無綫電視及香港電視，參演過《壹號皇庭》、《笑傲江湖》等經典電視劇。

在《過時·過節》中，馮素波飾演傳統且嚴厲的外婆，她與兒子之間的未解決矛盾成為家庭破裂的重要原因。當家人努力修補關係時，她根深蒂固的價值觀成為修復的障礙，象徵著兩代之間的衝突。儘管多年疏遠，她仍然深深影響著家庭的動態。

Alice Fung is a veteran actress in Hong Kong, born into a prominent performing family and the elder sister of renowned actress Petrina Fung Bo Bo. She has worked with major networks such as ATV, TVB, and HKTV, and has appeared in classics like The Greed of Man and The Condor Heroes.

In "Hong Kong Family," Alice plays the traditional and strict grandmother. Her unresolved conflicts with her son lead to the family’s division. Even after years of estrangement, her deeply rooted values remain a barrier to reconciliation, symbolizing the generational clash within the family.