Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer Girls' Hong Kong Premiere Reveals Exclusive Local Easter Egg
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
Stephen Chow's (周星馳) latest film "Kung Fu Soccer Girls" (《功夫女足》) held eight priority screenings across Hong Kong on August 8 at cinemas in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kai Tak, Tai Wai, and Elements . The film, which has grossed over 2.2 billion yuan in mainland China since its July 11 release, will officially open in Hong Kong on August 13 . Chow led cast members including Carina Lau Ka-ling (劉嘉玲), Dilraba Dilmurat (迪麗熱巴), Sisley Choi Sze-pui (蔡思貝), Louis Cheung Kai-chung (張繼聰), and Lam Tze-chung (林子聰) to appear at the Elements cinema for audience appreciation .
Key Points
- Chow confirmed there is no Cantonese version of the film because the release date was adjusted at short notice, leaving insufficient time for dubbing .
- The director revealed that his cameo appearance as a silhouette speaking Cantonese dialogue is exclusive to the Hong Kong theatrical release .
- Carina Lau, who plays a martial arts master, reunited with Chow after their previous collaboration in "Forbidden City Cop" (《大內密探零零發》) .
- Dilraba Dilmurat asked Chow how to say "happy" in Cantonese and addressed the audience with "大家開心唔開心？" during the event .
- Sisley Choi revealed she spent a year training in martial arts intermittently after her audition to meet Chow's demanding requirements for her role as "Double Eight" .
Why It Matters
The absence of a Cantonese version for a Stephen Chow comedy represents a notable departure from Hong Kong cinema traditions, even as the director attempts to compensate with localized content. The film's mainland-first release strategy and massive Chinese box office success illustrate the shifting commercial priorities that now shape even iconic Hong Kong filmmakers' productions.
The absence of a Cantonese version for a Stephen Chow comedy represents a notable departure from Hong Kong cinema traditions, even as the director attempts to compensate with localized content. The film's mainland-first release strategy and massive Chinese box office success illustrate the shifting commercial priorities that now shape even iconic Hong Kong filmmakers' productions.