Movies by Release Date: 2017-04

Poster for the movie "Extraordinary Mission"

Extraordinary Mission (2017)

117 min - Crime, Thriller - 1 April 2017
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‘Extraordinary Mission’ is a new Chinese action thriller directed by Alan Mak (‘Infernal Affairs’) and Anthony Pun. The film revolves an undercover police officer who attempts to take down a drug trafficking syndicate from the inside. The cast includes Huang Xuan, Duan Yihong, Lang Yueting, Zu Feng, Xing Jia-Dong, and David Wang.

Director:  Alan Mak

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‘Extraordinary Mission’ is a new Chinese action thriller directed by Alan Mak (‘Infernal Affairs’) and Anthony Pun. The film revolves an undercover police officer who attempts to take down a drug trafficking syndicate from the inside. The cast includes Huang Xuan, Duan Yihong, Lang Yueting, Zu Feng, Xing Jia-Dong, and David Wang.


Collections: Alan Mak

Genres: Crime, Thriller

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Language:  Cantonese, 普通话
Release Date:  1 April 2017

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Runtime:  1 h 57 min
Poster for the movie "Shock Wave"

Shock Wave (2017)

Drama, Action, Crime - 1 April 2017
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Shock Wave is a Hong Kong-Chinese action film written and directed by Herman Yau, produced by and starring Andy Lau. Set for release on 20 April 2017 in Hong Kong and 28 April 2017 in China, the film is Yau and Lau's third collaboration as director and star respectively after 1991's Don't Fool Me and 1999's Fascination Amour.

Director:  Herman Yau
Writers:  Erica Lee, Herman Yau

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Shock Wave is a Hong Kong-Chinese action film written and directed by Herman Yau, produced by and starring Andy Lau. Set for release on 20 April 2017 in Hong Kong and 28 April 2017 in China, the film is Yau and Lau's third collaboration as director and star respectively after 1991's Don't Fool Me and 1999's Fascination Amour.


Collections: Herman Yau

Genres: Drama, Action, Crime

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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  1 April 2017

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Production Companies:  Universe Entertainment, Bona Film Group, Infinitus Entertainment

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Runtime:  Duration unknown
Poster for the movie "The Sleep Curse"

The Sleep Curse (2017)

102 min - Thriller - 17 April 2017
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“The King of Gore” Herman Yau returns with a gruesome tale that follows the cursed life of a young translator who collaborated with the enemy during Japan’s wartime occupation. He is tormented by guilt after turning his back on the comfort women who were mercilessly murdered. Forty-five years later, his sin comes back to haunt his son, a professor specializing in sleeping disorders who begins a terrible experiment to exorcise his father’s ghost.

Director:  Herman Yau
Writers:  Erica Li Man

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“The King of Gore” Herman Yau returns with a gruesome tale that follows the cursed life of a young translator who collaborated with the enemy during Japan’s wartime occupation. He is tormented by guilt after turning his back on the comfort women who were mercilessly murdered. Forty-five years later, his sin comes back to haunt his son, a professor specializing in sleeping disorders who begins a terrible experiment to exorcise his father’s ghost.


Collections: Herman Yau

Genres: Thriller

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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  17 April 2017

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Production Companies:  Emperor Motion Pictures

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Runtime:  1 h 42 min
Poster for the movie "Love Off the Cuff"

Love Off the Cuff (2017)

119 min - Romance, Comedy - 27 April 2017
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Shawn Yue and Miriam Yeung reprise their popular roles as a star-crossed couple who strive to stay together happily ever after, only to find their already precarious relationship further strained, when Jimmy’s childhood friend asks him to donate sperm, and Cherie is troubled by the re-marriage of her father.

Director:  Pang Ho-Cheung
Writers:  Pang Ho-cheung, Luk Yee-sum, Chi-Man Wan

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Shawn Yue and Miriam Yeung reprise their popular roles as a star-crossed couple who strive to stay together happily ever after, only to find their already precarious relationship further strained, when Jimmy’s childhood friend asks him to donate sperm, and Cherie is troubled by the re-marriage of her father.


Collections: Pang Ho-Cheung

Genres: Romance, Comedy

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Country:   China,   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  27 April 2017

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Production Companies:  Media Asia Film, Enlight Pictures, Sun Entertainment Culture

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Runtime:  1 h 59 min
Poster for the movie "Shed Skin Papa"

Shed Skin Papa (2017)

101 min - Comedy, Drama, Family - 27 April 2017
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As a director faces a series of setbacks in life including debt and divorce, his elderly father suddenly regains his youth.

Director:  Roy Szeto

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As a director faces a series of setbacks in life including debt and divorce, his elderly father suddenly regains his youth.


Collections: Roy Szeto

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  27 April 2017

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Production Companies:  Shaw Brothers

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Runtime:  1 h 41 min
Poster for the movie "This Is Not What I Expected"

This Is Not What I Expected (2017)

106 min - Comedy, Romance - 28 April 2017
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Lu Jin is a handsome, wealthy hotel executive whose drive for perfection is matched only by his taste for fine cuisine. When he checks into the Rosebud, he's dissatisfied with everything he sees and is ready to take action... until flamboyant female sous chef Gu Shengnan creates the perfectionist what may be a perfect meal. Now, these bitter rivals find themselves brought together in the kitchen in this light-hearted romantic comedy, infused with fun and flavors to create a delicious dish that foodies around the world wouldn't dare to miss.

Director:  Derek Hui

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Lu Jin is a handsome, wealthy hotel executive whose drive for perfection is matched only by his taste for fine cuisine. When he checks into the Rosebud, he's dissatisfied with everything he sees and is ready to take action... until flamboyant female sous chef Gu Shengnan creates the perfectionist what may be a perfect meal. Now, these bitter rivals find themselves brought together in the kitchen in this light-hearted romantic comedy, infused with fun and flavors to create a delicious dish that foodies around the world wouldn't dare to miss.


Collections: Derek Hui

Genres: Comedy, Romance

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  28 April 2017

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Runtime:  1 h 46 min
Poster for the movie "Battle of Memories"

Battle of Memories (2017)

NR 120 min - Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Drama - 28 April 2017
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When a famous writer (Huang Bo) decides to have his memories wiped to forget a divorce, he regrets it. Attempting to recover the memories, he becomes haunted by psychopathic thoughts, acting out in ways both he and those around him could never imagine. A companion film to director Leste Chen's 2014 film The Great Hypnotist.

Director:  Leste Chen
Writers:  Ryan Ren, Leste Chen

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When a famous writer (Huang Bo) decides to have his memories wiped to forget a divorce, he regrets it. Attempting to recover the memories, he becomes haunted by psychopathic thoughts, acting out in ways both he and those around him could never imagine. A companion film to director Leste Chen's 2014 film The Great Hypnotist.


Collections: Leste Chen

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  28 April 2017

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Production Companies:  Huayi Brothers

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Runtime:  2 h 00 min

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