Top five films to watch in Hong Kong this week (December 1-7), starting with Mel Gibson war drama Hacksaw Ridge
Gibson’s triumphant return, Feng Xiaogang’s social satire, a tragic love story, a Gu Long wuxia adaptation by a former Shaw Brothers star, and another manga adaptation make up our list of must-see films this week
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Mel Gibson puts his years of scandals behind with this intense war drama, which examines his pet themes of faith and courage through the true-life tale of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, who served as a medic in the second world war without carrying weapons. (Opens on December 1)
The bleak working life of undocumented immigrants in Thailand is observed with unflinching poise by the Chinese-Burmese director Midi Z in this tragic drama. Both Kai Ko and Wu Ke-xi give career-best performances as would-be lovers who meet at the wrong time. (Opens on December 1)
Forty years after he starred as the lead hero in Shaw Brothers hit Death Duel , actor-turned-director Derek Yee reimagines the Gu Long wuxia novel adaptation as a visually entrancing and surprisingly poignant tale of power tussle and unrequited love in the martial world. (Opens on December 1)
The second film based on Yaro Abe’s popular manga offers more of the same delightful touches of humanity. Set around a late-night eatery in downtown Tokyo, its three stories will warm the hearts of hectic urban dwellers – even if they fail to leave a lasting impression. (Opens on December 1)
