The Inquisition: Charlie Young, actress

Although I play a member of the police force in both movies, they are very different types of characters. In Cold War, I could sport an executive look because my character is in the police public relations branch, while in the new film Kung Fu Jungle, my character has to go out and investigate serious crimes. I think my new character is under a lot of stress: while she is used to solving cases, she is confronted by a serial killer who specialises in martial arts, a discipline she knows little about.

I'm not sure — but you know what's the funniest? In Tsui Hark's Seven Swords (2005), I was the only woman among the seven leading parts. To put it another way, I must say that I'm grateful to be able to work with so many wonderful actors from my generation and the previous one, including both martial arts stars and character actors. I treasure my interaction with them. It's the spark created between me and the director and other actors that constitutes that something unique in every project.

There are many, such as Derek Yee Tung-sing, Ann Hui On-wah and Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting. I'm a big admirer of their films. While I don't know them very well in person, I can feel their passion through their works. Then again, I feel of course that I'm very blessed already. The filmmakers I've worked with have all taught me so many things — don't forget that I was a total rookie when I made Ashes of Time (1994) with Wong Kar-wai.