Daniel Wu Returns to Hong Kong Films After Long Hiatus; 'Cold War 1994' Scale Upgraded
The Hong Kong film 'Cold War 1994' is set for release, with an upgraded scale and the addition of actors like Daniel Wu. The story expands to depict the political and social power struggles in Hong Kong before 1997.
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The highly anticipated new film in the Hong Kong movie series 'Cold War,' titled 'Cold War 1994,' is about to be released. The cast includes Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, and others. It serves as a prequel to the 'Cold War' series, set in 1994, exploring power struggles before the 1997 handover.
Daniel Wu, returning to Hong Kong films after a long time, expressed that although it felt fresh, it still had the familiar feeling of making Hong Kong movies. He added, "The entire story's world has become much larger, more complex, and has many more layers."
'Cold War 1994' is directed by Longman Leung. It features 40 actors from different generations. Leung stated that the story's scale this time is larger than the previous 'Cold War' films. "The power struggles between the British government, senior police officials, the business community, and even the underworld in the face of 1997 form the storyline of 'Cold War 1994.'"
Daniel Wu, returning to Hong Kong films after a long time, said, "This time feels fresh yet still very Hong Kong-style. The entire story's world has become much larger, more complex, and has many more layers."
Tony Leung Ka-fai commented on Tony Leung Chiu-wai playing the younger version of his character: "Tony Leung Chiu-wai is already a very mature actor. I am very much looking forward to his performance."
'Cold War 1994' will be released in Taiwan on May 8th. (Editor: Guan Zhong-wei) 1150417
Daniel Wu, returning to Hong Kong films after a long time, expressed that although it felt fresh, it still had the familiar feeling of making Hong Kong movies. He added, "The entire story's world has become much larger, more complex, and has many more layers."
'Cold War 1994' is directed by Longman Leung. It features 40 actors from different generations. Leung stated that the story's scale this time is larger than the previous 'Cold War' films. "The power struggles between the British government, senior police officials, the business community, and even the underworld in the face of 1997 form the storyline of 'Cold War 1994.'"
Daniel Wu, returning to Hong Kong films after a long time, said, "This time feels fresh yet still very Hong Kong-style. The entire story's world has become much larger, more complex, and has many more layers."
Tony Leung Ka-fai commented on Tony Leung Chiu-wai playing the younger version of his character: "Tony Leung Chiu-wai is already a very mature actor. I am very much looking forward to his performance."
'Cold War 1994' will be released in Taiwan on May 8th. (Editor: Guan Zhong-wei) 1150417