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Little Red Sweet
2025

Little Red Sweet

紅豆 (Original Title)

Co-produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation, Hong Kong Film Development Fund, and Shenzhen Film Studio among six major studios, Little Red Sweet marks rising director Vincent Chow's poignant exploration of familial bonds. Starring Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor Simon Yam and critically acclaimed Stephy Tang, with Jeffrey Ngai Tsun-Sang and Mimi Kung Che Yan completing the stellar cast, this double award-winner (2024 Golden Angel Award at China-US Film Festival, Closing Film at London East Asia Film Festival) arrives in Hong Kong cinemas on February 27, 2025.

1h 32min
2025 年 2 月 27 日
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Simon Yam and Stephy Tang protect the memory of traditional sugar water
"Little Red Sweet"
  • ★Core Narrative
    Rooted in Kowloon City's Teochew community, the film revolves around three generations of the Cheung family and their 30-year-old dessert shop "Cheung Heng Kee":

    Parental Devotion: Cheung Hing (Simon Yam) and wife Sau-Lin (Kung Che Yan) built their red bean soup empire from a street stall

    Daughter's Dilemma: Flight attendant Shing-Yip (Stephy Tang) torn between filial duty and personal aspirations

    Son's Awakening: College student Kai-Cheong (Jeffrey Ngai) evolves from carefree youth to family pillar

    Crossroads of Love: Canadian fiancé Yu-Cheung's (Kevin Chu) proposal vs. century-old dessert recipes

    ★Cultural Clashes
    The screenplay masterfully intertwines three modern conflicts:

    Heritage Preservation: Kowloon redevelopment vs. nine-step red bean stewing techniques

    Gender Revolution: Traditional Teochew patriarch vs. cosmopolitan daughter

    Medical Catalyst: Mother's sudden coma exposes unspoken familial love

    ★Production Highlights
    Authentic Kowloon Walled City locations with 1:1 replica of traditional dessert kitchen
    Red bean preparation guided by intangible cultural heritage dessert masters
    Soundtrack blending Chaozhou zheng zither with modern orchestration

    ★Award-Winning Elements
    The film's "Three Authenticities" captivated international juries:

    Authentic Atmosphere: Lingering sweetness from antique charcoal stoves

    Authentic Acting: Simon Yam's journey from roaring patriarch to silent tears

    Authentic Emotion: The uneaten bowl of red bean soup symbolizing eternal regret

    Witness how half a century of Hong Kong heritage blossoms anew amidst urban renewal this 2025 Lunar New Year!

  • Release Date
    2025 年 2 月 27 日
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