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!