True Love, for Once in My Life

Director and Producer | Award-Winning Team Creates a Timeless Love Story

Fruit Chan (Producer): Known for works like "Durian Durian," he establishes his position in the film industry with a narrative approach that distills the essence of love.
Delon Siu (Director): A new generation director skilled in capturing delicate emotions, he collaborates with award-winning screenwriter Lou Shiu-Wa (of "A Simple Life") to transform the novel's themes of "long-distance separation" and "marital cracks" into cinematic poetry.

Depth of the Story | Love and Forgiveness in Turbulent Times

Childhood sweethearts Jingfen (played by Cecilia Yip Tung) and Qizhen (played by Tse Kwan Ho) experience separation and reunion, raising two children together but ultimately being torn apart by fate. Qizhen's betrayal leads to the collapse of their marriage, and Jingfen raises their children alone. However, she returns to his side when he is gravely ill, holding steadfast to her belief in "true love being unique." The story unfolds in three acts:

First Love and Separation: In 1960s Hong Kong, political turmoil forces them apart.
Reunion and Breakdown: They reunite in the 1980s but face harsh realities, with Qizhen's affair hastening their marriage's disintegration.
Redemption and Companionship: In the 2000s, Jingfen puts aside her grievances to care for her ailing ex-husband, rediscovering the purest form of love.

Acting Pinnacle | The Century Duel Between Cecilia Yip Tung and Tse Kwan-ho

Yip Tung: Portraying Jingfen from youth to old age, she delivers a "zero-makeup" performance that captures both resilience and fragility, earning the Pingyao Film Festival's praise for her "textbook-level performance."
Tse Kwan-ho "The Mad Phoenix" to this film, he creates a complex male character, peeling back the layers of Qizhen's contradictions and regrets.

Production Highlights | Period Settings and Costume Details

The crew recreates Hong Kong street scenes from the 1960s to the 2000s, from traditional tea houses to Kowloon City, highlighting Ye Tong's evolving cheongsam style to illustrate how the passage of time affects love.

Release and Reception | A Healing Work Certified by Film Festivals

After being selected for the Pingyao Film Festival's "Hidden Dragon" section, international media have remarked: "It reflects classical love against the backdrop of modern marital dilemmas; Ye Tong's tears are worth the ticket price." The Hong Kong release date is confirmed for December 6, and the line "True love only happens once in a lifetime" from the trailer has resonated with audiences.

"True Love, for Once in My Life" redefines the depth of Chinese romance films with the theme "love is a choice, not fate," making it a must-watch healing work at the end of the year!