Interview with Philip Yung on Papa 專訪翁子光《爸爸》

Philip Yung’s 翁子光 Papa《爸爸》arrives in North American cinemas on March 14. Inspired by a real 2010 case in Hong Kong, the film follows a father grappling with unimaginable loss after his son, who suffers from schizophrenia, kills his wife and daughter.

Sean Lau 劉青雲 delivers a career-defining performance, capturing the depths of a father’s sorrow and resilience. The film has earned 11 nominations at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards and recently won Best Director and Best Actor at the 31st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards.

This interview is conducted in Cantonese.

0:00 Introduction
0:41 The theme design
4:29 How does Papa connect to Port of Call?
8:02 The non-linear storytelling structure of the film
11:09 What was the biggest challenge in bringing deep, profound emotions to life on screen?
14:07 How did you collaborate with Sean Lau to shape his character?
17:45 The film's art direction
24:35 How have you continued making films over the past decade, and what are your plans for the future?
27:32 Director’s message to North American audiences

Don't miss this hauntingly powerful story on the big screen.
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Interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Deborah Lau-Yu
Edited by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team

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