>It was already known that JUN had worked as a child actor in China and Hong Kong, but the film The Pye Dog gained recognition as a “legendary hidden gem” after he won Best New Actor at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards and was nominated for Best New Performer at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards (often referred to as the Hong Kong Academy Awards). Until now, the film had only been available in fragments, but its long-awaited theatrical release has finally been unlocked, thus revealing JUN’s roots and raw talent as a performer.
>This film marks the directorial debut of Derek Kwok, best known for works such as Wu Kong, and it earned him a nomination for Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The lead role is played by Hong Kong native Eason Chan, who was already a massively popular top singer at the time. He gives a tender and vivid performance as a lonely thug who finds a bond with a boy played by JUN, whose own background mirrored the character’s circumstances. Seasoned actors such as George Lam and Eric Tsang round out the cast, creating a powerful and deeply moving drama that captures the spirit of classic Hong Kong cinema.
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>It was already known that JUN had worked as a child actor in China and Hong Kong, but the film The Pye Dog gained recognition as a “legendary hidden gem” after he won Best New Actor at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards and was nominated for Best New Performer at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards (often referred to as the Hong Kong Academy Awards). Until now, the film had only been available in fragments, but its long-awaited theatrical release has finally been unlocked, thus revealing JUN’s roots and raw talent as a performer.
>This film marks the directorial debut of Derek Kwok, best known for works such as Wu Kong, and it earned him a nomination for Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The lead role is played by Hong Kong native Eason Chan, who was already a massively popular top singer at the time. He gives a tender and vivid performance as a lonely thug who finds a bond with a boy played by JUN, whose own background mirrored the character’s circumstances. Seasoned actors such as George Lam and Eric Tsang round out the cast, creating a powerful and deeply moving drama that captures the spirit of classic Hong Kong cinema.
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