Making Waves Montreal: Papa (爸爸)

Special Guests: Actor Dylan So is scheduled to attend this screening to introduce the film and participate in a post-film Q&A.

CANADA PREMIERE

Drama | 2024 | 129 minutesIn Cantonese w/ English Subtitles

Director: Philip Yung

Screenwriter: Philip Yung

Starring: Sean Lau, Jo Koo, Dylan So

Film Source: Golden Scene

SYNOPSIS:

Award-winning filmmaker Philip Yung (PORT OF CALL, Fantasia 2015) directs Lau Ching-Wan (MAD DETECTIVE) in this critically acclaimed true story of a broken father’s attempt to reunite with his teenage son, who murdered his own mother and sister in a bout of schizophrenia. Hosted by newcomer co-star Dylan So, who delivers a remarkable performance as the troubled son.

Le réalisateur primé Philip Yung (PORT OF CALL, Fantasia 2015) met en scène Lau Ching-Wan (MAD DETECTIVE) dans cette histoire vraie qui raconte la tentative d'un père brisé de renouer avec son jeune fils après qu’il ait assassiné sa mère et sa sœur dans un accès de schizophrénie. En présence de l’acteur Dylan So, qui livre une performance remarquable dans le rôle du fils tourmenté.

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Philip Yung, Director

Philip Yung is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. Yung has been active in film and television production since 1998. His debut feature film, GLAMOROUS YOUTH (2009), earned him a nomination for Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. PORT OF CALL received widespread acclaim in 2015, winning Best Screenplay at the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards and Best Film at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Yung's most recent projects include WHERE THE WIND BLOWS (2023) and the upcoming films PENNY PINCHERS and PAPA. He has also produced titles such as THE SPARRING PARTNER (2022) and CYCLE GAME.

Dylan So, Actor (Scheduled to Appear)

Dylan So made his acting debut in PAPA and delivered a performance that landed him the 2025 Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer.

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