Asian Cinerama 2025

 Presented by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), the Asian Cinerama returns.

Under the theme “Growing Light”, eight feature films invite audiences to rediscover their own journeys—from childhood curiosity and teenage impulses to adult choices and reconciliation. Screenings run from 30 August to 7 September 2025 at K11 Art House; tickets go on sale at 12:00 noon on 18 August 2025.

"Pae" Arak Amornsupasiri

Four special guests - Korean director Seo Yoo‑min, Japanese director Yoshiyuki Okuyama  and Satoko Yokohama and Thai actor "Pae" Arak Amornsupasiri - will attend post‑screening talks to share their creative journeys with Hong Kong audiences.

Yoshiyuki Okuyama 

Opening the programme, Secret: Untold Melody transplants Jay Chou’s beloved piano romance to a Korean campus, led by EXO’s D.O.

From Japan come 2 contrasting titles. At the Bench, Yoshiyuki Okuyama’s feature debut, turns a park bench into the city’s silent witness; Suzu Hirose, Taiga Nakano and Riho Yoshioka head an ensemble of urban vignettes. Berlinale Kplus winner Seaside Serendipity sees Satoko Yokohama lead seaside kids to puncture adult lies with art.

Seo Yoo‑min

Thailand’s uproarious "Will You Marry Monk?" features Pae Arak Amornsupasiri in a clash between Thai and Japanese monastic customs. The film also marks the screen debut of Thai star Orm.

Pae, who will join the Hong Kong post-screening talk, shared, "I'm so happy to have the chance to travel to Hong Kong again to promote a Thai film, as this is a perfect excuse to visit my favorite place. I look forward to seeing you all there."

All eight screenings will feature both Chinese and English subtitles, with 4 sessions followed by on-stage Q&As. The 4 visiting filmmakers will be in Hong Kong to meet the audience and share in this journey of “Growing Light.”

◉ 30/8/2025 (15.00): Secret: Untold Melody

※ Director Seo Yoo-min will attend the post-screening talk

◉ 30/8/2025 (17.50): Blue Gate Crossing

◉ 31/8/2025 (15.00): At the Bench

※ Director Yoshiyuki Okuyama will attend the post-screening

◉ 5/9/2025 (19.30): Seaside Serendipity

※ Director Satoko Yokohama will attend the post-screening talk

◉ 6/9/2025 (15.00): Sunshine

◉ 6/9/2025 (17.00): Mai

◉ 7/9/2025 (14.00): Will You Marry Monk?

※ Actor Pae Arak Amornsupasiri will attend the post-screening talk

◉ 7/9/2024 (17.30): Heart Attack

Screening

Dates: 30 Aug 2025 - 7 Sep 2025
Venue: K11 Art House (K11 MUSEA)
Ticket Sales Start: 18 Aug 2025 (12:00 PM〜)

WEB: https://www.afa-academy.com/