Ciao UFO takes top prizes at Hong Kong Film Awards as Sons of the Neon Night glows
Sci‑fi drama Ciao UFO named best film while crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night wins eight prizes
Ciao UFO centres on three residents of Wah Fu Estate in southern Hong Kong, whose childhood encounter in the 1980s with a UFO shapes their adult lives, embodying the film’s theme of memory and imagination.
In his acceptance speech for best director, Leung said: “Working in this film industry is not easy. There was a time when I didn’t get a single call and had no jobs for three years in the toughest period.”
He added that his wife should get half the award as she allowed him to remain idle during that time.
Leung also gave special thanks to his daughter, saying: “Because when I create, I have an idea in my mind: I have to make the next generation proud, and feel it is worthwhile to watch my films.”
