The godfathers of Hong Kong comedy finally get their flowers — from the filmmakers they inspired.
Look back on 4 comedy classics with 7 top filmmakers of our time. Explore the cultural impact of The Hui Brothers – the most successful cinema trio in Hong Kong history.
Direction
Hui See-Wai weaves seven distinct voices into one cohesive tribute.
Production
Rare archival footage that even HK cinema obsessives haven't seen.
Writing
Filmmakers articulate why Cantonese comedy hits different — finally.
Director
Hui See-Wai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Hui Brothers pioneered 'mo lei tau' absurdism that defined 1990s Hong Kong pop culture, but this doc reveals their roots in biting social satire.
Michael Hui reportedly refused to participate directly, making this tribute entirely secondhand — which arguably makes the filmmakers' praise more revealing.
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