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Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

媽樣年華

Released
23 Oct 2026
Runtime
95 min
Certificate
Category IIA
Original title
媽樣年華
Language
cn

Drama

The verdict

There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 3 times at 3 cinemas across 3 districts, from HK$60 to HK$90 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) in Yuen Long, HK$60. Category IIA · 95 minutes.

What it is about

Eagerly wanting to have a last bloom of her youth, Mama Yeung conceals her stubborn husband and rebellious son, and steps into the new splendid world of pole dance. Yet, this secret has been accidentally revealed, putting her into a dilemma between fulfilling her family’s needs and pursuing her dream…

What to expect

Mama Yeung starts pole-dance classes in secret, hiding it from a stubborn husband and a rebellious son. When the secret gets out, the movie sits with the fallout — not through shouting matches, but through the smaller, sharper moments of a household where everyone expects her to put herself last. Joey Wu shoots the pole work plainly, as physical effort rather than performance, and Catherine Chau gives Mama Yeung a quiet stubbornness that makes the dilemma feel specific rather than schematic. Elaine Jin and Peter Chan Charm-Man fill out the family with the kind of friction that doesn't need explaining. The movie is 95 minutes, rated IIA, and opens in Hong Kong on 23 October 2026. Cantonese dialogue throughout.

Cast

  • Catherine Chau
  • Elaine Jin
  • Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
  • Chan Charm Man Peter
  • Peter Chan Charm-Man
  • Yeung Nga Man
  • Jayden Cheung

Crew

  • Director Joey Wu
  • Director Wu Chui-yi
  • Writer Wu Chui-yi
  • Executive Producer Saville Chan

Where to watch it

3 screenings at 3 cinemas over the next week, from HK$60.

Cinema District Formats Screenings Next Price
Emperor Cinemas Tsuen Wan (Citywalk) Tsuen Wan — 1 Mon 10:30 HK$70
Emperor Cinemas Tuen Mun (Sun Tuen Mun Centre) Tuen Mun — 1 Mon 13:10 HK$90
MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) Yuen Long — 1 Mon 11:20 HK$60 cheapest

Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.

Common questions

How long is the movie?
95 minutes.
What is the Hong Kong rating?
IIA — suitable for ages 12 and above with parental guidance.
What language is it in?
Cantonese. Subtitle information is not listed, so confirm with your cinema.
Can children watch it?
The IIA certificate allows children under 12 with a parent or guardian. The movie is a family drama with no violence or sexual content, though the pole-dancing theme may prompt questions from younger viewers.

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