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
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 148 times at 19 cinemas across 14 districts, from HK$55 to HK$130 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at Emperor Cinemas Tuen Mun (Sun Tuen Mun Centre) in Tuen Mun, HK$55. 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
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Catherine Chau
- Elaine Jin
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Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
- Chan Charm Man Peter
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Peter Chan Charm-Man
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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
148 screenings at 19 cinemas over the next week, from HK$55.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Macau (Lisboeta) | — | — | 15 | Sat 12:55 | HK$125 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tseung Kwan O (The LOHAS) | Tseung Kwan O | — | 15 | Sat 11:30 | HK$60–110 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tai Wai (The Wai) | Tai Wai | — | 14 | Sat 11:35 | HK$70–120 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tsim Sha Tsui (iSQUARE) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 11 | Sat 17:40 | HK$75–120 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tsuen Wan (Citywalk) | Tsuen Wan | — | 11 | Sat 12:30 | HK$70–110 |
| Emperor Cinemas Causeway Bay (Times Square) | Causeway Bay | — | 10 | Sat 11:00 | HK$75–130 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tuen Mun (Sun Tuen Mun Centre) | Tuen Mun | — | 10 | Sat 12:55 | HK$55–90 cheapest |
| Emperor Cinemas Wong Chuk Hang (THE SOUTHSIDE) | Wong Chuk Hang | — | 10 | Sat 11:05 | HK$70–120 |
| MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) | Yuen Long | — | 10 | Sat 19:40 | HK$60–100 |
| B+ cinema apm (Kwun Tong) | Kwun Tong | — | 8 | Sun 09:20 | HK$60–90 |
| MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) | Taikoo Shing | — | 7 | Sat 19:50 | HK$60–100 |
| PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 5 | Sun 10:10 | HK$60–110 |
| Broadway Kingswood Ginza | Tin Shui Wai | — | 4 | Sun 09:00 | HK$60 |
| Broadway Kwai Fong (Metroplaza) | Kwai Fong | — | 4 | Sun 09:00 | HK$60 |
| Broadway Mongkok | Mong Kok | — | 4 | Sun 11:30 | HK$60 |
| Broadway Tsuen Wan | Tsuen Wan | — | 4 | Sun 10:35 | HK$60 |
| GALA CINEMA (Langham Place) | Mong Kok | — | 4 | Sun 10:15 | HK$60–100 |
| B+ cinema MOKO (Mong Kok East) | Mong Kok | — | 1 | Sun 10:00 | HK$60 |
| MOViE MOViE Pacific Place (Admiralty) | Admiralty | — | 1 | Sun 10:00 | HK$80 |
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.
