My Dad Wants to Travel Breaks Records with HK$4.5M Opening, Nick Cheung Defends Yoyo Mung's Slip
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Summary
Hong Kong film My Dad Wants to Travel has achieved remarkable success at the box office, grossing HK$4.5 million in its opening week and securing the box office championship. Lead actor Nick Cheung, alongside co-star Zhong Xueying and directors Wong Yat-lam and Wong Faai, appeared at Festival Zone cinema in Kowloon Tong on Saturday, October 17, to personally thank audiences for their support. During the event, Cheung addressed co-star Yoyo Mung's verbal slip at the premiere, where she accidentally used profanity, defending her character and revealing that she was present at the event despite not taking the stage.
Key Points
- The film My Dad Wants to Travel earned HK$4.5 million in its opening week, becoming the box office champion for the opening weekend
- Yoyo Mung caused a stir at the premiere by accidentally saying she was about to get X-ed in Cantonese, shocking the audience
- Nick Cheung appeared at the October 17 promotional event to thank audiences, having brought his wife Guan Yonghe to watch the film
- Cheung revealed he and his wife were moved to tears during the film, recommending audiences bring multiple tissue packs
- The cast including Nick Cheung and Zhong Xueying attended over ten screening sessions at the Kowloon Tong cinema to interact with fans
Why It Matters
The film's commercial success demonstrates the enduring appeal of family-themed local productions in Hong Kong's competitive cinema market. The cast's active engagement with audiences through extensive promotional appearances highlights the importance of personal connection in building word-of-mouth momentum for local films .
The film's commercial success demonstrates the enduring appeal of family-themed local productions in Hong Kong's competitive cinema market. The cast's active engagement with audiences through extensive promotional appearances highlights the importance of personal connection in building word-of-mouth momentum for local films .