Hong Kong has one of the largest and most dynamic film industries in the world. The city is one of Asia-Pacific’s major centres for the production of film and television content and has captured a sizeable share of the regional market. In the West, Hong Kong's action cinema has long had a strong cult following, and its global icons like Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Maggie Cheung, Andy Lau, Cherie Chung and even Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who got her start on the island's film industry, are household names.
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5 Movies That Take You On A Cinematic Journey Through Hong Kong
For decades, Hong Kong was the third largest motion picture industry in the world behind the US and India. Despite the political currents, the island has retained much of its distinctive identity. Here are 5 of its best films you should watch