The Last Dance: Extended Version (破·地獄:加長版)

Friday, April 4, 2025
6:30 PM 9:45 PM

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Special Guests: Director Anselm Chan and actress Michelle Wai are scheduled to attend this screening in-person to introduce the film and participate in a post-film Q&A (moderated by Ron Falzone).

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The Last Dance: Extended Version
(破·地獄:加長版)

This record-breaking blockbuster is an emotional drama about the catharsis of death

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CENTERPIECE FILM
Hong Kong | Drama | 2024 | 139 minutes

In Cantonese w/ Chinese and English Subtitles

Director: Anselm Chan
Screenwriters: Anselm Chan, Cheng Wai-kei
Starring: Dayo Wong, Michael Hui, Michelle Wai, Chu Pak-hong
Film Source: Emperor Motion Pictures

Director Anselm Chan and actress Michelle Wai are scheduled to attend this screening in-person to introduce the film and participate in a post-film Q&A.

Wai is the honoree of the Extraordinary Actors Award in recognition of her exceptional performance in this film.

SYNOPSIS:

After losing his business during the pandemic, Dominic takes over a coffin shop to make ends meet. But to make it in the funeral business, he must earn the approval of his co-owner, stern and vehemently traditional Taoist priest Master Man, and learn about the true purpose of funerals.

Despite featuring two of Hong Kong’s biggest comedy legends, The Last Dance is a deeply emotional drama about catharsis after trauma that has moved Hong Kong audiences to tears. In addition to the two stars’ impressive dramatic turns, Michelle Wai also shines in a career-defining performance as Master Man’s long-suffering daughter.

Anselm Chan, Director

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Anselm Chan Mou Yin is a renowned screenwriter within the Hong Kong film and television industry, an up-and-coming director, and a member of the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild. Debut film is Ready O/R Knot (2021) and the second is the sequel Ready O/R Rot (2023). The Last Dance is his third film.