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"The Pig Farmer" by Pang Brothers to Premiere at Bucheon Film Festival

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The thriller film "The Pig Farmer" by the Pang brothers will premiere at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.
  • The film stars Josie Ho, who plays a scavenger accused of murder, alongside Iman, Andy On, and Jacky Heung.
  • Ho expressed emotional significance in returning to the festival, where she previously missed an event due to her husband's illness, seeing this premiere as a form of emotional compensation.

The Pang brothers' new thriller, "The Pig Farmer," is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea. The film, starring Josie Ho as a scavenger caught in a web of suspicion, also features Persian actor Iman, Andy On, and Jacky Heung. A 30-second teaser trailer has been released, heightening anticipation for the film's blend of suspense and supernatural elements.

I didn't kill him! I wanted to save people!

— Josie HoHo's character shouts this in the teaser trailer, immediately drawing the audience into the film's suspenseful narrative.

Josie Ho's character is introduced amidst chaos, vehemently denying accusations of murder while claiming she intended to save someone. The trailer hints at her struggle, being mistaken for a killer, trapped, and using mystical powers against adversaries, creating a tense and supernatural atmosphere. Iman's portrayal of a frightened character adds to the film's chilling effect.

It is a return to creative roots, not forgetting the original intention, and I look forward to the work resonating with the audience on the international stage again.

— Pang BrothersThe directors described their return to the Bucheon festival with "The Pig Farmer" as a meaningful creative homecoming.

For Ho, the film's selection for its world premiere at Bucheon holds deep personal significance. She recalled a past regret of missing an invitation to be a presenter at a Korean film festival years ago due to her husband, Conroy Chan's, sudden critical illness. Now, with Chan recovered, she sees this premiere as an opportunity to attend with him and introduce new talent like Iman to the international stage, describing it as an important emotional compensation.

This is an important emotional compensation.

— Josie HoHo expressed her feelings about attending the festival with her recovered husband and introducing new talent, seeing it as a positive personal outcome.

Conroy Chan, who is returning to work after his recovery, highlighted "The Pig Farmer" as a significant project that merges traditional Hong Kong supernatural themes with modern investigative narratives. He praised Iman's performance, noting his potential for international success. Iman, making his big-screen debut and having his film selected for an international festival, called the experience invaluable. He believes the film offers a unique perspective on Chinese philosophies of life, death, and the afterlife, inviting international audiences to explore the "Mage Universe" the film constructs.

The film integrates traditional Hong Kong supernatural elements with new-style investigative narratives, hoping to bring a refreshing horror experience to the audience.

— Conroy ChanChan described the film's unique blend of genres and his hopes for its impact on viewers.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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