Pǎi zhù shàng – Side by Side in the Glow of Cinema

Pǎi zhù shàng – Side by Side in the Glow of Cinema

“Pǎi zhù shàng” is a vivid Cantonese expression. Just reading it, you can almost see people patting each other on the shoulder, standing together in the face of challenges – a gesture that also speaks of partnership and solidarity. For cinema, “shooting” (pǎi) is everything: filmmakers overcome countless obstacles to bring their stories to the big screen, and that relentless pursuit is what defines their craft.

On screen, Hong Kong’s classic on-screen partnerships charging forward “pǎi zhù shàng” are countless. Their adventures are thrilling, but it’s the chemistry between partners that truly captivates – weaving through love, loyalty, trust, suspicion, betrayal, and confusion. Yet no matter the twists, they always unite to face crises together, reaffirming the most essential human value: standing together through thick and thin.

Isn’t that exactly the spirit that Hong Kong people have always held dear?

📅 Dates & Time: 23 June – 4 October 2026 (Tue–Sun)｜11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

📍 Venue: Tai Kwun

🎟️ Tickets (Online purchase only):

• Standard: HK$30
• Concession: HK$20* (valid for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, and persons with disabilities)