The 56th Asia Pacific Film Festival kicks off in Macau, China. John Tsang launches the launch ceremony of "The Storm" with Andy Lau

The 56th Asia Pacific Film Festival (APFF), organized by the Asia Pacific Film Producers Association (FPA), kicked off in Macau, China on December 13. Mr John Tsang, chairman of the Organising committee of the Film Festival, and other guests attended the opening ceremony. "The Storm" as the opening film of this film exhibition held a launch conference, Andy Lau with Yao Chen, Jiang Haowen, Chen Peiyan, Tang Wenlong, Shi Zunan and other main creators appeared, the scene Andy Lau and "dry daughter" intimate interaction, as the film's only heroine Yao Chen laughed that she for the "male hormones" of the film brought a little warm color.

The Storm, a 3D police drama directed by Yuen Kam-lin, was chosen as the opening film of the festival, which was launched with a grand ceremony in Macao. Andy Lau, who is also the producer, producer and star of the film, appeared with leading actresses Yao Chen, Jiang Haowen, Chen Peiyan, Tang Wenlong and Shi Zunan. Yao Chen, who is visiting Macau for the first time, said she felt very close to Macao because her hometown is also near the sea. Speaking about her role as the only female lead in the film, Yao said: "My role is a welcome relief in a film with a lot of male hormones. It brings a little warmth to the film." At the same time, Yao also joked that Lau is her idol, and look forward to more opportunities to work with him.

In The Storm, Andy Lau and Haowen Jiang reteam as friends. At the press conference, Lau, 52, smiled from ear to ear as he was called "brother" by his sweet-mouthed "dry daughter" Chen Peiyan. "The Storm" was released on the mainland on December 12. Speaking about his expectations for the film, as producer and producer, Andy Lau admitted that he has no pressure on the box office. However, he hopes that through "The Storm", there will be more Hong Kong action films to impress audiences around the world in the future, and he will try his best to do well.

On the same day, Tsang Chi-wai, as the chairman of the Organizing committee of the Film Festival, opened the opening ceremony with a group of guests. The theme of this year's Film Festival is "Cinema is everywhere", which aims to inspire audiences with infinite creativity, break the existing thinking conventions, and understand today's film world from different perspectives. The 56th Asia Pacific Film Festival this year has gathered films from all over the world. Many films are in fierce competition. The award ceremony will be held in Macao on the evening of December 15.