The popular film exhibition "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" officially opens today (Dec. 16) at the Kai Tak AIRSIDE mall, featuring an upgraded immersive experience aimed at attracting more residents and tourists to explore Hong Kong through the lens of the film.
The upgraded exhibition offers three new highlights, including an enhanced immersive film experience. Visitors can wander through the alleys and indoor scenes of the Kowloon Walled City, making them feel as if they are part of the film and experiencing the life of the Walled City during that time. The production team has integrated dialogue and sound effects from the movie into various scenes of the exhibition, further enhancing the immersive experience.
The exhibition has also introduced five new photo spots, showcasing classic scenes such as a hair salon, a café, and back alleys, along with new additions like a comic stall, tailor shop, bone-setting clinic, shoemaker, and dentist's office, all authentically recreating the atmosphere of the Walled City in the 1980s. The furnishings and price tags are all based on actual items from that era, increasing visitors' engagement. Hidden throughout the various scenes are several surprise "Easter eggs," including original costumes from the film and a series of miniature models created specifically for this exhibition.
Additionally, various food and retail stalls are selling classic Hong Kong delicacies such as char siu rice, rice rolls, and faux shark's fin soup, all packaged in nostalgic takeaway containers. The venue also features a convenience store selling an assortment of nostalgic snacks and toys, such as cola candy, Santa Claus masks, and mini water guns. Moreover, limited edition themed merchandise designed by the film distributor "Entertaining Power" will be available, including models of the Walled City, insulated bottles, T-shirts, exquisite matchboxes, postcards, coasters, and books by original author Yuyi.
In his speech, Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong stated that the film has achieved success in Hong Kong, particularly in recreating the scenery of the Walled City. He noted the flourishing development of Hong Kong cinema in recent years, with "A Guilty Conscience" grossing over HK$100 million locally, and this year's "The Last Dance" and "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" showcasing touching scripts, excellent performances, outstanding cinematography, well-crafted sets, and superb props, emphasizing the bright future of the Hong Kong film industry.
From a governmental perspective, HK$4 billion has been allocated this year as a film development fund, inviting industry professionals to apply, he added.
He also revealed that an indoor and outdoor exhibition centered around "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" is being planned at Kowloon Walled City Park, expected to officially launch from March to April next year.
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