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Movies this May includes Mortal Kombat II and The Sheep Detectives.
Cold War 1994
Director: Longman Leung
Cast: Daniel Wu, Terrance Lau, Wu Kang-ren, Chow Yun-fat, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tse Kwan-ho, Louise Wong, Fish Liew
Release date: Now showing
Set across two timelines, the movie follows a political and criminal conspiracy linked to a past case from 1994. In the present, a high-ranking official goes missing while a key figure is assassinated, triggering an investigation that leads back decades. The story then shifts to 1994, where a kidnapping case unfolds amid a power struggle between elites, triads and colonial authorities. As connections emerge, the film explores corruption, rivalry and the forces shaping Hong Kong before the Handover.
Mortal Kombat II
Director: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada
Release date: May 6
The movie follows Earthrealm’s champions as they prepare for a decisive tournament against the forces of Outworld. Joined by Johnny Cage, the group faces escalating threats under the rule of Shao Kahn, whose conquest endangers their world. As battles intensify, each fighter is pushed to their limits in brutal one-on-one combat. The story centres on survival, loyalty and the fight to protect Earthrealm.
Circus of Life
Director: Tham Wai Fook
Cast: Tom Phan, Faye An Ying Fei, Lai Thiam Tai, Khok Eng Loy
Release date: May 7
The movie follows Wei, a man who has long dreamed of building his own circus but finds himself derailed by repeated failures and growing instability. As his grip on reality weakens, he begins to believe he has been abducted by aliens. Through it all, his girlfriend remains by his side, while his mother continues searching for a way to bring him back. The story explores family, sacrifice and the enduring strength of a mother’s love.
The Sheep Detectives
Director: Kyle Balda
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Tosin Cole, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby
Release date: May 28
The movie follows a flock of sheep who secretly understand the detective stories their shepherd reads to them each night. When he is found dead, they take it upon themselves to solve the mystery. As they investigate, they identify suspects within the nearby village while learning more about the world beyond their farm. The story unfolds as a whodunit that explores friendship, memory and the bonds that connect them.
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