Edmund Yeo’s film selected for Hong Kong financing forum

“The Age of Goodbyes” is a new film directed by Edmund Yeo, a Malaysian-Taiwanese co-production. The film has been chosen to participate in the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), which is part of the Hong Kong FilMart event. The project is based on a popular novel by Malaysian author Li Zi Shu. The film tells the story of Du Li An, who falls in love with a man named Lin Sang in 1969. After he suddenly disappears, she marries a gangster and becomes stepmother to a teenage girl. Many years later, she meets a man who looks just like her lost love. This narrative blends romance, mystery, and coming-of-age themes. Edmund Yeo expressed his strong connection to the story, noting that it resonates with his family's history. His mother and grandparents are from Ipoh, Malaysia, and he wishes to capture the feelings of that time through the film. Yeo is well-known for his previous work, which has received awards at film festivals. The film has a budget of $830,000, and producers are looking for international partners to help bring it to a wider audience. They believe in the power of international collaboration in filmmaking. David Tang, one of the producers, highlighted the unique beauty of Malay-Chinese stories, which offers rich cultural experiences. The team hopes that “The Age of Goodbyes” will attract viewers from around the world, showcasing a cross-cultural emotional connection that is central to cinema.