The century-old HKU Campus has always been loved by film makers. Romantic, blue, sweet or bitter, countless scenes have been filmed with the beautiful historical buildings in the background. “HKU in Films” series compare the HKU Campus captured in movie with today’s reality. Let’s travel through time to explore the unique Pokfulam scenery together…
01 The Other Side of Gentleman 君子好逑
Director: Ringo Lam (林嶺東)
Starring: Brigitte Lin Ching-Hsia (林青霞), Alan Tam Wing-Lun (譚詠麟)
Release year: 1984
The Delonix Regia near Main Building has grown from a small one to a towering tree. Do you remember the iconic red post box?Around 40 years before, when there was still a driveway leading to the Main Building.
Hung Hing Ying Building, seen from the entrance of Main BuildingThe iconic Main Building tiles remain the same, as if nothing has changed over years.
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02 Lust, Caution 色，戒
Director: Ang Lee (李安)
Original story by Eileen Chang (張愛玲)
Starring: Tang Wei (湯唯), Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (梁朝偉)
Release year: 2007
Overlooking the HKU main campus (movie scene VS when it was under construction) The corridor inside the Main Building
Lotus Pond full of memories The stairways leading to Loke Yew Hall
Loke Yew Hall was transformed into a theatre where students performed plays in the movie.
Do you know any other movies that were filmed at HKU? Feel free to let us know and share with us photos or stories on the HKU campus!
