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Aaron Kwok to Lead Satirical Comedy-Drama 'IOU' at Hong Kong FilMart

The film, directed by Steven Zhang Zhonghua and produced by Julia Chu, examines societal selfishness through a story of debt and redemption.

  • Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok will headline 'IOU,' a comedy-drama directed by Steven Zhang Zhonghua, known for his work with child actors.
  • 'IOU' explores themes of debt, morality, and societal selfishness, inspired by real-life fundraising scams in China.
  • Kwok portrays a man attempting to recover a loan by confronting a rural family, only to be transformed by their compassion.
  • The $3 million production reunites Kwok with producer Julia Chu, following their collaborations on 'Port of Call' and 'Where the Wind Blows.'
  • Distribution Workshop is promoting the film to international buyers at the Hong Kong FilMart, running March 17-20, 2025.
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