The inspiration for "Tearing" stems from heartbreaking real events: Lin Yi-han wrote Fang Si-Chi's First Love Paradise to expose a life destroyed by emotional manipulation and psychological abuse. The film uses a literary perspective to tear through silence, pointing out that such tragedies transcend geography and eras, representing a collective wound of human society.
Over time, whether it is events in the South Korean entertainment industry or recent cases of sexual violence inside and outside school campuses in Malaysia, they serve as constant reminders that these tragedies are far from gone. This news continues to sting society, making us even more convinced that
2017
"Fang Si-Chi's First Love Paradise"
Author: Lin Yi-han
2019
Peking University Law School
Bao Li Incident
2025
South Korea
Kim Sae-ron
2025
Foon Yew High School,
Malaysia Teacher Sexual Harassment of Female Students
A realism film that deeply explores female empowerment and social gender issues. The story spans three different eras and cities: 1940s Shanghai, 1980s Hong Kong, and 2020s Kuala Lumpur. Inspired by real-life events, the film combines prototype stories of figures like Eileen Chang and Lin Yi-han, supported by the social background of child marriage news in Southeast Asia, showcasing women's struggles and awakenings in traditional and modern societies.
As a film with a unique narrative and theme, "Tearing" possesses not only strong artistic value but also aims to become an influential milestone piece like Korea's Parasite and Silenced, Hong Kong's The Last Dance and A Simple Life, or Mainland China's Grandma's Letters, bringing profound emotional resonance to audiences.
Zhang Wenling in the 1940s is a multi-talented female writer who experiences her husband's betrayal amid turmoil and ultimately chooses to leave her homeland for overseas.
Ling Wenhan in the 1980s is caught up in the taboo romance of a teacher-student relationship, until a painful realization allows her to see the truth clearly.
Han Wenhui in 2020s Kuala Lumpur, a high school student aspiring to become a writer, falls into a storm of mind control due to the influence of a famous alumnus writer.
Their experiences mirror one another, forming a tapestry of female self-awakening across generations.
A 1940s Shanghai writer representing the conflict between talent and suppression; after experiencing love and betrayal, she chooses an independent self.
A 1980s young novice writer in Hong Kong deeply entangled in taboo love, revealing society's powerlessness and indifference toward gender-based violence.
A graduating high school senior in 2020s Kuala Lumpur who dreams of becoming a writer, but falls into a dangerous relationship after following a famous alumnus.
Inspired by real-life figures such as Eileen Chang and Lin Yi-han, blending a sense of reality with artistic quality.
The stories of women from three periods resonate with each other, showcasing cross-cultural and cross-generational female struggles and strength.
The film addresses cross-regional social issues, bringing cultural experiences from diverse viewpoints to mainland audiences.
Focuses on female growth and awakening, delivering strong emotional immersion and societal resonance.
"Tearing" was successfully selected for the 2024 Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (FPP), one of the most influential Chinese-language film investment platforms. The nomination not only highlights the film's artistic potential and social value, but also lays a foundation for its future international development.
In the Mainland Chinese market, with its true story, profound emotion, and sense of social responsibility, the film is bound to touch the hearts of audiences and become a masterpiece that achieves both artistic and commercial success.
We sincerely invite you to participate in the production of "Tearing" and join us in bringing this film to life. Let us use cinema as a medium to tell the story of female power and struggles, bring this emotion and resonance to every viewer, and reach new heights in Chinese-language cinema!
In the Mainland Chinese market, with its true story, profound emotion, and sense of social responsibility, the film is bound to touch the hearts of audiences and become a masterpiece that achieves both artistic and commercial success.
We sincerely invite you to participate in the production of "Tearing" and join us in bringing this film to life. Let us use cinema as a medium to tell the story of female power and struggles, bring this emotion and resonance to every viewer, and reach new heights in Chinese-language cinema!
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Malaysian actor and singer, expanding his career in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China; Released his debut solo album "Feeling Single" in 89, signed with Warner Music in 1995, and has released 12 solo music albums and multiple singles to date;
In 1997, he went to Hong Kong to star alongside new artists such as Miriam Yeung and Eason Chan in the movie "Task Force" directed by James Yuen, launching his film career, and has appeared in nearly twenty film works;
In 2015, he executive produced and starred in the Malaysian film "Mr. Siao's Hero Class"; in 2021, he won Best Actor at the 9th Vancouver Chinese Film Festival for the movie "Mazu Homebound";
[Movies]
"Mazu Homebound", "Mr. Siao's Hero Class", "Task Force", etc.;
[TV Dramas]
"Dancing in the Storm", "Hello! Mr.Siao", "The Amazing Liu Bowen", "Brothers and Sisters", "Twist of Fate", "To Catch the Uncatchable", "Road to Riches", etc.;
[Music]
"One Loving Family", "Love to Ashes", "Mirror Flower, Water Moon", "I'm Someone Who Hurts Easily", "Feeling Single", etc.
Graduated from the Dance Department of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Won the Miss Asia pageant in 1989 and debuted after signing with ATV, quickly gaining popularity through her sweet looks and dance background.
Known in the film industry during the 1990s for her versatile roles, such as in "Dances with Dragon"; simultaneously entered the music scene, releasing her personal album "Changed Appearance" in 1995.
Mainly focused on the Mainland China market after the 2000s, with representative TV dramas including "Sunny Pig Paladin", "The Legend of Sun Zi", "Hot Mom!", "The Legends of Monkey King", "Young Blood 2", etc.; her diverse performances span historical, modern urban, mythological, and inspirational themes, and she remains active on screen to this day.
[Movies]
"Dances with Dragon" (1991), "Jail Connection" (1995), etc.
[TV Dramas]
"My Dear Son" (1990), "The Legend of Qianlong" (1996), "Sunny Pig Paladin" (1998), "Spicy Girl" (2004), "The Legend of Sun Zi" (2010), "The Legends of Monkey King" (2016), "A Girl Like Me" (2021), "Young Blood 2", "Story of Kunning Palace" (2023), etc.
Hong Kong actress renowned internationally for her outstanding performances in martial arts films, who later successfully transitioned to showcase remarkable acting skill across various genres; In 1982, won Best Actress at the 1st Hong Kong Film Awards for the film "My Young Master", becoming the only actress in HKFA history to receive this honor for an action role;
In 2009, won Best Supporting Actress at the 46th Golden Horse Awards and Best Actress at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards, among eight major accolades, for the film "At the End of Daybreak"; in 2014, won Best Supporting Actress at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards for "Rigor Mortis"; in 2017, claimed Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for the third time with "Happiness", and in the same year won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards for "The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful"; in 2019, won Best Actress at the TVB Anniversary Awards for the TV drama "The Defected".
[Movies]
"My Young Master", "At the End of Daybreak", "Rigor Mortis", "Happiness", "The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful", "The Brave Archer", "The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter", "Legendary Weapons of China", etc.
[TV Dramas]
"Rosy Business", "No Regrets", "The Defected", "Murder Diary", "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", "Beyond the Realm of Conscience", etc.
Music producer, holding multiple roles as a composer, music director, and producer; started learning classical piano at age four, and was formerly the keyboardist for the pop band "Oriental Express";
In 2010, won the Best Score Award at the 12th Taipei Film Festival for the movie "Taipei Exchanges"; in 2018, won the Best Original Film Score Award at the 20th Taipei Film Festival for the movie "Father to Son";
In 2022, won the Best Instrumental Album Award at the 33rd Golden Melody Awards for the original soundtrack of the movie "Increasing Echo"; in 2023, won the Best Original Film Score Award at the 60th Golden Horse Awards for the movie "Old Fox", becoming a "Three Gold" award-winning artist.
[Movies]
"Old Fox", "Till We Meet Again", "Increasing Echo", "Father to Son", "Taipei Exchanges", "You Are the Apple of My Eye", "Our Times", "Tiny Times" Series", "The Tenants Downstairs", "Back to the Good Times", "Your Name Engraved Herein", etc.
[TV Dramas]
"Taiwan Crime Stories", "Wave Makers", "Dangerous Mind", etc.
[Music Works]
"Taipei Exchanges Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Her Changes", "Your Name Engraved Herein Original Film Score", etc.
An internationally renowned cinematographer hailed as the "Poet of Light and Shadow," known for his delicate, realistic style and poetic visual language; a seven-time winner of the Golden Horse Award for Best Cinematography, making him one of the most awarded cinematographers in the history of the award; a long-time collaborator of director Hou Hsiao-hsien, with whom he co-created an internationally acclaimed visual aesthetic; collaborated with director Wong Kar-wai on "In the Mood for Love", which won numerous international awards and established his status as a master cinematographer;
In 2016, won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution (Cinematography) at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival for the movie "Crosscurrent".
[Movies]
"In the Mood for Love", "Crosscurrent", "The Assassin", "The Puppetmaster", "Summer Snow", "Millennium Mambo", "Secret", "Dust in the Wind", "Flowers of Shanghai", "Three Times", "Flight of the Red Balloon", "The Sun Also Rises", "Letter from an Unknown Woman", "Spring in a Small Town", etc.
[International Awards]
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution (Cinematography) at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.
Chinese lyricist and music producer, formerly known as Cui Shu; works include "Hong Yan Jie", "Love Is Like Air", "Too Precious to Express", "Ordinary People", "Calming the Waves", etc.;
Has collaborated with artists including Jackie Chan, Alan Tam, Eason Chan, Karen Mok, Yang Kun, William Chan, etc.; works for which he composed both lyrics and music, such as "My Chinese Dream" and "Father and Son", were featured on the 2014 and 2016 CCTV Spring Festival Galas;
Film and television works for which he served as music director include "The Four Scholars of Jiangnan", "Our Forty Years", "The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty", "The Romance of Tiger and Rose", "The Monetary Place", "The Chasing Youth", "Northeast Cop Story", etc.; member of the Chinese Musicians Association and director of the Music Copyright Society of China; has served multiple times as a judge for national-level awards and top-tier satellite TV music shows.
[Movies]
"The Foreigner", "The Monetary Place", "The Chasing Youth", "Northeast Cop Story", etc.
[TV Dramas]
"Empresses in the Palace", "Happiness as a Flower", "Go Princess Go", "The Four Scholars of Jiangnan", "Our Forty Years", "The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty", "The Romance of Tiger and Rose", etc.
[Music Works]
"Hong Yan Jie", "Love Is Like Air", "Too Precious to Express", "Ordinary People", "Calming the Waves", "My Chinese Dream", "Father and Son", etc.
Involved in industries such as original animation, 3D conversion, and AI short dramas.
As one of the 138 Chinese animation companies that supported "Ne Zha 1-2" in surpassing a box office of 20 billion yuan, Han Xiaofei and his team have also moved from behind the scenes to the forefront.
In "Ne Zha 1-2", Han Xiaofei led his team to produce the animation effects for the aerial battle between Ne Zha and Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, and led the team in completing the 3D conversion work for the entire film.
As a core member of the post-production team for "Ne Zha 1" and "Ne Zha 2" with over twenty years of entrepreneurial experience, Han Xiaofei has also participated in the production of renowned film and television works such as the "Seer" series, the "Bears Boonie" series, "Jiang Ziya", "L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties", and "The Wind Guardians".
Advocate & Solicitor Dato’ Sri Jess Ling, founder and managing partner of JS Ling, Diyana & Singh (JLDS), holds dual practice certificates for both West and East Malaysia since 1999 and is a highly respected legal entrepreneur.
In 2024, established a strategic alliance with China's Jingsh Law Firm, unlocking new opportunities for cross-border investment and legal collaboration.
Recipient of honors including the 2024 Malaysia Top 30 Women of Excellence Award and the 2023 Global Outstanding Chinese Female Legal Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award.
