Movies and TvShows featuring "hong-kong-dark-comedy" theme.

Hail the Judge is a comedy movie set in Hong Kong in 1994. It follows the story of a judge who gets caught up in hilarious situations and misunderstandings.

Heart of Dragon is a 1985 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Sammo Hung. The story revolves around a police officer named Tat, played by Jackie Chan, who struggles to protect his mentally disabled brother, Danny, from a powerful triad gang. As Tat tries to balance his duties as a law enforcement officer with his responsibilities as a brother, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family bonds in a humorous and action-packed manner.

Love on a Diet is a lighthearted romantic comedy that follows two overweight individuals, Sam and Lok, as they embark on a weight-loss journey together. Sam, a former swimming champion, becomes overweight after a devastating accident, while Lok, a bakery owner, struggles with her body image. The two join a weight-loss program, where they gradually help each other overcome their insecurities and find love along the way. Through humor and heartwarming moments, Love on a Diet explores the themes of self-acceptance, personal growth, and the power of love.

You Shoot, I Shoot is a dark comedy film about a struggling cameraman who is offered a job as a hitman by a mysterious client. As he gets deeper into the world of contract killing, he starts questioning his own morals and decisions. With a unique blend of satire and comedy, this film explores themes of identity, violence, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Can the cameraman find a way out of this dangerous profession, or is he destined to be trapped in a life of crime?

After a car accident, a young woman gains the ability to see ghosts. She navigates her new reality, dealing with loneliness, fear, and the complications of a new relationship.

Golden Chicken is a comedic and dramatic portrayal of the daily life of a prostitute in Hong Kong. Set in 2002, the film revolves around a character named Kam, who navigates the ups and downs of her profession while forming unexpected relationships and encountering various challenges along the way. The story highlights the struggles and experiences of Kam as she provides insights into the unique world of sex work. With both humorous and poignant moments, Golden Chicken offers a glimpse into the complexities and human stories behind the sex industry.

In 'The Mad Monk,' the protagonist, a crazy monk, gets involved in various humorous situations while dealing with killers, prostitutes, Chinese women, and encounters with gods.

Like many Hong Kong people, the Ling family are hoping to immigrate to Canada - but then they all die in a gas poisoning accident. Something wimpy like dying isn't going to stop them from their Canadian dreams, but it turns out migrating in the next life takes money, too. In order to raise funds to head west, the Lings return to the mortal world and get to work making money through various jobs, raising plenty of hilarious havoc and misunderstandings along the way.

A group of residents in an apartment block attempt to smuggle a body out of their building to prevent their properties dropping in value.

The year is 2046 and 82 year old Golden Chicken Kum, spots a heartbroken man planning to take memory loss-pills. Claiming that Hong Kong people have a way of forgetting, she begins to recap part of her life story, starting in 2003 during a time where she was desperately looking for a husband and the SARS outbreak happened.