The Birth of a Department Opening Week
Directed by Mak Tin-shu, the dark comedy film 'The Birth of a Department' will be released in major cinemas from June 17 to June 24, 2026, featuring a chaotic workplace drama sparked by a series of customer service complaints.
- When
17 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 00:00 - 23:59
- Location
Overview
'The Birth of a Department' is a dark comedy film from Hong Kong that dives deep into the absurdities of the modern workplace. Most Hong Kong residents are all too familiar with the agonizing experience of calling a service hotline only to be met with the endless loop of 'Please hold.' The film elevates this mundane annoyance into a full-scale riot, transforming a typical, humdrum office building into the setting for an unexpected live-stream disaster. Prepare for endless laughter and emotional rollercoasters as you witness just how absurd a simple customer service complaint can become.
Cast
Directed by Mak Tin-shu, the film features a star-studded ensemble cast including:
- Philip Keung (Pak-chi)
- Fish Liew
- Rachel Leung
- Tai Yuk-kei
- Mak Pui-tung
- Joyce Tse
- Lo Yuen-yan
- Ng Wing-sze
- Larine Tang
- Chu Pak-him
- So Chun-yu (Grizzly)
- Tsui Wai-tung
- Wong Chi-wai
- Pang Pak-yin
Movie Details
- Language: Cantonese
- Release Dates: June 17, 2026 – June 24, 2026
- Venue: Major cinema circuits across Hong Kong
Don't miss this hilarious local production! Gather your friends and family and head to your nearest cinema to experience the workplace chaos on the big screen.
