In celebration of the 25^th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, MGM and China Film Group Corporation (CFGC) hosted the global premiere of Promise of Decades last Friday (December 6) at the Dom Pedro V Theater in Macao. This film, jointly produced by teams from Mainland China and Macao with the support of the Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR Government, Promise of Decades aims to spur the development of Macao’s film industry, highlighting the s local character and cultural identity of Macao.

Directed by Macao filmmaker Tracy Choi, the film features a diverse cast from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Set against the background of Macao’s return to the motherland, the story follows the ups-and-downs of a young couple whose bond deepens amidst the trials of history surrounding this pivotal event. Through the vicissitudes of life, the couple eventually finds solace in a joyous reunion across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The film, set in Macao, seeks to boost tourism and showcase local creativity to both mainland and international audiences, ultimately providing more opportunities for local filmmakers to shine on the global stage.

Promise of Decades is a collaboration between production teams from Mainland China and Macao, with lead production by the China Film Co., Ltd., China Film Creative (Beijing) Film Co., Ltd.,CFGC (Beijing) Film Studio Co., Ltd. as producers, and co-production by MGM, Yangshipin Integrated Media Development Co., Ltd., and Beijing Jinghe Culture Media Co., Ltd.. Local distribution in Hong Kong and Macao managed by C-Color Culture Entertainment Limited. Co-distributors in Hong Kong are Sil-Metropole Organization Ltd., YES Culture Limited, Local Production Limited and Creative Media Network Company Limited.

The premiere was specially held at the Dom Pedro V Theater, one of the filming locations that holds immense cultural significance. Celebrating the 25^th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland in this historic theater, known as the first Western-style theater in China that has witnessed Macao’s cultural and artistic development for over a century, marks a new milestone in the collaborative film industries development in the two regions. Officiating guests at the premiere include Wu Zhiliang, Deputy Director of the Committee on Culture, Historical Data and Studies of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and President of the Federation of Associations of Cultural Sectors of Macau; Wang Huijie, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Cheang Kai Meng, Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Jennifer Si Tou, Head of the Tourism Product and Events Department of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Hoi Kam Un, Member of Administrative Committee of Cultural Development Fund; Liu Changmei, the film’s distributor in Hong Kong and Macao, who is also the founder of C-Color Culture Entertainment Limited and Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited. The film’s director Tracy Choi, producer Cheung Ka Fai, stars Ci Sha and Laurinda Ho, co-star Eric Tsang and Joy Liu also attended to interact with fans and share behind-the-scenes stories.

Promise of Decades creates a window for cultural exchange between Macao and the mainland through film culture, emphasizing Macao’s role as a hub for diverse cultural interactions with Chinese culture as the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist. The film will be released simultaneously in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao on December 14, 2024. Macao audiences can enjoy it at CGV Cinemas, Galaxy Cinemas, Bona International Cineplex, Studio City Cinema, Emperor Cinemas, Cineteatro Macau, and Alegria Cinema. For even more discounts, please visit the official Mpay platform.

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MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

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