
The Swimmers(2022)
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.


This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chronicling her journey from a child performer to becoming one of world's most recognized music icons.

Louise Wong Tan-Nei
Anita Mui

Anita Mui
Self (archive footage)

Terrance Lau Chun-Him
Leslie Cheung

Tony Yang
Ben Lam

Fish Liew Chi-Yu
Ann Mui

Louis Koo
Eddie Lau

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
So Hau-leung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Leonard Ho

Michael Ning
Michael Lai

Ayumu Nakajima
Goto Yuki
Anita is a drama, music, history film released in 2021 exploring themes of friendship, pop star, biography, hong kong, personal growth, failed romance. Directed by Leung Lok-Man, it stars Louise Wong Tan-Nei, Anita Mui, Terrance Lau Chun-Him. This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chronicling her journey from a child performer to becoming one of world's most recognized music icons.
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