Makers of surprise Hong Kong hit movie ‘Four Trails’ in talks over worldwide distribution
Brothers Robin and Ben Lee plan to get the film, which has pulled in more than US$1.3 million, ‘out as far and as wide as possible’
The makers of a documentary about one of the world’s toughest trail races that is set in Hong Kong said they were in talks to distribute their movie globally after it became a surprise hit.
Four Trails showcases the gruelling 298-kilometre (185-mile) Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge, and a select group of trail runners who have bravely attempted it.
Since its theatrical release in December, the 101-minute-long movie has pulled in more than HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) in box office receipts, making it the second-highest-grossing documentary film ever released in Hong Kong.
The movie has also earned a growing list of accolades, including the Audience Choice Award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and Best New Director Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
The plan, said Hong Kong-based brothers Robin Lee, who was the film’s director, and Ben Lee, who produced it, was “to get it out as far and as wide as possible”.
“We have conversations happening with sales agents and a distributor in the US,” Ben Lee said. “Same in the UK. It’s going into the Shanghai International Film Festival later this year in June. Hopefully out of that we can find some theatrical release in China.”