TMDb/We Are All Strangers Movie Celebrate HKIFF's 50th edition! Opens with Anthony Chen's acclaimed 'We Are All Strangers' and closes with Philip Yung's 'Cyclone'. April 1-12. March 31, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming 50th edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival is set to open with We Are All Strangers, a much-anticipated drama by Singaporean director Anthony Chen. The film will premiere as the festival's opening-night gala at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, kicking off the event which runs from April 1 to April 12.