Yonfan is a Chinese-born Hong Kong film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his films such as "Bishonen" (1998), "Peony Pavilion" (2001), "Prince of Tears" (2009) and "No. 7 Cherry Lane" (2019).
Yonfan was born in Hunan Province, China in 1957. He moved to Hong Kong in the late 1970s and began his career as a commercial artist. He made his directorial debut in 1986 with the low budget feature "A Fighter’s Blues", which was well-received by critics and audiences alike.
Yonfan has since become one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the Hong Kong New Wave movement. His films are known for their bold visual style, lush cinematography, and complex narratives. He has also explored a variety of themes, including gender identity, homosexuality, and the complex relationships between different generations.
Yonfan’s 1998 film "Bishonen" was particularly well-received and earned him the Best Director award at the 21st Hong Kong Film Awards. The film follows the story of a gay couple living on the outskirts of Hong Kong. It was praised for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of the characters’ struggle to reconcile their desires and their sense of duty to their families.
In 2001, Yonfan released "Peony Pavilion", a sumptuous period drama set in the Qing dynasty. The film was a box office hit and earned Yonfan the Best Director award at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2009, Yonfan released "Prince of Tears", a nostalgic drama set in the 1960s. The film follows the story of a young man who is struggling to come to terms with his turbulent past. It was praised for its delicate and nuanced portrayal of the characters’ feelings of love, loss, and regret.
In 2019, Yonfan released his latest feature film, “No. 7 Cherry Lane”. The film follows the story of a middle-aged man who falls in love with a younger woman. It was praised for its tender and romantic exploration of the complexities of love and relationships.
Yonfan is a master filmmaker who has established himself as one of the most acclaimed directors in the Hong Kong New Wave movement. His films are renowned for their sensitive and nuanced exploration of human emotions and relationships. His latest feature, “No. 7 Cherry Lane”, is set to be released in
