1:99 Shorts

Shorts made by 11 directors in order to fight against the SARS epidemy that occurred in China and Hong Kong in 2003. The shorts were produced by the Information Service Departement of the Government of HK SAR. The aim was to bring back confidence to the HK popuation. The running-time is 1 to 2 minutes for each short.12 Short films: 1-"Rhapsody", director: Johnny To and Wai Ka-fai; 2-"My Sow Is Not Feeling Well", director: Fruit Chan; 3-"Smile", director: Teddy Chen; 4-"Of a Cause" (Animation) director: Tsui Hark; 5-"Hong Kong - A Winner", director: Stephen Chow; 6-"Who's Miss Hong Kong?", director: Joe Ma; 7-"Family of Heroes", director: Alex Law and Mabel Cheung; 8-"Until Then", director: Gordon Chan and Dante Lam; 9- "McDull 1:99" director: Brian Tse; 10-"Spring, 2003", director: Peter Chan; 11-"A Glorious Future", director: Andrew Lau and Alan Mak; 12-"Making of 1:99", director: Wong Shou-Ping.

Directed by Wai Ka-Fai, Johnnie To, Fruit Chan, Tsui Hark, Brian Tse, Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Joe Ma Wai-Ho, Stephen Chow, Alex Law Kai-Yui, Mabel Cheung Yuen-Ting, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Teddy Chan Tak-Sam, Gordon Chan, Adam Wong, Dante Lam Chiu-yin, 1:99 Shorts leans on a strong ensemble — Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Lau Ching-Wan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2003.