HONG KONG -- The 12th Golden Bauhinia Awards, organized by the Hong Kong Film Critics Association, announced its winners on Saturday, with three films sharing Best Film kudos.
"After This Our Exile" walked away with five awards, including best pic, supporting actor and newcomer. Johnnie To's "Exiled" snatched best director and best pic alongside Patrick Tam's drama and Jacob Cheung's "A Battle of Wits." Lau Ching-Wan followed his Hong Kong Film Award win by taking the best actor crown, while best actress was shared between Gong Li and Charlene Choi.
Although the selection of Pang Ho Cheung's yet to be released "Exodus" and its ten nominations puzzled some in the industry, it only walked away with one award -- for creativity.
Actor
Lau Ching-wan, "My Name Is Fame."
Actress
Charlene Choi, "Simply Actors"
Gong Li "Curse of the Golden Flower."
Supporting Actor
Goum Ian Iskander, "After This Our Exile"
Supporting Actress
Zhou Xun, "The Banquet."
Newcomer
Goum Ian Iskander, "After This Our Exile"
Screenplay
Patrick Tam, Tian Koi-leong, "After This Our Exile"
Action Choreography
Donnie Yen, "Dragon Tiger Gate"
Art Direction
Tim Yip, "The Banquet"
Editing
Patrick Tam, "After This Our Exile"
Cinematography
Andrew Lau Wai-keung, Lai Yiu-fai, "Confession of Pain"
Music
Peter Kam, "Protege"
Sound Design
Kinson Tsang, "Confession of Pain"
Most Creative Award
"The Exodus"
Song
"The Banquet"
"Curse of the Golden Flower"