Chilli — Laugh Story
When Coba (played by Edan Lui) finds himself working from home during the pandemic, the constant bickering of his family drives him to distraction. He discovers his mother’s homemade chili sauce is a hidden gem and convinces the family to turn it into an online business. 🎬 Key Characters
It was one of the highest-grossing local films in Hong Kong during the summer of 2022, signaling a strong recovery for the local cinema industry. Chilli Laugh Story
Sandra Ng, Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, and Edan Lui (of the boy band MIRROR). Genre: Family Comedy Release Year: 2022. When Coba (played by Edan Lui) finds himself
(闔家辣) is a 2022 Hong Kong comedy film that turned a real-life pandemic side-hustle into a box-office success. Directed by Coba Cheng, the film is inspired by his own family's experience of starting a homemade chili sauce business during the COVID-19 lockdowns. 🌶️ Movie Overview Director: Coba Cheng Sandra Ng, Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, and Edan
The film is available on various international platforms, including Netflix in certain regions.
It featured a mix of veteran comedy icons (Sandra Ng, Ronald Cheng) and rising young stars (Edan Lui), drawing a wide demographic of viewers.