Aaron Kwok recently admitted that it was tough playing a father who abandons his child in need in the new movie, “My First of May”.
The actor, who spoke to the media about his performance in the movie, revealed that as a father of two daughters, playing a man who breaks down under the pressure of a daughter’s serious illness was immensely challenging.
“I kept searching for ways to immerse myself in the character. I had many meetings with the director to study the role. It’s hard to imagine a father who would neglect his daughter. It’s very irresponsible and completely at odds with how I personally feel,” he said.
“I had to work hard to convince myself, and it took a long time to truly get into character,” Aaron added.
At the same time, Aaron said that he also paid close attention to his appearance in the movie, as he portrays a once-famous athlete who has now fallen from grace.
The movie, which is directed by James Heung, tells the story of Tang Suk Yin, whose daughter is diagnosed with a rare spinal disease. After putting her under the care of his mother, he finally has to reconnect with his daughter a decade later when his own mother can no longer care for her.
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