KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- The relationship between Hong Kong cinema and Malaysian audiences stretches back to the golden era of the 1980s and 1990s.

While some may argue that local interest has waned, the passion remains alive, with many still embracing contemporary titles.

Icons such as Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Leslie Cheung - along with legendary actresses Anita Mui and Amy Yip - continue to be fondly remembered across the nation.

Today, a new generation is carrying the torch, and among them is rising talent Locker Lam (Lam Ka-Hei), who is steadily making his mark and helping to reignite interest in modern Hong Kong films.

The actor was among the stars who took the stage last weekend at the opening of the Hong Kong Gala Film Pre...