"Dearest," a Chinese-language film helmed by seasoned Hong Kong director Peter Chan, won three major awards during the recently concluded 16th Huading Awards held in Hong Kong.
The film bagged the Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress awards.
"Thank you Huading Awards. I really need to thank the Chinese moviegoers. Because of them, we are given wonderful opportunities to make films," remarked the grateful director.
The award-winning film where lead actress Zhao Wei delivered a compelling performance also earned her a Best Actress award during the Hong Kong Film Awards in April.
Zhao thanked Chan upon giving her acceptance speech.
"The person I need to thank the most is of course my dearest director, Peter Chan. Thank you Peter Chan for giving me such a complex character, and a rare opportunity to play someone based on a true story," she enthused.
"Dearest" is based on a true story of a foster mother (Zhao) who goes on a journey to get back her daughter, whom she lost to a state-owned orphanage.
The film was first screened at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. It also stars Huang Bo, Tong Dawei, Hao Lei, Zhang Yu and Zhang Yuqi.
Meanwhile, Taiwan actor Mark Chao grabbed the Best Actor award for his role as a cop in the action blockbuster hit "Black and White: The Dawn of Justice."
The Huading Awards was first established in 2007 and is aimed at lauding entertainment excellence in the country, recognizing top-caliber performances and acts in the television, film, music and dance industries.