China’s May Day Movies Earn Big at the Box Office! 🎬💰

Hey movie lovers! Did you know that during China’s May Day holiday, movies made a huge splash? 📣 The box office revenue surpassed 700 million yuan (that’s about $96 million) by Monday afternoon! Let’s check out the top three films everyone is talking about. 🎥🌟

1. “The Dumpling Queen” 🥟👑

Leading the pack is “The Dumpling Queen,” directed by Andrew Lau. This heartwarming movie stars the funny actress Ma Li and tells the true story of a Hong Kong street food vendor. She starts off selling dumplings and ends up creating a famous frozen food brand! Talk about dreams coming true! 🌠

2. “A Gilded Game” 💼🎲

In second place is the thrilling “A Gilded Game,” directed by Herman Yau. It’s a financial crime story starring Andy Lau and Oho Ou. This movie dives into the world of high-stakes fraud and market manipulation. It’s like a giant game of Monopoly, but with real money! 💸

3. “Princess Mononoke” 🍃👸

Coming in third is the beloved “Princess Mononoke” from Studio Ghibli. For the first time ever, this classic is showing in the Chinese mainland! Originally released in Japan in 1997, this epic adventure by Hayao Miyazaki is all about humans, spirits, and the environment. If you love nature and exciting stories, this one’s for you! 🌳✨

These movies are making waves during the five-day May Day holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5. It’s amazing to see how films bring people together and tell such inspiring stories. Which one would you like to watch? 🎞️😊

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China's May Day holiday box office revenue surpasses 700 million yuan
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