Cold War 2 actors. From left to right, Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chow Yun-Fat and his wife. [Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily]

The red carpet highlight came when the cast of Cold War 2 crew arrived. Fans immediately started calling out the names of Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun-Fat.

It was no different for South Korean actor Lee MinHo, who received many flowers from screaming fans.

Chinese actress Tang Wei, who is pregnant, showed up at the red carpet with her partner Wu Xiubo for the film Finding Mr. Right 2.

The jury team consisted of seven film industry heavyweights including its chairman Brett Ratner and members Teddy Chan and Yojirou Takita. They made their presentations at the opening ceremony. Afterwards, 15 shortlisted films for the festival were recommended.

The week-long festival, which lasts until April 23, will present to the audience movie premieres, film forums, film carnivals, and award ceremonies.