An entire generation of classics from this golden age of action cinema is finally being restored and rereleased in the U.S.

From martial arts essentials like Kung Fu Hustle to slow-burn romances such as In the Mood for Love, these are some of the best Hong Kong movies.

How Hong Kong’s Film Industry Made a Surprise Comeback After years of steady decline, the Hong Kong film industry has released its three highest-grossing films of all time in the past six months.