Recently a wave of nostalgia has spread over the internet as the latest adaptation of novelist Louis Cha Leung-yung's work, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, hits the small screen, arousing heated discussions on story setting, character portrayals and visual effects.
Also, the popular reality show Trump Card VS Trump Card has invited the cast of the 1997 TV drama, The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, to re-perform some well-known scenes.
At the turn of the century, Hong Kong films and dramas exerted profound influence on China in the '80s and '90s. Some actors successfully played the role of a certain kung fu master, and the performer himself has become indelibly associated with the role.
On China's popular video-sharing site Bilibili, when user search keywords like "Hong Kong film" or "Hong Kong beauty", people can find many short videos made by fans.
Here, let's review some classic's roles and moments through gifs.
