Hit N Fun

“Hit N Fun” — you may lose, but you smile and fight until the end.

"There’s always a battle in life that you don’t want to fight, but you have to."

Elsa Lam (played by Louise Wong) had a smooth, successful life. She shone in the advertising industry, and both her career and love life were going well. But just when everything seemed perfect, fate played a cruel joke: her boyfriend Daniel (Peter Chan) cheated on her — and the third party turned out to be Macau boxing champion Surewin Suen (Chrissie Chau). Overnight, her seemingly glamorous life was shattered.

Angry, embarrassed, and helpless, Elsa impulsively challenged Surewin to a duel in the boxing ring. When she put on the gloves and stepped into the ring, it was almost laughable — but beneath the comedy, it struck a deep chord. Who hasn’t made a reckless, desperate decision at some point in their life? Don’t we all sometimes try to prove ourselves in the most absurd ways when confronted with unexpected setbacks?

The master-apprentice relationship in the movie is especially touching. Former Macau boxing champion Bruce Chung (played by Louis Koo) now runs a struggling boxing gym on the verge of closing. Though he appears cold and strict with his apprentices, he never truly gives up on them. Bruce Chung and his apprentice, Stallone Ko (Tony Wu), may lose repeatedly, but after every defeat, they stand up again and face new challenges together. This spirit of resilience — refusing to admit defeat — is what truly moves us. It’s not about whether you lose; what matters is that you never give up.

Gigi Leung’s portrayal of Carrie Mok is another highlight. Once a beloved star, she gave up her career for her family and became an ordinary mother. Now, in middle age, she attempts to return to the spotlight, only to discover that the image of her former youthful self has long been left behind by the industry. But instead of complaining, Carrie faces this reality head-on, accepting life’s new challenges with both laughter and tears. She redefines her value, much like many middle-aged people around us who have faced life’s ups and downs yet are still willing to start over with a smile.

Director Albert Mak skillfully weaves life’s truths into the boxing ring, gently reminding us: “Isn’t life just one temporary duel after another?”

The most touching message of the film is this: failure is not terrifying — what’s truly frightening is giving up. Whether you’re in Hong Kong, Australia, or anywhere in the world, you’ve likely experienced or will experience such moments. Everyone faces battles they can’t avoid. All we can do is stand up, fight bravely, and never run away — no matter the outcome.

Are you ready to step into this film and, with the characters, rediscover the perseverance and glory hidden in your own life’s ring?