'Ip Man' takes top H.K. Film Awards honor

April 19, 2009 Ann Hui's "The Way We Are" and John Woo's "Red Cliff" dominated Sunday's 28th annual Hong Kong Film Awards, but the night's biggest prize went to "Ip Man," the hit biopic. "The Way We Are," director Hui's intimate and realistic look at the communities in a new town prone to social problems, won four major awards including best director, best screenwriter for Lui Yau-wah, best actress for Paw Hee-ching and supporting actress for Chan Lai-wun. The $44 million-grossing first part of John Woo's epic "Red Cliff" took home five awards in technical categories, including best sound design, visual effects, art direction, costume, makeup design and original film score.

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