Isabella Leong Missing from Gala Premiere

Prior to filming, they learned a series of hand signs and what to indicate when they feel uncomfortable. Recounting an alarming incident, Tsui Hark says, "Once, after entering the water, we were having a rehearsal, it requires Angelica Lee doing some action, but suddenly, Angelica Lee gave a signal to stop. We stopped immediately."

"I wasn't experienced enough back then, you couldn't do strenuous moves continuously underwater, it was 20m below sea level, I was doing some action, and I could hardly breathe, so I gave the signal to go ashore. The director let me rest for 3 days." adds Angelica Lee, who, after doing Missing, gave up shark fin, and started becoming more environmentally conscious and to pay more attention to marine life preservation, being influenced by Tsui Hark.

Guo Xiao Dong reveals that he got cuts and rashes all over his body while filming, "I play an archaeologist who has to hide among the coral reefs to do research, however, while the corals are so beautiful, they are also poisonous, and my skin was very sensitive."

On being asked about the missing Isabella Leong, Tsui Hark, who lavishes high praises on her saying that she's a remarkable actress, says, "Allow me to speak on her behalf. Actually, she wanted to be here, but owing to various reasons, couldn't. Her makeup and acting are very different from her other movies. She plays a more mature lady, and also one who delivers some horror elements, it's totally different. She gets bullied in other films, but now, she browbeats others."

Tsui Hark says that Missing is also a movie on healing oneself emotionally. He hopes that the movie would serve as an encouragement to the Sichuan earthquake victims, motivating them to regain their confidence and psychological world. Proceeds from the premiere will be contributed towards earthquake relief.

Tsui Hark's next project would be a wuxia movie, it could be a remake. The script is being written. And be prepared for a brand new wuxia world. While missing a definite start date, Seven Swords 2 is still in the pipeline.  Sina