HK movie star wants young blood to revive Cantonese Opera

"You have to put your time and heart into it. But it's also very difficult to make money, which makes the art form hard to develop," Law says.

"Canto-pop and film stars hold the most sway over young people," adds Law. "There must be new blood to make this dying art come alive."

Wu Jiahui, director of Three Dreams, also performed in the recent Beijing show. He was introduced to Law via Cantonese Opera singer Cheng, one of Law's apprentices.

Along with his classmates and friends, who share the same passion for Cantonese Opera, he funded the show with his own money and aims to revive the ancient Chinese art form with a modern twist and making it more youthful.

"For me, the art form is so beautiful, from the characters' costumes to the delicate portrayal of the roles," says Wu, 21, from Huizhou, Guangdong province.

"It's my dream to tell stories through Cantonese Opera. Thanks to the established artists, we can now make this show happen."