This year's Hong Kong International Film Festival opened Monday, with one of the most respected directors and actresses in town, Sylvia Chang, and her new film "Murmur of the Hearts."

The stars of the opening film, including Isabella Leung, Lee Sinje and Joseph Chang and renowned Taiwan director Sylvia Chang, all hit the red carpet Monday evening.

"Murmur of the Hearts" marks Chang's return to the director's chair after a five-year hiatus. It tells the struggle of three young people in Taiwan to live and let go.

The film also sees the return of Hong Kong actress Isabella Leung, who is making a comeback after a seven-year break from acting.

"I'm going to focus on films in the future. I would like to make romantic comedies or musicals," she said.

In addition to opening the festival with her new film, Chang is also the "Film Maker in Focus" at this year's festival. Fourteen of her films will be screened.

The two-week Hong Kong International Film Festival will see more than 260 films screened throughout the city, representing 56 different countries and regions. The selection this year features the latest work from Asian as well as other international filmmakers.

The festival will end April 6, with "Port of Call," starring Hong Kong's own Aaron Kwok, as the closing film.

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