A still scene from Echoes of the Rainbow (CFP)

Awards favorite Echoes of the Rainbow (Suiyue Shentou in Chinese) has been chosen to represent Hong Kong films in competing for an entry into next year's best foreign-language Oscar competition, Sina.com.cn reports.

The 1960s-era family drama is directed and written by Alex Law and stars Simon Yam, Sandra Ng, Aarif Lee and Buzz Chung.

The film is a heart-warming yet melancholic story about a struggling family of four, told through the eyes of the younger son.

It was one of the biggest winners at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards in April, earning best actor for Simon Yam, best screenplay for Alex Law, best newcomer for Aarif Lee, and best original film song.

Internationally, it garnered a Crystal Bear for Best Film at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.

Nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards will be announced on January 25, 2011. The awards ceremony is slated for February 27.

Doze Niu's film Monga is seeking candidacy for the best foreign-language film Oscar on behalf of Taiwan films. The Chinese mainland selection is yet to be announced.

(CRIENGLISH.com September 29, 2010)