Afterpiece review: Stephen Fung, Angela Yuen anchor a bitter tale of theatrical narcissism

3/5 stars The narrative tradition of the washed-up male creative attempting to validate his bruised ego at the expense of his muses is a rich one. Cross the backstage chaos of Birdman with the bitter rivalries of All About Eve and the obsessive grooming of Pygmalion and you’ll have a recognisable template of toxic theatricality. That legacy looms over Afterpiece, a compelling yet preposterous Hong Kong drama. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Keane Wong Tak-kin – a former script...