The film helped to broaden international awareness of Song 's talent .
Indeed he beat out several of Asia 's best known stars to be named Best Actor at the inaugural Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong in March 2007 .
The film helped to broaden international awareness of Song 's talent , and indeed he beat out several of Asia 's best known stars to be named Best Actor at the inaugural Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong in March 2007 .