Closing Gala: The Grass is Greener on the Other Side 野草不盡
Hong Kong, United Kingdom / 2022 / Colour / 73 mins / In Cantonese and English with Chinese and English subtitles / Dir. Crystal WONG
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2023 / 03 / 31 (FRI) - 19:00
** Pre-recorded Post-screening Q&A
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Hongkongers, still living in the aftermath of the 2019 protests, are leaving by the thousands to the UK to forge a free future.
Following the journey of Hong Kong migrants, the film explores the tension between their identity and role in a modern society. Through intimate observations, the film cuts through the smoke and fire of the 2019 protests to reveal the current state of post-trauma in Hong Kong, and offers a glimpse into its possible futures. What will become of Hongkongers in a foreign land? Can they break free from the past? Where can they truly find home?
The screening in London on 31st March will be followed by an in-person Q&A session with Dir. Crystal WONG, hosted by Dr. Victor FAN. All other screenings will feature a pre-recorded post-screening Q&A.
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Crystal Wong is a documentary filmmaker from Hong Kong. Born into the handover period, her identity is likewise, fluid, and in question. Her debut feature-length documentary "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side" sparked her interest in the evolving identity of Hongkongers and the Hong Kong diaspora, which is becoming the central theme of her work. She is currently based between Hong Kong and the US.
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TIDF Visionary Award at Taiwan International Documentary Festival 2022
Asian Competition at DMZ International Documentary Film Festival 2022
