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Just as some people uproot themselves for the charms and prosperity of Hong Kong, there are others who leave the city, bidding farewell to their native soil for the sake of love, themselves, or the family. Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps, remains a stoic witness to every arrival and departure in its history.
Spanning four months, Tai Kwun Movie Steps will feature ten films from the 1980s to 1990s that shine the spotlight on the previous generation, particularly their complicated emotions when being disconnected from their roots while adjusting to their new lives.
The first part of the programme in March and April is themed around “Arrivals” with four 1980s films forming a multifarious look at people arriving Hong Kong. The lineup includes Mr. Coconut (1989), a Chinese New Year classic by comedy legend Michael Hui; Once Upon a Mirage (1982), a film on the uncommon topic of illegal child immigrants; Hong Kong Graffiti (1985) which encompasses female perspectives across the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan; and Infatuation (1985), a sweet romance about a Hong Kong native who returns to the city.
Date |
Screening |
05.03.2023 |
Mr. Coconut (1989) |
26.03.2023 |
Once Upon a Mirage (1982) |
02.04.2023 |
Hong Kong Graffiti (1985) |
09.04.2023 |
Infatuation (1985) |