Synopsis

Last summer, my family traveled to Bristol, UK, for my sister’s graduation. Behind the laughter lies the unaddressed dilemma of her future: my father, a returnee from Hong Kong's 1997 immigration wave, wants to keep her close, while my sister, a Gen Z raised in Western culture, yearns for a life far from home. Using found footage and travel clips spanning decades, this film offers the audience a glimpse into a 20-year-long love-hate relationship shaped by Hong Kong's migration wave.

Curators’ note

Director’s bio

After graduating in accounting, Arnold co-founded an advertising agency, but left to make films. He likes to experiment with different forms of story-telling. His works are selected at International Film Festival Rotterdam, American Film Institute AFI FEST, Beijing International Short Film Festival, Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and more. He is also an alumni of Asian Film Awards Academy IFC. He is now Hong Kong/ Amsterdam based.

Director‘s statement

No media can ever be 100% objective, especially images captured on camera. When I discovered these old VHS tapes, I was struck by how close my sister and father once seemed—a stark contrast to the cold relationship I’ve known for as long as I can remember. This dichotomy became the main theme in my journey: which narrative better represents reality - the one captured by the family videocamera 20 years ago or the one I filmed on this family trip?

Festival & Awards

2025 3rd MINT CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL World Premiere

Casts

Arnold Tam


Credits