The Bridge 白沙堆
In Cantonese Language with English and Chinese Subtitles
Lai-sing, full of aspirations as a journalist, lives in Hong Kong with his sister Kei-mei. Their parents have lived in Hainan since their retirement while Uncle Guoyou lives in Shenzhen. The family is separated until the third anniversary of the death of Lai-sing’s grandmother. According to tradition, a monument has to be erected on this occasion, which prompts the family members to meet up. The reunion slowly unveils the indiscernible distances and intimacies built up over time. It is only through understanding and acceptance that they would cast aside their differences and show genuine care for each other.
聚沙成塔,筑起一道桥,让人走过去,或跑回来。来胜与姐姐其美在香港生活,一对退休父母选择在海南岛养老,叔叔则长居深圳,一家向来聚少离多。直至来胜的祖母逝世三年,根据家乡传统,子孙须另择吉日立碑。这次立碑,让一家人难得聚首,却各自心里埋藏着难以启齿的心事。父母执意为子女搭桥铺路,往更高更远的地方跑去,那么回家的路呢?
busydoingnothing 忙于一事无成
In Cantonese Language with English and Chinese Subtitles
Life after university may be just dandy for people with passion and drive, but what happens if you are aimless, dreamless and hopeless? With no goals or ambition in life, a fresh graduate believes that she is an oddball destined for mediocrity. Her perfect solution is to be a slacker and to work part-time at a “12-dollar” store. Unfortunately, the mundane life and wacky colleagues just add to her melancholy. The array of eccentric characters at the discount store speaks volumes on how the new generation perceive their less-than-rosy future.
大学毕业,然后呢?可以继续拥抱梦想和热情,固然可喜可贺。然而「一事无成」,也许才是你我他的心声。刚告别大学生活的她,满脑子疑问和感慨,自觉平庸,深感难以融入社会,相信在12 元店兼职才是完美出路。无味的生活、三尖八角的同事、难搞的客人……12 元店内,众生相光怪陆离,笑中有泪,道尽新生代的虚空。
Eternal Sunshine 光
In Cantonese Language with English and Chinese Subtitles
For years single parent Mei Chun has been raising her mentally handicapped son, Ray, on her own. She is used to the challenges as an around-the-clock caregiver of the grown-up son. While her patience may wear thin at times, she remains tender and has formed a strong and unique bond with Ray. When a sudden sickness strikes, however, Mei Chun is burdened with a difficult decision. The night falls, but will dawn come? Hui stars as the loving mother who faces her dilemma with stoic resilience in this compassionate short directed by Ho Yuk-fai, winner of Best Cinematography at the 13th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival.
母兼父职的美珍,一直独力照顾智障儿子志光,含辛茹苦。别人眼中的负累,美珍却从无怨怼,更建立出两母子的默契。好景不常,伤病颠覆了两母子平凡宁静的生活。儿子长大成人,却始终难以自理,美珍有心无力,陷入情感与理性的两难之间的沉重抉择。落日将尽,长夜的终结,可会是光明的开始?资深演员许素莹化身有苦自己知的母亲,云淡风轻,道尽亲情几许。第13届鲜浪潮最佳摄影得主何旭辉这次聚焦亲情,以镜头展现人文关怀。