A documentary that takes audiences on a captivating journey into uncharted territories, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking and advancing the art form. It serves as a captivating window for audiences to appreciate the unique charm and cultural richness of Hong Kong cinema.
Jointly presented by Hong Kong’s four renowned film companies - Sil-Metropole Organization, Emperor Motion Pictures, Media Asia Film and One Cool Film Production - Look Up is a Sil-Metropole Organization production produced by John Chong and co-directed by young filmmakers Daniel Chan, Tim Poon, Elvis Hau and Sunny Yip. The film runs through four Hong Kong Stories from 1997 to the present, to detail the days we have passed through these years.
Rewind to the 1980s and female singer Chu Sa-kiu raises her twin daughters in Lau Fau Shan by herself. Regrettably, the grown-up twin sisters then turn against each other because of their lovers. Sa-wah runs away from home, and Sa-sa dies during childbirth. Sa-kiu has since taken up the important role as her granddaughter Kwan-ho’s carer. She has also fostered a little dumb boy called Man Chor. Time flies and Kwan-ho’s father Chuk Chin fai’s appearance causes Sa-kiu, Sa-wah and Kwan-ho’s relationship across three generations to again get entangled in the realm of ambivalence. Because of fate, Man Chor , Kwan-ho and fresh-faced and competent Szeto Lai-shun become buddies, resulting in a happy sibling relationship gradually becoming incestuous. And they face a conundrum as they also get involved in an abusive triangular relationship. They resort to making sacrifices and selfless contributions to let their beloved find happiness.
From World War, to revolution and ultimately rebirth, Forever Young is the story of four generations spanning a hundred years of modern Chinese history. Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges. Up against corporate corruption, the trials and tribulations of the cultural revolution, and one's duty to nation in time of war, they are faced with choosing their individual paths through history. But as the challenges and turmoil of each generation may differ as time changes, what was learned in the past cannot help but effect the choices that are made in the future as it is passed down from generation to generation. And that is the universal message that being true to yourself is precious. It is the source of strength that empowers one to become the person they want to be, to march forward as far as their hearts desire, into the future.
After his girlfriend died in a car crash, sorrowful psychologist Chung Tai Yin spends five years investigating the truth of the incident. His girlfriend once conducted a psychological assessment for a schoolyard murderer. Her report indicated that he lacked a motive or violent tenancies. During the course of his investigation, Chung Tai Yin meets Tung Yat, a genius with Asperger syndrome, and his sister Tung Yuet, whom he is mutually dependent with. Tung Yat's lack of social skills gives Tung Yuet a lot of trouble. Many years ago, it even caused police officer Wu Tin Yeung's undercover mission to fail. But because of Chung Tai Yin, they eventually become friends and help Chung Tai Yin with finding the true killer. Wong Hoi Ching, a witness in the case who could not be contacted for many years, suddenly appears and visits the murderer in prison, causing drastic changes in the case.
Full-time mom Cha Heung Sin grew up under the strict discipline of first-generation tiger mom Ding Kwai Yin. She unintentionally formulates a series of monster-style rules for her two daughters, causing resentment from her elder daughter Yim Sin Yue. Mother and daughter are constantly at war with each other. Husband Yim Ha normally plays the role of mediator to ease the tension, but he is facing a mid-life crisis and the temptation to have an extramarital affair. The couple head towards separation... Cha Heung Sin is not just strict at home, she is also tough to outsiders. She fights bitterly with Yuen Yuen at the parent-teacher association. Luckily, Man Ga Hei, a fearless disciplinary mistress, capably handles the situation and eventually turns the two tiger moms into friends who share with each other the little known hardships of being a tiger mom.
Michelle Yim Wai-ling (simplified Chinese: 严惠玲; traditional Chinese: 嚴惠玲; pinyin: Yán huì líng; born September 2, 1955), also known by her stage name Mai Suet (Chinese: 米雪; pinyin: Mǐ xuě; Jyutping: Mai5 Syut3), is a Hong Kong actress and elder sister of former actress Sidney Yim Shuet Lei (Chinese: 雪梨). She graduated from St. Rose of Lima's College and Shaw Brothers' Training School.