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Beyond the Queen

LAM Sum

Release year: 2007

Run time: 119 minutes

Film type: Documentary

Synopsis

After the mainstream media's portrayal, the people involved in the Queen's Pier preservation movement are often perceived merely as a group of radical protesters. However, within the movement itself, there exists a diverse array of individuals from varied backgrounds, each driven by their own beliefs. United in a shared social movement, they experience daily moments of joy, anger, sorrow, and hope. What binds them together is a shared conviction that their participation can change what is deemed unchangeable. After the clearance, Queen's Pier was heavily barricaded by wooden boards. Did they lose? No. Because there are still those who persist, continuing to engage with the movement, striving to transform the 'impossible'.

 

Director biography

A Hong Kong director based in London, driven by a passion for exploring social issues through impactful storytelling. A graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts' School of Film and Television (Directing), the work aims to create thought-provoking narratives that resonate with audiences. Recognised for directing the award-winning "The Narrow Road" and co-directing the Golden Horse-nominated May You Stay Forever Young.