In the end of 1941, Hong Kong is under Japanese occupation. The anti-Japanese Dongjiang guerrilla unit is tasked with rescuing cultural figures and extracting them from the besieged city. Primary school teacher, Fang Lan (Zhou Xun) finds herself embroiled in the guerrillas’ mission to save novelist Mao Dun with her mother (Deanie Ip). In the process, she meets Blackie Lau (Eddie Peng), the intrepid sharpshooter captain of the guerrillas’ Urban and Firearms unit. Taking notice of Lan’s calm, intelligent nature, Blackie recruits her to join the guerrillas.
Ann Hui tries to depict the sentiments of ordinary people and the role of Hong Kong in the recent history of China. The mise-en-scéne in the ending is touching with meaning.
Born in 1947, in the northeast part of China, Ann Hui is one of the most critically acclaimed Hong Kong New Wave filmmakers. Her important films include The Secret, Boat People, The Romance of Book and Sword, A Simple Life and The Golden Era. She has won Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for five times, and Best Director at the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for three times. She was also honored for her lifetime accomplishments at the Asian Film Awards 2012.
When: Sunday–Friday, November 5–10, 2017
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa Da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
Full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount.
For more details, visit www.cinematheque-passion.mo
