MOVIE

Fallen Leaves, Broken Lighters

Within Hong Kong's bustling cityscape, vignettes intertwine the lives of its inhabitants, bound by tea, cigarettes, and broken lighters, as they grapple with life's myriad facets, and themselves.

This anthology film comprises seven segments crafted by seven distinct Hong Kong-based filmmakers collaborating to offer a contemporary interpretation and tribute to the multifaceted aspects and diverse characters within this international city. Through numerous vignettes, the film embarks on an introspective journey, presenting unexpected narratives with unique flavors that showcase the mosaic of Hong Kong's vibrant identity and its many inhabitants. Captured through the lens of outsiders, the movie celebrates the city's undying spirit despite the current predicament of its existence, while keeping the local indie spirit alive.