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202250 minGdocumentary

Backyard

202250 minGdocumentary

A small island at the southernmost part of Macao transforms from an abandoned retreat to a bustling area connected to a new casino strip.

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A small island at the southernmost part of Macao transforms from an abandoned retreat to a bustling area connected to a new casino strip.

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Chao Kin Kuandirector

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Coloane is a small island in the south of Macao. Once quiet and undeveloped, it is now linked to a bustling casino strip near Taipa Island. The film documents the island's transformation, contrasting its current state with images from old photo albums. It features beaches and leisure memories. The documentary runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2022.

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