Over 20 individuals stare into the camera in the closing sequence, revealing their trial or sentencing statuses amid Hong Kong's ongoing political turmoil.
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Over 20 individuals stare into the camera in the closing sequence, revealing their trial or sentencing statuses amid Hong Kong's ongoing political turmoil.
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Synopsis
Chan Hak-chi swims in Victoria Harbour, defying a No. 8 typhoon signal. His story connects to the 1970s Cultural Revolution and the 2019 Hong Kong protests. The film features Lam Yiu-keung, who witnessed the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and Kelvin Tam Kwan-Long, sentenced for his role in the Anti-Extradition Bill protests. It documents the decline of public demonstrations in Hong Kong, culminating in a montage of individuals facing trials and sentences, some of whom are part of the film's crew.
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Why Watch
- See Lam Yiu-keung's firsthand account of Tiananmen Square.
- Meet protestors from the 2019 Anti-Extradition Bill protests.
- Find out how COVID-19 affected Hong Kong protests.
Did You Know
- Chan Hak-chi swam across the Shenzhen border to escape in 1973.
- Lam Yiu-keung witnessed the Tiananmen Square Massacre in May 1989.
- Kelvin Tam Kwan-Long was sentenced to three and a half years for rioting.
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Who directed the documentary Blue Island?
Blue Island was directed by Chan Tze-woon.
What significant event did Lam Yiu-keung witness?
Lam Yiu-keung witnessed the Tiananmen Square Massacre firsthand in 1989.
What was Kelvin Tam Kwan-Long sentenced for?
Kelvin Tam Kwan-Long was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for rioting during the 2019 Anti-Extradition Bill protests.
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