West Estate

West Estate

 

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0h 30m 2020 HD

West Estate spotlights the severe housing problems in Hong Kong, taking the spirit of resistance outside of the protest. The damaged walls in the cage-like tenements reflect the many forms of social injustice as well as Hongkongers’ widespread sense of rootlessness. Connecting three stories from different households like puzzle pieces, the film depicts people’s despair over issues of family, sexuality, love, and freedom.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Director: Kin Hung Alvin Low
  • Cast:
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