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February 2022 2023
Wah and Yee are two young strangers who live next to each other in subdivided units. In February 2022, at the peak of the pandemic, they first become aware of each other’s existence when both are tested positive for COVID-19 and are required to self-isolate at home. The two soon form a bond through music, rekindling their passion for life. Like the partition between the two units is no barrier against the flow of music, social isolation does not bar the growing affection between them. But when the quarantine ends, they become hesitant: Will the magic survive beyond the protective/restrictive wall? A pandemic and local version of Begin Again (2013), the two characters bare their hearts as they chase their dreams amid struggles through music and lyrics.

Move In, Move Out, Move On 2023
Drowning in a room cluttered with mementos reminding her of her ex, Mevius comes across the storage service “Move In, Move Out, Move On”, catering to people suffering from a breakup and managed by the eccentric and mysterious Takumi. With wisecracks and scientific anecdotes, Takumi helps Mevius go through the stages of grief. During the decluttering process, Mevius embarks on a healing journey. NG Wing-sze, previously in award-winning short Conditioned (2015), feature films Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022) and Mad Fate (2023), plays Mevius and shares the screen with RubberBand lead vocal No.6 in this colourful romantic comedy.

No Place for Old Men 2023
On a dark and ominous night, Fei Jai, who works in a real estate agency, receives an order from his boss to persuade an elderly owner to sell his flat, the only remaining occupied flat in the old residential building. In view of the lucrative profit, Fei Jai has to get rid of the cranky old owner by all possible means, but supernatural forces in the spooky rundown building seem to thwart his every effort to reach the flat. Failure not being an option, Fei Jai eventually arrives at his destination after much ado where an unexpected turn of events awaits. Full of dark humour, this modern moral story of our twisted values features the fabulous Michael NING, Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actor.

Life of Cloud 2023
Throughout his life, CHEUNG Tak-hung is obsessed with creating his own cloud. After an untimely cardiac attack, CHEUNG wakes up and finds himself onboard a flight of the Afterlife Airline, and learns that the destination depends on the testimonies of the witnesses, who will determine whether CHEUNG has led a meaningful life. Will CHEUNG be able to find someone who approves of his life as a cloudmaker and send him to the realm of eternal bliss? With cloud as an allusion to dream/life, the thought-provoking short features a strong cast including CHU Pak-hong, Kaki SHAM and Candice YU On-on, against a fantastic set design reminiscent of Michel GONDRY’s dreamscapes.