A Tragedy Ahead
大禍臨頭
Synopsis
In 1994, the Hong Kong government suddenly launched an initiative to tear down "rooftop dwellings", even though it had actually accepted their existance for many years. The Housing Authority regarded them as private property and denied owners the opportunity to apply for public housing. Now the government has ordered these 40,000 dwellings to be removed, without offering fair resettlement terms for the residents who had moved in after 1982. Video Power recorded the negotiations before some of these houses were torn down in Mongkok.
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheng Chi-hung
- Original Title
- 大禍臨頭
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Release Date
- 01/01/1995
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheng Chi-hung
Department Leadership Roster
Cheng Chi-hung
Director
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What is A Tragedy Ahead about?
In 1994, the Hong Kong government suddenly launched an initiative to tear down "rooftop dwellings", even though it had actually accepted their existance for many years. The Housing Authority regarded them as private property and denied owners the opportunity to apply for public housing. Now the government has ordered these 40,000 dwellings to be removed, without offering fair resettlement terms for the residents who had moved in after 1982. Video Power recorded the negotiations before some of these houses were torn down in Mongkok.
Who directed A Tragedy Ahead?
A Tragedy Ahead was directed by Cheng Chi-hung.
Who stars in A Tragedy Ahead?
The principal cast of A Tragedy Ahead includes Not specified.
When was A Tragedy Ahead released and how long is it?
A Tragedy Ahead was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 55m.