Hong Kong: City on Fire
不作浮塵
Synopsis
Taking us from Hong Kong's 1997 handover from British rule into Chinese administrative control, all the way to 2019, when a controversial extradition bill is greeted with massive street protests, this urgent film beds in with Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrations, offering a frontline portrait of four young protesters through a year of struggle. We see their hopes for a freer life and feel their fears as the authorities crack down. Pulse-racing scenes bring the viewer to street level, where peaceful protest is met with fury and tear gas. Clear-eyed about the complications and contradictions that come with a movement that changed Hong Kong forever, Hong Kong: City on Fire is a brave document of troubled times.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Hiu-ling, Choi Ka-yan
- Original Score
- Adrian Leung
- Original Title
- 不作浮塵
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 22/11/2022
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Enemy Films, Dartmouth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Hiu-ling, Choi Ka-yan
Adrian Leung
Yip Yu Han
Sinead Kirwan, Mark Thomas, Mark Lacey
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Hiu-ling
Director
Yip Yu Han
Editor
Sinead Kirwan
Producer
Choi Ka-yan
Director
Mark Lacey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hong Kong: City on Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hong Kong: City on Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hong Kong: City on Fire about?
Taking us from Hong Kong's 1997 handover from British rule into Chinese administrative control, all the way to 2019, when a controversial extradition bill is greeted with massive street protests, this urgent film beds in with Hong Kong's pro-democracy demonstrations, offering a frontline portrait of four young protesters through a year of struggle. We see their hopes for a freer life and feel their fears as the authorities crack down. Pulse-racing scenes bring the viewer to street level, where peaceful protest is met with fury and tear gas. Clear-eyed about the complications and contradictions that come with a movement that changed Hong Kong forever, Hong Kong: City on Fire is a brave document of troubled times.
Who directed Hong Kong: City on Fire?
Hong Kong: City on Fire was directed by Lee Hiu-ling, Choi Ka-yan.
Who stars in Hong Kong: City on Fire?
The principal cast of Hong Kong: City on Fire includes Not specified.
When was Hong Kong: City on Fire released and how long is it?
Hong Kong: City on Fire was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hong Kong: City on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hong Kong: City on Fire was composed by Adrian Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hong Kong: City on Fire?
Hong Kong: City on Fire holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).