The Homeless Ancestor
骨灰走鬼事件
Synopsis
We cannot escape from bureaucracy in life as well as in death. Quickie promises his grandma to handle the forced removal of his great-grand aunt’s niche. But without the ancestor’s identity documents, Quickie cannot apply for public columbarium niches. On the other hand, grandma refuses to have the evicted ashes brought home for fear of bad luck. As he struggles with bureaucratic red tape, Quickie thinks of one inventive solution after another to find a temporary home for the ashes. The story is a biting commentary on ridiculous public policies rendered in vibrant, energetic colours and groan-inducing jokes to highlight the absurdity of the situation.
Top Cast
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Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
- Screenplay & Story
- Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
- Original Title
- 骨灰走鬼事件
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Lai Yuk-leung
Chan Ho Yin
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Department Leadership Roster
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Producer
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Director
Savannah Ho Yik-yeung
Writer
Lai Yuk-leung
Director of Photography
Chan Ho Yin
Editor
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What is The Homeless Ancestor about?
We cannot escape from bureaucracy in life as well as in death. Quickie promises his grandma to handle the forced removal of his great-grand aunt’s niche. But without the ancestor’s identity documents, Quickie cannot apply for public columbarium niches. On the other hand, grandma refuses to have the evicted ashes brought home for fear of bad luck. As he struggles with bureaucratic red tape, Quickie thinks of one inventive solution after another to find a temporary home for the ashes. The story is a biting commentary on ridiculous public policies rendered in vibrant, energetic colours and groan-inducing jokes to highlight the absurdity of the situation.
Who directed The Homeless Ancestor?
The Homeless Ancestor was directed by Savannah Ho Yik-yeung.
Who stars in The Homeless Ancestor?
The principal cast of The Homeless Ancestor includes Godric Leung Man Yin, Yuen Kam-wing, May Leong, Lau Kim-Fung, Wan Wai Ho.
When was The Homeless Ancestor released and how long is it?
The Homeless Ancestor was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 28m.