The Reticent Wave
爺爺來訪的夜
Synopsis
The city is no longer the same after the year of social unrest. How do those that remain make peace with the past and move on with their lives? After Nam’s good friend Man left the city, Nam is left behind to take care of Man's mother and motor bike, while struggling to live life as normal. A strange visitation one night by her grandfather brings Nam back to her ancestral village in mainland China, where she learns about her father’s painful past. Under the silent and long poetic gaze of the camera, the survivors of two generations, representing the past and the present, the country and the city, commiserate together in a shared moment of grief and solidarity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chi Him Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Suk-nga
- Original Title
- 爺爺來訪的夜
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chi Him Yuen
Wong Suk-nga
Mario Hui
Yip Man Hay
Department Leadership Roster
Yip Man Hay
Producer
Wong Suk-nga
Writer
Chi Him Yuen
Director
Mario Hui
Director of Photography
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What is The Reticent Wave about?
The city is no longer the same after the year of social unrest. How do those that remain make peace with the past and move on with their lives? After Nam’s good friend Man left the city, Nam is left behind to take care of Man's mother and motor bike, while struggling to live life as normal. A strange visitation one night by her grandfather brings Nam back to her ancestral village in mainland China, where she learns about her father’s painful past. Under the silent and long poetic gaze of the camera, the survivors of two generations, representing the past and the present, the country and the city, commiserate together in a shared moment of grief and solidarity.
Who directed The Reticent Wave?
The Reticent Wave was directed by Chi Him Yuen.
Who stars in The Reticent Wave?
The principal cast of The Reticent Wave includes Florence Lam, Ashley Leung Hei Yiu, Chan Chu-Hei.
When was The Reticent Wave released and how long is it?
The Reticent Wave was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 30m.