Permanent Tourist
“POST-GRAD AND IN LIMBO”
Synopsis
Marcus, a 23-year-old international student has just graduated and is now looking for a job in Toronto while his girlfriend travels to London for a violin competition. All alone and homesick, he finds himself living in fleeting moments with little money and a slow apathy towards his film production degree. As he waits for his work permit, he must reflect on whether to stay in Toronto or to return to Hong Kong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens International Film + Video Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Lo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Lo
- Original Title
- Permanent Tourist
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- ZeroZero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Lo
Alex Lo
Bryden Frankish, Alex Lo
Alex Lo, Sebastian Eguiarte
Department Leadership Roster
Bryden Frankish
Editor
Sebastian Eguiarte
Producer
Alex Lo
Editor
Alex Lo
Director
Alex Lo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Tourist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Permanent Tourist about?
Marcus, a 23-year-old international student has just graduated and is now looking for a job in Toronto while his girlfriend travels to London for a violin competition. All alone and homesick, he finds himself living in fleeting moments with little money and a slow apathy towards his film production degree. As he waits for his work permit, he must reflect on whether to stay in Toronto or to return to Hong Kong.
Who directed Permanent Tourist?
Permanent Tourist was directed by Alex Lo.
Who stars in Permanent Tourist?
The principal cast of Permanent Tourist includes Kevin Tseng, Madeleine Simard, Ezequiel García, Solly Mac, Sina Abadi.
When was Permanent Tourist released and how long is it?
Permanent Tourist was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.