Too Long Ago, Not Far
在不太遙遠的很久以前
Synopsis
When I first took up this Super 8 camera, I knew I was about to leave my home. Too Long Ago, Not Far, shot between 2019 to 2023, alludes to the Huaying Tongyu [華英通語, meaning: interchangeable expressions between Chinese and English, first published in 1867 in New York], the earliest English textbook for Chinese people that uses Cantonese phonetic notation to teach the pronunciation of English words. This seamless editing mode offers me the base to record everything in the city as notations, things that I want to look at over and over again. Perhaps by the time I go back, nothing changes, everything remains the same. As the Chinese saying goes, horse keeps on running, and people keeps on dancing.
Release History & Theatrical Window
21st Experimental Film and Video Festival in Seoul (EXiS)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yan Wai Yin
- Original Title
- 在不太遙遠的很久以前
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Release Date
- 19/07/2024
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yan Wai Yin
Department Leadership Roster
Yan Wai Yin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Too Long Ago, Not Far.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Long Ago, Not Far
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What is Too Long Ago, Not Far about?
When I first took up this Super 8 camera, I knew I was about to leave my home. Too Long Ago, Not Far, shot between 2019 to 2023, alludes to the Huaying Tongyu [華英通語, meaning: interchangeable expressions between Chinese and English, first published in 1867 in New York], the earliest English textbook for Chinese people that uses Cantonese phonetic notation to teach the pronunciation of English words. This seamless editing mode offers me the base to record everything in the city as notations, things that I want to look at over and over again. Perhaps by the time I go back, nothing changes, everything remains the same. As the Chinese saying goes, horse keeps on running, and people keeps on dancing.
Who directed Too Long Ago, Not Far?
Too Long Ago, Not Far was directed by Yan Wai Yin.
Who stars in Too Long Ago, Not Far?
The principal cast of Too Long Ago, Not Far includes Not specified.
When was Too Long Ago, Not Far released and how long is it?
Too Long Ago, Not Far was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 13m.