Speak to the Tide
與林默娘對談
Synopsis
If a goddess has come down to earth, could she bring back lost time for man? Ning takes a substitute teaching position at a rural school, hoping to find inspiration for her novel from nature. One day after class, students Richard and LAM Mak-noeng, a mysteriously masked girl who shares the same name as the Empress of Heaven, come to her for help. It turns out that Mak-noeng is about to disappear. Faced with such an ethereal problem, Ning takes on the responsibility of a storyteller and seeks a happy ending for this heavenly romance. The director, who has always been interested in urban issues, has continued to mix historical and fantastical elements like he has done with Interview with Lo-Ting: An Oral History Project (2022). A modern love story with celestial inspiration, the film gently caresses the remnants of our city and the melancholy of lonely souls.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chu Ka Shing
- Screenplay & Story
- Chu Ka Shing
- Original Score
- Chris Cheung Wing Nok
- Original Title
- 與林默娘對談
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chu Ka Shing
Chu Ka Shing
Chris Cheung Wing Nok
William Wong Wai-Lam
Kami Yip Ho Kit
Department Leadership Roster
Chu Ka Shing
Director
Chu Ka Shing
Writer
William Wong Wai-Lam
Director of Photography
Kami Yip Ho Kit
Editor
Chris Cheung Wing Nok
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Speak to the Tide about?
If a goddess has come down to earth, could she bring back lost time for man? Ning takes a substitute teaching position at a rural school, hoping to find inspiration for her novel from nature. One day after class, students Richard and LAM Mak-noeng, a mysteriously masked girl who shares the same name as the Empress of Heaven, come to her for help. It turns out that Mak-noeng is about to disappear. Faced with such an ethereal problem, Ning takes on the responsibility of a storyteller and seeks a happy ending for this heavenly romance. The director, who has always been interested in urban issues, has continued to mix historical and fantastical elements like he has done with Interview with Lo-Ting: An Oral History Project (2022). A modern love story with celestial inspiration, the film gently caresses the remnants of our city and the melancholy of lonely souls.
Who directed Speak to the Tide?
Speak to the Tide was directed by Chu Ka Shing.
Who stars in Speak to the Tide?
The principal cast of Speak to the Tide includes Ning Chan, John Ho, Ocean On, Ko Hon-Man.
When was Speak to the Tide released and how long is it?
Speak to the Tide was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Speak to the Tide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speak to the Tide was composed by Chris Cheung Wing Nok.