The Mending
金繼
Synopsis
Sherman is a journalist working on a feature story about Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing ceramics with powdered precious metals, a manifestation of the Japanese philosophy of embracing the flawed or imperfect. As she learns of a Japanese Kintsugi master's arrival in Hong Kong, she arranges an interview with him and brings along some broken ceramic pieces to the Kintsugi lessons. Sherman unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend, Chun, whom she has not seen for a long time. Because of Sherman's feature, the two are re-acquaint with each other. Sherman is troubled about Chun’s entering her life again. The shattered pieces and the broken relationship - can all that be repaired?
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《金繼》The Mending 第十三屆鮮浪潮國際短片節（本地競賽短片）
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2019
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Chan Tin Long
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Chan Tin Long, Micky Chan Hing Lung
- Original Title
- 金繼
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Japanese
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Chan Tin Long
Javier Chan Tin Long, Micky Chan Hing Lung
Anthony Lau Hon Tung
Keith Chan Hiu Chun
Jacqueline Liu Yuen-Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Javier Chan Tin Long
Director
Javier Chan Tin Long
Writer
Micky Chan Hing Lung
Writer
Anthony Lau Hon Tung
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Liu Yuen-Hung
Producer
Keith Chan Hiu Chun
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mending
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What is The Mending about?
Sherman is a journalist working on a feature story about Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing ceramics with powdered precious metals, a manifestation of the Japanese philosophy of embracing the flawed or imperfect. As she learns of a Japanese Kintsugi master's arrival in Hong Kong, she arranges an interview with him and brings along some broken ceramic pieces to the Kintsugi lessons. Sherman unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend, Chun, whom she has not seen for a long time. Because of Sherman's feature, the two are re-acquaint with each other. Sherman is troubled about Chun’s entering her life again. The shattered pieces and the broken relationship - can all that be repaired?
Who directed The Mending?
The Mending was directed by Javier Chan Tin Long.
Who stars in The Mending?
The principal cast of The Mending includes Judy Mok Wing-Tung, Lo Chun-Yip, Eita Endo, Yvonne Lo Oi-Wah, Tsui Ho-Cheong.
When was The Mending released and how long is it?
The Mending was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 29m.