The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
野草不盡
“In exile, can the Hongkonger identity persevere?”
Synopsis
Thousands of Hongkongers, still living in the shadow of the 2019 protests, are immigrating to the UK to forge a freer future. This film documents their struggle to break free from a homeland that is no longer welcoming, while holding on to the Hongkonger identity in which they find purpose. In exile, can the Hongkonger identity persevere, or is it destined to obscurity? Can they really find a place to call home?
Release History & Theatrical Window
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crystal Wong
- Original Score
- Wong Hin-Yan
- Original Title
- 野草不盡
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crystal Wong
Wong Hin-Yan
Stanley Leung
Peter Yam
Department Leadership Roster
Crystal Wong
Director
Stanley Leung
Director of Photography
Peter Yam
Producer
Wong Hin-Yan
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Grass is Greener on the Other Side about?
Thousands of Hongkongers, still living in the shadow of the 2019 protests, are immigrating to the UK to forge a freer future. This film documents their struggle to break free from a homeland that is no longer welcoming, while holding on to the Hongkonger identity in which they find purpose. In exile, can the Hongkonger identity persevere, or is it destined to obscurity? Can they really find a place to call home?
Who directed The Grass is Greener on the Other Side?
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side was directed by Crystal Wong.
Who stars in The Grass is Greener on the Other Side?
The principal cast of The Grass is Greener on the Other Side includes Not specified.
When was The Grass is Greener on the Other Side released and how long is it?
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grass is Greener on the Other Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grass is Greener on the Other Side was composed by Wong Hin-Yan.