HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE
TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES
(年少日記)
MIDWEST PREMIERE
Hong Kong | Drama | 2023 | 95 minutes | In Cantonese w/English subtitles
Director & Writer: Nick Cheuk
Starring: Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng, Hanna Chan, Rosa Maria Velasco, Sean Wong
SYNOPSIS:
High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, while facing a series of family problems: his wife is divorcing him, and his father is dying.
“TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGE” is a poignant tale of emotional tortune, regret and redemption told through a student contemplating ending his own life. Writer-director Nick Cheeks gem of a film is relatively short at 95 minutes, but full of feeling - watch out for the third act’s emotional gut punch.” - South China Morning Post.
The film won the Audience Choice Award and the Best New Director for Nick Cheuk at the 60th Golden Horse Awards. It has now received 12 nomination at the upcoming Hong Kong Film Awards that includes the Best film, Best New Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay. Winners will be announced on April 14. The film is a good example how a new generation of filmmakers in Hong Kong reflect on their city, its land, space, edge and people.
Nick Cheuk, Director
Cheuk is a member of the Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild, he is also the scriptwriter of PARADOX and ZOMBIOLOGY: ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT. He is the Creative Director of the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards. Graduated from the School of Creative Media of the City University of Hong Kong in 2013, majoring in Film Arts, in 2022, Nick wrote his directorial debut TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
5:30 PM
Doors open 30 minutes before screening.
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1500 N. Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60610
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THIS SCREENING IS PART OF OUR HONG KONG CINEMA SHOWCASE AND IS PRESENTED WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE HONG KONG ECONOMIC & TRADE OFFICE NEW YORK.
