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Release Year2015
Runtime0h 26m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorIu Chung Hong
WritersIu Chung Hong, Jimmy Tsang Chun Wing
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Autonomous Era
About The Autonomous Era
In the spirit of autonomy, how can the voice of common people be heard and who gets to decide? Lok and his like-minded friends actively participated in the 2010 anti-rail movement through an online radio platform. Passionate about social causes, they eventually parted ways due to ideological differences on spreading their ideas and uniting the public. Fast forward to four years later, a more composed and experienced Lok remained as an organiser of various social movements, notably the Umbrella Movement. Bumping into a past comrade who is now a mere passerby, Lok reminisced about their shared pasts and less-than-amicable split. The cerebral short is also a moving coming-of-age story of Lok, now with evolved ideas, new identity and well-rounded perspectives.
Directed by Iu Chung Hong, The Autonomous Era leans on a strong ensemble — Ng Cheuk Hang, Howard Lam Tsz Kin, Amy Tsui Hoi Ting — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.
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