During the turmoil of 2019 Hong Kong, before pursuing his studies in Taiwan, the director was abruptly frozen in the present by a message from his father. As Hong Kong entered a pandemic lockdown, the director, now in Taiwan, began to Skype call his father, unpacking his traumatic memories and their entangled hearts.
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Chan Kam-hei Director
First release May 2, 2026 · Produced in Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 離開即景
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Taiwan · Hong Kong SAR China
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Original title
離開即景
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese
Release dates
Taiwan · May 2, 2026
Premiere · Taiwan International Documentary Festival
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Taiwan
November 7, 2026 · Premiere · South Taiwan Film Festival
November 9, 2026 · Premiere · Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
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