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I·CARE Theatre 2019 – After the Storm with Post-screening Discussion

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Date:

11 Sep 2019

Time:

7:00 pm

Venue:

Sir Run Run Shaw Hall

Speaker(s):

Host of Post-screening Discussion: Prof Po Chung Chow Associate Professor of Government and Public Administration, CUHK

Enquiries:

Ms. Ho of I·CARE Centre for Whole-person Development (Tel: 3943 8621)

Event Details:

Organised by I·CARE Centre for Whole-person Development with the support of The Office of the Arts Administrator.

Synopsis of Lecture:

115 mins | Category I | In Japanese with Chinese subtitles |
Director: Kore-eda Hirokazu

A talented writer, Ryota published an award-winning novel 15 years ago. Since then he had not produced any quality work. He got a part-time job as a private detective to make ends meet and to find inspiration for his writing, but in fact he just wanted to escape from reality. Divorced with a son, Ryota could not afford alimony as he gambled away his earnings. He finally resorted to scouring his parents’ home to look for something to pawn. Feeling hopeless to get back his ex-wife, the only blessing he had is the opportunity to meet with his son once each month. On the other hand, Ryota’s mother appeared to be more tough and calm. She managed to start a new life alone upon the death of her spouse. To Ryota, he had always yearned for doing the best for his family. Still, he was unable to be the grown-up person he had wished to be.

On a stormy typhoon night, the above four were brought together in a house where they finally got a chance to contemplate and reconcile their family bond.

Remarks:

1. Registration will be opened to CUHK members (students, staff and alumni) only.
2. Free-of-charge. Free seating is made on a first-come-first-served basis.
3. Admission will start 20 minutes before the screening time.
4. Photo taking and video recording are prohibited.