Like an abortion, for the very first time
扯旗、我要真普選和……
- Documentary
- 2018
The Umbrella Movement was a wave of street protests that took place in Hong Kong from September to December 2014 as a reaction to oppressive practices of the Chinese government against the citizens of Hong Kong dissatisfied with planned changes in the electoral system. In her feature film debut, To Liu captured the citizens of the western part of Kowloon, Mong Kok, whose protests might not have been as visible as those of the leading activists, but were no less important. The documentary rhythmized by opening entries and darkening of the scene, much like the director’s first film, follows two characters, a master and an apprentice.
Like an abortion, for the very first time is a movie first shown in 2018. Runtime is 102 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Documentary.
