DESCRIPTION
Rouge (1988) is one of Stanley Kwan’s important works. The bond between Fleur and the Twelfth Master unfolds in Shek Tong Tsui. In the early 20th century, Shek Tong Tsui was known for entertainment businesses; although its former appearance is no longer visible today, that history remains part of the city’s memory. While the film’s story is fictional, it also reflects a chapter of Hong Kong’s past.
Beyond the film itself, the area holds many other histories worth revisiting. The gas-holder explosion that once took place there, together with a number of former municipal and public-health-related facilities, offers further clues to the history of the neighbourhood and forms part of the background to the urban legends later associated with it. Between history and legend, there is often a tenuous connection.
The “Sunset Screening” series revisits two classic films shot in Sai Wan, followed by themed post-screening dialogues. Settle into the seats and wander through the community stories found from both on and off screen.
ARTIST / PARTNER
Speaker: Gary Wong
With an academic background in Chinese Studies and Library and Information Science, he has over 10 years of experience in knowledge management roles at the Hong Kong Public Libraries, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the Hong Kong Economic Journal.
He later founded “Film Pilgrimage”. Through film as a critical lens, it discovers and preserves urban narratives, organising public guided tours and educational workshops.
His publications include Film Pilgrimage and Film Pilgrimage: Taiwan. His other writings also appear in publications such as 《油尖旺本土文化風物誌》 (Yau Tsim Mong Local Cultural Gazetteer, translated title), 《影迷你的眼 —— 春風．無花．梁朝偉》 (Movie in Your Eyes: Tony Leung, translated title) and The Spaces of Healing in 2024 Hong Kong Cinema.
DETAILS
Date and Time22 November 2026 (Sunday)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Duration150 mins
LanguageCantonese
VenueYat Yeuk Space
(1/F, Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre, 27 Pokfield Road, Kennedy Town)
Quota60
Fee$50
Remarks※ Limited quota is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
※ Persons aged 6 or above are welcome to participate. Participants aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
※ All persons admitted to the venue, including accompanying adults, must hold a valid ticket.
※ Once registered to participate in the event, no refunds or changes will be allowed.
※ Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts, and present the email confirmation to the on-site staff for registration.
