DESCRIPTION
The Secret (1979) marks the directorial debut of Ann Hui. It is an early classic of the Hong Kong New Wave. Kennedy Town serves as the film’s principal setting, and the distinctive atmosphere of the old neighbourhood lends the film a sense of mystery.
Beyond the film itself, Kennedy Town was once home to a range of municipal and public-health-related facilities, including an abattoir, an incinerator, a mortuary, and an infectious disease hospital. This historical background, together with the various stories and local lore associated with the area, offers another context for understanding the neighbourhood, and has made Kennedy Town seem almost like a character in many film and television works.
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.
Special thanks to the Hong Kong Film Archive, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and to Hong Kong Film Services.
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 Time29 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.
