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The Life Before

Diane Young

/ New Zealand

/ 2024

/ 7 mins

/ Cantonese

World Premiere

Following the death of her mother, Gertie, filmmaker Young found a suitcase that had been packed away for over 60 years containing the remnants of another life - her mother's life before she emigrated to New Zealand from Hong Kong in 1957.

** This short film will be screened before the feature film Vika!**

Director Diane Young was present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch.

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Film Info

Director: Diane Young

Producer: Cathasaigh Lynne Ó Fiannachta, Diane Young

Country: New Zealand

Language: Cantonese

Year: 2024

Duration: 7 mins

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