The Cantonese short film ‘Live On Without Me’ is now available to stream on GagaOOLala!
‘Live On Without Me’, a 25-minute Hong Kong short that was released back in 2021. It is part of the official selection at the 2021 Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival, and 2021 Golden Harvest Awards. The short stars So Yuet Yin, Hedwig Tam, and Ng Kit Yan, and is directed by Wan Kar Wuen.
Divorced café owner Kayan lives with her daughter Tung Tung. Her life is renewed after meeting her lesbian partner, Shuting, who becomes part of the loving family. When Kayan dies in a tragic car accident, the grieving Shuting wants to continue taking care of Tung but encounters strong opposition from Kayan’s mother. At Kayan’s funeral, due to social norms and taboos, Shuting is completely sidelined and stripped of the privilege to bid farewell to the love of her life. She faces yet another dilemma, having to make the decision to do what is best for Tung Tung.
