Ho Man Ho grew up with his father telling tales of their ancestor Ho Man and his great treasures, and has always believed that the land Ho Man Tin was acquired by Ho Man who resides there.  Since young, Ho Man Ho has explored the area, looking for the legendary treasures.  After his father passed, Ho Man Ho moved away to pursue his career.  Having all grown up, he happened to pass by Ho Man Tin again, revisiting his childhood memories…

Director Statement:
“HoManHo in HoManTin” was shot in Ho Man Tin, an ordinary Hong Kong residential area with deep personal significance as my birthplace and childhood home.
This short film was shot entirely with a mobile phone, taking the audience along for treasure hunt in a candid, spontaneous way; the stripping down of techniques remind us of our humble beginnings. The coming of age leads us all into a maze where we feel lost, and this film aims to recall that limitless imagination for possibilities from our childhood.  Born and bred into this city’s heartbeat, let us find the direction of our hearts.
I filmed this film to express my gratitude to my hometown, and to record it during this time of change in Hong Kong. I wanted to capture Ho Man Tin from both a child’s imaginative perspective, as well as through the nostalgic lens of an adult. This place will always hold dreams and passion for me despite transformations.

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