Of the Unknown

December. 04,2014

Rating：

5.9

Genre：

Drama Documentary

Keywords：

Woman Director

Trailer Synopsis Cast

A short visual meditation, OF THE UNKNOWN is set in Hong Kong where millionaires and the ‘working poor’ live side by side in one of Asia’s wealthiest and most densely populated cities. The film explores how our notions of freedom and happiness are shaped by the place we occupy, both literally and metaphorically, in our society. What is the importance of freedom when one faces a daily struggle for survival? Is it even possible to have dreams, or to dream, if one was never given any opportunities in life? https://vimeo.com/113548756

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Reviews

Actuakers

2014/12/04

One of my all time favorites.

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FuzzyTagz

2014/12/05

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Derry Herrera

2014/12/06

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

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Bumpy Chip

2014/12/07

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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