Synopsis

The Student Strike, the fight for the Civic Square, the spark off of Occupy Central, the use of Tear Gas against the citizens and the subsequent occupying situation in Admiralty, Mong Kok and Causeway Bay, are like yesterday for Billy and Popsy, Year 2 and Year 3 Art Student studying in the University of Hong Kong. The sore from tear gas and the guerrilla fight with police, as well as going to the British Parliament in hopes to prove the destroy of One Country Two System by the Communist Sovereignty, seem like 75 days of fruitless and failing attempt on the street. Life is back to normal as the revolution came to an end. One of the protesters on the street, becomes the president of Student Union, and the other works her lives to make a living. But both still seek to contribute and defend for the dignity of this very place in their own position. The June 4th Vigil organised by the HKUSU said No to the China-oriented approach and opt for awakening a greater local consciousness from Hong Kong people. As the political reform came to a rotten end, the society is yet to have a clear focus in the discussion. The development of this civil society was brought to a suffocating atmosphere. Powerless feelings are still retained as we come to the yearly July 1 demonstration. How would they see their future? How would they contribute to Hong Kong’s future as a member of this generation?

 

Director's Statement

The filming of “Road Not Taken” started during the student strike while the ending is yet to know, it was simply set to document stories of the youngsters. The film recorded student association strike committees, student leaders, general university participants of the movement, local “valiant” youngsters, that every one of them has sincerely tried their best to change our society step by step. Amongst this turbid uncertainty, how do young participants of Umbrella Revolution see their own future? In today’s Hong Kong, we are treading on darkness, seeking a way out of the current desparation. We have only one home, here in the city. Now, in obscurity, let’s search for the force of guildance than lead us through today’s gloom.

 

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