DAY 1344

In the short film Day 1344, the artist embarks on a journey to trace the footsteps of the people who came before him and contributed to Hong Kong’s history. The artist takes a deep dive into who he is as a half Japanese and Chinese person. It presents the artist’s disconnection between his home and himself; born and grown up in a city that he is familiar with and unfamiliar with at the same time. The internal conflict within the artist is echoed from the beginning to the end of the film.

The film presents historical discourse about the relationship between Hong Kong and Japan, referencing the Japanese occupation that occurred during World War II. It also presents the tension brought by past political turmoil and identity confusion within the artist, reflected through the sounds heard and visuals seen.