Our Time Will Come
dir. Ann Hui · 2017
In the face of oppression, the struggle for freedom and identity is a fundamental part of the human experience.
Feature
War Trauma
Mood
Adventurous
Look
muted color palette, intimate close-ups, period-appropriate settings
Structure
linear progression with interwoven personal and political narratives
Plot
In Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, a school teacher and her would-be-fiancé link up with Chinese guerrilla fighters, forging their own path to freedom.
Why watch
Set against the harrowing backdrop of Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, *Our Time Will Come* intertwines personal narratives of love and resistance, capturing the indomitable spirit of those who dare to fight for freedom. This gripping drama invites viewers into a world where hope flickers amidst despair, making it a poignant exploration of survival and sacrifice.
Cultural context
Japanese occupationcolonial resistancegender roles in wartimehistorical trauma