$30 to Antarctica
Films • 18m
$30 To Antarctica follows the story of Ka Foon Chau, who grew up an impoverished child, and retired a renowned doctor. Raised in 1960s Hong Kong, Chau faced the bias of her elders who discouraged her interest in the academics. Through a small gesture of support she received from a teacher, Chau built a life and career that moved beyond the restrictive boundaries set by her parents’ generation. She is now ready to fulfill a childhood dream – to see Antarctica.
Director: Joey Chu
Producers: Kelly McKay, Joey Chu
2018 | 18 min
Hong Kong | USA
Languages: Cantonese
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/30-to-antarctica/
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