Borrowed Time is the first feature film of director Choy Ji, shot by Shuli Huang (Guangzhou). The film had its world premiere in the New Currents competition at the 28th Busan International Film Festival and was later presented in the Bright Future selection at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024. (See review here)
Director: Choy Ji Screenplay: Wang Yin Executive Producer: Stanley Kwan Producer: Jinjin Mo Cinematographer: Shuli Huang (Guangzhou) Visual Supervisor: Liang Chiheng Art Director: Albert Poon Yick Sun Editor: Qin Yanan Music: Summer Lei Sound: Bobo Lau Colorist: Tang Qiang Cast: Lin Dongping, Eddy Au-Yeung, Sunny Sun, Tai-Bo
China | 2023 | 95min | Drama | Color | Digital
“Borrowed Time (2023), directed by Chinese director Choy Ji, follows a protagonist wandering through the streets of Hong Kong. The film skillfully captures this journey with warm lighting and flexible cinematography, navigating fluid boundaries that blend the past, present, reality, and fantasy.”