A Ghost Covers One's Eyes

"A group of young Hong Kong locals and exchange student Brandon Chow, dressed in costumes, tell stories while getting high, forgetting them by morning. This semi-fictional film explores Hong Kong identity within a pan-Chinese narrative being imposed by the Chinese Communist Party. Blending diverse lived experiences both within Hong Kong and its international diaspora, it captures the despondency and proud dogmatism that many political dissidents feel amidst Hong Kong’s cultural erosion.

Reflecting Chow's identity as a third-generation Chinese Canadian or ""Banana Boy"" (an Asian person raised in Western society), the narrative blends humour and heartfelt moments to address this sensitive political topic. Amidst the erasure of China’s subcultures, Brandon questions the evolution of 'Chinese-ness' and warns against mechanizing nationalist narratives."