Stories of Pang Jai 《風吹布動》

2024 | 50 min | In Cantonese and English with Chinese and English subtitles | Dir Jimmy Lo

Stories of Pang Jai is a poignant relic of Hong Kong's fabric markets. Within its bustling lanes, the resilient spirit of the vendors weaves a vivid tapestry of everyday lives, revealing their epic struggle against the threat of forced demolition. Stories of Pang Jai is a tribute to the heart and soul of this community, where threads of resilience and passion intertwine. Watching it in 2024 reminds us of the vibrant civil society Hong Kong once had and the collaboration between the community and various stakeholders to save public space. This film highlights the efforts to preserve the fabric market and celebrates the rich history of Hong Kong's textile industry.

2015年，政府計劃收回深水埗「棚仔」布市場，以興建一幢政府資助房屋。在尺土寸金的香港，「沒經濟價值」不難成為被剷除的目標。布販們為共同信念怒吼、抗爭與生活、政客與官僚之間，在深水埗「棚仔」，在風雨飄搖，在陽光燦爛的日子，這是他們的生存空間。《風吹布動》重現了香港曾經是一個成熟的公民社會，社區和各持份者之間能通過協商合作，這點在2024年顯得尤其珍貴。本片展示了各方為保留「棚仔」所作的努力以及香港紡織業曾經的輝煌。

Director’s bio
Jimmy Lo is a filmmaker, educator, and curator from Hong Kong. Stories of Pang Jai is his debut feature documentary funded by Hong Kong Documentary Initiative and Hong Kong Arts Development Council. The film was nominated for the Human Rights Award at the South Taiwan Film Festival 2020, also screened in Hong Kong, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and Sweden. Jimmy teaches documentary production courses at universities. He is also the co-curator of Asian Independent Cinema Showcase (with Dr. Helena Wu). Jimmy holds an MFA in Film Production from The University of British Columbia.