Ten Years
Ten Years

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Ten Years

2015
Movie
104 min
Cantonese

Five shorts reveal a fictional Hong Kong in 2025, depicting a dystopian city where residents and activists face crackdowns under iron-fisted rule.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: ScudGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Ten Years is a dystopian anthology film set in Hong Kong ten years after the 2014 Umbrella Movement. It presents five distinct narratives exploring the city's potential future under increasingly authoritarian rule. The stories depict a society where traditional Cantonese culture is suppressed, surveillance is pervasive, and citizens struggle for freedom and identity.

Critical Reception

Ten Years received critical acclaim for its bold vision and prescient themes, though its release was controversial in mainland China and Hong Kong due to its political commentary. It was lauded for its artistic merit and its chillingly plausible depiction of a dystopian future.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios.

  • Acknowledged for its potent social and political commentary.

  • Noted for its artistic direction and atmospheric storytelling.

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Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film at the 34th Hong Kong Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's controversial political content led to it being banned in mainland China and was not screened at the Hong Kong Film Festival.

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