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Always and Ever
Due to a heartrending vow, Yuen Kam-cheong, an Inspector of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau, mistakenly kills his girlfriend Yeung Tsik-suet. Being so grief-stricken, Kam-cheong has an out-of-body experience, travelling back in time to the Song Dynasty and the 1950s.
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Plot Summary
Set in the quiet English countryside, 'Always and Ever' follows the melancholic and intense relationship between two men. Their connection is tested by unspoken desires and the societal pressures of their isolated environment. The film explores themes of longing, repression, and the fleeting nature of intimacy.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'Always and Ever' received festival screenings and generated some discussion for its atmospheric portrayal of unspoken emotions and its sensitive handling of a same-sex relationship within a rural setting. Critics often noted its visual style and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its evocative cinematography and atmospheric tension.
Noted for strong performances from the lead actors, conveying complex emotions subtly.
Appreciated for its poignant exploration of desire and isolation.
Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to the film's short format and festival distribution, but generally positive comments highlight its emotional depth and artistic merit.
Awards & Accolades
Screened at various film festivals, including the Iris Prize Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the picturesque, yet isolated, setting of the Shropshire Hills in England, enhancing its themes of confinement and hidden desires.
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