Happiness

Set in contemporary times, the film unfolds within the bustling cityscape of Hong Kong and its surrounding areas. It addresses current social realities such as housing pressure, aging, and access to social services. The daily routines—working at a community center, hospital visits, and family reunions—anchor the narrative in a modern urban present.

The story moves from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, highlighting a journey from a southern city to a densely populated metropolis. It centers on the Beloved Community Centre and the street-level life surrounding it, illustrating everyday struggles and acts of aid. The settings contrast family spaces with the harsh reality of housing instability in an urban environment.

❤️ Family

Chan’s bond with Tse becomes the emotional core of the film, redefining family through care and responsibility. The narrative asks what it means to be a son or guardian when blood ties are complicated or distant. It traces Chan’s growth as he navigates memory of his mother, reconnection with his father, and the formation of chosen family with Tse and others.

🧠 Memory & Care

Tse’s mild cognitive disorder drives the plot and tests Chan’s willingness to assume caregiving duties. The story explores aging, diagnosis, and the emotional weight of memory loss on relationships. Through routine, medication, and gradual slowing of deterioration, the film examines how care can stabilize a fragile situation.

🤝 Community

Beloved Community Centre acts as a hub of mutual aid, where food sharing and supportive networks help the vulnerable survive daily life. The staff and residents embody practical compassion and solidarity in a crowded city. The film celebrates small acts of kindness and the resilience that emerges from collective effort.