Home Sweet Home

Set in a high-density apartment complex in Hong Kong, the story unfolds within narrow corridors, dim parking garages, and a maze-like duct system. The building itself feels like a character, offering safety at first and danger soon after. The environment reflects urban life where home can quickly become a trap.

🫶 Maternal Bond

May's fierce devotion to her son Chi-lo drives the action and keeps the family moving through escalating danger. She crawls through air ducts, confronts threats, and ultimately defies the odds to protect her child. The film uses this bond to explore courage, sacrifice, and the limits of a mother's love under pressure.

🕵️ Memory

Chan Yim Hung's violence is rooted in a trauma-filled past; her obsession with her missing child leads to the kidnapping. The investigation reveals how memory of displacement and loss shapes present actions. The film links historical turmoil in the squatter area to current danger, suggesting that past wounds haunt the living.

🌃 Urban Fear

The crowded city, blackout, and cold neutrals create a claustrophobic atmosphere as neighbors hesitate to help. The apartment complex becomes a labyrinth where danger lurks behind every corner. The night and darkness symbolize social isolation within an urban environment and heighten May's determination to protect her family.