May You Stay Forever Young

YY and Ho are arrested during a protest in Sheung Wan. They witness a fellow protester being sexually assaulted by police, an event that shocks them and highlights the brutality they face. The incident deepens their fear and distrust of the authorities.

Shortly after the arrest, Ho decides to migrate from Hong Kong, blaming YY for encouraging her to stay after the peaceful rallies. The decision marks a rift between the two friends and changes YY's emotional outlook. The separation hints at mounting personal loss amid the political turmoil.

On 28 July, YY writes a suicide note addressed to her father and calls Nam to say farewell. The note signals her belief that her death could somehow prove the protests' significance. The moment reveals YY's despair and sense of desperation.

Nam informs the group that YY may be contemplating suicide and proposes they search for her. He assembles friends and fellow protesters to begin a coordinated effort across the city. The urgency shows how closely the group monitors YY's safety.

Bao, a social worker who counsels young protesters, joins the search in Kwai Fong after seeing Telegram messages. He assesses YY's mental state and urges immediate action to locate her. His expertise adds a professional layer to the rescue attempt.

Bao encounters Ho at a beverage shop and Mahesh? No, he leaves his number for her, but Ho hesitates to discuss YY. The exchange keeps hope alive while maintaining caution about YY's whereabouts.

Mr. Burnism calls for help in Telegram groups, prompting protesters to conduct a broader search across Hong Kong. The effort expands beyond Kwai Fong as people volunteer to comb multiple districts. The citywide mobilization demonstrates solidarity among the protesters.

Bell asks a delivery man who recognizes YY and directs the group to her public housing estate. The lead narrows the search to a specific residential area, giving the team renewed purpose. It shows how small connections help in a rescue operation.

Bao receives a call from Ho providing YY's exact address, and the group rushes to YY's apartment. They break in and discover a suicide note addressed to YY's father. The discovery confirms YY's location and deepens the urgency to find her.

Mr. Burnism sees YY's selfie with a doll on social media and the group heads to a claw machine arcade for a clue. A customer reveals that YY had left an hour earlier, shifting their search toward a new time window. The clue drives them to chase a fresh lead.

Their loud discussions attract undercover police who detain the group in an alley and search them. Zoe is sexually molested during the takedown, while Mr. Burnism escapes to join the protests; Nam, Bell, and Louis flee, Fai is beaten, and Zoe and Bao are arrested. The incident deepens the peril the group faces.

Louis blames Nam for the injuries and arrests and leads Mr. Burnism away to join the protests at Chater Road. The division within the group mirrors the stresses of the protest movement. The scene foreshadows a broader struggle beyond YY's immediate safety.

Nam breaks down and confesses to Bell that YY was arrested while trying to help him after he was shot with a rubber bullet. Bell offers encouragement, urging him to keep faith with YY and the cause. Their emotional exchange underscores the personal cost of the protests.

They spot the doll from YY's selfie and hurry to the rooftop of an adjacent building, where Ho arrives shortly after. The rooftop becomes a focal point as they converge on YY's location. Tensions rise as they reach the final confrontation.

They try to persuade YY not to jump, explaining that her death would be in vain. Despite their pleas, YY leaps off the building, and Nam, Bell, and Ho reach out to grab her arm as she falls. The failed rescue marks a devastating climax to the story.