Guilty

Story

Synopsis

What’s the price one will pay for one’s beliefs? Chan Siu-yau’s life is forced to a halt after being charged, somewhat belatedly, with unlawful assembly and assaulting a police officer during a demonstration in support of striking dock workers over a year ago. In the eyes of fellow activists, she’s no radical, just a concerned citizen singled out for punishment amid an escalating tug-of-war between law enforcement authorities and rights advocates. While Yau is working her shift in a restaurant, busy taking orders and sorting out dirty dishes, the annual June 4 candlelight vigil takes place in the pelting rain, bodies soaked but high spirits undamped. Having missed her university admission exams with two criminal charges looming over her head, what does the future hold for her? Is she guilty as charged?

Director

Wan King Fai

Writers

Wan King Fai

Country

Hong Kong

Release date

7 December 2013

Ensemble

Cast

• Poon Ka Yee

  Chan Siu-yau

• May Leong

  Siu-yau’s mother

• Ng Kam Chuen

  Siu-yau's father

• Tsui Kam-Yuen