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The Dispute

March 23, 2023 0h 34m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Dispute is a documentary film. directed by Fredie Chan. At just 34 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Alvin Tsang

Synopsis

During his studies in Edinburgh in 2021, filmmaker Fredie Chan experienced a protest by the locals to fight for their housing rights, as developers are discovered to be converting empty lots and unused old buildings into new international students flats, rather than resolving severe housing shortage for the locals. From the perspective of a Hongkonger, who is no stranger to housing problems, the documentary follows a group of local grassroots housing advocates, attempting to investigate the crisis, connecting the dots between global and local. Screened with the director’s previous film Beautiful Life, about an Indonesian girl who left her homeland to work as a domestic helper for a financially unstable grassroot family in Hong Kong.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 23, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 0h 34m 34 minutes total
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Budget $12.5K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dispute about?

During his studies in Edinburgh in 2021, filmmaker Fredie Chan experienced a protest by the locals to fight for their housing rights, as developers are discovered to be converting empty lots and un...

Who directed The Dispute?

The Dispute was directed by Fredie Chan.

How long is The Dispute?

The Dispute has a runtime of 0 hours and 34 minutes (34 minutes total).

When was The Dispute released?

The Dispute was released on March 23, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Dispute?

The main cast of The Dispute includes Alvin Tsang.