NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL, July 12–28, 2024

[Chris Knipp]

FOR ALICE (Chow Kam Wing 2023)

Hong Kong film about a mysterious elderly rescuer who turns out to be a close relative of a young woman: nostalgic treatment, an impressive two-hander.

For Alice給愛麗絲 ("For Alice"), 82 mins., debuted in New York Jul. 13, 2024, and was screened for this review as part of the 2024 NYAFF.

SCHEDULE:
Saturday Jul 13, 3:45pm
Film at Lincoln Center
Intro and Q&A with director Chow Kam Wing, screenwriter Lam Tsz Ki, and cast members Tai Bo and Kuku So