“The film is about his family but it tells a bigger story of Hong Kong, our cultural heritage, hopes, struggles, and dreams of the past, present and next generations of Hong Kongers.” – Producer Ruby Yang<br><br>A Shanghainese family emigrated to Toronto, Canada from Hong Kong in 1996, just before the handover, and brought with them the tailoring technique that has been passed down through the generations. However, it seems that this tradition of handmade Chinese Cheongsam is now disappearing, making this family the last such tailors in Toronto.<br><br>Capturing this melancholy realisation, director Alfred Sung blends vintage footage and home videos to trace the story of the Chinese diaspora through the medium of traditional tailoring.<br><br>15 Sept 2019 (Sun) 2:00pm Broadway Cinematheque 1/F with post-screening sharing*<br><br>Guests: Director Alfred Sung & Producer Ruby Yang