At Some Point In Time

This drama follows Kwok Pak Chi, a form-one boy who grapples with the pressures of school life and his introspective nature. After a magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Hong Kong, he begins to imagine animals escaping from the disaster as his companions. This imaginative escape offers him solace, but as he immerses himself deeper into this fantasy, he faces the challenges of reality.

The film's narrative reflects on the difficulties of adolescence and the struggle to balance imagination with the expectations of the outside world. As Pak Chi navigates his unsatisfying homework, peers’ opinions, and the concerns of those around him, he must confront his true self and the imaginary friends he has created. This journey of self-exploration is central to the film's theme, making it a poignant reflection on the experience of growing up in contemporary Hong Kong.