Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam

The film follows Ah Man, a Vietnamese teenager who arrives in Hong Kong as a stowaway. In search of assistance, he turns to his cousin, hoping to find a way to earn a living. Ah Man's journey takes a turn as he becomes an apprentice to a Vietnamese painter, navigating the challenges of illegal residency and personal secrets.

As the story unfolds, Ah Man accidentally uncovers a disgraceful secret about his cousin, adding tension to his already precarious situation. The painter also faces the threat of deportation, highlighting the struggles of immigrants in a foreign land. This film not only marks the debut of Ann Hui's Vietnam Trilogy but also sheds light on the complexities of identity and belonging.