Celebrating the classics of Asian cinema and beyond, Restored is a regular series showcasing films that have been meticulously preserved and restored by different institutions from across the world. The platform revisits these classics in a new light and allows them to be appreciated by new generations of audiences.

SINGAPORE PREMIERE
2K Restoration
Director: Clara Law
Runtime: 116
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin with English subtitles
Rating: M18

Awards

Best Leading Actor — Tony Leung Ka-fai
1990 GOLDEN HORSE AWARDS

Synopsis

In search of better prospects, Hung (Maggie Cheung) emigrates to New York, leaving behind her husband Nansan (Tony Leung Ka-fai) and their infant son in a rural village in Guangdong, China. When Hung abruptly cuts off contact, Nansan smuggles himself into the United States, navigating the grit and grime of an unfamiliar city as he gradually uncovers the truth about his wife’s disappearance.

Clara Law crafts a poignant yet unsparing portrait of Chinese immigrant life, shedding light on a community haunted by exile, loss, and the ceaseless longing for a place to belong. Farewell China exposes the brutal reality of the “American Dream,” where the promise of prosperity can turn into a living nightmare.

Screening Dates

Sunday, 15 March 2026, 2pm

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 2pm

Friday, 27 March 2026, 8pm

Saturday, 4 April 2026, 2pm

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