Podtalk: Director Amos Why on ‘Far Far Away,’ During Last Weekend of Asian Pop-Up Cinema

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CHICAGO – Season 15 of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is wrapping up its Fall Edition with Hong Kong Week, and this final weekend is packed with films and in-person events. Click links for details, the following two are on Saturday, November 5th … FAR FAR AWAY, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED. And on Sunday, November 6th … PRETTY HEART, SEPTET and SCREENINGS WITH THE STARS

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‘Far Far Away,’ Directed by Amos Why (inset)
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org

“Far Far Away” is the story of Hau (Kari Shum), stumbling through his quest for love. He meets five young women – all different in their status and goals – that have one thing in common … they all live on the outskirts of Hong Kong. The film is a modern romantic comedy of Hong Kong that explores human connections and the idea of home.

In a Podtalk with Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, director Amos Why and his wife Teresa explain the culture behind “Far Far Away” …

Trailer, “Far Far Away” …

Season 15 of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema final weekend is November 5th and 6th, 2022. Click links above for specific films and events. For a complete overview on APUC, click here.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor, Film Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2022 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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