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[Read Response II] : In Search of the Ghostly in Context

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In the chapter “In Search of the Ghostly in Context”, Esther M. K. Cheung analyzes how Fruit Chan uses the medium of film to express the complex layers of Hong Kong’s urban identity. Through a combination of realism and surrealism, Fruit Chan creates a “ghost city” that vividly reflects the social and psychological turmoil of Hong Kong at a critical moment in its history. It is worth noting that Fruit Chan uses the element of ghosts as a profound metaphor that transcends the traditional horror genre, reflecting the shadows of the city’s past and its citizens’ sense of disorientation. This

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Lecture6: Housing stories — reflection

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Family rituals in Singapore are solemn and filled with remembrance and warmth; the son originally did not agree to digging up the grave and removing the bones, wanting to follow the tradition of saying that ancestors are buried in the ground, and that parents absorb the spirit of the earth to protect their children and grandchildren. They braved the rain to dig out the bones buried underground and carefully cleaned them so that their parents could be buried together with their brother, which reflects a kind of respect for the deceased as well as good wishes.

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[READING RESPONSE] Leung Ping-kwan: URBAN CINEMA AND THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF HONG KONG

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This article provides an in-depth analysis of the importance of Hong Kong cinema as a means of cultural expression and self-identification. By examining post-1949 Hong Kong cinema, Leung Ping-kwan shows how cinema has become a critical window for interpreting Hong Kong’s social change and urban identity. The article astutely argues that Hong Kong cinema is not a mere product of entertainment but a cultural practice that shapes and communicates Hong Kong’s unique identity. From its early days to the nostalgic films of the 1990s, Hong Kong cinema demonstrates the city’s transformation from marginalization to highlighting its independent cultural image. The

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