Told through the eyes of young protestors, To the Harbour is a brave and beautiful reflection on the Hong Kong pro-democracy riots in opposition to Chinese government imposition. This film explores not only the riots themselves but the people of Hong Kong who have had to process the realities of their current political situation, and the youth of Hong Kong trying to understand where they fit in a home that is being rapidly forced to change. To the Harbour navigates youth, liberation, and life amongst complete political turmoil and social unrest. In a time when projects like this one, for the people and about the people, can put you at risk of intense government backlash, this film is a courageous look at the ways in which the people of Hong Kong have been violated and hurt, not only by China but also by the Western media that have seemingly since forgotten about them.

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