Homecoming and Going

New immigrants Emily and her fiancé Vincent arrive at the home of Megan, an old classmate who has lived in London for several years. After so many years apart, their paths cross for one short day, as Megan shows them around their new neighbourhood. Observing how native her friend has become, Emily questions why Megan is leaving it all behind to return to Hong Kong. Both women struggle to articulate their decisions to each other, and to themselves. Megan hands over the apartment keys to Emily, the two exchange fates and carry on in a cycle of uncertainty.

Kristie Ko is a writer and director based between Hong Kong and London. She is a Tribeca Chanel Through Her Lens program finalist, RIFF Talent Lab alum, and graduate of USC with a B.A. in film and TV production. Her 2025 short HOMECOMING AND GOING received the audience award at Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival. Her 2021 short ATEH has also screened at Fresh Wave, Kaohsiung, Shanghai, New York Asian and Reykjavík International Film Festival.

Main Cast: Joanne Leung (Megan), Bonde Sham (Emily), Boing Yuen (Vincent)

Producer: Sophia Shek

Writer: Kristie Ko

Cinematographer: Natalie A. Chao

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