35th of May --Oversea Screening (2019’ stage performance recording)

Why 35 days in May?

When "June Fourth" became the date that must not be named and cannot be searched online in China, May 35th seems to be the only way out. "This is the story I always wanted to write. I felt even more connected to the mother who lost her kid, when I became a mother myself, while taking care of my frail aging mother." Said playwright Candance. This allowed her to figure out the best entry point of this touching story and finally made it after two years of interview and research.

Great acclaims from 2019 version:

June 2019 marked the 30th anniversary of the “June Fourth Incident”. Local art group Stage 64 joined hands with renowned playwright Candace Chong Mui-ngam and director Lee Chun Chow to create “35th of May”. The first 5 premieres as well as the 6 additional shows were all sold out with great acclaims, followed by several awards in the subsequent Hong Kong Drama Awards, including Best Performance of the year of the 29th Hong Kong Drama Awards, Best Director, Best Playwright and Best Lighting designer.

Production team

Playwright: Candance Chong

Director: Lee Chung Chau

Producer: Lit Ming Wai, Wong Yee Man

Synopsis:

Another year has just passed. Octogenarians Siu Lum and Ah Dai are afflicted with the usual ailments of old age. They await death—a natural occurrence that is a part of life.

But 30 years ago, their son Chit met an unnatural death. Even today, many unanswered questions still surround the incident.

Siu Lum looks forward to being released from those bitter years lost searching for accountability. On the other hand, Ah Dai, who had been cowardly for years, grows all the more impetuous. Decades ago, he avoided such conflicts, concerned only about preparing for their future. With his spouse now staring death in the face, what is left to fear?

The two set an ambitious goal: On May 35th, they’ll hold a proper gravesite ritual for their son.

A normal activity that takes place in broad daylight in an abnormal country is still against the law.

“Let’s challenge this abnormal bottom line,” said Ah Dai.

“Spouse, finally, I believe you love me,” Siu Lum replied.

It’s a date: to commemorate May 35th openly, in broad daylight.

Cantonese

With Chinese and English subtitle

Length: 97 minutes

5月35日--海外放映會活動（2019年舞台劇現場錄影版）

5月35日 — 消失了的日子

2020年香港 — 消失了的自由

2019年，舞台劇《5月35日》在香港上演11場，其後獲香港舞台劇獎最佳製作、最佳劇本、最佳導演（悲劇/正劇）和最佳燈光設計等獎項，以及由國際演藝評論家協會（香港分會）頒發的特別榮譽獎。可是，我們知道此劇已不可能於香港重演了。

既然回不去，就繼續前行。我們帶來由「六四舞台」製作《5月35日》（2019舞台版）的現場錄影，期望帶到全球有香港人的社區，訴說我們從前紀念過的事，也訴說現在失去了的事。

誠意邀請你入場觀賞這齣用心之作，更希望你邀請所在當地的朋友，認識我們的故事。

「相約這天，翻開無處安放的記憶，衝擊不正常的底線。」

編劇 莊梅岩

導演 李鎮洲

監製 列明慧 黃懿雯

故事大網

一年伊始，雙雙步入八十歲的小林和阿大就迎來滿身病痛。兩個老人等待死亡，是再自然不過的事。

只是，兩夫婦唯一的兒子哲哲三十年前死於不自然，許多事情到今日還沒有問出個明白來。

小林期待從苦苦問責的歲月中解脫，相反一直膽小的阿大越想越不忿，以前顧著二人的晚年才不去抗爭，現在連老伴也快將離去，他還有什麼要害怕的？

如是，他倆定下偉大的目標：在5月35日當天，要堂堂正正去拜祭兒子。

在不正常國家的陽光底下做正常的事也是不合法的。

「我們就去衝擊，這條不正常的底線。」阿大說。

「老伴，我終於覺得你愛我了。」小林說。

相約在5月35日，來個光明正大的紀念。

粵語演出

附中英文字幕

片長:97分鐘