About This Event

A retrospective screening of Lilting by Hong Khaou. Mark ESEA Heritage Month with MilkTea and Move Midlands with a retrospective screening of Lilting by Hong Khaou. Set in contemporary London, Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. The film observes their difficulties in trying to connect with one another without a common language. Through a translator they piece together memories of a man they both loved dearly, and realize that whilst they may not share a language, they are connected in their grief. Doors open at 19:00 Seated by 19:15

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