The Freedom of Student
Pang Shun Yin
Hong Kong / Col / 23'33" / In Cantonese with no subtitles
A boarding school penalises student for having their own interest in order to keep them focused on their studies. The protagonist falls in love with piano after his enrolment, and is uncertain whether he should go with the flow with his classmates or continue playing the piano. He is perplexed about his own future.
Artist's Statement
A story that reflects the modern education system.
Juror's Comment
By establishing certain settings of the worldview to serve as a metaphor, with leading roles searching for their real feelings under repression. The story could not make good use of the setting but still remains a neat attempt. (Mani Man)
