Date: June 3, 2022 (Friday) Time: 6:15 - 8:30 pm (including an after-screening sharing session) Ticket price: £9 (an additional fee of £1.30 will be charged by the ticketing platform) Purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/....../35th-of-may...... Venue: Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre Address: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Getting there: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/visit/getting-here

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 subtitles Length: 97 minutes

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