Give and Take (2025)
Canada〡2025｜Doc〡60 min〡Color〡In Cantonese〡English & Chinese Subtitles
Canada〡2025｜Doc〡60 min〡Color〡In Cantonese〡English & Chinese Subtitles
Synopsis:
Amid the post-2019 Hong Kong exodus, a schoolteacher and an artist embark on a three- year immigration journey to Canada, where they grapple with unforeseen psychological challenges, putting their decision, identity, and relationship to the test in a relentless search for a place to call home. The unspoken question – “Is it worth it?” – lingers between them, and the camera searches for an answer.
Produced, directed & edited by Jimmy Lo
Co-producer: Helena Wu
Cinematographers: Hinto Ng, Joanne Siu & Jimmy Lo
Music by Jonathan Alexander
Creative Consultants: Shannon Walsh, Igor Drljaca & Antonie Bourges
PA: Veronica Wong
Translator: Marcus Lau
Screenings & Film Festivals:
2026 Regina International Film Festival, Canada
2026 Junction North International Film Festival, Canada
2026 AAS Film Expo, Canada
2026 Immigration Film Festival, USA
2026 Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, USA
2026 Oxford Migration Annual Conference, University of Oxford, UK
2025 Hong Kong Film Festival, UK
Amid the post-2019 Hong Kong exodus, a schoolteacher and an artist embark on a three- year immigration journey to Canada, where they grapple with unforeseen psychological challenges, putting their decision, identity, and relationship to the test in a relentless search for a place to call home. The unspoken question – “Is it worth it?” – lingers between them, and the camera searches for an answer.
Produced, directed & edited by Jimmy Lo
Co-producer: Helena Wu
Cinematographers: Hinto Ng, Joanne Siu & Jimmy Lo
Music by Jonathan Alexander
Creative Consultants: Shannon Walsh, Igor Drljaca & Antonie Bourges
PA: Veronica Wong
Translator: Marcus Lau
Screenings & Film Festivals:
2026 Regina International Film Festival, Canada
2026 Junction North International Film Festival, Canada
2026 AAS Film Expo, Canada
2026 Immigration Film Festival, USA
2026 Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, USA
2026 Oxford Migration Annual Conference, University of Oxford, UK
2025 Hong Kong Film Festival, UK