Vital Sign

When it comes to saving lives, bureaucratic regulations are secondary to Ma. However, this becomes a big problem when the experienced paramedic is accompanied on his missions by his young, dutiful work colleague Yau. At the same time, the quality of life in Hong Kong is deteriorating more and more, and the single father begins to worry seriously about his daughter's future. He hatches a plan, therefore, to escape from their hometown together. With Vital Sign, director Cheuk Wan-chi shines a spotlight on the people who are forced to leave their homes. The drama is a declaration of love to Hong Kong. (Zurich Film Festival)