Odyssey 2023 Selection: To The Summit

A Hong Kong’s Farmer’s Lot – International Premiere

Dir. Man Kit Chau | Hong Kong SAR, China | 14 mins | Documentary

In Hong Kong, every inch of land worths a gold. 50-year-old Man-gor works as a farmer in the rural area, and his parents are also farmers.

To the Summit (2021) – International Premiere

Dir. Junce Ye | China | 92 mins | Documentary

To The Summit tells the story of Xia Boyu, the first Chinese double-amputee climber to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. He lost his feet to frostbite in 1975, when he was part of the Chinese Mountaineering Team, after saving one of his teammates by offering him his only sleeping bag. He failed to reach the summit and his both feet were amputated afterwards. He finally fulfilled his dream on his fifth attempt on May 14th, 2018, at the age of 69, with his endless efforts and enthusiasm. This documentary shows Xia Boyu’s perseverance and positive attitude towards life, as well as the magnificence of Mount Everest.

This is a GALA screening as part of a nation-wide hybrid film festival, Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season 2023 (26 May – 30 June), in partnership with Arts Picturehouse Cambridge.