Hong Kong Filmmaker Chong Premieres Immigrant Comedy-Drama 'High Wire' at London Film Festival

Last month, Hong Kong filmmaker Calif Chong achieved a major milestone with the world premiere of her debut feature 'High Wire' at the BFI London Film Festival. The comedy-drama follows the story of Go-wing, a British-Chinese takeaway girl who discovers her inner strength and artistic bravery when a circus comes to her small English town.

Chong, who grew up in a working-class Hong Kong household, was inspired to make a film that would resonate with the immigrant experience while also entertaining audiences. "I wanted this full-length film to be enjoyable throughout for everyone who makes the film, who acts, who edits the film. We try to make people laugh. That's the goal," she explains.