A love letter to Filipina Domestic Workers of Hong Kong, this film highlights the community’s passionate street dancing and one woman’s plan to run away. Captured on Super-16 amidst the Hong Kong protests. WE DON’T DANCE FOR NOTHING tackles LGBTQ+ themes, issues of workers’ rights, and Hong Kong’s political landscape.

Writer(s): Stefanos Tai

Producer(s): Paloma Choque, Roger Young, Mariel Mendoza

Cast: Miles Sible, Xyza Cada, Juliana Wong, Gratiano Wong

Subtitles: English

Previous Awards:

– Honorable Mention, Best Documentary at DOXA
– 2022 Emerging Director Award, AAIFF 2022

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