We Don't Dance for Nothing, Hong Kong Feature - VIRTUAL ONLY
DIRECTOR(S) Stefanos Tai
YEAR 2022

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

ALL VAFF VIRTUAL are available to watch for the entire duration of the festival (Nov 7 – Nov 13, 2022) after purchase. However, once you press play to start watching a film, you have 24 hours to finish watching. Only accessible by viewers anywhere in CANADA.

DATE November 7, 2022
TIME 12:00 AM
LENGTH 86 mins