All Shall Be Well (Cong jin yihou)

Pat and Angie have spent half their lives together, living in a cramped but cosy flat filled with love. They are surrounded by supportive friends and family. When Pat dies unexpectedly, Angie, after almost forty years together, has to face both grief and pressure from her partner’s family. Pat’s relatives start questioning Angie’s right to the shared home and legacy they have created together.

Director Ray Yeung portrays the intimate relationship between the seniors with remarkable tenderness and empathy, while pointing out the social and cultural inequalities that affect all the characters. The film raises important questions about the definition of family in today’s world: do blood ties always have more value than long-standing love and shared history? In the background, there is a critique of the capitalist reality of Hong Kong, where real estate is beyond the reach of most and the dream of a home often leads to immoral ploys.

It’s quiet but powerful cinema, showing how personal dramas can be a reflection of wider social issues. ‘All Will Be Well’ combines warmth, charm and critical reflection, offering a moving look at relationships, loss and the struggle for dignity in a world dominated by material values.

🏆 Berlin International Film Festival 2024 – Best Feature Film, Teddy Award
🏆 Gijón International Film Festival 2024 – Rambal Award
🏆 Thessaloniki Film Festival 2024 – Mermaid Award
🏆 Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2024 – Best International Feature Film, Felix Award
🏆 FilmOut San Diego 2024 – Best Actress – Patra Au
🏆 FilmOut San Diego 2024 – Best Supporting Actress – Lin-Lin Li
🏆 Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival 2024 – Audience Award
🏆 MIX Copenhagen LGBTQ Film Festival 2024 – Best Feature Film