It was raining non-stop when Hong Kong was rocked by the tumultuous events of October 2014 (the "umbrella movement"). In a fixed sequence shot, the film captured students meeting each other in the hall, in the rooms, discussing, arguing about or remaining indifferent to the event, while it continued to rain outside.
Watch the official The Umbrella 2018 trailer in HD below.
Hong Kong 09 March 2019
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 2018:
15 May 2018
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
27 November 2018
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources.
18 November 2018
From 2019 Maui Film Festival This powerful documentary celebrates the historic Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe.
24 June 2018
An insight into the life of late writer-director Rituparno Ghosh, the iconic cultural figure from West Bengal (India), who pushed and transgressed the boundaries of sexuality, feminism, and freedom of thought.
04 July 2018
Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr.
08 November 2018
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.
09 May 2018
A kung fu fighting lady detective travels the bad lands of ancient China bringing criminals to justice.
07 June 2018
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage.
15 May 2018
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
27 October 2018
Disfluency is a short film that follows a young woman through her daily life, from her passive usage of the phrase "I'm sorry," to her being raped and the emotional aftermath.
24 October 2018
Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970.
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