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Breaking Walls
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Breaking Walls

2026-01-31 · 23 min · Not rated

Documentary · Animation

Journalist and activist Hoi Yi fights against the global rise of surveillance and censorship, while suppressing his queer identity from his family. The personal repression he faces is reflected in his commitment to the freedom of others.

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Jan-Dirk Bouw
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Sijtze van der Meer
Anonymous
Sheila Ho
Lai Ping Cheung Chan
Alex Lai
Patrick Ng
Vincent Man
Ethan Nguyen
Aaron WanAaron Wan

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