Boom (2022)

As residents are being persuaded to join the collective sale of their housing blocks, an ageing mother struggles to hold onto her memories and community while her property agent son longs for a new life. Not just concerned with what’s above ground, corpses, bureaucrats and officers also make their case for how to use the land below.

Director: Derrick Chew
Runtime: 62 min
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Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boom about?
As residents are being persuaded to join the collective sale of their housing blocks, an ageing mother struggles to hold onto her memories and community while her property agent son longs for a new life. Not just concerned with what’s above ground, corpses, bureaucrats and officers also make their case for how to use the land below.
Who directed Boom?
Boom was directed by Derrick Chew.
How long is Boom?
Boom has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).