The Life Before (2024)

Following the death of her mother, Gertie, filmmaker Young found a suitcase that had been packed away for over 60 years containing the remnants of another life - her mother's life before she emigrated to New Zealand from Hong Kong in 1957.

Director: Diane Young
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life Before about?
Following the death of her mother, Gertie, filmmaker Young found a suitcase that had been packed away for over 60 years containing the remnants of another life - her mother's life before she emigrated to New Zealand from Hong Kong in 1957.
Who directed The Life Before?
The Life Before was directed by Diane Young.
How long is The Life Before?
The Life Before has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is The Life Before?
The Life Before is a Documentary film.