The Way We Talk
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The Way We Talk follows three earnest Deaf youths, each from different backgrounds and life circumstances, grappling with their identities in distinct ways: Wolf takes pride in his Deafness, thriving effortlessly in a silent world; his closest friend, Alan, opts for cochlear implants and speech training, navigating the hearing world with apparent ease. Their paths cross with Sophie, a determined young woman striving to integrate into mainstream society. Though united by their shared experience of hearing impairment, each has carved out their own way of living. Sign language becomes the bridge that connects them—a language of intimacy and understanding.

Yet beneath the surface of their camaraderie, tensions simmer. Confronted by societal hypocrisy and systemic inequity, the trio finds themselves caught in the undercurrents of the Deaf community’s struggles.They need to break through the barriers of sound and silence to live authentically.

Director Adam Wong once again turns his lens on the turbulence and triumphs of the youth. With nuanced performances of the cast, the film carries no condescending pity or voyeuristic gaze; instead, it leaps into the Deaf world with unassuming grace. Some ears hear noise; others hear quiet. The Way We Talk listens to the latter.

ADAM WONG
Adam Wong is an acclaimed Hong Kong film director and screenwriter known for his youth-oriented films exploring identity and artistic passion. After studying Fine Arts at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and filmmaking at the University of Iowa as an exchange student, Wong debuted with When Beckham Met Owen (2004) and gained recognition with The Way We Dance (2013), winning the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Director. His filmography includes The Magic Boy (2007), the nostalgic She Remembers, He Forgets (2015), The Way We Dance 3 (2020), and the latest feature film The Way We Talk (2024).

With the generous support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin

Fri Apr 25, 2025 | 15:30
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Red Lotus 2025

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Hong Kong 2024
132 Min | Color | Cantonese, Hong Kong Sign Language with English subtitles for hearing impaired audiences

Directed by Adam WONG

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