Ciao UFO

Synopsis

In the 1980s, three childhood friends living in Hong Kong’s Wah Fu Estate witness a giant UFO hovering over their public housing complex. This shared, unexplained phenomenon becomes a mystical anchor for Kin, Heem, and Hoyi, binding them together as they navigate the bittersweet transition into adulthood. Spanning four decades, the story follows the trio as they face the weary realities of adult life—struggling with unfulfilled careers, health battles, and the pressures of societal expectations. When a wedding reunion brings them back to their old neighborhood, the mystery of the UFO resurfaces, bridging the gap between their innocent past and their disillusioned present. Drawing inspiration from a real-life urban legend, the film is a poignant tribute to a disappearing side of Hong Kong, exploring themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the enduring hope that something extraordinary might still be waiting just beyond the stars.