Tensions between local and mainland students are simmering beneath an invisible wall of cultural and political division. How do the two sides feel about each other? And is there room – or even any willingness – for open dialogue?

Our mini-documentary examines whether students, teachers and the University of Hong Kong’s halls of residence can help reunite a divided campus.

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Editorial Producers: Eduard Fernández, Wyman Ma Man Wai.
Production Editor: Wyman Ma Man Wai.
Post-Production: Joanne Ma, Mandy Zheng, Sida Wang.
Segregated Halls: Chermaine Lee, Justin Tong, Louise Joachimowski.
Muzzled Debate: Eduard Fernández, Mandy Zheng.
Student Dis-union: Joanne Ma, Sida Wang.
Adviser: Kevin Sites.

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