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The Distance We Drift (2026)

Movie 91 min

Drama Romance

After nearly a decade apart, two former lovers from Hong Kong unexpectedly meet again in the UK, where they have each built a different life. Their reunion brings back memories they have tried to move on from, as they slowly reconnect and begin to see how much has changed. Now living far from home, they are forced to face the distance between who they were and who they have become. Set within the everyday reality of immigrant life, The Distance We Drift is a quiet and intimate story about love, memory, and the way time reshapes people in ways they don’t always realise.

Lee Sonnie Director Lee Sonnie Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 26, 2026
Runtime
91 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt31314053
Language
English, Cantonese
Studio
Burning Works (UK) ltd.

Themes

Cast

Yoyo Chan lok Yo Yoyo Chan lok Yo Ho Yee Ying Roger King Roger King Cheung Chun Hong Kinhikar Ashwini Deole Ferry passengers David de la Rosa Man in suit

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Distance We Drift about?
After nearly a decade apart, two former lovers from Hong Kong unexpectedly meet again in the UK, where they have each built a different life. Their reunion brings back memories they have tried to move on from, as they slowly reconnect and begin to see how much has changed. Now living far from home, they are forced to face the distance between who they were and who they have become. Set within the everyday reality of immigrant life, The Distance We Drift is a quiet and intimate story about love, memory, and the way time reshapes people in ways they don’t always realise.
Who directed The Distance We Drift?
The Distance We Drift was directed by Lee Sonnie.
Who stars in The Distance We Drift?
The Distance We Drift stars Yoyo Chan lok Yo, Roger King, Kinhikar Ashwini Deole, David de la Rosa.
When was The Distance We Drift released?
The Distance We Drift is a 2026 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Distance We Drift?
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