Blue Island (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2022, Blue Island is a documentary film directed by Chan Tze-Woon, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. “A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island”, as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it.
Who’s in it. Blue Island stars Tin Siu Ying, Anson Sham Kwan Yin, Kelvin Tam Kwan Long and Keith Fong Chung Yin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Blue Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Island tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Island (2022)?
- In US, Blue Island is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Island worth watching?
- Blue Island holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Island?
- Blue Island stars Tin Siu Ying, Anson Sham Kwan Yin, Kelvin Tam Kwan Long and Keith Fong Chung Yin.
- When was Blue Island released?
- Blue Island was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.