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The Autonomous Era (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2015, The Autonomous Era is a drama film directed by Iu Chung Hong, running about 26 minutes.

What it’s about. In the spirit of autonomy, how can the voice of common people be heard and who gets to decide? Lok and his like-minded friends actively participated in the 2010 anti-rail movement through an online radio platform. Passionate about social causes, they eventually parted ways due to ideological differences on spreading their ideas and uniting the public. Fast forward to four years later, a more composed and experienced Lok remained as an organiser of various social movements, notably the Umbrella Movement. Bumping into a past comrade who is now a mere passerby, Lok reminisced about their shared pasts and less-than-amicable split. The cerebral short is also a moving coming-of-age story of Lok, now with evolved ideas, new identity and well-rounded perspectives.

Who’s in it. The Autonomous Era stars Ng Cheuk Hang as Lok, Howard Lam Tsz Kin as Ken, Amy Tsui Hoi Ting and Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Autonomous Era has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Autonomous Era page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Autonomous Era tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Autonomous Era (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Autonomous Era change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Autonomous Era worth watching?
The Autonomous Era holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Autonomous Era?
The Autonomous Era stars Ng Cheuk Hang, Howard Lam Tsz Kin, Amy Tsui Hoi Ting, Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit and Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui.
When was The Autonomous Era released?
The Autonomous Era was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.