'To My Nineteen-year-old Self'  – Movie Synopsis 

Helmed by distinguished alumnae and internationally acclaimed director Ms. Cheung Yuen Ting Mabel (張婉婷導演), To My 19-Year-old Self is a film that chronicles the growth of a unique group of Ying Wa students through their journey in secondary school – from their time in the old Robinson Road Campus to the decanting school in Sham Shui Po.  The film is an up-close and honest account of the coming of age of these youngsters who have blossomed into vibrant and resilient individuals during their time in Ying Wa.

The decade-long filming resulted in a staggering amount of footage – 15,528 hours to be exact.  What eventually made it to the big screen is a meticulously crafted narrative that showcases the lives of six of our students.  Through the film, we get to see how their family environment, personalities, and dreams evolve through the years.  It follows how these young teenagers search for their self-identity and cope with the challenges of adolescence.  

The film also brings out the importance of relationships – the love from ones’ family, the genuine friendships made while growing up, the bonding with teachers who nurture and pass on core values, and one’s navigation through an ever-changing and complex world.

To My 19-Year-old Self is a riveting showcase of the trials and tribulations, the dreams and aspirations, and the memories and friendships made during adolescence.

《給十九歲的我》電影大綱

這部製作歷時十年的記錄片溯源於英華女學校的重建工程。學校由半山羅便臣道搬往深水埗的暫遷校舍，當中有何變化？對人的成長有何影響？教育的意義何在？有何更新？……

透過追踨記錄多個學生的成長蛻變，不同的故事平衡匯聚，淚水與汗水交織，鑄就一幕一幕年輕生命的勇氣與掙扎。由2011年一步步走到2021年，這十年印記，以不同的個人經歷為脈絡，展現了家庭、學校、社會等方面的變遷，引發不同角度的思考與探索。成長路上的夢想與追尋，盼望與失落，反叛與迷惘，能否印證學校重建的主題「變化．更新」呢？成人的理解與支持又是否足夠呢？

導演張婉婷正是以校友的身份，以電影鏡頭陪伴師妹成長，真切地見證了「每一個人都有故事」，並深刻體會到「她們是自己生命的導演」!