Ah Ling

Ah Ling is one of six students featured in the Hong Kong documentary 'To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self,' a coming-of-age film that has recently become embroiled in controversy. She is newsworthy because she has publicly objected to the film's screening at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy, stating that she did not give her consent for the screening. This objection follows previous concerns raised about the film's public release and the consent of the students involved. The distributor, Golden Scene, has since withdrawn the film from the festival. Ah Ling's stance highlights the ongoing ethical debate surrounding the documentary's production and distribution, particularly concerning the rights and agency of the individuals depicted in the film.