Journey to the west(HKIFF46)

This film may share the same title as the Chinese literary classic, but its ragtag team of travellers is searching for something even more profound than Buddhist sutras. This mockumentary follows the alien-obsessed editor of Space Exploration magazine, who leads a team on a search (or wild goose chase) for aliens and ultimately the meaning of our existence in the universe. A clever genre hybrid packed with dry humour, this offbeat low-tech comedy strikes the perfect balance between absurdity, philosophy, and heart.