Come Together 1973
Step back to 1973 with Alex Cheung Kwok-Ming's avant-garde short film Come Together, a 5-minute 16 mm music video that bridges Hong Kong experimental cinema and the worldwide hippie movement.
Director: Alex Cheung Kwok-Ming
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Come Together (1973) about?
Come Together is a fleeting but vivid 5-minute experiment that blends Hong Kong street life with the global hippie aesthetic of the early 1970s. It follows young locals as they flirt with psychedelic imagery and communal energy, immortalizing a moment when East met West on the dance floor.
Who directed Come Together?
Come Together was directed by Alex Cheung Kwok-Ming, a child prodigy who later became a celebrated experimental filmmaker in Hong Kong.
Who stars in Come Together?
The short film features Tang Hong-ning and Ronna Ko in its leading roles, with additional appearances by their contemporaries.
Is Come Together (1973) worth watching?
Come Together is a fascinating time capsule for film and music fans rather than a mainstream crowd-pleaser. Its raw 16 mm texture and cultural curiosity make it a rewarding watch for those who appreciate early experimental cinema and the cross-pollination of 1970s subcultures.
How long is Come Together?
Come Together runs for 5 minutes.
About Come Together (1973) — Hong Kong's lost hippie short film discovered
Step back to 1973 with Alex Cheung Kwok-Ming's avant-garde short film Come Together, a 5-minute 16 mm music video that bridges Hong Kong experimental cinema and the worldwide hippie movement. Shot before Cheung became a household name, the piece stars Tang Hong-ning and Ronna Ko as young locals reimagining Western counterculture through local eyes. The grainy visuals, syncopated soundtrack, and fleeting cameos create a time-capsule vibe—equal parts dreamy and restless—that captures the restless energy of a city at the edge of change. It's a snapshot rather than a story, yet its cultural ripples still echo today.
Come Together feels like a stolen glance: one moment you're caught in a psychedelic street parade, the next you're staring at a neon sign that hasn't been lit for decades. Cheung's handheld camera glides past storefronts and sidewalks, stitching together fragments of youth culture that would soon erupt across Asia. The film's brevity belies its ambition—it doesn't preach, it simply exhales the scent of patchouli and possibility.