The Sea (HKJFF 2026)
The Sea (HKJFF 2026)
- Released
- 12 Nov 2026
- Runtime
- 93 min
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 1 time at 1 cinema across 1 district, from HK$130. The cheapest seat is at Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) in Central, HK$130. 93 minutes.
What to expect
Khaled is 12, lives in the West Bank, and has never seen the sea. When Israeli authorities block his school trip to the Mediterranean, he slips away alone. What follows is a 93-minute journey across checkpoints and through encounters that pull in the cultural, religious and political fractures of contemporary Israeli society. The movie keeps close to a child’s logic — curious, literal, unadorned — rather than building set-piece tension. That restraint makes the father’s parallel search land quietly. Dialogue is in Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles only; no Traditional Chinese subtitles are listed. The certificate is not yet confirmed, but the material points to a teenage-and-up audience. Screens as part of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival 2026.
Where to watch it
1 screening at 1 cinema over the next week, from HK$130.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) | Central | — | 1 | Thu 19:00 | HK$130 cheapest |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 93 minutes.
- What languages and subtitles are available?
- Dialogue is in Arabic and Hebrew, with English subtitles. Traditional Chinese subtitles are not listed for this screening.
- Is it suitable for children?
- The lead is 12, but the certificate has not been announced. Given the subject — a child crossing checkpoints alone — it is likely aimed at teenagers and adults.
- Is this part of a festival?
- Yes, it screens as part of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival 2026.