Exactly a month before Laila was due to meet Hong Kong audiences in February 2022, the technical team from Finland were undergoing quarantine in the city, and the first batch of tickets were quickly snapped up. But, unfortunately, the fifth wave of the pandemic caused an unforeseen delay to this eagerly anticipated programme. To keep Laila and Hong Kong audiences connected, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) made a quick change to the programming—set up Laila at Shaw Studios, and filmed a documentary with everyone involved in the production.
*Venue support by Shaw Studios.