Their Temporary Night Views and On-screen Homeland

Their Temporary Night Views and On-screen Homelands
30'16" ｜ 2023-2024

The video primarily features images and footage shared by four Filipino migrant workers, all of whom are friends of Wong’s mother, herself a Filipina. These workers are based in Mid-levels, a district known for housing wealthier residents, offering clear views of the city’s skyline and fireworks. Despite spending much of their time in these affluent households, the night views they witness are fleeting, tied to the duration of their employment. During the pandemic, social media and video calls became their main means of visiting their homelands, with phones serving as their sole connection to family. Their stories about home and family also highlight the broader mobility of Filipinos working as migrants across different countries.