Palimpsest: The Story of a Name (2026)

Name: Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
Director: Mary Stephen
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-04-17
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Mary Stephen

20261h 48mDocumentary

Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.

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Cast

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Crew

Director: Mary Stephen
Producers: Teresa Kwong Pui-Sin
Cinematography: Leung Ming-kai John Cressey
Editing: Mary Stephen

Details

Released: April 17, 2026
Language: English
Studio: 24images, Volos Films
IMDb: tt37813085