Palimpsest: The Story of a Name

Name: Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-04-17
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Mary Stephen

Palimpsest: The Story of a Name (2026)

1:48 (108 min)

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France, Hong Kong, Taiwan

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24images, Volos Films

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17 April 2026

Director

Mary Stephen

Producer

Teresa Kwong Pui-Sin

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Palimpsest: The Story of a Name is a documentary in which filmmaker Mary Stephen examines her family history to understand why she has a Western surname despite being born into a Chinese family in Hong Kong. Through this personal investigation, the film explores themes of colonialism, culture shock, and the way heritage is redefined across different generations.

The film was directed by Mary Stephen, who also appears as herself. It was produced by Teresa Kwong Pui-Sin and created through a collaboration between production companies Volos Films and 24images. The project involved production across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and France. Released on April 17, 2026, the documentary has a total runtime of 108 minutes.