Year of the Fire Horse Four Cinematic Acts by Lane Cove Council

Year of the Fire Horse: Four Cinematic Acts is a single-day screening event on May 7, 2026, at Pottery Lane Performance Space in Lane Cove, presenting four short films by the grown-up children of 1978 Chinese expats in Australia. The films—Mango Seed, Bong Xi Fa Cai, Sweet Juices, and Balloon Man and the Dancing Girl—trace a young woman's journey from pursuing a movie career to facing reality, family pressures, financial struggles, and cultural reconnection. Framed by the historical context of the Galbally Report and multicultural Australia, the screening includes a 30-minute Q&A following the films, starting at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:45 PM. The narrative blends humor, immigrant experiences, and personal growth, highlighted by mature themes including drug references and adult challenges.