Hi all, Thank you for watching this documentary series and expressing your support for us and our profiles. I've read all your comments, and teared up repeatedly in process. A special shoutout to those of you who shared your own immigrant stories. They are gut wrenching and heart warming at the same time. I want to give everyone an update on our production and our profiles: - This 2-part documentary took us a whole year to produce. Filming ended in late Nov, 2021, and I've since returned to HK. That means there will not be Part 3 in the weeks and months to come. However, we are developing a follow-on series, which again will take at least a year to produce. - Fiona and Ah Man are still in the UK, and very much together. Ah Man has found a full-time job. Like hundreds of other HKers fallen through the BN(O)/LOTR crack, they are still waiting for their BN(O) applications to be processed, which requires a rule change by the UK government. If there's anyway we can help raise awareness of the issue in Britain, please kindly let me know. - Leon is still in HK. Given the flight suspensions, it's still not easy to get his 2 cats out. We hope to see him and his "family" in the UK in our follow-on series.
Thanks for your update, Wei. Good to hear Ah Man has found a job too. Hope to see a follow up series in the not too distant future. I was a bit surprised about the visa issue but hope that too gets sorted out soon.
GREAT JOB Wei! This is a thoroughly impactful piece! Totally real + sincere and unbiased! Was really looking forward to Part 3... but, a follow-on series would be great too! I also want to ask: what is the "BN(O)/LOTR crack"...?
I immigrated to Canada from the UK in the 2000's in my early 20's as a single woman. It was extremely difficult but I'm glad I did. I was in a rut of the people I knew and I wasn't going to do anything with my life there. A fresh start was very much worth it. It took about 3 years to get my footing.
They are both stupid. People are working in a gingerbread factories with Master degrees… those are not good life choices when you cant even speak the language in that country
@@springgal265 When you have such a useless husband, also you become sarcastic. Since he's jobless now, he can be a stay-at-home dad and do all the housework while the wife provides for the family. But wtf he doin... Configuring the TV set? Make decisions for the family when he can't even speak English? Maybe he should download duolingo in his phone first.
I presume that it was the wife's idea in the first place to want to go to the UK, as it was the most cases of those who fled to Canada prior to 1997, hence there was the scenario of air shuttle husbands(太空人); leaving the wives with the kids in Canada while the men travelling back and forth, with a job in Hongkong. They couldn't get a job in Canada, could they ?
This professor used a definition of Communism I learnt as a child almost 60 year ago. China has changed so much during my life time, how can Americans still understand China with such an old definition of an ideology?? I grew up under the British colony and was taught to dislike communism, but during my life time, I saw how that one party managed to work consistently through faults and trials. It finally brought out the fruit of stability, development and so many miracles within my life time to this 1.4 billions of people. As a Chinese not born in China, I cheer them on and finally understand a country need a government which work consistency with the people's welfare as a goal. If it had been this every 4 years swinging back to the opposite and undo every effort, with all powerful capitalists lobbying for their own benefits like in America, China will be a hell with its 4.5 times of population. In Hong Kong I saw how western "democracy" and those uncontrolled "freedom" turned my home into hell. I am glad MY country CHINA intervene, that is the job of a responsible government. I don't believe in the spoon-fed ideology of "democracy" any more because after I lived in the US, I see the mockery of this democracy. Whatever you do, it is always the rich and powerful that wins! Most Americans are being turned into slaves of those capitalists without even realizing it, I was shocked people many people had to work 4 to 5 jobs to make ends meet and still have no money in their banks..... Don't be sad for Hong Kong, just leave us alone and don't pour billions of dollar to bribe our young people to subvert our government, keep those money to fix your own infrastructure which are crumbling. If it is so good and it works for you, congratulations. Can America be democratic enough to let another country with another culture choose a path of their own?? Why everyone has to use your system?? Why you always want to become heroes when there was no war, so you have to create war? The acts of bombing and sanctioning are acts of terrorism and dictators, if you don't realize it. And the professor have no clue how Asians thinks, we are all cultures that yearns for stability, no one will jump up to bomb and send their children to the graves because they "don't like a communist country taking a democratic country". Except a few western trained young people, they don't care about ideologies to -Sim S Chiu Eric Hyer: Is China the Cause of International (Dis)order? ua-cam.com/video/f32EH22IJEk/v-deo.html 😙
Just one more thing: Many of you have wondered if we paid Fiona and her family to be in this documentary. We did not. As a news organisation, we do not pay any of our interviewees. This is very important because we don't want to incentivise them to do or say things they wouldn't otherwise. At the same time, we are human beings, we help when we can. When they had too many bags, we lent them a hand. When they wondered if they needed to microwave a sandwich, we advised it's best to eat it cold. When they struggled to speak to customer service on the phone, we eventually took over. These are things I believe any one of you would have done in those situations. Did our involvement make their life easier in the UK? I honestly can't say. It's a tremendous sacrifice on their part to allow us into their home and their life. I can only hope we weren't a burden after all.
this is just a well-documented video, and it will certainly educate the rest of the people planning to move out of the country to be even more well prepared. I was hoping for Part 3 too. Great work to you and your team.
Super impressed with their daughter Jasmine. She's like a confident little girl who can easily adjust to new environment like her mother. I can tell she's a smart cookie too. Hats off esp to Fiona. What a super mum she is!!
@@doriswaddington2418 or a world famous mathematician. Love the way she stands up and says "I'm bored, I want to do maths". Great kid. And sweet classmate for giving her a hug at the end of the first day.
When the husband complaining the house is small I'm like WHATTT! you came from hong kong, that house is 10x times bigger than your previous ones and you were complaining the house is too SMALL!!...I feel so sorry for the wife that works hard and try ways to support the family. SMH.
That remark he made made my blood boil, too. He talked like he used to live in a mansion in Hong Kong. 😡 but mad respect to his wife for keeping it all together.
I think this documentary can really show that even though families are determined to go, there are a lot of expectations they never thought of. And even the hushand is really stumbling, I hope things will turn out fine for him and for the whole family. Best wishes for them.
Fiona is everything good about Hong Kongers, she's down to earth, not afraid of hard work, not afraid of losing prestige labels, nothing is too low for her, not afraid of the unknown and focused on her kid's futures as her primary motivation. Her husband, on the other hand, needs to grow up a bit, drop the male dominance principle and learn to budget properly. Spend money you have, not what you think you will earn. The positive is that if he does get his HGV license, and his English improves naturally, his pay will finally be more than his wife. But he needs to stay away from the gambling habits that afflict loads of UK Chinese. Their kids will be fine - just need to watch their sugar and empty carb diet habits (like fish & chips and KFC), there's just shed loads of tasty but junk food in the U.K.
Indeed, the husband needs to grow out of his toxic masculinity or else that would bad for him and his family. Nam Nam is so innocent, I wish she's doing well in Britain.
Yep, but at least he has Fiona with him. He just need to be more grounded and accept reality, maybe he just coping up because it harsh to be head of family in new place where you are a minority, I can feel there's a lot insecurity, anxiety, and all in him. Fiona hiding her fear way better than her husband. Xenophobia in covid era also raising up, so yeah it's tough. There's big burden in him and his pride is his only shield. Fiona is amazing woman. I hope their family would do well and they're be okay. Wish them all the good luck.
Fiona is a surviver, a fighter, and a caretaker. Hats off to her and best wishes for her family. Perhaps if things were better planned when they left, their lives would be so much better. I sincerely wish her husband resolves the visa issue quickly and can support the family together. They deserve it.
My family immigrated to the US 20 years ago but watching Fiona family is like seeing my own family when we first got here. My parents had the same issues, my dad took me to class on my 1st day to class and I rmb asking for more math problems to solve from my 5th grade teacher too. We had the same conversation of people with high degrees like doctors, dentist now working in factory packing boxes. My dad own his own business back home and we had a helper just like Fiona but my mom became the helper when she came to the US, and my dad wash dishes in restaurants. It took them a good 5-7 year to stabilize and money finally not being such a burden. Both my brother and I now graduated college and has good jobs. Thinking back we sometime laugh about it but at the time it was so stressful and although I was only 9, I could feel and absorb the feeling my parents went through. Seeing Fiona make me remember the past and remind me again how grateful I am for my parents sacrifices.
I'm a recent immigrant in Sydney, and we don't have any relatives here. As first generation in the new place, the only wish for us is our next generations can live better and grow up without any barriers as locals. It's a tough work really..... I think your parents will be happy if they know you understand how they sacrificed 20 years ago.
Fiona is just great; everything a woman, a wife, and a mother should be. Her forbearance during emotional exchanges is admirable; her talents and drive is awesome; and her tenacity and resilience is going to make her go far. Lovely kids; Hoi Nam so adaptable and full of ideas (e.g. introducing her own culture to her new friends.) It was indeed a shock to hear LOTR entry would invalidate the original BNO application. Hopefully, with both in work, immigration would not insist on them having 6 months' living expenses in the bank and, as Fiona suggested, they could scrimp and save up in the mean time. Truck drivers are in big demand in the UK and Europe and very well-paid. Best of wishes to the lovely family!
If you look closer into Fiona, you can tell her determination to help other people from HK to earn a living in the UK. This is certainly greater than her alrdy incredible effort in settling her family in the new city, considering that some of the new HK ppl are young and inexperienced. Massive respect to her.
If you look closer at Fiona, she is grooming her children with politics at a young age. It’s disgusting. Even the teacher at 35:00 said it was too much for her daughter to share
She's very resilient, diligent and quick to integrate herself into the environment. I'm also a Hong Kong immigrant in Canada and I have mad respect for her.
@@linustw No. I think Fiona's mother (or Ah Man's mother?) is still in HK, so should be still owning an apartment (though small). But nobody would go back to HK unless really desperate.
Fiona is absolutely amazing! She is so strong and resilient even with different huge burdens. I wish Fiona and her kids the best and I know it is going to be great! Fiona should really get a youtube channel to share her journey and struggles. And Wake Up please Ah Man...
@comment sense Democracy is great, I was an immigrant to US from Taiwan I reached the American Dream, I make 150k USD a year in a big tech company in California, own a 1 million dollar+ USD house in my 30s with over 400k in retirement so far. Many of my immigrant friends reached similar places whether they were from Taiwan, China, India, Vietnam, Korea, HK. My sister is a District Attorney for a major US City, would any immigrant to China coming from US, Vietnam, India, achieve such things? No they can only be an English teacher or lowly factory worker and Africans in China face a level of racism in Guandong China not seen in the US since 1960. In fact, even though I am an immigrant to US, I might be doing better than you are in China. Ive seen a Vietnamnese America Police chief in the U.S. will you ever see that in China? Nope. China has endless issues the world never gets to see due to your closed media yet you criticize other countries nonstop without reflecting on your own. The problem with US is the media is open to show ALL its issues for criticism whereas China hides all its issues to appear better than it is. In reality US 9x better than the media portrays (ived lived in both countries) but in reality China is worse than it is showing by far. Do you ever question why so many Chinese and Powerful Chinese in your govt move to the USA?? You never see rich Americans moving to China for more reasons than I could list. Ive been there many times all over the country. China is definitely a very different country from Taiwan. I really have no hate for the Chinese people its just sad when I see Wumaos and your govt creating misinformation to spread hate and lies about Democracy. And the fact is you can't even separate Chinese people from the Communist party which speaks to the deep brainwashing going on in China today.
@comment sense whose they? Most Americans i know are very United regardless of race, as long as you work hard, dont lie, cheat, steal, obey the laws and are a decent human being from my experience you will be treated well in the US. Every country jas problems including China, what issues you believe you see in the US are statisically very minor unless you watch the news nonstop and buy into its negativity
Fiona is a superwoman. What a powerhouse of courage, determination and grit to move to a foreign country with no guarantees but only their self belief for a better life. I wish them all successful outcomes especially Nam for being a responsible pet owner. I hope he saves enough money to leave with his cats soon. A sponsorship system should be in place for people to help.
One saving grace in the Fiona household is that Jasmine is a very positive and outgoing girl not being afraid to speak her mind even though her English level is not quite there yet.
My Mom used to work as nanny in HK. Unlike other stereotype HK families (arrogant), my Mom was lucky to have served a well mannered and respectable family in HK. My Mom would say nothing but good about her employer. I would say in hindsight they were part of my success, extended help to my Mom whenever I needed financial help. My Mom left the family when I was about to finished my university. 15 years hence, Im lucky to have had finished my graduate degree in Australia, worked, met my wife (Korean) and raised my own family down under. I wish I could meet and repay the kindness of this family to my Mom and to our family.
I don't watch much TV, much less documentaries. But this documentary is so real, thought provoking and inspiring, I was refreshing my UA-cam every week to see when Part 3 is released. One of the best documentaries I have watched to date! Fiona is a model of resilience, positivity and hard work. I wish her and family all the best!
Fiona is such a remarkable person to have the determination to find her footing so quickly and to use her position to help others out too. I hope everything turns out all right for her and her family 🙏❤️
@comment sense Not funny. Many of these new hard-working immigrants from Hong Kong hold college degrees and high positions previously. It is truly not easy to start a new life in a foreign country, let alone having to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture.
Every time I watch something like this, it feels like Hong Kong is calling to me, we left 30 years ago, and I often think what life could have been if we stayed? The family reminds me of my parents’ struggle to leave their home, who came to a foreign place and started all over again. First generation migrates have amazing resolution, your children will be extremely grateful and proud of you. A great documentary, captured the essence of human endurance in adversity. Very moving, brings a tear to my eye, because it struck so close to heart.
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this documentary made me realised the importance of choosing the right life partner. in riches or in poor but if you marry an idiot, it's gonna bring you down
Fiona, hopefully u might read this. U remind me of my mother back in 1992 when we left HK for Australia. Fast forward almost 30 yrs later, she managed to transform herself from a house wife to a laywer, now a nurse and divorced my father. Something that she would not have done if we remained in HK because of the social and cultural stigma. Spread your wings and soar, Fiona!!!! I hope u r on a journey which u would look back, knowing u made sacrifices but they r completey worth ur while. Add oil 💪❤
I have learnt so much in this documentary. Fiona is so resilient, creative and adds value, I cheered when she got full time employment! Wish the family all the best in getting BPO approved.
I’m one of the emigrants left HK in 80’s to 90’s. Many of my friends who left at the same time indeed returned to HK for work or others after living in oversea for a few years once they got the local citizenship. Hongkongers have never been educated and cultivated with sense of belonging to the homeland country - China by the British colonial government. Many of us just wish to have a secure stable life. Hongkong has disadvantage of overcrowded population but no difference from the city life in Tokyo or New York. After living in oversea for 30 years+, I still love Hongkong. I can’t ignore my sense of belonging there and the culture root. The moon in the western world is the same, nothing is better as people dreamed.
Most of the friends I know that go aboard 70', 80' or 90' went back to HK, or their 2nd generation went back to HK after they experience some kind of discrimination and glass ceiling of the working environment. Objective, for such a ordinary family could earn around HK$70,000 a month (nearly 7000 pounds?, not because they are capable, just because they are born in HK.) and with low tax rate, isn't it amazing place? Basically the rule of law of HK is well established, free to travel, low corruption, safe place, excellent food from various styles. All my foreigner friends found HK a very amazing place to live. Ceux qui sont dehors veulent y entrer, ceux qui sont dedans veulent en sortir.
@ஜெங் மிங்யாவ் They all did that. If you had like 100 families go to your country, half would dip their toes and work back home and leave their family here, 40 families will eventually had back to work, only 10 would stay. HKers are not loyal or patriotic, they only do what's best for themselves monetary wise.
She worked as a teacher in competitive Hong Kong. That needs massive patience and strong nature to withstand stress. She definitely has the right attitude to cope with difficulties.
@comment sense It's true. My mom was an immigrant and she overworked herself. Working as waitress, on her feet for 7-8hrs, then grocery shopping, then coming home to cook, do chores and raise kids. Then starts all over the next day. Now that my mom retired early it's like all of her illnesses have come forth.
@@fornighttan Being a primary school teacher in HK earning 40K (Part 1 tells), you don't need to be highly educated and with less competition than a secondary school teacher
Well done CNA. Though only 2 episodes, it's evident that a lot of hard work and thoughts were put into the production. A truly regional/international news television.
@@kuanyewlee3179 using the name of our Founding Father to slander our people? How 'classy' of you. Hey, even if Singaporeans did not produce this, we can pay people to do it. Just watch the credits reel. Feeling salty? Well, we're not the ones packing gingerbread in a factory in the UK after all. LOL
Rly feel for Leon.. i domt even like animals or cats but seeing the bond btw him and his cats bring tears to my eyes.. He is a rly well mannered, well spoken and sincere person
Abandoned by his fathet at five y/o , kick out by mother at 15 y/o , and still manage to live decently : He can manage to live succesfully in U.K. I wish him all the Luck and blessings , wish he can migrate asap.
Hopes he feels the same, as he is getting punched in the State prison for crimes against the State. Dumbass worked against the CCP, and is still slowly pondering on his way out. Lolz.
As a Hong Konger living in Germany since 2017, I could feel the joys, confusions and all those mixed feelings this documentary had shown. This whole process of merging in/waiting is harsh and I appreciate the efforts of everyone you interviewed. Also for your team that made these videos. Add oil aah!!
@@handyich7832 Dummerweise spricht sie keinen Deutsch, andererseits frage ich mich, was wäre passiert wenn sie mit ihrem Mann hier nach Deutschland gekommen wäre, das Kind ginge ebenfalls in den Kindergarten und zur Schule und ihr Mann spräche weder English noch Deutsch könnte eventuell ja in Deutschland als Busfahrer arbeiten, sie könnte Kindergeld und Hartz 4 beziehen, ich weiß also nicht ob sie, da sie ja selbst sagt, sie haben Hong Kong wegen den Menschenrechten verlassen sind jetzt in England, gesetzt dem Fall es gäbe keinen Brexit, dann könnten sie auf jeden Fall als Flüchtlinge in Deutschland leben, für das Kind wäre es keinen großen Unterschied, Königin Elizabeth ist ja eh Tod, also konnte die Tochter die Königin so oder so nicht kennenlernen
KPI has such great heart as a recruiting firm, understanding clients/jobseekers from their situations. There's not much recruiting agency who really cares nowadays. And Fiona is a strong woman, she's going to make it!
Absolute salute to Fiona, the 100+ warehouse/factory Hong Kong workers (just a tiny fraction all over uk), and the 67 years old cheese factory worker. May you all have high spirits to face the challenges in your new uk life. You all have true Hongkongers’ spirit! May God give you strength and peace. UK gives you freedom, respect for human rights, and Government’s accountability. All the best to the delivery boy struggling with his cats’ courier fees. With all your determination and hope, you deserve a much better life in the uk. Thank you CNA for the production - a touching record for a lost generation of so many Hong Kong souls!
Fiona is such a gentle mother, diligent and intelligent worker and such a patient wife with a good sense of humour, even when her husband didn't/still doesn't share her financial worries! I wish her husband all the best in finding a (driving) job soon so that their relationship won't be under so much pressure.
@@MetaView7 The video is called "ONE WAY". Just a few months, they nearly spend nearly half million HK$. For a family of 4 members, application of BNO visa cost you another around 120 thousands for appication and join some medi scheme, right? At the end of the video, they are under-water in term of financial proof. It seem that the British is very sucessful in this business to boost English economy after Briexit.
Fiona just brings out the best of her to take care her family. With all the respect I hope that she and her family will get through the difficult time. Same to Leon and other Hong Kongers. I truly understand the complicated situation, feeling like that in Hong Kong.
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Hong-Kong politician, dentist, master degree students now packing gingerbread in a UK factory on minimum wage. Hong-Kong elites. I'm watching this and I'm at a loss for words. I'm from a different generation. My parents came over to the UK in the 1970's from Hong-Kong. I was born and raised here in the UK. I speak a bit of cantonese and so I can understand much of what they're saying in the video without subtitles on. And I've holidayed in Hong-Kong many times. To swap HK for a place like Crewe, what a shock that must have been for them
Fiona's husband is such a horrible person.. I really salute her for putting up with him. All his excuses, snarky comments and sheer disrespect for her.. I would have found it completely unacceptable. Amidst all the struggle, having to make tough decisions and plan for the unpredictable future, she truly is a hero keeping it all together. I hope her husband wakes up and learn to respect and appreciate her. I'd have walked out with the kids.
Weak men tend to be horrible husbands who asks the world from his wife yet still positions himself as the leader of the family solely because he is a man.
Fiona is so inspiring. So amazing to see her progressing so well with her work, a testament to her bravery and hard work. My husband (HK/Canadian) and I (British) moved back to the UK nearly 12 months ago from HK...its a big change, even for us from here/visited here quite a lot. Creating a support network is key! Really hope there is a continuing series or followup - Fiona should also help her own channel! The visa application process is so hard, all of the preparation needed, the money, the documents to prove everything.... wishing them so much luck and strength.
I touched by your life. Fiona, you reminded me of me and my 3 kids, when we moved out because of war and revolution in country and ended up in Manchester and later settled in America about 37 years ago. God bless you and all immigrants
Just love how Fiona is on one side (almost too) self-conscious of her English ability, and yet despite of, does her very best in trying to adapt to life in a new environment. More importantly, she wants the new friends she makes to know her and her background as well.
I think Fiona is amazing! She is forward-looking, sees an opportunity, and took it and that translated to a permanent position! in the midst of it all, she didn't forget to check on an elderly 67-year-old man to make sure that he is ok. My best wishes to you Fiona and your family for your new life in UK.
This was really well produced, and it was really great being able to see the small details and follow their lives, and happy to see great success to Fiona & her family. Thank you for putting this together and we definitely would love to see the rest of their stories :)
i was so happy to see the little girl liking her school and actually adjust well in new environments it could be difficult for adults to start a whole new life elsewhere imagine how it is for a kid ...
I’m so so happy for Fiona and her family! She’s really sacrificed a lot and took the plunge not knowing what’s ahead of her and her family. Fortunately, she has accomplished so much and pray that their life in the UK would continue to change for the better!
Everyone has their own struggles, no matter where they are. So be kind to others and be grateful of what you have. The documentary did not provide any hard answers but it led the viewers to ponder various questions. Job well done
@@3066961 hong kong and hongkies needs to address the main concern here. Expensive housing. Not lack of freedom. The excuse of "lack of freedom" is only compounded because you guys do not have sufficient housing. I think only china can help solve this issue once and for all by strong arming those private developers. They need to be put inplace firstly by giving up unused, undeveloped state land which they horded over the years or mandated to create affordable decent sized public housing or lose their development license similar like in Singapore. Unfortunately the HK government is not strong enough to stand against the private developers. But china can
@@xxxcool2565 Ikr...if China did something about HK housing problems, HK ppl would see China as a positive - instead of harping "HK belongs to China, everyone must follow CCCP rules."
@@urbn9t If China did something to solve the hk housing problem. HK ppl will treat it as negative, because it violates the one country two system policy.
You are such a strong woman Fiona! You not only find the strength to stabilize your family but helped many others to find jobs. With your attitudes towards life, I believe you can achieve whatever your heart desires. Take care.
it only take me 10 minutes to feel immense hatred toward the husband! He is so selfish trying to buy 8K TV, while all he can do is whining to his wife. Good job fiona! She is a true hero in this story.
After watching this documentary, I'm super glad that i have a stable job and a place to call home right here in SG. Its not easy to move to a new country with no friends and no job while burning through your savings. I dont think i have what it takes to start over again.
Both Fiona and husband are brave to move to a foreign country. Fiona is a strong woman holding the family together. Go on you! Massive respect for you. Her daughter is so cute!
@@christinesharr5786 Her husband is idiot. 8K TV ? And buy expensive electronic or bed ? For what ? He don’t have even financial literacy or investing method to do with your money. Smh…
@@beruangloncat Yep I just don’t understand that, it is unnecessary to have fancy furnitures and TV set while living in rental property since you always move one place to another. He doesn’t understand his situation at all.
Husband is an idiot. Wife should leave him. Not only has he spent money unnecessarily on a TV, he’s made no effort to improve his skills esp his English. Who would’ve thought you need English in UK ? Orders the expensive dish at the restaurant and appear lazy as hell showing no interest in getting another job other than food delivery whilst waiting for his visa to drive a lorry.
Fiona is so patient and so driven! Glad to see that her talent was recognized by the agency and gave her a proper job instead of a factory work. My parents migrated in the 70s-80s to The Netherlands and still call themselves 香港人. I am born in NL, but I call myself Dutch born HK Chinese. I also bought a one way ticket out of HK during Covid time after living there for 3,5 yrs. I loved going back to my roots and am missing my HK friends, but I also didn’t want to stay anymore. 香港人加油! 💪
Please update with us for Fiona’s family. Totally respect for her and her movements! It is not easy to stay in UK with no support. Tough life and many 1997 parents had been go through the same situation. It is not easy for first 5 years… after that u will get used to it! Stay strong 💪🏻 You are not alone!
There are two types of Hong Kong people, those that accept the mainland or those that are blatant racists towards Mainlanders because of some vestige feelings about how HK was rich while Chjna was poor. Now that the situation is flipped, Hong Kong in decline because of people like Fiona who refused to accept that, they refuse to try to learn mandarin and have this general attitude that the mainland is beneath her. Their world shrinks and shrinks until they leave because they do not understand whats happening and use the fear of the mainland to justify their situatio to flee. Those type of HK people are dumb in my opinion
@@youngz13o Contrary to your belief, they totally understand what's happening. Relating the growth in mainland to the core reasons why they left is simply illusive IMO. The only thing that matters to these parents is the future for their children. And under the control of CCP, there is no future in HK. If you don't have a problem with that, then good for you.
Very impressed and touched by Fiona's courageous move to overcome hardships. Her diligence, intelligence and willingness to work hard makes her an exemplary of immigrants to the UK - reminds us stories of first settlers in the US in 1600s whose strength from within and faith in God helped them overcome all adversity!!! Bravo, keep it up - Fiona. Have faith in Lord God Almighty, He'll help you and family into success in the promised land!🙏🙏🙏
As someone from the UK living in Hong Kong at the moment, this is a really interesting perspective to see how they experience my country when they arrive, especially with the cultural differences.
Brits in HK have a much easier time to adapt to the general social attitude toward them than HK people will face in the UK. I am sure you know what l mean. When u do return to UK hope you will give some thoughts n consideration towards that.
@@micheleyong1900 yes I agree with that. Language isn’t a big problem, we can find western foods here (even if it’s a little expensive), and there are lots of other foreigners from Europe. HKers are kind of stuck by themselves in the UK, and even face discrimination from mainland China immigrants.
@@GeorgeCollier discrim from Mainlanders - that's true. I was surfing indeed and jobdsdb a couple months ago and saw a number of job ads stating they need native speakers in mandarin and had at least lived in China for several users.
These documentaries shown by CNA are really quality. I have enjoying watching them through the years, i may never meet the people in these stories but as i watch, i realise, our heart is also the same with them. We also want to see them healthy and doing well in their lives. Your program is doing a great job in building understanding and empathy. Having young kids ourselves, i felt everything the parents felt and salute the bravery. Wishing them all the best best in all they set out to do.
Fiona, you are really a very strong person and realistic when time calls for it. I really hope everything will work out well for you, you deserve it. As for Ah Man, please grow up and be responsible to your wife and your two young kids.
best part of this documentary is when I saw Jasmine blending in with other kids… i felt happy for Fiona (and ah Man) that the effort they put in is bringing joy. just want to say to Fiona that I’m sure their move was right. Hang in there.
Thank you CNA for this 2 part documentary. I hope there’s a part 3! We’re all glued and want to see how things turn out for the Fiona’s family and Leon. Agree with everyone that Ah Man needs to man up and improve his work prospects and spend less. His self esteem will improve and hopefully their relationship with it. Poor Leon. Those prices to bring his cats over to the UK are ridiculous. I hope he finds a solution and not pay to these greedy companies suggesting private jets!! All the best to all the people featured and I hope they live a happy life.
I was actually quite shocked when I heard about the private jet for pets and the cost. Looks like they were really a lot of rich Hong Kongners coz the flights were always full
Leons being unrealistic with what hes considering but it also sucks cuz those cats are like his family…but spending your lifes savings on pets that will be gone in no more than a decade at most???
Fiona will go far in UK. She has great initiative, like the group chat idea that got many HKers hired, as well as brought in business for that recruiter.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 Leon , please do more research. You can bring your pets with you in the same flight you are on for a fraction of the price you were quoted by those blood suckers. You can fly to Ireland , Scotland and France , rest a couple of days with your pets and continue a road journey to your destination. Don’t give up . A brighter future is waiting for you . Great stories to tell your kids and grandkids.
Don’t forget the age old saying, she’s helping the recruiters get dirt cheap foreign labour (the Asians) especially when Uk is not part of the EU anymore, no more polish, Romanians, Hungarians etc
@@GspotPredator working is better than welfare . Asian work hard . Will get recognise and promote fast and make better money . When new in a country, get your foot in and be part of the new world .
I adore the wife. She holds the entire family together. The husband is complaining. He got to understand the reality. I was an immigrant to US in the 1966. I learn to adopt from washing dishes to work as airline inspector. I speak less English than you do. I keep learning. Lives goes on and changing. Take a chance and keep your heart and mind open and motivated. Live will get better.
Agree, and he should be grateful that immigrants nowadays have it easier than previous generations. I heard stories of hardships from customers from HK who lived in Canada for 30+ years during my work in retail sales, and they had to face all the discrimination and racism in life and in job market with all the cultural and language barriers. And they were surprised that I managed to land myself a luxury retail job few days after my arrival in Toronto cuz they had to survive for 6 months without a job because of the discrimination back then.
The young guy who bought a cat to feel like he has a family member 😢 what a hardworking, persistent young man. I really hope he finds a partner and has a family of his own one day soon.
I'm so glad to hear that Fiona is doing so well. She's new to the country and the culture herself and yet she still has the energy to help others. The very sad thing I found is that the political situation has actually affected the children. The damaged that has caused to them will show in the future when they grow up.
Serves her right. She and her whole family willing to become British American lapdog/eunuch and abandoned her own family and people in Hong Kong. More seriously suffering and struggling days are still waiting for them. Hee hee hee hee hee 😁😁😁😁😁
You can tell at 35:00 when the teacher omitted that newspaper due to it political content, that the parents are grooming the children to hate; specifically to hate China.
I haven't watched all of it yet, just starting Leon Tse story. That poor dude. What a cruel mother to do that to him! I pray he has all the good luck in his future, he's a kind guy, he loves his fur babies.
I feel the same for him. I don't understand why it cost so much to bring the cats to UK. There are other youtubers sharing tips and processes in transport their pets. Hope that he may find cheaper alternatives to do that.
I have lived in China, Canada and now in Hong Kong. I have huge respects on the resilience for Hong Kong people under different circumstances, no matter what political views they're holding. It's not easy to make a relocation, especially with kids, she's doing a fantastic job holding the family together. Hope Ah man can also contribute more from any angle. Good luck 🤞
Excellent series, enjoyed it so much as a expat myself, full respect to Fiona and her family and all the other hk people that have left their home to start over somewhere else. Hope they get the bno visa and the husband gets a good job.
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I immigrated to the US from Hong Kong in 1982. I was 10 years old at the time. That was the first wave of immigration fever in HK. So I experienced just about all of the difficulties and hardship that this family feels. Well, I was luckier than they are as I was much younger and therefore did resolve the language barrier issue with relative ease. But my parents did give up alot in order to provide me with this opportunity. And to them, I have to give my thanks and gratitude. My parents gave up as much if not more than what Fiona and Ah Man have given up in order to immigrate.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 I experienced both. Well, I was lucky that I had some working knowledge of English and I spoke French already at the time. Plus I was young, so I was able to pick up English within a relatively short period of time. But those who immigrate when they are already in their adult age will surely have a more difficult time to adjust. So as i said, I do appreciate the sacrifice that my parents made so that i could have a better and easier life.
Public Service Announcement - There will NOT be a Part 3. As per Twitter - "This 2-part documentary took us a whole year to produce. Filming ended in late Nov, 2021, and I've since returned to HK. That means there will not be Part 3 in the weeks and months to come. However, we are developing a follow-on series, which again will take at least a year."
Back here to watch again this documentary after 6 months. It really mean something to Hong Kongers who are leaving / left their homeland. Never been easy to do it and I believe none of them wished to. Stay strong Hong Kongers!
I totally agreed with the lady. Everything starts with small first. I carried USD300 over 30 years ago from HK to US, bought a 15 year old Volvo after 1 year with USD1400. Now I can afford to lease a new car every few years. Of course I feel blessed all the time.
@@TsLeng I would say the life in US 30 years ago was more difficult than today for a Chinese. All my distance relatives were working in restaurants or as a car driver. I received my territory education as a business analyst and worked as a programmer for 3 years in HK. Still I couldn’t find any decent job in EDP (the name before IT today) in US but I already had my psych preparation before I came. I kept trying and got a junior IT position after 5 years in a top publishing company. Even that, I felt blessed all the time. Today the next generation of my relatives work as IT developers. One kid even opened a company to serve his former employee. They are making a decent paycheck. With my experience, I don’t see discrimination as long as you prove to the people you know your job. I was so lucky to have so many nice people around me. Maybe I am wrong as I don’t know too much outside the IT world. I only regret that I missed the time with my family in HK and the golden time in HK during 1990s.
There is one thing that I find very commendable about Fiona's philosophy in life. She said she doesn't overthink the future. This is really something we should all learn. If the situation in our life is in such a limbo, it's better to not overthink the future, rather just focus on now. Also, to those of you who wish to comment on their marriage, the old Chinese saying goes " you would teach someone to punish their kids rather than teaching husband and wife to separate". Whatever opinions you may have on their marriage, keep it to yourself so that you don't cause anymore stress to their family. Give them the space they need to sort out their issues. I don't think anyone here knows the husband better than Fiona. Always remember to leave a breathing space for others, for one day, you may need it yourself.
These are just 2 one-hour episodes that for sure can't be conclusive on their marriage. I don't understand why the audience are inclined to jumping to conclusion that easily. that's unfair to Fiona and the husband
As a Scottish person who has just left Hk after 7 years. I can’t feel anything more than heartbreak….for these amazing Hk people. They left a vibrant… fantastic city to give their kids freedom ❤️
A lot of emotions came to my mind when I was watching this video. I grew up and worked in Hong Kong and have migrated overseas for more than 10 years. I never doubt about my identity as a Hong Konger. Anyone who asked me where I came from, I have no doubt to say that I am from Hong Kong, I grew up in a mixed culture governed by British government at that time. Hong Kong people are generally hard working, smart and easy to adopt changes. While the first few years would be tough to get used to a new environment, I believe they will finally overcome most of the challenges and they will be happy to see their daughter is growing up in a much better education system.
I teared up when the daughter was explaining why she brought that newspaper to school. As someone who also had to move continents as a kid and went to school with completely different people that know absolutely nothing about my country and it's issues I really felt for her in that moment.
Because I want them to know... I think it is amazing that a 7 or 8 year old wants to tell her friends about the struggles of her homeland. I really hope this family makes it. I believe Fiona can read this.... 加油！！！
Serves her right. She and her whole family willing to become British American lapdog/eunuch and abandoned her own family and people in Hong Kong. More seriously suffering and struggling days are still waiting for them. Hee hee hee hee hee 😁😁😁😁😁
@@sarahwong4790 yeah sarah, it's hard to explain, but when you move to such a different country and culture, for the people you meet there your homeland's struggles are so unimaginable and removed from their own experiences. Her bringing that newspaper was like a call for understanding, and that while it may seem so far away for them its very very close to her.
The dad had ask her solemnly why she brought newspaper to the class. Obviously he did not want to see his next generation bringing the HK politics and hatress abroad
@@efond88 there's no place like home. I watched with mixed feelings. Is it really true the children will be denied opportunities if they remain in HK? I have been quietly jealous of the huge hinterland they have. But then, the living space needs much improvement. If Singapore becomes like that some day, small but expensive living space, I suppose many will leave too.
@@margaretchong1450 I suspect Singapore will become "small but expensive living space" if it continues to develop. That is what has happened in London (which is no longer typically part of the UK) where property can only be bought by the rich.
@@margaretchong1450 expecting that one can live well in a foreign place when u can’t even survive in ur home town is simply ……..Singaporeans are pragmatic, down to earth realistic people… I hope u won’t become like one of the ……
as a person who moved from HK to Britain as well, these things that have happened to the daughter and the family happened to me too. Life wasn't easy at first moving into a new country but it has been much more better for me and my family now. My heart goes to all of those who are experiencing the same situations and to Fiona's family. :)
I trained as an immigration lawyer and I can tell you their journey is so much easier compared to other immigrants who had no way of renting accommodation or finding a job because of the conditions on their visa ( it’s a minefield trying to deal with the Home Office )
@@doriswaddington2418 but i still don't think it is wise to move to uk before they have obtained bno in hong kong. esp. they have jobs in hk, looks like they are having another tough challenge on visa in the last part of the video. I have obtained mine in several months only.
@@kinboon3138 he actually wanted to go to paris, seems like holidaying. When you have a lot of money to spend, it is ok; but in their case, too ideal apparently.
Just back to HK from UK and finished the 3 day hotel quarantine.HONG KONG did change a lot a lot and never go back. I really want to cry when watching the documentary. Thank you very much for the long-time efforts for the film!! Healthy lives!! 🙏🙏🙏
Massive respect to Fiona, such a hard worker and able to secure a permanent role contract too. Happy to see her daughter taking initiative to social and talk to the local kids too. I wonder by now have Fiona got the visa approve? Hope things run well with them.
not sure if it was the editing that coloured the family a certain way, but I have huge respect for the wife for doing ALL that work whilst her husband is being an immature, disrespectful whiny child. constantly complaining about problems and not offering anything by way of solutions or steps to solving them, being extravagant with spending when it is an obvious time for frugality, etc. and it also makes me count myself so incredibly lucky to be able to go home to SG (am currently packing up my life in HK after having been here for 4 years) BUT also am wary about what could happen at home in the future.
Fiona said a Cantonese phrase at 4:20. "Ma sei lok tei hang", literally "If your horse dies, you gotta get off and walk". Sometimes life puts us in situations away from our comfort zone. You have no choice, but to do whatever it takes to keep going forward, and keep living. You can choose to whine and cry, or you can make the best of whatever you have. Respect...!
When my parents from HK came to Western Europe half a century ago, the HK emigrants then were mostly poor and non-educated. Most couples did not have children at arrival and just sought a better living here, which was then a logic choice. Nowadays many HK parents think they could give their young children a better future in Western Europe, but have no idea what it means for their children to grow up here where the Asian children look and behave different than their Western peers, and will always be treated as different. One comment below pointed out two moments in this video, in which the man imposed on his daughter his thought that UK is better, and another in which the woman talks to a UK woman as if HK women always shout at their children, whereas UK women won’t. A kind of thought, in which the West is pictured as better or even superior. From the perspective from a middle aged Asian man who was born and has lived all his life in a Western country with the highest university degree, and who has been to HK a couple of times, life in the West will be tough for newcomers from HK: By giving up their well paid jobs, the highly educated Hong Kongers come to the West to fulfill low paid jobs, and turn from the upper class in HK to the lower class in the West. They will encounter racism and are often defenseless. Their status is even lower than the uneducated Islamic people who emigrated to the West massively. The weather here is not suited for Asians. If you cannot speak the local language fluently, you will always be an outsider, and will be looked down. Even when you speak the local language 100% fluently and could defend yourself verbally against all kinds of people, you are still an outsider in the West. Most Asian boys will remain single, as they are pictured here as non-masculine, and lots of Asian girls, pictured as obedient, will marry the white men, because of their highest social status. As for the children, growing up in an environment, in which they do not feel “welcome”, “safe” and/or “accepted” they will experience lifelong consequences. These HK parents think they know better for their children, because they reason from a rational point of view. But children don’t. The social environment in the West has changed dramatically due to massive influx from Muslim and other people: Social tensions have increased in the last decade, and social issues here are visible, in which Asians are collateral damage. Anti-Asian sentiments are present and growing. Asians in the West are not second rank, but (will) become third rank like in the US and Canada, where I have been to many times for longer periods. Third rank means also discriminated by second rank citizens like Muslims and the dark people. For HK children to raise up in the West is nowadays much harder than in my youth three/four decades ago. As a matter of fact, I do not see any future for HK families to come to the West. They will burn their savings here. They will lose their high status and their well paid jobs back home. Their children will experience things unknown to them in HK. There is no bright future for newcomers in the West as my parents did see when they choose to live here 50+ years ago. Neither for the locals nor for the newcomers from HK, nowadays. For HK families still in HK and considering emigration to the West, it would in my viewpoint a big mistake. Social and political changes are everywhere, also in the West. Instead of getting emotional on these topics, focusing on saving money for their children is more practical, which is impossible in the West with the low paid jobs and income tax as high as 35%-49%.
It doesn’t matter if you have a master degree or a Dr. working at a factory. Job is a job to support your family. Korean used to clean office buildings and look at them now in the US. I really hope they get the BNO visa. The odds of making it in UK seems much higher on part2 than part1.
Not easy man, I felt them. The wife was a teacher back home and the husband was a bus driver, their combined income was quite decent compared to many in HK. However We are not Hong Kongers we can’t speak for them … we are just so lucky to be in SG, no doubt about it
Fiona stay strong, all your hard work is not in vain, it will all fall in place. Leon, please stay safe and stay strong, your determination to safely bring you and family cats to the UK will happen.
Fiona is amazing and I like to reassure her and her family that things will get better once they figure out the culture. I've been in the US for over 54 years and my parents struggle has Fiona and her family have. Everything will be okay...
This 2-part doc is really well done. It brings to light the challenges that a lot of HKers are facing as new immigrants. It makes me truly feel very appreciative of what my parents had to face back in 1974 when we first arrived in Canada. Hats off to Fiona for her effort and attitude to keep the entire family on track and organized. I know Ah Man is trying but he really needs to try harder to help Fiona. I am most sadden for the case with Leon. But he is a fighter and survivor. Life has dealt him a very bad hand with his family but he has not given up and I commend his drive to continue on for a better life. I want to wish him the best.
The sad reality is that people don't do their research before moving to a new country on Location & Culture, e.g. What is the culture like? What is to be avoided or careful about? Possible culture shocks? Safety concerns? What areas should you check out? Making a Living - What are the options, obligations, and requirements with a visa? where should you stay? Cost Estimation.
I didn’t watch the entire thing but I’m guessing the parents probably have uk passports since they were born before 1999 when HK was under British colonization. Uk is probably the only country they can rightfully move to
She stated the reason why she left HK so urgently in part 1 20:00 and why she lost her job. HK Government is cleansing those who is not in the same boat. They are still doing it now.
@@clarencet6103 I have seen part 1, I also did no necessary talk about them but about people moving to new countries per se, it happens all the time, most are not well prepared.
Man! Brings back so much memories when we immigrated to US in 1982. Same reason like Fiona and all those HK people escaping for a better life. I remember my parents have to start all over and go through the struggles. We were poor, but we were happy and not complaining.
Fiona is beast she's pushing through dispite setbacks from her husband it goes to show being realistic is the best way to be financially sound if its not affordable now don't buy it wait until ur in better position then decide later if its still worth buying . I wanna see a part 3 of how Fiona progresses and i love the other family how they bought a store and rented it out i mean if they were in better position they could save the rent and run a store themselves eventually but still smart move
Having left Hong Kong when I was a kid 50 years ago I still have strong feelings about the city. I teared up a few times when watching this video. The departures from family, the huge fees to bring ones beloved pets with them and the jobs overqualified people had to do for the time being. Hongkongers have shown the world their strongwill and resilient, so proud of you all. I wish every single Hongkongers find happiness in UK. Good luck to you all.
@@matthewlkf2000 Shanghai people called themselves Shanghainese. You are too sensitive, and influenced by the CCP. When people ask where you came from, you could say the city or I am from Shanghai, not necessarily have to say I am from China or "China Shanghai" - this is very stupid to me.
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Hi all,
Thank you for watching this documentary series and expressing your support for us and our profiles. I've read all your comments, and teared up repeatedly in process. A special shoutout to those of you who shared your own immigrant stories. They are gut wrenching and heart warming at the same time.
I want to give everyone an update on our production and our profiles:
- This 2-part documentary took us a whole year to produce. Filming ended in late Nov, 2021, and I've since returned to HK. That means there will not be Part 3 in the weeks and months to come. However, we are developing a follow-on series, which again will take at least a year to produce.
- Fiona and Ah Man are still in the UK, and very much together. Ah Man has found a full-time job. Like hundreds of other HKers fallen through the BN(O)/LOTR crack, they are still waiting for their BN(O) applications to be processed, which requires a rule change by the UK government. If there's anyway we can help raise awareness of the issue in Britain, please kindly let me know.
- Leon is still in HK. Given the flight suspensions, it's still not easy to get his 2 cats out. We hope to see him and his "family" in the UK in our follow-on series.
Thanks for your update, Wei. Good to hear Ah Man has found a job too. Hope to see a follow up series in the not too distant future. I was a bit surprised about the visa issue but hope that too gets sorted out soon.
GREAT JOB Wei! This is a thoroughly impactful piece! Totally real + sincere and unbiased! Was really looking forward to Part 3... but, a follow-on series would be great too!
I also want to ask: what is the "BN(O)/LOTR crack"...?
@@carson3448 Great idea!
McDonald's called him back huh?
I immigrated to Canada from the UK in the 2000's in my early 20's as a single woman. It was extremely difficult but I'm glad I did. I was in a rut of the people I knew and I wasn't going to do anything with my life there.
A fresh start was very much worth it. It took about 3 years to get my footing.
Fiona's husband is lucky to have someone like her. She's very real and hardworking. I wish their family the best.
Wife veri sarcastic.
indeed
Reminds me of my mom
They are both stupid. People are working in a gingerbread factories with Master degrees… those are not good life choices when you cant even speak the language in that country
@@springgal265 When you have such a useless husband, also you become sarcastic.
Since he's jobless now, he can be a stay-at-home dad and do all the housework while the wife provides for the family. But wtf he doin... Configuring the TV set? Make decisions for the family when he can't even speak English? Maybe he should download duolingo in his phone first.
Massive respect for Fiona. Not many people could do the amount of work she does while taking care of her household too.
Yeah she has to watch over 3 children
女人面對壓力時，有些只知大叫；有些能冷靜應付，她真正處变不驚！讚！
Wonder how are they now? Yes salute to Fiona. Will there be Part 3 ?
She’s a super trooper. Takes initiative and gets what needs to be done, done. I think they will do well as long as her husband grows up a bit.
I presume that it was the wife's idea in the first place to want to go to the UK, as it was the most cases of those who fled to Canada prior to 1997, hence there was the scenario of air shuttle husbands(太空人); leaving the wives with the kids in Canada while the men travelling back and forth, with a job in Hongkong. They couldn't get a job in Canada, could they ?
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真係好佩服Fiona 人在異鄉好堅強咁照顧三個細路仔
乜都係佢一手一腳處理
啊文又要面又懶
上一集都睇得出佢份人好面子
明明唔識英文同文書工作都要做主申請人
制片人問佢收入又夾硬話自己有三萬
無論喺香港定英國生活
做人踏實一點不好嗎？
你是兩個孩子的爸爸
為了孩子應該努力學習努力生活盡快適應
不然早點回去香港不要把錢都揮霍完
如果無佢老公拖累佢 Fiona真係會過好好嘅生活
希望她生活會愈來愈好
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我今日無意中睇到這個視頻,你講得好正確,Fiona丈夫真係一個大細路,唔識擔心錢方面😥
@@YuetHungTam 钱比他老婆管， 换你你都不会想理。而且他老婆，识英文肯定搞得掂
@@ugo_earn給 Fiona 管理財務是正確的,佢老公買嘢要最好一定係貴,但係以佢哋目前嘅經濟能力是不可能亂花錢的,只可以買較便宜的,應該待倆人都有安定的收入至換較好的.佢老公唔識理財同太依賴老婆,麻煩事唔想理又想做話事人,Fiona做佢老婆好辛苦！
@@YuetHungTam 佢老婆应该係好少同佢讲屋企嘅开支收入，就算自己管钱都要比他老公知情同有参与感。如果唔系人哋好难评估。
Huge respect for Fiona. Looking after three kids is definitely not easy.
They are going to divorce!
I only counted 2 little ones... oh wait, now I get it. Good one
Divorcing one kid left with two actual kids
Just give em an 8K TV the. she could focus on the other two
This professor used a definition of Communism I learnt as a child almost 60 year ago.
China has changed so much during my life time, how can Americans still understand China with such an old definition of an ideology??
I grew up under the British colony and was taught to dislike communism, but during my life time, I saw how that one party managed to work consistently through faults and trials.
It finally brought out the fruit of stability, development and so many miracles within my life time to this 1.4 billions of people.
As a Chinese not born in China, I cheer them on and finally understand a country need a government which work consistency with the people's welfare as a goal.
If it had been this every 4 years swinging back to the opposite and undo every effort, with all powerful capitalists lobbying for their own benefits like in America, China will be a hell with its 4.5 times of population.
In Hong Kong I saw how western "democracy" and those uncontrolled "freedom" turned my home into hell.
I am glad MY country CHINA intervene, that is the job of a responsible government.
I don't believe in the spoon-fed ideology of "democracy" any more because after I lived in the US, I see the mockery of this democracy. Whatever you do, it is always the rich and powerful that wins!
Most Americans are being turned into slaves of those capitalists without even realizing it, I was shocked people many people had to work 4 to 5 jobs to make ends meet and still have no money in their banks.....
Don't be sad for Hong Kong, just leave us alone and don't pour billions of dollar to bribe our young people to subvert our government, keep those money to fix your own infrastructure which are crumbling.
If it is so good and it works for you, congratulations. Can America be democratic enough to let another country with another culture choose a path of their own?? Why everyone has to use your system??
Why you always want to become heroes when there was no war, so you have to create war? The acts of bombing and sanctioning are acts of terrorism and dictators, if you don't realize it.
And the professor have no clue how Asians thinks, we are all cultures that yearns for stability, no one will jump up to bomb and send their children to the graves because they "don't like a communist country taking a democratic country".
Except a few western trained young people, they don't care about ideologies to
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People like Fiona can live anywhere. She knows how to survive. Let alone helping others too! Huge respect to her. She can take care her family.
帶著全家走上沒路！
@@victorlee6524 留在香港就沒路！你千其要留喺香港，唔好走，最好去埋上海，享受封城之樂！
@@victorlee6524 破壞整個家庭的元兇！
Wait until she and her family become the victim of anti Asian hate crime!
@@mimiwinarto9164 It comes frequently!😇😇
Just one more thing:
Many of you have wondered if we paid Fiona and her family to be in this documentary.
We did not. As a news organisation, we do not pay any of our interviewees. This is very important because we don't want to incentivise them to do or say things they wouldn't otherwise.
At the same time, we are human beings, we help when we can. When they had too many bags, we lent them a hand. When they wondered if they needed to microwave a sandwich, we advised it's best to eat it cold. When they struggled to speak to customer service on the phone, we eventually took over. These are things I believe any one of you would have done in those situations.
Did our involvement make their life easier in the UK? I honestly can't say. It's a tremendous sacrifice on their part to allow us into their home and their life. I can only hope we weren't a burden after all.
You saved at least 250 sandwiches from getting nuked
You serious? They don’t know sandwiches don’t need to be nuked? Isn’t that common sense?
How about her son. is he doing good? I am so worried of him as he has little focus from the documentary
@@simonho7170 yes, Yat Yat is doing much better! He’s recently started speech therapy.
this is just a well-documented video, and it will certainly educate the rest of the people planning to move out of the country to be even more well prepared. I was hoping for Part 3 too. Great work to you and your team.
Super impressed with their daughter Jasmine. She's like a confident little girl who can easily adjust to new environment like her mother. I can tell she's a smart cookie too. Hats off esp to Fiona. What a super mum she is!!
Right?! ,, "This is BORING, When are we going to do MATH"??
I guess girls always has higher EQ, adapt well to new environment compare to boys
The little girl Jasmine seems to be both assertive and confident, even in a new and strange environment. It's inpiring to see a kid her age so brave.
Nam Nam / Jasmine would go far in life. Even as a kid she is able to be agile enough to go outside her comfort zone.
I think she’s gonna be a kick ass lawyer.. like I was 😀
Will see in years! 小時了了，大未必佳！
@@doriswaddington2418 or a world famous mathematician. Love the way she stands up and says "I'm bored, I want to do maths". Great kid. And sweet classmate for giving her a hug at the end of the first day.
@@mariawong6965 imagine hating on a kid, lol
When the husband complaining the house is small I'm like WHATTT! you came from hong kong, that house is 10x times bigger than your previous ones and you were complaining the house is too SMALL!!...I feel so sorry for the wife that works hard and try ways to support the family. SMH.
That remark he made made my blood boil, too. He talked like he used to live in a mansion in Hong Kong. 😡 but mad respect to his wife for keeping it all together.
I think this documentary can really show that even though families are determined to go, there are a lot of expectations they never thought of. And even the hushand is really stumbling, I hope things will turn out fine for him and for the whole family. Best wishes for them.
A lot of Hongkongers think that there are many big houses in the UK like those in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Yeah her husband is very childish and very unreliable, no wonder she really look down on that male
The husband is behaving exactly like what hongkongers always complain about migrant from mainland last time.
Fiona is everything good about Hong Kongers, she's down to earth, not afraid of hard work, not afraid of losing prestige labels, nothing is too low for her, not afraid of the unknown and focused on her kid's futures as her primary motivation.
Her husband, on the other hand, needs to grow up a bit, drop the male dominance principle and learn to budget properly. Spend money you have, not what you think you will earn. The positive is that if he does get his HGV license, and his English improves naturally, his pay will finally be more than his wife. But he needs to stay away from the gambling habits that afflict loads of UK Chinese.
Their kids will be fine - just need to watch their sugar and empty carb diet habits (like fish & chips and KFC), there's just shed loads of tasty but junk food in the U.K.
Fully agreed
Indeed, the husband needs to grow out of his toxic masculinity or else that would bad for him and his family.
Nam Nam is so innocent, I wish she's doing well in Britain.
Her husband is still behaving like a small kid.
There's lots of good British food that is healthy. Fish and chips is a treat one has once every couple of weeks (esp. Fridays)
Yep, but at least he has Fiona with him. He just need to be more grounded and accept reality, maybe he just coping up because it harsh to be head of family in new place where you are a minority, I can feel there's a lot insecurity, anxiety, and all in him. Fiona hiding her fear way better than her husband. Xenophobia in covid era also raising up, so yeah it's tough. There's big burden in him and his pride is his only shield. Fiona is amazing woman. I hope their family would do well and they're be okay. Wish them all the good luck.
Fiona is a surviver, a fighter, and a caretaker. Hats off to her and best wishes for her family. Perhaps if things were better planned when they left, their lives would be so much better. I sincerely wish her husband resolves the visa issue quickly and can support the family together. They deserve it.
My family immigrated to the US 20 years ago but watching Fiona family is like seeing my own family when we first got here. My parents had the same issues, my dad took me to class on my 1st day to class and I rmb asking for more math problems to solve from my 5th grade teacher too. We had the same conversation of people with high degrees like doctors, dentist now working in factory packing boxes. My dad own his own business back home and we had a helper just like Fiona but my mom became the helper when she came to the US, and my dad wash dishes in restaurants. It took them a good 5-7 year to stabilize and money finally not being such a burden. Both my brother and I now graduated college and has good jobs. Thinking back we sometime laugh about it but at the time it was so stressful and although I was only 9, I could feel and absorb the feeling my parents went through. Seeing Fiona make me remember the past and remind me again how grateful I am for my parents sacrifices.
I'm a recent immigrant in Sydney, and we don't have any relatives here. As first generation in the new place, the only wish for us is our next generations can live better and grow up without any barriers as locals. It's a tough work really.....
I think your parents will be happy if they know you understand how they sacrificed 20 years ago.
@@cjee2022 Welcome to Sydney. I had immirganted from Hong Kong to here for over 30 years, let me know if you need any assistance.
Good on you mate, from a British Australian born in HK 🤗 I am 73 this year n enjoying my second marriage very much🤗
We did the same as your parents. My daughter was 9 and sons 8 and 1 y. It was 38 years ago.
Fiona is just great; everything a woman, a wife, and a mother should be. Her forbearance during emotional exchanges is admirable; her talents and drive is awesome; and her tenacity and resilience is going to make her go far. Lovely kids; Hoi Nam so adaptable and full of ideas (e.g. introducing her own culture to her new friends.) It was indeed a shock to hear LOTR entry would invalidate the original BNO application. Hopefully, with both in work, immigration would not insist on them having 6 months' living expenses in the bank and, as Fiona suggested, they could scrimp and save up in the mean time. Truck drivers are in big demand in the UK and Europe and very well-paid. Best of wishes to the lovely family!
If you look closer into Fiona, you can tell her determination to help other people from HK to earn a living in the UK. This is certainly greater than her alrdy incredible effort in settling her family in the new city, considering that some of the new HK ppl are young and inexperienced.
Massive respect to her.
Her Mum advised her to do so and she follows
If you look closer at Fiona, she is grooming her children with politics at a young age. It’s disgusting. Even the teacher at 35:00 said it was too much for her daughter to share
Indeed, I wish Ah Man, Fiona's husband can actually grow the funk up from his immature behaviour.
@@tristanlau1213 he's not really educated so i don't think he can even comprehend how much he has to do to make this new life work.
@@tristanlau1213 Nothing can change his grassroot thinking.
Hats off to Fiona. Her down to earth, willing to try, attitude is really inspiring. Wish her and her family success in finding roots in the UK.
Anyway could get out from HK is extremely lucky
@@simonsu1921 how sad
Indeed
Fiona is a go getter, hard worker, no complaining kind of person,the husband leaves a lot to be desired!
Fiona’s adaptability is ridiculous high and i am so proud of her doing so well for such a short period of time as a new migrant.
Fiona's English is quite good!
She's very resilient, diligent and quick to integrate herself into the environment. I'm also a Hong Kong immigrant in Canada and I have mad respect for her.
They got no choice. Fiona has burnt her bridge back to HK
@@linustw No. I think Fiona's mother (or Ah Man's mother?) is still in HK, so should be still owning an apartment (though small). But nobody would go back to HK unless really desperate.
@@linustw Cutting off Plan B in your life is actually the key to success there would be no excuse to look back.
Fiona is absolutely amazing! She is so strong and resilient even with different huge burdens. I wish Fiona and her kids the best and I know it is going to be great! Fiona should really get a youtube channel to share her journey and struggles. And Wake Up please Ah Man...
@comment sense Democracy is great, I was an immigrant to US from Taiwan I reached the American Dream, I make 150k USD a year in a big tech company in California, own a 1 million dollar+ USD house in my 30s with over 400k in retirement so far. Many of my immigrant friends reached similar places whether they were from Taiwan, China, India, Vietnam, Korea, HK. My sister is a District Attorney for a major US City, would any immigrant to China coming from US, Vietnam, India, achieve such things? No they can only be an English teacher or lowly factory worker and Africans in China face a level of racism in Guandong China not seen in the US since 1960. In fact, even though I am an immigrant to US, I might be doing better than you are in China. Ive seen a Vietnamnese America Police chief in the U.S. will you ever see that in China? Nope. China has endless issues the world never gets to see due to your closed media yet you criticize other countries nonstop without reflecting on your own. The problem with US is the media is open to show ALL its issues for criticism whereas China hides all its issues to appear better than it is. In reality US 9x better than the media portrays (ived lived in both countries) but in reality China is worse than it is showing by far. Do you ever question why so many Chinese and Powerful Chinese in your govt move to the USA?? You never see rich Americans moving to China for more reasons than I could list. Ive been there many times all over the country. China is definitely a very different country from Taiwan. I really have no hate for the Chinese people its just sad when I see Wumaos and your govt creating misinformation to spread hate and lies about Democracy. And the fact is you can't even separate Chinese people from the Communist party which speaks to the deep brainwashing going on in China today.
@comment sense checked through all your comments, all toxic and with LOL. You must be blessed in your everyday live, rich and happy
@comment sense whose they? Most Americans i know are very United regardless of race, as long as you work hard, dont lie, cheat, steal, obey the laws and are a decent human being from my experience you will be treated well in the US. Every country jas problems including China, what issues you believe you see in the US are statisically very minor unless you watch the news nonstop and buy into its negativity
@comment sense LOL LOL LOL
@@aaap3875 你一年15万在加州的高科技企业? 那真是代表你混的不怎么样. 我民国69年的 民国79年去了美国读书； 2000年年底毕业来了上海. 我在上海有5000多平米的房产每年收租金到手80多美元吧. 一年15美元还30几了你还真好意思说
Fiona is a superwoman. What a powerhouse of courage, determination and grit to move to a foreign country with no guarantees but only their self belief for a better life. I wish them all successful outcomes especially Nam for being a responsible pet owner. I hope he saves enough money to leave with his cats soon. A sponsorship system should be in place for people to help.
One saving grace in the Fiona household is that Jasmine is a very positive and outgoing girl not being afraid to speak her mind even though her English level is not quite there yet.
My Mom used to work as nanny in HK. Unlike other stereotype HK families (arrogant), my Mom was lucky to have served a well mannered and respectable family in HK. My Mom would say nothing but good about her employer. I would say in hindsight they were part of my success, extended help to my Mom whenever I needed financial help. My Mom left the family when I was about to finished my university. 15 years hence, Im lucky to have had finished my graduate degree in Australia, worked, met my wife (Korean) and raised my own family down under. I wish I could meet and repay the kindness of this family to my Mom and to our family.
I don't watch much TV, much less documentaries. But this documentary is so real, thought provoking and inspiring, I was refreshing my UA-cam every week to see when Part 3 is released. One of the best documentaries I have watched to date! Fiona is a model of resilience, positivity and hard work. I wish her and family all the best!
is there really going to be a part 3?
Hi Ling Ling, we are planning a follow-on series, but it won't be ready for at least another year.
@@WeiDu1984 looking forward to it 💚💚💚 my friend works in Hong Kong as a DH and her previous employer also left Hong Kong for UK
Fiona is such a remarkable person to have the determination to find her footing so quickly and to use her position to help others out too. I hope everything turns out all right for her and her family 🙏❤️
Open your eyes! She just let the people (most of them are highly educated) from her country to be hired at a low wages to earn her own living.
@comment sense Not funny. Many of these new hard-working immigrants from Hong Kong hold college degrees and high positions previously. It is truly not easy to start a new life in a foreign country, let alone having to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture.
@comment sense WHAT DO YOU MEAN UK DOES NOT TREAT THEM AS EQUALS?
dont worry she drives a benz
天堂有路你不走，地狱无门你闯进来
Every time I watch something like this, it feels like Hong Kong is calling to me, we left 30 years ago, and I often think what life could have been if we stayed? The family reminds me of my parents’ struggle to leave their home, who came to a foreign place and started all over again. First generation migrates have amazing resolution, your children will be extremely grateful and proud of you. A great documentary, captured the essence of human endurance in adversity. Very moving, brings a tear to my eye, because it struck so close to heart.
I arrived today at Hong Kong
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this documentary made me realised the importance of choosing the right life partner. in riches or in poor but if you marry an idiot, it's gonna bring you down
I wish either the husband grow the f up or Fiona divorce him, his toxic masculinity and incompetency combined is just awful.
Fiona , 你真係好叻，好勇敢，好佩服你既勇氣。睇到你好努力去explore 新環境、新既機會；好願意同唔同既人交流，又搵機會幫有需要既香港人。祝福你，希望你一家可以成功申請到visa, 留係英國定居。
我也支持他们移民英国啊，腾地方出来给内地人去香港住
@@PC.505 noob
@@crus2334 poor maker
@@MegaGreenbubbles 国家给你们宽松政策不利用，跟着美国英国养的狗搞运动，现在政策越收越紧，看看人家澳门闷声发大财，很长一段时间，都遗忘了有一个澳门的存在。
現在上海在封城 連食物都不夠分配 不知道哪一天會餓💩在家裡🤭🤭
Fiona, hopefully u might read this. U remind me of my mother back in 1992 when we left HK for Australia. Fast forward almost 30 yrs later, she managed to transform herself from a house wife to a laywer, now a nurse and divorced my father. Something that she would not have done if we remained in HK because of the social and cultural stigma. Spread your wings and soar, Fiona!!!! I hope u r on a journey which u would look back, knowing u made sacrifices but they r completey worth ur while. Add oil 💪❤
She should divorce the guy. He is lazy
@@dac8939 , my comments merely reflected on my observation of my mother. They weren't intended to encourage Fiona to leave hwr husband.
@@jesstamau1 ok
She can't be a lawyer in HK? I know a divorced woman that's a lawyer and very wealthy in fact
@@robocop581 , again I was merely stating my observation of my mother, taking into consideration her educational, social and cultural background.
I have learnt so much in this documentary. Fiona is so resilient, creative and adds value, I cheered when she got full time employment! Wish the family all the best in getting BPO approved.
I’m one of the emigrants left HK in 80’s to 90’s. Many of my friends who left at the same time indeed returned to HK for work or others after living in oversea for a few years once they got the local citizenship. Hongkongers have never been educated and cultivated with sense of belonging to the homeland country - China by the British colonial government. Many of us just wish to have a secure stable life. Hongkong has disadvantage of overcrowded population but no difference from the city life in Tokyo or New York. After living in oversea for 30 years+, I still love Hongkong. I can’t ignore my sense of belonging there and the culture root. The moon in the western world is the same, nothing is better as people dreamed.
Most of the friends I know that go aboard 70', 80' or 90' went back to HK, or their 2nd generation went back to HK after they experience some kind of discrimination and glass ceiling of the working environment. Objective, for such a ordinary family could earn around HK$70,000 a month (nearly 7000 pounds?, not because they are capable, just because they are born in HK.) and with low tax rate, isn't it amazing place? Basically the rule of law of HK is well established, free to travel, low corruption, safe place, excellent food from various styles. All my foreigner friends found HK a very amazing place to live. Ceux qui sont dehors veulent y entrer, ceux qui sont dedans veulent en sortir.
Well said !
@@morris5439 FORTRESS BESIEGED !
@ஜெங் மிங்யாவ் They all did that. If you had like 100 families go to your country, half would dip their toes and work back home and leave their family here, 40 families will eventually had back to work, only 10 would stay. HKers are not loyal or patriotic, they only do what's best for themselves monetary wise.
Fiona is so resilient. Honestly, if I was in her place I would've broken down
She worked as a teacher in competitive Hong Kong. That needs massive patience and strong nature to withstand stress. She definitely has the right attitude to cope with difficulties.
@comment sense It's true. My mom was an immigrant and she overworked herself. Working as waitress, on her feet for 7-8hrs, then grocery shopping, then coming home to cook, do chores and raise kids. Then starts all over the next day. Now that my mom retired early it's like all of her illnesses have come forth.
@@fornighttan Being a primary school teacher in HK earning 40K (Part 1 tells), you don't need to be highly educated and with less competition than a secondary school teacher
Well done CNA. Though only 2 episodes, it's evident that a lot of hard work and thoughts were put into the production. A truly regional/international news television.
@@kuanyewlee3179 using the name of our Founding Father to slander our people? How 'classy' of you. Hey, even if Singaporeans did not produce this, we can pay people to do it. Just watch the credits reel. Feeling salty? Well, we're not the ones packing gingerbread in a factory in the UK after all. LOL
@@kageyamareijikun so sorry i did not know i am your father.
@@kuanyewlee3179 lee kuan yew is the founding father of Singapore. I suggest you brush up your English skills and then go back to packing gingerbread.
@@kageyamareijikun oh, and its "brush up on". Good night, retarded son...
@@kuanyewlee3179 'on' can be omitted. Maybe you should learn to use the internet you senile old fool.
Rly feel for Leon.. i domt even like animals or cats but seeing the bond btw him and his cats bring tears to my eyes..
He is a rly well mannered, well spoken and sincere person
Feel sorry for a traitor? What sort of deranged person are you?
Abandoned by his fathet at five y/o , kick out by mother at 15 y/o , and still manage to live decently : He can manage to live succesfully in U.K. I wish him all the Luck and blessings , wish he can migrate asap.
I love how the man is responsible for his cats,,he loves the cats..he must have a good heart!
Hopes he feels the same, as he is getting punched in the State prison for crimes against the State. Dumbass worked against the CCP, and is still slowly pondering on his way out. Lolz.
As a Hong Konger living in Germany since 2017, I could feel the joys, confusions and all those mixed feelings this documentary had shown. This whole process of merging in/waiting is harsh and I appreciate the efforts of everyone you interviewed. Also for your team that made these videos.
Add oil aah!!
Me too, a Canadian from HK!
Same here
Willkommen in Deutschland. 😉
@@handyich7832 Dummerweise spricht sie keinen Deutsch, andererseits frage ich mich, was wäre passiert wenn sie mit ihrem Mann hier nach Deutschland gekommen wäre, das Kind ginge ebenfalls in den Kindergarten und zur Schule und ihr Mann spräche weder English noch Deutsch könnte eventuell ja in Deutschland als Busfahrer arbeiten, sie könnte Kindergeld und Hartz 4 beziehen, ich weiß also nicht ob sie, da sie ja selbst sagt, sie haben Hong Kong wegen den Menschenrechten verlassen sind jetzt in England, gesetzt dem Fall es gäbe keinen Brexit, dann könnten sie auf jeden Fall als Flüchtlinge in Deutschland leben, für das Kind wäre es keinen großen Unterschied, Königin Elizabeth ist ja eh Tod, also konnte die Tochter die Königin so oder so nicht kennenlernen
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KPI has such great heart as a recruiting firm, understanding clients/jobseekers from their situations. There's not much recruiting agency who really cares nowadays. And Fiona is a strong woman, she's going to make it!
想知Fiona近況！衷心祝福他們！
Absolute salute to Fiona, the 100+ warehouse/factory Hong Kong workers (just a tiny fraction all over uk), and the 67 years old cheese factory worker. May you all have high spirits to face the challenges in your new uk life. You all have true Hongkongers’ spirit! May God give you strength and peace. UK gives you freedom, respect for human rights, and Government’s accountability.
All the best to the delivery boy struggling with his cats’ courier fees. With all your determination and hope, you deserve a much better life in the uk.
Thank you CNA for the production - a touching record for a lost generation of so many Hong Kong souls!
You forgot dishwashers and delivery boys. UK is in great need of low wage workers
Fiona is such a gentle mother, diligent and intelligent worker and such a patient wife with a good sense of humour, even when her husband didn't/still doesn't share her financial worries! I wish her husband all the best in finding a (driving) job soon so that their relationship won't be under so much pressure.
I don't think he is going to last long. They will be back to HK in no time.
@@MetaView7 The video is called "ONE WAY". Just a few months, they nearly spend nearly half million HK$. For a family of 4 members, application of BNO visa cost you another around 120 thousands for appication and join some medi scheme, right? At the end of the video, they are under-water in term of financial proof. It seem that the British is very sucessful in this business to boost English economy after Briexit.
Such good time for her let go hong konger 💪 gogogo don't come back
@@MetaView7 they cant return to hk. 6 mths in uk enuf to burn most of their saving jor ..
@@linustw then they don't have enough money to living in HK. They might have to move to China ! Zhongshan is a cheaper and better place.
Fiona just brings out the best of her to take care her family. With all the respect I hope that she and her family will get through the difficult time. Same to Leon and other Hong Kongers. I truly understand the complicated situation, feeling like that in Hong Kong.
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Hong-Kong politician, dentist, master degree students now packing gingerbread in a UK factory on minimum wage. Hong-Kong elites. I'm watching this and I'm at a loss for words. I'm from a different generation. My parents came over to the UK in the 1970's from Hong-Kong. I was born and raised here in the UK. I speak a bit of cantonese and so I can understand much of what they're saying in the video without subtitles on. And I've holidayed in Hong-Kong many times. To swap HK for a place like Crewe, what a shock that must have been for them
Hope there will be a part 3 to keep everyone updated. I really like Fiona, the strong and independent mum and woman.
Her husband - speechless…
@@berealistichk1321 hope he sold his 8K TV for living
Fiona's husband is such a horrible person.. I really salute her for putting up with him. All his excuses, snarky comments and sheer disrespect for her.. I would have found it completely unacceptable. Amidst all the struggle, having to make tough decisions and plan for the unpredictable future, she truly is a hero keeping it all together.
I hope her husband wakes up and learn to respect and appreciate her. I'd have walked out with the kids.
Weak men tend to be horrible husbands who asks the world from his wife yet still positions himself as the leader of the family solely because he is a man.
It’s a different culture, please don’t judge people. The Chinese are lovely people❣️
@@vanessawhite2947 we are hongkonger not chinese :)
@@nicole7453 my apologies 🙏🏼
@@nicole7453 Racially Chinese. Speaking as the same, and a Singaporean.
Fiona is so inspiring. So amazing to see her progressing so well with her work, a testament to her bravery and hard work. My husband (HK/Canadian) and I (British) moved back to the UK nearly 12 months ago from HK...its a big change, even for us from here/visited here quite a lot. Creating a support network is key! Really hope there is a continuing series or followup - Fiona should also help her own channel! The visa application process is so hard, all of the preparation needed, the money, the documents to prove everything.... wishing them so much luck and strength.
I touched by your life. Fiona, you reminded me of me and my 3 kids, when we moved out because of war and revolution in country and ended up in Manchester and later settled in America about 37 years ago. God bless you and all immigrants
Just love how Fiona is on one side (almost too) self-conscious of her English ability, and yet despite of, does her very best in trying to adapt to life in a new environment. More importantly, she wants the new friends she makes to know her and her background as well.
I think Fiona is amazing! She is forward-looking, sees an opportunity, and took it and that translated to a permanent position! in the midst of it all, she didn't forget to check on an elderly 67-year-old man to make sure that he is ok. My best wishes to you Fiona and your family for your new life in UK.
This was really well produced, and it was really great being able to see the small details and follow their lives, and happy to see great success to Fiona & her family. Thank you for putting this together and we definitely would love to see the rest of their stories :)
Hello you are right.
i was so happy to see the little girl liking her school and actually adjust well in new environments it could be difficult for adults to start a whole new life elsewhere imagine how it is for a kid ...
i think it is easier for kids as they are more adaptive
I’m so so happy for Fiona and her family! She’s really sacrificed a lot and took the plunge not knowing what’s ahead of her and her family. Fortunately, she has accomplished so much and pray that their life in the UK would continue to change for the better!
Fiona is a super mom
@@lawrende Hope she will demonstrate a successful journey to those still in Hong Kong.
Everyone has their own struggles, no matter where they are. So be kind to others and be grateful of what you have. The documentary did not provide any hard answers but it led the viewers to ponder various questions. Job well done
agree, as a hongkonger, still living in hk, i find these two parts are amazing, sadness within hope.
@@3066961 hong kong and hongkies needs to address the main concern here. Expensive housing. Not lack of freedom. The excuse of "lack of freedom" is only compounded because you guys do not have sufficient housing. I think only china can help solve this issue once and for all by strong arming those private developers. They need to be put inplace firstly by giving up unused, undeveloped state land which they horded over the years or mandated to create affordable decent sized public housing or lose their development license similar like in Singapore. Unfortunately the HK government is not strong enough to stand against the private developers. But china can
@@xxxcool2565 Ikr...if China did something about HK housing problems, HK ppl would see China as a positive - instead of harping "HK belongs to China, everyone must follow CCCP rules."
@@urbn9t If China did something to solve the hk housing problem. HK ppl will treat it as negative, because it violates the one country two system policy.
😂
Hope Fiona and her family have a great life in the UK. She demonstrated what resilience is.
so true
What you actually do hope is the fall of Hong Kong.
This is the attribute of real Hong Kongers. I wish her all the best.
Sadly with the rising anti Asian racism in the UK, it'll be a difficult life for them.
You are such a strong woman Fiona! You not only find the strength to stabilize your family but helped many others to find jobs. With your attitudes towards life, I believe you can achieve whatever your heart desires. Take care.
it only take me 10 minutes to feel immense hatred toward the husband!
He is so selfish trying to buy 8K TV, while all he can do is whining to his wife.
Good job fiona! She is a true hero in this story.
After watching this documentary, I'm super glad that i have a stable job and a place to call home right here in SG. Its not easy to move to a new country with no friends and no job while burning through your savings. I dont think i have what it takes to start over again.
Not the paradise that you think
In sg, only those working in FAANG companies are really making money while the rest are only on median income.
@@arsenal_84 of course, and this is everywhere, you can’t expect that anyone is rich
We can't be rich in SG but we have stability.
@@arsenal_84 Median household monthly income at Singapore in 2021, SGD 8200 (HKD 47000, UK pounds 4600).
Both Fiona and husband are brave to move to a foreign country. Fiona is a strong woman holding the family together. Go on you! Massive respect for you. Her daughter is so cute!
@@christinesharr5786 Her husband is idiot. 8K TV ? And buy expensive electronic or bed ? For what ? He don’t have even financial literacy or investing method to do with your money. Smh…
@@beruangloncat Yep I just don’t understand that, it is unnecessary to have fancy furnitures and TV set while living in rental property since you always move one place to another. He doesn’t understand his situation at all.
Husband is an idiot. Wife should leave him. Not only has he spent money unnecessarily on a TV, he’s made no effort to improve his skills esp his English. Who would’ve thought you need English in UK ? Orders the expensive dish at the restaurant and appear lazy as hell showing no interest in getting another job other than food delivery whilst waiting for his visa to drive a lorry.
@@hazesu85 I used to use large paper box with a cheap table cloth to make a table.
I'm from hong kong and i'm so proud of how well fiona and her family are holding up.
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Fiona is so patient and so driven! Glad to see that her talent was recognized by the agency and gave her a proper job instead of a factory work. My parents migrated in the 70s-80s to The Netherlands and still call themselves 香港人. I am born in NL, but I call myself Dutch born HK Chinese. I also bought a one way ticket out of HK during Covid time after living there for 3,5 yrs. I loved going back to my roots and am missing my HK friends, but I also didn’t want to stay anymore. 香港人加油! 💪
Please update with us for Fiona’s family. Totally respect for her and her movements! It is not easy to stay in UK with no support. Tough life and many 1997 parents had been go through the same situation. It is not easy for first 5 years… after that u will get used to it! Stay strong 💪🏻 You are not alone!
People like Fiona are why Hong Kong has been so successful for so many years.
and people like his husband are the reason why HK declined for past 3 years.
@@jiangyewei9184 LOL
@@jiangyewei9184 he really needs to stop slouching like that ugh it says so much about him
There are two types of Hong Kong people, those that accept the mainland or those that are blatant racists towards Mainlanders because of some vestige feelings about how HK was rich while Chjna was poor.
Now that the situation is flipped,
Hong Kong in decline because of people like Fiona who refused to accept that, they refuse to try to learn mandarin and have this general attitude that the mainland is beneath her.
Their world shrinks and shrinks until they leave because they do not understand whats happening and use the fear of the mainland to justify their situatio to flee. Those type of HK people are dumb in my opinion
@@youngz13o Contrary to your belief, they totally understand what's happening. Relating the growth in mainland to the core reasons why they left is simply illusive IMO. The only thing that matters to these parents is the future for their children. And under the control of CCP, there is no future in HK. If you don't have a problem with that, then good for you.
Very impressed and touched by Fiona's courageous move to overcome hardships. Her diligence, intelligence and willingness to work hard makes her an exemplary of immigrants to the UK - reminds us stories of first settlers in the US in 1600s whose strength from within and faith in God helped them overcome all adversity!!! Bravo, keep it up - Fiona. Have faith in Lord God Almighty, He'll help you and family into success in the promised land!🙏🙏🙏
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As someone from the UK living in Hong Kong at the moment, this is a really interesting perspective to see how they experience my country when they arrive, especially with the cultural differences.
I thought you're in the US. Didn't expect that
@@flyonground I was surprised as well😂
Brits in HK have a much easier time to adapt to the general social attitude toward them than HK
people will face in the UK. I am sure you know what l mean. When u do return to UK hope you will give
some thoughts n consideration towards that.
@@micheleyong1900 yes I agree with that. Language isn’t a big problem, we can find western foods here (even if it’s a little expensive), and there are lots of other foreigners from Europe.
HKers are kind of stuck by themselves in the UK, and even face discrimination from mainland China immigrants.
@@GeorgeCollier discrim from Mainlanders - that's true. I was surfing indeed and jobdsdb a couple months ago and saw a number of job ads stating they need native speakers in mandarin and had at least lived in China for several users.
These documentaries shown by CNA are really quality. I have enjoying watching them through the years, i may never meet the people in these stories but as i watch, i realise, our heart is also the same with them. We also want to see them healthy and doing well in their lives. Your program is doing a great job in building understanding and empathy.
Having young kids ourselves, i felt everything the parents felt and salute the bravery. Wishing them all the best best in all they set out to do.
Fiona, you are really a very strong person and realistic when time calls for it. I really hope everything will work out well for you, you deserve it. As for Ah Man, please grow up and be responsible to your wife and your two young kids.
best part of this documentary is when I saw Jasmine blending in with other kids… i felt happy for Fiona (and ah Man) that the effort they put in is bringing joy. just want to say to Fiona that I’m sure their move was right. Hang in there.
Thank you CNA for this 2 part documentary. I hope there’s a part 3! We’re all glued and want to see how things turn out for the Fiona’s family and Leon. Agree with everyone that Ah Man needs to man up and improve his work prospects and spend less. His self esteem will improve and hopefully their relationship with it. Poor Leon. Those prices to bring his cats over to the UK are ridiculous. I hope he finds a solution and not pay to these greedy companies suggesting private jets!! All the best to all the people featured and I hope they live a happy life.
I was actually quite shocked when I heard about the private jet for pets and the cost. Looks like they were really a lot of rich Hong Kongners coz the flights were always full
Leons being unrealistic with what hes considering but it also sucks cuz those cats are like his family…but spending your lifes savings on pets that will be gone in no more than a decade at most???
agencies just trying to scam them. who paid 25k for a purchase jet with pets??? I'll just throw the dog and ran already.
@@efond88 不是说了吗，房子卖了，每人都是千万富翁，钱不就来了么。拍leon也去宠物飞机这段让我看了后只想笑。不止这一段，整个part 2都让我想笑！导演制片太坏了，整个一春秋笔法! :-) :-)
Can someone tell Leon if he doesn't fly by private jet or engage an agent to relocate his cats, the costs are much lower.
Fiona will go far in UK. She has great initiative, like the group chat idea that got many HKers hired, as well as brought in business for that recruiter.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 Got to give props to Hong Kongers, by culture they have a natural instinct for entrepreneurship.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 Leon , please do more research. You can bring your pets with you in the same flight you are on for a fraction of the price you were quoted by those blood suckers. You can fly to Ireland , Scotland and France , rest a couple of days with your pets and continue a road journey to your destination. Don’t give up . A brighter future is waiting for you . Great stories to tell your kids and grandkids.
Don’t forget the age old saying, she’s helping the recruiters get dirt cheap foreign labour (the Asians) especially when Uk is not part of the EU anymore, no more polish, Romanians, Hungarians etc
@@GspotPredator working is better than welfare . Asian work hard . Will get recognise and promote fast and make better money . When new in a country, get your foot in and be part of the new world .
@@wabbitwabbit6822 I don’t disagree or dispute that
I adore the wife. She holds the entire family together. The husband is complaining. He got to understand the reality. I was an immigrant to US in the 1966. I learn to adopt from washing dishes to work as airline inspector. I speak less English than you do. I keep learning. Lives goes on and changing. Take a chance and keep your heart and mind open and motivated. Live will get better.
Agree, and he should be grateful that immigrants nowadays have it easier than previous generations. I heard stories of hardships from customers from HK who lived in Canada for 30+ years during my work in retail sales, and they had to face all the discrimination and racism in life and in job market with all the cultural and language barriers. And they were surprised that I managed to land myself a luxury retail job few days after my arrival in Toronto cuz they had to survive for 6 months without a job because of the discrimination back then.
The young guy who bought a cat to feel like he has a family member 😢 what a hardworking, persistent young man. I really hope he finds a partner and has a family of his own one day soon.
I'm so glad to hear that Fiona is doing so well. She's new to the country and the culture herself and yet she still has the energy to help others. The very sad thing I found is that the political situation has actually affected the children. The damaged that has caused to them will show in the future when they grow up.
pray their visa issues get resolved
Serves her right. She and her whole family willing to become British American lapdog/eunuch and abandoned her own family and people in Hong Kong. More seriously suffering and struggling days are still waiting for them. Hee hee hee hee hee 😁😁😁😁😁
You call spending $66,000 in 3 months, still no visa status and about to get divorced well? LOL
She has no choice. It's her job as a recruiter. Help pp?
You can tell at 35:00 when the teacher omitted that newspaper due to it political content, that the parents are grooming the children to hate; specifically to hate China.
I haven't watched all of it yet, just starting Leon Tse story. That poor dude. What a cruel mother to do that to him! I pray he has all the good luck in his future, he's a kind guy, he loves his fur babies.
I feel the same for him. I don't understand why it cost so much to bring the cats to UK. There are other youtubers sharing tips and processes in transport their pets. Hope that he may find cheaper alternatives to do that.
the biggest takeaway after these 2 episodes.... please married a capable husband or be single might be a better choice.
I have lived in China, Canada and now in Hong Kong. I have huge respects on the resilience for Hong Kong people under different circumstances, no matter what political views they're holding. It's not easy to make a relocation, especially with kids, she's doing a fantastic job holding the family together. Hope Ah man can also contribute more from any angle. Good luck 🤞
Excellent series, enjoyed it so much as a expat myself, full respect to Fiona and her family and all the other hk people that have left their home to start over somewhere else. Hope they get the bno visa and the husband gets a good job.
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I immigrated to the US from Hong Kong in 1982. I was 10 years old at the time. That was the first wave of immigration fever in HK. So I experienced just about all of the difficulties and hardship that this family feels. Well, I was luckier than they are as I was much younger and therefore did resolve the language barrier issue with relative ease. But my parents did give up alot in order to provide me with this opportunity. And to them, I have to give my thanks and gratitude. My parents gave up as much if not more than what Fiona and Ah Man have given up in order to immigrate.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 I experienced both. Well, I was lucky that I had some working knowledge of English and I spoke French already at the time. Plus I was young, so I was able to pick up English within a relatively short period of time. But those who immigrate when they are already in their adult age will surely have a more difficult time to adjust. So as i said, I do appreciate the sacrifice that my parents made so that i could have a better and easier life.
@Skip Roche 🪴🐈 HKers learn English starting in kindergarten under the British rule, just can't speak fluently. I am not sure now.
what A waste to those academic elites becoming A warehouse attendant or deliveryman in England.
what is freedom and who has no freedom in hk?
Public Service Announcement - There will NOT be a Part 3. As per Twitter - "This 2-part documentary took us a whole year to produce. Filming ended in late Nov, 2021, and I've since returned to HK. That means there will not be Part 3 in the weeks and months to come. However, we are developing a follow-on series, which again will take at least a year."
How hard can it be? iPhone? Check. Perfect. Clogging style lol
Back here to watch again this documentary after 6 months. It really mean something to Hong Kongers who are leaving / left their homeland.
Never been easy to do it and I believe none of them wished to.
Stay strong Hong Kongers!
I totally agreed with the lady. Everything starts with small first. I carried USD300 over 30 years ago from HK to US, bought a 15 year old Volvo after 1 year with USD1400. Now I can afford to lease a new car every few years. Of course I feel blessed all the time.
The American Dream, leasing a new car every few years
30years ago the US was booming. Try it now and see...
@@TsLeng I would say the life in US 30 years ago was more difficult than today for a Chinese. All my distance relatives were working in restaurants or as a car driver. I received my territory education as a business analyst and worked as a programmer for 3 years in HK. Still I couldn’t find any decent job in EDP (the name before IT today) in US but I already had my psych preparation before I came. I kept trying and got a junior IT position after 5 years in a top publishing company. Even that, I felt blessed all the time. Today the next generation of my relatives work as IT developers. One kid even opened a company to serve his former employee. They are making a decent paycheck. With my experience, I don’t see discrimination as long as you prove to the people you know your job. I was so lucky to have so many nice people around me. Maybe I am wrong as I don’t know too much outside the IT world. I only regret that I missed the time with my family in HK and the golden time in HK during 1990s.
There is one thing that I find very commendable about Fiona's philosophy in life. She said she doesn't overthink the future. This is really something we should all learn. If the situation in our life is in such a limbo, it's better to not overthink the future, rather just focus on now.
Also, to those of you who wish to comment on their marriage, the old Chinese saying goes " you would teach someone to punish their kids rather than teaching husband and wife to separate". Whatever opinions you may have on their marriage, keep it to yourself so that you don't cause anymore stress to their family. Give them the space they need to sort out their issues. I don't think anyone here knows the husband better than Fiona.
Always remember to leave a breathing space for others, for one day, you may need it yourself.
I very much agree with you.
You are right, It's easy to judge someone anonymously when we have no idea of the family dynamic. All the best to them.
These are just 2 one-hour episodes that for sure can't be conclusive on their marriage. I don't understand why the audience are inclined to jumping to conclusion that easily. that's unfair to Fiona and the husband
Though I agree with you mostly, I do not agree that old Chinese saying lol
As a Scottish person who has just left Hk after 7 years. I can’t feel anything more than heartbreak….for these amazing Hk people. They left a vibrant… fantastic city to give their kids freedom ❤️
We have Freedom in HK. You're just a drama queen. BTW, when is Scotland gonna break FREE from the UK?
hong kong people enjoy far more freedom under china than under the british the british rule hong kong as dictator
@@wengwang5361 I appreciate your reply, as long as you are happy.
That’s the main goal in life after all.
A lot of emotions came to my mind when I was watching this video. I grew up and worked in Hong Kong and have migrated overseas for more than 10 years. I never doubt about my identity as a Hong Konger. Anyone who asked me where I came from, I have no doubt to say that I am from Hong Kong, I grew up in a mixed culture governed by British government at that time.
Hong Kong people are generally hard working, smart and easy to adopt changes. While the first few years would be tough to get used to a new environment, I believe they will finally overcome most of the challenges and they will be happy to see their daughter is growing up in a much better education system.
I teared up when the daughter was explaining why she brought that newspaper to school.
As someone who also had to move continents as a kid and went to school with completely different people that know absolutely nothing about my country and it's issues I really felt for her in that moment.
Because I want them to know... I think it is amazing that a 7 or 8 year old wants to tell her friends about the struggles of her homeland. I really hope this family makes it. I believe Fiona can read this.... 加油！！！
Same. The little one has a brave heart too.
Serves her right. She and her whole family willing to become British American lapdog/eunuch and abandoned her own family and people in Hong Kong. More seriously suffering and struggling days are still waiting for them. Hee hee hee hee hee 😁😁😁😁😁
@@sarahwong4790 yeah sarah, it's hard to explain, but when you move to such a different country and culture, for the people you meet there your homeland's struggles are so unimaginable and removed from their own experiences.
Her bringing that newspaper was like a call for understanding, and that while it may seem so far away for them its very very close to her.
The dad had ask her solemnly why she brought newspaper to the class.
Obviously he did not want to see his next generation bringing the HK politics and hatress abroad
A meaningful documentary made to show the public and remind people about the pros and cons of their migrating plans. Looking forward to part 3 !
Exactly. I wish them all the best.
It is also good for them to see the reality of the other side of the world.
So true the grass is always greener on the other side.
@@efond88 there's no place like home. I watched with mixed feelings. Is it really true the children will be denied opportunities if they remain in HK? I have been quietly jealous of the huge hinterland they have. But then, the living space needs much improvement. If Singapore becomes like that some day, small but expensive living space, I suppose many will leave too.
@@margaretchong1450 I suspect Singapore will become "small but expensive living space" if it continues to develop. That is what has happened in London (which is no longer typically part of the UK) where property can only be bought by the rich.
@@margaretchong1450 expecting that one can live well in a foreign place when u can’t even survive in ur home town is simply ……..Singaporeans are pragmatic, down to earth realistic people… I hope u won’t become like one of the ……
as a person who moved from HK to Britain as well, these things that have happened to the daughter and the family happened to me too. Life wasn't easy at first moving into a new country but it has been much more better for me and my family now. My heart goes to all of those who are experiencing the same situations and to Fiona's family. :)
I trained as an immigration lawyer and I can tell you their journey is so much easier compared to other immigrants who had no way of renting accommodation or finding a job because of the conditions on their visa ( it’s a minefield trying to deal with the Home Office )
@@doriswaddington2418 but i still don't think it is wise to move to uk before they have obtained bno in hong kong. esp. they have jobs in hk, looks like they are having another tough challenge on visa in the last part of the video. I have obtained mine in several months only.
@@3066961 Agree. From the part 1, it seem that the husband pushing for the early moving.
@@kinboon3138 he actually wanted to go to paris, seems like holidaying. When you have a lot of money to spend, it is ok; but in their case, too ideal apparently.
@Mei Chan 係咪唔需要bno 本 passport 就可以申請入境？
Just back to HK from UK and finished the 3 day hotel quarantine.HONG KONG did change a lot a lot and never go back. I really want to cry when watching the documentary. Thank you very much for the long-time efforts for the film!! Healthy lives!! 🙏🙏🙏
Massive respect to Fiona, such a hard worker and able to secure a permanent role contract too. Happy to see her daughter taking initiative to social and talk to the local kids too. I wonder by now have Fiona got the visa approve? Hope things run well with them.
not sure if it was the editing that coloured the family a certain way, but I have huge respect for the wife for doing ALL that work whilst her husband is being an immature, disrespectful whiny child. constantly complaining about problems and not offering anything by way of solutions or steps to solving them, being extravagant with spending when it is an obvious time for frugality, etc.
and it also makes me count myself so incredibly lucky to be able to go home to SG (am currently packing up my life in HK after having been here for 4 years) BUT also am wary about what could happen at home in the future.
What are you worried about in SG? HK and SG situation totally different. HK is Mainland territory. You afraid Malaysia going to take back SG? LoL
Fiona said a Cantonese phrase at 4:20. "Ma sei lok tei hang", literally "If your horse dies, you gotta get off and walk". Sometimes life puts us in situations away from our comfort zone. You have no choice, but to do whatever it takes to keep going forward, and keep living. You can choose to whine and cry, or you can make the best of whatever you have. Respect...!
Omg 😳 your so RIGHT!!!
RESPECT ✊
When my parents from HK came to Western Europe half a century ago, the HK emigrants then were mostly poor and non-educated. Most couples did not have children at arrival and just sought a better living here, which was then a logic choice. Nowadays many HK parents think they could give their young children a better future in Western Europe, but have no idea what it means for their children to grow up here where the Asian children look and behave different than their Western peers, and will always be treated as different.
One comment below pointed out two moments in this video, in which the man imposed on his daughter his thought that UK is better, and another in which the woman talks to a UK woman as if HK women always shout at their children, whereas UK women won’t. A kind of thought, in which the West is pictured as better or even superior.
From the perspective from a middle aged Asian man who was born and has lived all his life in a Western country with the highest university degree, and who has been to HK a couple of times, life in the West will be tough for newcomers from HK:
By giving up their well paid jobs, the highly educated Hong Kongers come to the West to fulfill low paid jobs, and turn from the upper class in HK to the lower class in the West. They will encounter racism and are often defenseless. Their status is even lower than the uneducated Islamic people who emigrated to the West massively. The weather here is not suited for Asians. If you cannot speak the local language fluently, you will always be an outsider, and will be looked down. Even when you speak the local language 100% fluently and could defend yourself verbally against all kinds of people, you are still an outsider in the West. Most Asian boys will remain single, as they are pictured here as non-masculine, and lots of Asian girls, pictured as obedient, will marry the white men, because of their highest social status.
As for the children, growing up in an environment, in which they do not feel “welcome”, “safe” and/or “accepted” they will experience lifelong consequences. These HK parents think they know better for their children, because they reason from a rational point of view. But children don’t.
The social environment in the West has changed dramatically due to massive influx from Muslim and other people: Social tensions have increased in the last decade, and social issues here are visible, in which Asians are collateral damage. Anti-Asian sentiments are present and growing. Asians in the West are not second rank, but (will) become third rank like in the US and Canada, where I have been to many times for longer periods. Third rank means also discriminated by second rank citizens like Muslims and the dark people. For HK children to raise up in the West is nowadays much harder than in my youth three/four decades ago.
As a matter of fact, I do not see any future for HK families to come to the West. They will burn their savings here. They will lose their high status and their well paid jobs back home. Their children will experience things unknown to them in HK. There is no bright future for newcomers in the West as my parents did see when they choose to live here 50+ years ago. Neither for the locals nor for the newcomers from HK, nowadays.
For HK families still in HK and considering emigration to the West, it would in my viewpoint a big mistake. Social and political changes are everywhere, also in the West. Instead of getting emotional on these topics, focusing on saving money for their children is more practical, which is impossible in the West with the low paid jobs and income tax as high as 35%-49%.
It doesn’t matter if you have a master degree or a Dr. working at a factory. Job is a job to support your family. Korean used to clean office buildings and look at them now in the US. I really hope they get the BNO visa. The odds of making it in UK seems much higher on part2 than part1.
Not easy man, I felt them. The wife was a teacher back home and the husband was a bus driver, their combined income was quite decent compared to many in HK. However We are not Hong Kongers we can’t speak for them … we are just so lucky to be in SG, no doubt about it
Fiona stay strong, all your hard work is not in vain, it will all fall in place.
Leon, please stay safe and stay strong, your determination to safely bring you and family cats to the UK will happen.
Fiona is amazing and I like to reassure her and her family that things will get better once they figure out the culture. I've been in the US for over 54 years and my parents struggle has Fiona and her family have. Everything will be okay...
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This 2-part doc is really well done. It brings to light the challenges that a lot of HKers are facing as new immigrants. It makes me truly feel very appreciative of what my parents had to face back in 1974 when we first arrived in Canada. Hats off to Fiona for her effort and attitude to keep the entire family on track and organized. I know Ah Man is trying but he really needs to try harder to help Fiona. I am most sadden for the case with Leon. But he is a fighter and survivor. Life has dealt him a very bad hand with his family but he has not given up and I commend his drive to continue on for a better life. I want to wish him the best.
The sad reality is that people don't do their research before moving to a new country on Location & Culture, e.g. What is the culture like? What is to be avoided or careful about? Possible culture shocks? Safety concerns? What areas should you check out? Making a Living - What are the options, obligations, and requirements with a visa? where should you stay? Cost Estimation.
I didn’t watch the entire thing but I’m guessing the parents probably have uk passports since they were born before 1999 when HK was under British colonization. Uk is probably the only country they can rightfully move to
bro, when you panic you just move
At least they still have choices now, but it wont be long. When they look at the childrens 10 years later, they will find all the hardworks derseved.
She stated the reason why she left HK so urgently in part 1 20:00 and why she lost her job. HK Government is cleansing those who is not in the same boat. They are still doing it now.
@@clarencet6103 I have seen part 1, I also did no necessary talk about them but about people moving to new countries per se, it happens all the time, most are not well prepared.
Much respect to Fiona!!為母則強! Hope they all(including the cats and the young fellow) got their visa!
Man! Brings back so much memories when we immigrated to US in 1982. Same reason like Fiona and all those HK people escaping for a better life. I remember my parents have to start all over and go through the struggles. We were poor, but we were happy and not complaining.
Thank you CNA it was a compelling watch. The standard of documentaries that you guys produce are really quite good.
Fiona reminds me of my own mother. She is tough and hardworking. Good luck to the family.
Fiona is beast she's pushing through dispite setbacks from her husband it goes to show being realistic is the best way to be financially sound if its not affordable now don't buy it wait until ur in better position then decide later if its still worth buying . I wanna see a part 3 of how Fiona progresses and i love the other family how they bought a store and rented it out i mean if they were in better position they could save the rent and run a store themselves eventually but still smart move
Yes , I thought that buying a "chippy" shop was a good indication of the business culture of the Hong Kongers . They will be an asset to the UK.
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The doc gives off the sense that her husband had been this way all along. That she chose him back then, despite his massive flaws.
Having left Hong Kong when I was a kid 50 years ago I still have strong feelings about the city.
I teared up a few times when watching this video. The departures from family, the huge fees to bring ones beloved pets with them and the jobs overqualified people had to do for the time being.
Hongkongers have shown the world their strongwill and resilient, so proud of you all.
I wish every single Hongkongers find happiness in UK. Good luck to you all.
Literally, I am ashamed of so-called Hong Kongers.
@@matthewlkf2000 You should be ashamed of yourself, period!
@@johdo9953 I am a Chinese. I don't call myself Hong Kongers, never have and never will.
@@matthewlkf2000 Shanghai people called themselves Shanghainese. You are too sensitive, and influenced by the CCP. When people ask where you came from, you could say the city or I am from Shanghai, not necessarily have to say I am from China or "China Shanghai" - this is very stupid to me.
@@johdo9953 I will say I am Chinese, I am from Hong Kong, or I will say Hong Kong people, but I will not say I am a Hong Konger.