Four Trails

A box office phenomenon and word-of-mouth triumph, Four Trails (香港四徑大步走) reveals a side of Hong Kong rarely seen — where steel and glass give way to earth, wind, and endurance. Over 72 hours, 298 kilometres, and more than 14,500 metres of elevation, a handful of ultra runners attempt the city’s most punishing feat: conquering all four of its legendary hiking trails in a single push. The rules are brutal — no trekking poles, no music, and no sleep — only the raw test of body and will. With a success rate of barely 6%, every finisher becomes part of a local legend. Directed by Hong Kong-born British filmmaker Robin Lee in his remarkable feature debut, Four Trails is both a documentary and an act of devotion. It’s no surprise that the film earned Lee the Best New Director award at the Hong Kong Film Awards — a fitting recognition for a filmmaker who, like his subjects, refuses to stop when the road ends.