Presented by Hong Kong Metropolitan University, the exhibition 'Beyond Distance:  Half a Lifelong Friendship of Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong' explores the profound friendship among Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Fong Soong, which lasted over four decades. Eileen Chang first met Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong in Hong Kong in 1952. Despite her later emigration to the United States, their bond remained unbroken by distance, and their deep affection endured.

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The exhibition showcases their correspondence, illustrating how these letters served as vital connections for maintaining their emotional ties and fostering literary exchange. Additionally, the exhibition features cherished manuscripts, letters, and personal artefacts belonging to the trio, underscoring the key roles of Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong as literary confidants to Eileen Chang, especially in their collaborative screenplay writing and literary publishing efforts. This allows the public to appreciate their significant contributions to Chinese literature and Hong Kong film.

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Furthermore, the exhibition will recreate the appearance of the Soong family living room, where cultural luminaries once gathered and where Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong shared many moments together. Through dynamic imagery and new media art, visitors will experience the convergence of their literary legacies across artistic, historical and technological dimensions. This multifaceted visual approach embodies the treasured bond of their friendship and captures the essence of 'Beyond Distance'.

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Presented by

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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Organised by

Hong Kong Metropolitan University Museum of Modern Chinese Literature

Hong Kong Metropolitan University Library

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University