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focuses on the deep friendship that lasted over four decades between Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Fong Soong.<br \/><br \/>The exhibition will showcase their correspondence, demonstrating cherished manuscripts, letters, and personal artefacts belonging to the trio. These artefacts underscore the key roles of Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong as literary confidants to Eileen Chang, allowing the public to appreciate their significant contributions to Chinese literature and Hong Kong cinema.<br \/><br \/>Furthermore, 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 &#8216;Beyond Distance&#8217;.<br \/><br \/>The exhibition is open to the public. You are welcome to make free reservations for individual or group guided tours through the HKMU Modern Chinese Literature Museum website. 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