Breaking Walls(2026)
Breaking Walls Synopsis
Journalist and activist Hoi Yi fights against the global rise of surveillance and censorship, while suppressing his queer identity from his family. The personal repression he faces is reflected in his commitment to the freedom of others.
Breaking Walls (2026) is a documentary and animation film directed by Jan-Dirk Bouw, released on January 31, 2026 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Sijtze van der Meer, Anonymous, Sheila Ho and Lai Ping Cheung Chan.
- Director:
- Jan-Dirk Bouw
- Writers:
- Jan-Dirk Bouw, Ernie Tee, Vincent Vanneste
- Status:
- Released
Breaking Walls (2026) Trailer
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Breaking Walls Videos & Clips
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Trailer
Jan-Dirk Bouw about Breaking Walls | Clermont-Ferrand 2026 | Ferry Tales
Behind the Scenes
Breaking Walls Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sijtze van der Meer
Sijtze van der Meer
- Anonymous
Anonymous
- Sheila Ho
Sheila Ho
- Lai Ping Cheung Chan
Lai Ping Cheung Chan
- Alex Lai
Alex Lai
- Patrick Ng
Patrick Ng
- Vincent Man
Vincent Man
- Ethan Nguyen
Ethan Nguyen
Aaron Wan
Key crew
Directed by Jan-Dirk Bouw, written by Jan-Dirk Bouw, Ernie Tee and Vincent Vanneste.
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Breaking Walls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking Walls online?
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Who stars in Breaking Walls?
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The main cast of Breaking Walls (2026) includes Sijtze van der Meer, Anonymous, Sheila Ho, Lai Ping Cheung Chan and Alex Lai. The film was directed by Jan-Dirk Bouw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking Walls released?
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Breaking Walls was released on January 31, 2026 and runs for 23m.
Is there a trailer for Breaking Walls?
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