Shot over a period of five months in the build up to and during the challenge days, the film explores the world of extreme ultra running.
It seeks to get in the minds of the runners, to understand why they would undertake such a huge challenge and follow how they set about preparing for the task.
“Finishing under 60 hours is more about the mind, more about stubbornness... just dealing with the pain”
The Hong Kong Four Trails is a 298km challenge spanning the entire width and breadth of Hong Kong.
Those hopefuls taking on the challenge will pit themselves against the clock as they look to complete four ultra distance trails in under 60 hours.
Only those with the physical ability and mental resolve to relentlessly continue through two nights and three days will finish.
Those athletes will be challenging the impossible.
We follow four athletes as they attempt to be the first to complete it all in under 60 hours. With athletes from Hong Kong, Thailand and much further afield featured throughout, Breaking 60 is a unique adventure set across the wild landscapes of Hong Kong and it's islands.
“I’m a big believer that anyone can take on these big things, just takes a little bit of courage.. taking that first step and embracing those feelings”
DIRECTOR
Robin took on the challenge of directing Breaking 60 with an eye to tell the story from different points of views as apposed to directing an event recap.
With a love for the outdoor arena and having been born and raised in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge was a unique opportunity to bring his creative direction.
PRODUCER
Lost Atlas is a collection of creative, nimble and passionate storytellers. Working with our partners we produce, from start-to-finish, engaging, emotive high-end video content that delivers results. Collectively based in Hong Kong we are as comfortable in the great outdoors as we are in the centre of our city.
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