Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters with British national overseas (BNO) passports now face a stark choice.
Do they take the opportunity, now open to them, to flee to the United Kingdom and start a new life?
Or do they stay and continue to try to fight for greater autonomy from China?
The UK relaxed visa rules allowing those with colonial-era BNO status, and their close family, to pursue a path to UK citizenship.
The move was announced in July last year in response to a sweeping national security law passed by Beijing, which critics say has been used to silent dissent.
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China says the law has restored stability to Hong Kong, and called the UK visa scheme a violation of sovereignty and gross interference in its internal affairs.
This is the story of two pro-democracy protesters having to make the decision to stay or to go. Names have been changed to protect their identity.
Produced by: Grace TsoiDirected, filmed and edited by: Wei WangExecutive producer: Rebecca Henschke