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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-11-09
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3 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
Overview:
This anthology film, whose Chinese title begins with a romantic name for human excrement, premiered internationally at Rotterdam and won Best Screenplay from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. A variety of Hong Kong people wrestle with nostalgia when facing an uncertain future. Their stories give way to a documentary featuring a young barista turned political candidate.
Languages: Cantonese, English.
Countries:
Hong Kong
ProductionCompanies:
Gold Stone Workshop Limited
Movie: Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down
Top 7 Billed Cast
林耀聲
Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
顧定軒
Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
Kate Reilly
Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")
王宗堯
John (segment "Yuen Yueng")
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