Whispers and Moans(2007)
Inspired by interviews with real-life prostitutes, Herman Yau's sexy but socially conscious film revolves around a social worker seeking to unionize sex workers, and depicts a variety of tawdry experiences from the seedy underbelly of Hong Kong.
Movie: Whispers and Moans
Top 10 Billed Cast
Coco
Jenny
Nana
Aida
Tony
Elisa
Eric
Ken
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Overview
Inspired by interviews with real-life prostitutes, Herman Yau's sexy but socially conscious film revolves around a social worker seeking to unionize sex workers, and depicts a variety of tawdry experiences from the seedy underbelly of Hong Kong.
Release Date
2007-05-17
Average
7.2
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話
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