Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down
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2019 · 77 min · Drama · Documentary · Comedy · TMDB 7.7/10
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.
Directed by Kate Reilly
Cast
- Mia Mungil — Mia (segment "Forbidden City")
- May Leong — Grandmother (segment "Forbidden City")
- Lam Yiu-sing — Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
- Zeno Koo — Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
- Kate Reilly — Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")