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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down
Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

NR·2019·77m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Screenplay

Leung Ming-kai

Director, Screenplay

Kate Reilly

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Cantonese

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

migration
anthology
slice of life
working class
hong kong
immigrant experience
irreverent
bittersweet