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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

  • 2019
  • TMDB 7.7/10
  • 1h 17m

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.

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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.

Cast

  • Mia MungilMia (segment "Forbidden City")
  • May LeongGrandmother (segment "Forbidden City")
  • Lam Yiu-singOlder Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
  • Zeno KooYounger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
  • Kate ReillyRuth (segment "Yuen Yueng")
  • Gregory Wong Chung-yiuJohn (segment "Yuen Yueng")
  • Jessica Lam Sin-tungSelf (segment "It's Not Gonna Be Fun")

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