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.
Title | Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down |
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Year | 2019 |
Genre | Drama, Documentary, Comedy |
Country | Hong Kong |
Studio | Gold Stone Workshop Limited |
Cast | Mia Mungil, May Leong, Lam Yiu-Sing, Zeno Koo, Kate Reilly, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu |
Crew | Leung Ming-kai (Screenplay), Kate Reilly (Screenplay), Kate Reilly (Producer), Leung Ming-kai (Producer), Leung Ming-kai (Director), Kate Reilly (Director) |
Keyword | migration, anthology, slice of life, working class, hong kong, immigrant experience, irreverent, bittersweet |
Release | Nov 09, 2019 |
Runtime | 77 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 7.70 / 10 by 3 users |