Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

5/9/2020 1h 17m 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.

Director

Leung Ming-kai

Top Billed Cast

May Leong

Grandmother (segment "Forbidden City")

Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu

Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu

John (segment "Yuen Yueng")

Zeno Koo

Zeno Koo

Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

Kate Reilly

Kate Reilly

Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")

Lam Yiu-Sing

Lam Yiu-Sing

Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

Mia Mungil

Mia (segment "Forbidden City")

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