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The Chinese Wall (2002)

A lonely middle-aged woman dines alone in a Chinese restaurant on her birthday. She pays close attention to the other patrons, imagining their relationships and personal situations. She remembers her past lovers and child, and broods on her bitter sense of loss and loneliness. In an unthinking moment, she announces to the waitress that it is her birthday, and the entire social dynamic in the restaurant is altered. An intensely moving, bittersweet and realistic look at emotional loss and disconnection.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Celia NufaarCelia Nufaar
  • Photo of Eveline WuEveline Wu
  • Photo of Nucheng LuNucheng Lu
  • Photo of Vincent van de AkkerVincent van de Akker
  • Photo of Natalia KovalevaNatalia Kovaleva
  • Photo of Merel van GaalenMerel van Gaalen
  • Photo of Heike HummelinckHeike Hummelinck
  • Photo of Nico ReuvenkampNico Reuvenkamp
  • Photo of Sieger SlootSieger Sloot

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