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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down (2019)

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.

  • Drama
  • Documentary
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mia MungilMia MungilMia (segment "Forbidden City")
  • Photo of May LeongMay LeongGrandmother (segment "Forbidden City")
  • Photo of Lam Yiu-SingLam Yiu-SingOlder Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
  • Photo of Zeno KooZeno KooYounger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
  • Photo of Kate ReillyKate ReillyRuth (segment "Yuen Yueng")
  • Photo of Gregory Wong Chung-YiuGregory Wong Chung-YiuJohn (segment "Yuen Yueng")
  • Photo of Jessica Lam Sin-tungJessica Lam Sin-tungSelf (segment "It's Not Gonna Be Fun")

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