Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down poster

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

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Mia Mungil

      Mia (segment "Forbidden City")

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      May Leong

      Grandmother (segment "Forbidden City")

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      Lam Yiu-Sing

      Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

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      Zeno Koo

      Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

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      Kate Reilly

      Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")

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      Gregory Wong

      John (segment "Yuen Yueng")

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      Jessica Lam Sin-tung

      Self (segment "It's Not Gonna Be Fun")

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • migration
    • anthology
    • slice of life
    • working class
    • hong kong
    • immigrant experience
    • irreverent
    • bittersweet