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.
Director: Kate Reilly, Leung Ming-kai
Genre: Drama, Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 9, 2019
Cast
- Mia Mungil - Mia (segment "Forbidden City")
- May Leong - Grandmother (segment "Forbidden City")
- Lam Yiu-Sing - Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
- Zeno Koo - Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")
- Kate Reilly - Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")
- Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu - John (segment "Yuen Yueng")
- Jessica Lam Sin-tung - Self (segment "It's Not Gonna Be Fun")
Screenplay
- Kate Reilly (Screenplay)
- Leung Ming-kai (Screenplay)
Editing: Leung Ming-kai, Kate Reilly
Production: Gold Stone Workshop Limited
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Original Language: cn
Themes
Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
migration, anthology, slice of life, working class, hong kong, immigrant experience, irreverent, bittersweet
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down about?
- 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.
- Who directed Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down?
- Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down was directed by Kate Reilly, Leung Ming-kai.
- Who stars in Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down?
- Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down stars Mia Mungil, May Leong, Lam Yiu-Sing, Zeno Koo, Kate Reilly, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu.
- How long is Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down?
- Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down?
- Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down is a Drama, Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down produced?
- Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down?
- The themes of Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.