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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down poster

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Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

Released: November 9, 2019 (2019)

Runtime: 77 minutes

Genres: Drama, Documentary, Comedy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu as John (segment "Yuen Yueng")

    Age at release: 41

  • Lam Yiu-Sing as Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

    Age at release: 30

  • Zeno Koo as Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories")

    Age at release: 25

  • Mia Mungil as Mia (segment "Forbidden City")

    Age at release: Unknown

  • May Leong as Grandmother (segment "Forbidden City")

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Kate Reilly as Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng")

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Jessica Lam Sin-tung as Self (segment "It's Not Gonna Be Fun")

    Age at release: Unknown