Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down (2019)
• November 9th, 2019 • 1h 17min
Drama, Documentary, Comedy
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.
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