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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.
Cast
Mia Mungil, May Leong, Lam Yiu-Sing, Zeno Koo, Kate Reilly, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu, Jessica Lam Sin-tung
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