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.
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Never Open That Door
1996: Pust på meg!
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold
Pajama Nightmare
Sounds of Sand
Paris Je T'aime
Kadhaveedu
Lost Exile
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Running Out of Time
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2020
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IMDB 6.5 | Mar , 2014
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2026
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IMDB 6.8 | May , 1932
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IMDB 8.1 | Sep , 2000
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IMDB 6.9 | Mar , 2004
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IMDB 5 | Jan , 1997
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IMDB 5.7 | Jul , 1975
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2013
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IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 2006
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IMDB 5.3 | Nov , 2013
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IMDB 2 | Aug , 2016
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 1988
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IMDB 7.3 | Sep , 1999
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IMDB 7.3 | Sep , 1966
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IMDB 6 | Jan , 1967
A Russian countess stows away in the stateroom of a married U.S. diplomat bound for New York.