migration,anthology,slice of life,working class,hong kong,immigrant experience,irreverent,bittersweet

Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down (2019)

Poster for Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down

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 & Crew

Director
Kate Reilly
  • Profile picture of Lam Yiu-Sing
    Older Brother (segment "Toy Stories") Lam Yiu-Sing
  • Profile picture of Zeno Koo
    Younger Brother (segment "Toy Stories") Zeno Koo
  • Profile picture of Kate Reilly
    Ruth (segment "Yuen Yueng") Kate Reilly
  • Profile picture of Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu
    John (segment "Yuen Yueng") Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu

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Keywords

  • migration
  • anthology
  • slice of life
  • working class
  • hong kong
  • immigrant experience
  • irreverent
  • bittersweet