Away with Words

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Away with Words

1999

1h 30m

6.2(14 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A Japanese man and a gay bar-owner in Hong Kong drink beer as they talk about their childhood and experiences.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

浅野忠信

Asano Takashi

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Georgina Hobson

Georgina

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Christa Hughes

Christa

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Kevin Sherlock

Kevin

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許美靜

Susie

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久保孝典

Asano Takashi (Boy)

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Acting

島内初美

Mother

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Directing

關小慧

Police Constable

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Editing

李明文

Bartender

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Directing

王力行

Jimmy

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Acting

Gregory Derham

Siren

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Fukaya Akari

Elder Sister

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Taira Mami

Younger Sister

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Higa Chieko

Milk Lady

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Kinjyo Yoshio

Dr. Kuzui

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Inaba Mari

Teacher

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Directing

黃松鑫

Taxi Driver

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Crew

Mike Lambert

Club Doorman

Acting

區文亮

Club Doorman

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戴麗鳳

Store Worker

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Directing

陳德松

Store Worker

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Crew

Jude Poyer

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