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The Way We Are

The Way We Are

20087.11h 31m

Overview

Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.

Directed by Ann Hui
Written by Lou Shiu-wa
Produced by Wong Jing, Roddy Wong Yat-Ping
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Top Cast

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Mrs. Cheung

Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan

Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan

Granny Leung Foon

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Juno Leung Chun-Lung

Cheung Ka-on

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Uncle Chuen

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Mary Poon

Auntie Yiu

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YoYo Fong Cho-Yiu

Yee

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Chan Lai-Hing

Ka-on's Grandma

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Carson Chung

Second Uncle

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Ma Suet-Yee

Second Aunt

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Vincent Chui

Uncle Yung

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Themes & Keywords

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About The Way We Are

The Way We Are is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of hong kong, woman director. Directed by Ann Hui, it stars Nina Paw Hei-Ching, Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan, Juno Leung Chun-Lung. Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.

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