
The Substance(2024)
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.


“You eat… that you are…”
Aunt Mei's famous homemade dumplings provide amazing age-defying qualities popular with middle-aged women. But her latest customer, a fading actress, is determined to find out what the secret ingredient is.

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah
Mrs. Lee

Bai Ling
Mei

Tony Leung Ka-fai
Mr. Lee
Pauline Lau
Masseuse
Meme Tian Pu-Jun
Connie

Miki Yeung Oi-Gan
Kate

Wong Siu-Foon
Kate's Mother
Wong Sum-Yuen
Old Hairdresser
Wu Wai-Man
Mei's nurse friend
Ho-Man Chan
Wang Suo-yi
Dumplings is a horror film released in 2004 exploring themes of beauty, deceived wife, eternal youth, masseuse. Directed by Fruit Chan, it stars Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah, Bai Ling, Tony Leung Ka-fai. Aunt Mei's famous homemade dumplings provide amazing age-defying qualities popular with middle-aged women. But her latest customer, a fading actress, is determined to find out what the secret ingredient is.
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