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The Way We Are

7.120081h 31mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorAnn Hui
WriterLou Shiu-wa
ProducersWong Jing·Roddy Wong Yat-Ping

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Cast · Directed by Ann Hui

NHNina Paw Hei-Ching
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
Mrs. Cheung
CLCecilia Chan Lai-Wan
Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan
Granny Leung Foon
JC
Juno Leung Chun-Lung
Cheung Ka-on
CCClifton Ko Chi-Sum
Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
Uncle Chuen
MP
Mary Poon
Auntie Yiu
YC
YoYo Fong Cho-Yiu
Yee
CL
Chan Lai-Hing
Ka-on's Grandma
CC
Carson Chung
Second Uncle
MS
Ma Suet-Yee
Second Aunt
VC
Vincent Chui
Uncle Yung
WM
Wong Ming-Lok
Auntie Yung
YM
Yuen Ming-Hung
Ka-on's Cousin

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The Way We Are — streaming FAQ

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